By owner, baker + James Beard Award-winning author, Ken Forkish.

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Breakfast & Snack

The Oregon Croissant. With hazelnut cream, blueberries, marionberries and pearled sugar.

The Portland Japanese Garden is a traditional Japanese garden occupying 12 acres, located within Washington Park in the West Hills of Portland, Oregon, United States.

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A Day at the Garden

Visit between 2p-4p to experience a complimentary tour by one of the gardens knowledgeable volunteers.

Modern Italian trattoria serving handmade pastas amid communal tables & a bustling chef's counter.

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Vinyl & Vino

Most Instagrammed dish = the Cabonara with fried egg.

This landmark, multi-level source for new & used books also houses a cafe & selection of gifts.

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Largest Bookstore in the US

Be sure to pick up an iconic Powells souviner tote bag to carry home all your new reads.

Hot dogs with creative toppings & cocktails offered in chill digs with a back patio.

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Hot Dogs & Happy Hour

Happy hour pricing during all Timbers  and Blazers games.

Independent and diverse, this Northeast Portland neighborhood teems with art, shopping and dining options.

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Selfie Haven

Locals favorite curiosity shop = the Ampersand Gallery & Fine Books.

Le Pigeon serves adventurous French-inspired food and a wide variety of exciting wines in an intimate dining room on East Burnside in Portland, Oregon.

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Intimate French Inspired 

Request to sit at the open kitchen bar for a true culinary experience.