When your attendees want to experience the city like a local Portlander, here are some of the best ways to go local, with thanks to Marcus Hibdon of Travel Portland.
Local Favorite Restaurants:
Brunch Spot
Cafe Broder: “Portlanders will line up on the weekends for a chance to feast on Brøder’s Scandinavian inspired fare and excellent Bloody Mary’s.”
Lunch Fun
Lardo: “The king of Portland sandwiches can be found in three Portland locations these days where Portlanders have been known to take a long lunch in the casual eateries celebrated for the amazing Korean Pork Shoulder, Pork Meatball Banh Mi and decadent Double Burger among others.”
Dinner Destination
Le Pigeon: “After years of continued success Portland’s esteemed Le Pigeon has not lost a single step under the deft hand of James Beard Award Winning Chef Gabriel Rucker. The French-inspired cuisine is perfectly executed while the menu itself balances innovation and creativity with savory and satisfying.”
Nice Neighborhood
Alberta Arts District: “Though its rise to prominence was strong several years ago, the growth on nearby North Mississippi and North Williams streets have quieted things in the popular Alberta Arts District in recent years. The neighborhood remains full of interesting shops, cafes, restaurants, bars, and of course, colorful Portland personalities.”
Popular Nightspot
Teardrop: “The swanky Pearl District still boasts one of the country’s best craft cocktail bars in Teardrop, where the bar crew still creates an army of bitters and tinctures in-house for use in the outstanding list of house cocktails. They even make their own tonic water – a labor of love and testament of inefficiency only the most dedicated bars would choose to endure. Come here to try the bars latest house cocktails, a menu of cocktails borrowed from craft cocktail bars across the country, and a list of classic recipes from across the ages.”
Outdoor Oasis
Forest Park: “Perched high above the city of Portland in the West Hills, Forest Park is Portland’s backyard and visitors will always find Portlanders exploring its massive 5,100 acres and more than 70 miles of hiking trails.”
Awesome Attraction
Powell’s Bookstore: “The largest independent bookstore in the world continues to draw visitors and locals alike to its collection of more than 1 million volumes spread across an entire city block and four stories. It remains as popular with locals as ever and is truly one of the city’s most beloved institutions.”
