your typecon 2013 guide to: Eating & Drinking in Portland, Oregon! 3 · Drink Coffee! 6 · Eat like a Portlander! 20 · Drink cocktails & beer! 27 · Devour sweets! 30 · Things you shouldn’t put in your mouth! Welcome to Portland! Drink coffee! We are a flavor-obsessed food city. We cure our own charcuterie and we pickle the bounty N grown in our backyards. After a great meal we cleanse our palates with lots of locally crafted NE beer and then we do it all over again. Portland residents take great pride in honest craftsmanship and high-value, exceptional 8 cuisine that is accessible to everyone. It isn’t difficult to find amazing food here, but we NW hope you’ll discover what the Rose City food scene is all about by using this guide to visit 7 1 SE a hand-picked selection of the best our little 4 Cascadian paradise has to offer. SW 1 highly recommended 2 food cart 3 5 typically portland 6 2 · Welcome to Portland! Walk from the conference venue 5 Public Domain 603 sw broadway Roasting beans in Oregon since 1972. Painfully 1 Barista hip, a little pretentious but they know how to 529 sw 3rd · 539 nw 13th make a mean espresso. Great pastries. An exceptional and trustworthy cup of brew. 6 Stumptown Coffee Roasters 2 Courier Coffee Roasters 1026 sw stark · 128 sw 3rd 923 sw oak One of the original craft-coffee brewers of the Their focus is on high-quality, single-origin beans Rose City. It is as good as they say. with personal relationships with farmers at the source. Named for the bike messengers that still deliver their coffee via bicycle. Venture across the river 3 The Fresh Pot 7 Coava Coffee Roasters 724 sw washington · 4001 n mississippi 1300 se grand Excellent independent cafe choice with multiple A family-owned, farm-to-cup local roaster. locations. Serves Stumptown. 8 See See Motor Coffee Co 4 Nossa Familia 1642 ne sandy 811 nw 13th Motorcycles and coffee. Vroom vroom. Family-farmed in Brazil, roasted in pdx. Enjoy your macchiato in their open, sunlit space. 4 · Drink coffee! 5 · Drink coffee! Eat like a Portlander! Walk from the conference venue 1 Alder Street Food Carts 28 sw 10th & alder · lunch hours N 38 30 22 37 39 The largest collection of food carts in the city 23 NE (40+), there is something for everyone. A few 31 favorites are called out in this guide. 34 35 2 Bamboo Sushi $$$ 40 836 nw 23rd 2 The first certified sustainable sushi restaurant in NW 29 41 8 the world. Try the seafood charcuterie. 21 14 36 3 Bunk Sandwiches $ 24 SE 20 25 42 211 sw 6th · 621 se morrison · lunch hours 18 26 Featured on many nation-wide “best of” lists, the 1 SW 27 ever-present line shows their popularity. 3 11 32 4 33 12 4 EuroTrash $$ 5 17 13 alder street food carts · lunch hours 6 19 15 7 Eclectic menu. Everyone swears by the Chorizo 16 9 and Chips with a fried egg on top. 10 7 · Eat like a Portlander! 5 The Frying Scotsman $ 9 Lardo $$ alder street food carts · lunch hours 1205 sw washington · 1212 se hawthorne Fresh, delightfully fried fish and chips. Four types Wicked-good modern and playful sandwich shop of fish made to order. with beer garden. Rotating menu with 14 regional craft and classic Italian beers on tap. Try the Pork 6 Grassa $$ Meatball Banh Mi for lunch. 1205 sw washington Fun, casual approach to handcrafted pasta. Sit 10 Little Bird Bistro $$ at the counter and enjoy the delicious Bucatini. 219 sw 6th · reservations Shares a kitchen with Lardo (so try both). Little sister to the award winning Le Pigeon across the river, Little Bird brings more of a 7 Grüner $$$ refined dining experience with a hint of edginess. 1215 sw alder Try the famous Little Bird Burger with a side of Alpine cuisine is featured in this intimate setting roasted bone marrow. Lunch or dinner. devoted to the flavors of Europe. Extensive wine list and distinctive liqueur-based cocktails. 11 Lúc Lác Vietnamese Kitchen $ 835 sw 2nd · serves until 4am fri-sat 8 Irving Street Kitchen $$$ Mega-delicious, modernized Vietnamese. Perfect 701 nw hoyt · brunch & dinner lunch spot, but also fulfills late-night desires for A Pearl District favorite for weekend brunch. cocktails and rich noodle soups. Cool, trendy vibe with nice outdoor seating. 8 · Eat like a Portlander! 9 · Eat like a Portlander! 12 Nong’s Khao Man Gai $ 16 pdx Empanadas $ alder street food carts · lunch hours sw oak between 4th & 5th Simplicity rules at this local’s favorite cart. They Authentic Uruguayan empanadas — que rico! Get only serve one dish: the Bangkok staple of chicken there early, they are popular and will sell out. and rice. 17 The Picnic House $$ 13 Noodle House $ 723 sw salmon alder street food carts · lunch hours Beautiful location, focus on organic, sustainable, Portland has an excellent selection of Asian food, and seasonal with a delicious lunch menu. Good and this cart lives up to the hype. Known for their for groups. hand-pulled noodles tossed with fresh seafood. 