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From the West Hills all the way down to the Willamette River, the neighborhoods of Northwest Portland are living snapshots of the city’s earliest days. Grand Victorian homes overlook the eclectic neighborhoods of Nob Hill, the Pearl District, Old Town Chinatown, and the civic and cultural regions of Downtown Portland. Read on to explore the museums, performance theaters, art galleries, distinctive architecture, boutique shopping and five star restaurants of these historic neighborhoods.

The Luck of the Irish is Found at Kells Irish Pub

March 10, 2016 By Dena Weigel Bell Leave a Comment

St. Patrick’s Day is just around the corner, but you don’t have to wait any longer to enjoy the rich heritage of the Irish if you order up a hearty plate of the Emerald Isle’s best meals at Kells Irish Pub I celebrated my Gaelic roots early with a trip to Kells last weekend, where […]

Filed Under: Featured, Northwest Portland Tagged With: Bites & Pours, Culture & Heritage, Downtown Neighborhood, Family-Friendly Attractions, Oregon, Portland

Portland’s Urban Cider Pubs, Taprooms & Cider Houses

January 28, 2016 By Carrie Uffindell Leave a Comment

Cider Flight

From urban cideries creating their own small-batches onsite to cider houses with 20+ taps from around the Northwest, Portland’s five (and counting) cider-centric establishments are a place where you can relax, chat with friends and sample a variety of excellent ciders. Portland’s first and original cider pub is Bushwhacker Cider. Opened in September 2010 by […]

Filed Under: Featured, Northeast Portland, Northwest Portland, Southeast Portland Tagged With: Bites & Pours, Brooklyn Neighborhood, Eliot Neighborhood, Oregon, Oregon City, Portland, Richmond Neighborhood

Authentic Delicatessen Taste Courtesy of Kornblatts Deli

December 30, 2015 By Dena Weigel Bell Leave a Comment

Nothing beats a great sandwich. You know what I’m talking about; savory meats and creamy cheeses stacked between slices of fresh baked bread just like Grandma used to make. It’s what a classic delicatessen is known for and it’s why Portlanders love Nob Hill’s Kornblatts Deli. All the best sandwich fixins tempt you from a […]

Filed Under: Featured, Northwest Portland Tagged With: Bites & Pours, Oregon, Portland

Hiking Wildwood Trail in Northwest Portland

November 19, 2015 By Dena Weigel Bell Leave a Comment

EPDX - Wildwood Trail

In a city filled with people who love being outside it’s no surprise that Wildwood Trail, Portland’s longest intercity trail system is more than just a walk in the park. The thirty-mile Wildwood Trail is packed full of switchbacks and steep inclines, making it a challenging trek. The payoff? is being immersed in a vast […]

Filed Under: Featured, Northwest Portland Tagged With: Adventures & Activities, Family-Friendly Attractions, Forest Park Neighborhood, Portland

It’s All In the Details at Pittock Mansion

November 4, 2015 By Dena Weigel Bell Leave a Comment

Pittock Mansion, the French Renaissance-style château perched high atop the West Hills, is the crown jewel of Portland’s Northwest historic homes. Built for Henry and Georgiana Pittock, it was designed in 1914 by Oregon born architect Edward Foulkes, who created a home that incorporated grand architectural themes, the best technical innovations of the period, and the […]

Filed Under: Northwest Portland Tagged With: Adventures & Activities, Culture & Heritage, Hillside Neighborhood, Oregon, Portland

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We're freelance writers, good friends and longtime Portlanders. We created this site to provide a fresh, engaging insider's guide to our fair city and its environs. [Read More]

Carrie Uffindell & Dena Weigel Bell

Carrie Uffindell & Dena Weigel Bell

Portland by Neighborhood

Portland is a city of villages, with 95 official neighborhoods spread throughout the five quadrants: North, Northeast, Northwest, Southeast and Southwest.

Each ‘hood has its own vibe, from the eclectic eateries, funky shops and Craftsmen bungalows in Sellwood-Moreland to the high-end stores, swanky condos and dynamic restaurants of the Pearl.

Join us as we explore Portland's foodie hot spots, cultural attractions, outdoor adventures, family-friendly activities, craft beverages and much more, neighborhood by neighborhood.

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A City of Nicknames

PDX, Rose City, Stumptown, Bridgetown, Beervana, Rip City – these are just a smattering of Portland’s nicknames, inspired by its local history, quirks and characteristics. The city’s official (and perhaps oldest, dating back to the late 19th century) is The City of Roses.

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