New American cuisine with emphasis on “vegetable forward” dining in NW Portland. The spot of our first date!
Located around the corner from the hotel blocks, a small plate Italian restaurant meant for sharing.
Eastern Mediterranean street food/small plates, great food and a block away from the welcome party on Friday!
Our favorite sandwich shop in NW Portland, make sure to order the Dutch Crunch bread!
Portland staple Italian restaurant in SE Portland with many great bars and shops nearby. Worth going but make a reservation.
If you are craving amazing seafood, go here! Small quaint restaurant in SE Portland. Make reservations. Brennen recommends oysters.
Great small-plate style Peruvian restaurant close to the hotels in Pearl district.
Looking for a casual lunch spot with great Reubens not far from the hotels? This is the place!
SE Portland brewery with a large space good for a big group. Has great pizza as well!
Great beer and food at this NW Portland brewery a mile from the hotel blocks.
A quiet college dive bar that you very likely will not like. However, our beginnings have a strong tie to this place and singing karaoke for each other.
Great coffee shop in a very walkable area. Head up to NW 23rd St to check out some shops!
Head 15 minutes into Lake Oswego, hit up the Saturday market and enjoy all the shops! Lots of great breakfast and lunch spots around if you need recommendations.
Massive park with plenty of trails to explore! 1. Start at Lower Macleay park if you want a 5-mile roundtrip hike up to Pittock Mansion with great views of the city. 2. Start at Lief Erickson Trail if you want a leisurely walk that you can make as long or short as you’d like. Great place to run as well with wide paths!