Grassa

• Awesome hipsterish italian food. The carbonara is top-notch

Lardo

• Deli like sandwiches. The Dirty fries are amazing

Salt & Straw

• Sea Salt with Caramel is my favorite

Sizzle Pie

• Cheap and good NY style pizza

Blue Star Donuts

• Forget voodoo — this is the real deal

Boxer Ramen

• Pretty good ramen. Tonkotsu Shio all the way. Marukin is a good option for a more traditional ramen.

Mother's Bistro

• Good breakfasts. I recommend the wild salmon hash

Beer O Clock

• Best tap house in downtown

Barista

• Very good espresso

Stumptown Coffee Roasters

• Portland's starbucks. Good for coffee gear

Courier Coffee

• Nice small coffee shop nearby Downtown's Sizzle Pie

Cinema21

• Old-school movie theater with beer and wine

Ground Kontrol

• Arcade cabinets and beer

Powells

• Bookwrorm mecca

Kit Kat Club

• Best club in town

Quality Bar

• Lovely drinks

Oregon's Finest

• If you are into it... this is the finest around