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Dubbed by some Portlanders as the “heart of Northeast,” both Williams and Mississippi Avenues offer many hip places to hang out in the evening, from specialty shops to unusual restaurants….

It’s Saturday night and I’m feeling a little thirsty, so I shoot a text message to my friend. I consider texting another friend while I wait for the first friend’s…

Bars and clubs on East Burnside and south of it couldn’t be more varied. Whether housing live music or offering $2 beers, there’s always something to explore. I started at…

Some people would have you believe that the downtown food cart pods are a beacon of the mobile kitchen scene in Portland. I would argue it’s the east side of…

El Taco Yucateco El Taco Yucateco specializes in Yucatan cuisine, which is not your typical Mexican food selection. They’re especially known for their awesome panuchos, which are fried tortillas filled…

Northeast Portland is known for being diverse and the food carts in the area are no different. It’s easy to try flavors from all around the world in a single…

Formerly sleepy S.E. Division St. has recently become a hotbed of culinary activity. World famous Thai restaurants and trendy patisseries now line the strip. It’s easy to become overwhelmed by…

If you’re gonna lug out your bike for the first time since the snow, it’s gonna be for a damned good reason, right? Well, try this on for size: alcohol….

If someone were to ask me what neighborhood epitomizes Portland culture, I’d adjust my ironically thick-framed glasses and answer, “the Alberta Arts District.” Running for about 20 blocks in Northeast…

We assembled a strong crew at the house on the hill: myself, the Ladyfriend, the Roommate and the Corvillain, up for a night of serious drinking in our new West…