Izzy & Thomas
Things To Do
P's & Q's Market
Best brunch without a ridiculously long wait (also, get the cinnamon roll if they aren’t out of it, you won’t regret it)
Fire on the Mountain Buffalo Wings | Fremont
Local wings and beer restaurant (our personal favorite of all time)
Culmination Brewing
Arguably the best beer in a town full of beer
Forest Park
Miles of hiking in this urban forest and you can visit the Audobon society and historic Pittock Mansion for a panoramic view of Portland and multiple prominent mountains
Hood River
A cute river town about an hour east of Portland with lots of options for restaurants, breweries and wineries. Drive through the Columbia River Gorge (aka, the gem of the Pacific Northwest) to get there. There are no shortages of waterfalls and hikes along the way.
Laurelhurst Theater
A beloved cheap movie theater in an area choc full of restaurants, bars and shops
Northwest 23rd Avenue
Our favorite area on the West side of town, lots of tasting rooms and shops
Standard Tavern
Dive bar complete with a patio, photo booth, pop rock Jell-O shots, adult vending machine and video lottery
Departure Restaurant + Lounge
Rooftop bar with great views of Portland, also a fancy Asian fusion restaurant
Multnomah Falls
You will almost certainly have a difficult time parking and meet all the other tourists, but it really is pretty cool
Sauvie Island
An island adjacent to Portland at the convergence of the Columbia and Willamette Rivers. Lots of U-pick farms, hiking and beaches (including a clothing optional beach)
Timberline Lodge and Ski Area
Historic Lodge built by artists, the outside is featured in The Shining
The Gorge White House
U-pick fruits and flowers, winery, cidery, general dreaminess
ENSO Winery
A cute wine tasting room in a poppin' little area
Güero
Known for their tortas, this is one of our favorites in the city for lunch or dinner and drinks
Mad Hanna
Our favorite neighborhood dive!
Bar Bar
Attached to Mississippi studios (an amazing venue) big patio and delicious cheeseburgers. Located on a Mississippi Ave. which has a bunch of shops and restaurants and such
Revolution Hall
Rooftop bar, venue attached, converted school, all around cool
Hat Yai
Northern Thai food, specialty is fried chicken, SO GOOD!!
Taquería Los Puñales
Queer-owned taco place (Portland is not known for its tacos, but this place is legit)