18 Sizzle Pie $ 14 Paragon Restaurant & Bar $$ 926 w burnside · 624 e burnside · open late 1309 nw hoyt Heavy metal, nyc-style pizza that caters to meat- A go-to lunch spot. Try the Grilled Cheese and lovers, vegetarians and vegans alike. Tomato Soup. Good for groups. 19 Tasty n’ Alder $$ 15 The People’s Pig $ 580 sw 12th alder street food carts · lunch hours You can’t go wrong with a “Tasty” joint. Little The name says it all. Wood-fired, juicy pork brother to the acclaimed Tasty n’ Sons across the options, mostly sandwiches. Try the Arugula & river, serves up a delightful, rich, and satisfying Porchetta sandwich. array of small to large plates. Try the pork sugo. 10 · Eat like a Portlander! 11 · Eat like a Portlander! 20 Yama Sushi & Sake Bar $$ 23 Beast $$$$ 926 nw 10th 5425 ne 30th ave · dinner · reservations Fresh fish, large portions. Scallop ceviche, a must. Superb fine-dining experience with a famous pdx chef. Intimate atmosphere in the kitchen with a handful of diners per evening. Utterly exquisite. Venture across the river Reservations required in advance. 24 Biwa $$ 21 Ava Gene’s $$$ 215 se 9th 3377 se division · dinner · reservations Wonderful house-made ramen and udon, plus a A Northwest take on old-world Italian, brought to delicious izakaya menu. Worth seeking out. you by the genius behind Woodsman Tavern and 25 Stumptown. Often listed as one of the city’s finest Boxer Sushi $$ restaurants. Borlotti beans on toast is delightful. 1524 se 20th ave Specializes in “omakase,” meaning the chef will 22 Aviary $$$ decide what you order. 1733 ne alberta 26 Fantastic menu, definitely worth a visit. Small, Broder $$ shared plates. Delicate Japanese flavors, with a 2508 se clinton hint of French and Middle Eastern. Good seafood If you can handle the long wait for brunch, you’ll selection (monkfish, skate wing). Try the Kushi be treated to a superb Scandinavian brunch of Oysters, Cold Smoked Salmon and the outstand- lingonberry jam, smoked fish, lemon curd, and ing beet & asparagus salad. pickled things. Intimate, free coffee during wait. 12 · Eat like a Portlander! 13 · Eat like a Portlander! 27 Cartopia 30 Mee Sen $$ 1207 se hawthorne · open late 3924 n mississippi The only thing better that a food cart pod with Excellent, authentic Thai with an emphasis on a variety of delicious options is one that is open street food. This place isn’t about curries and pad until 3am. thai, more like grasshoppers and stuffed squid. On par with Pok Pok, great atmosphere. 28 Interurban $$ 4057 n mississippi · open late 31 Navarre $$ Very much a bar with a stunning selection of 10 ne 28th whiskey and excellent restaurant quality food Eclectic flavors, a hint of Basque and Spanish. served until 2am. Try the fantastic Manhattan Small plates with the a focus on fresh and (a full bottle if you wish) and the chuck roast seasonal. Sit at the counter for best experience. sandwich. Hand-dipped corn dog is the bomb. 32 Ned Ludd $$$ 29 Le Pigeon $$$ 3925 ne mlk jr · dinner reservations 738 e burnside · dinner reservations Wood-fired and ash-kissed seasonal Northwest Arguably some of the best food in the city. This fare. Hello pork-fat noodles! award-winning, intimate restaurant serves up the flavors that Portland is becoming famous for. 33 Olympic Provisions $$ Edgy, seasonal, and rich. Try the famous burger or 107 se washington · 1632 nw thurman whatever Gabe had dreamed up for that evening. Excellent, creative bistro-style menu, and their Grab a seat at the bar for the best experience. famous charcuterie. Go for brunch and order the savory bread pudding. 14 · Eat like a Portlander! 15 · Eat like a Portlander! 34 Ox $$$ 37 ¿Por que no? $$ 2225 ne mlk jr · dinner 3524 n mississippi · 4635 se hawthorne Legit Argentine Asado. Meat-forward but with Tacos and tasty margaritas. Great place to hang veggie options. Full bar, appetizers, and seating is outside on a sunny day. Always a line but it goes made available to you while you wait. fast. Try the ceviche with cucumber slices. 35 Pine State Biscuits $ 38 Radar $$ 2204 ne alberta · portland farmer’s market 3951 n mississippi · brunch & dinner If you like biscuits and gravy, this is where you Simple, delicious tapas-style menu with a bit of go. A guilty pleasure for many locals. Find them at Northwest flair, excellent cocktails. Casual scene the psu Farmer’s Market on Saturday.