Twin north-south corridors in north Portland where the cart pods, the new pizza rooms, and the dessert bars cluster. Brunch crowds on weekends.
The Earl Ninsom, Eric Nelson and Matt Vicedomini collaboration on N Williams in Portland, where Thai marinade meets Texas-style smoked beef brisket.
OrderWhite curry with burnt brisket ends over jasmine rice
TipThe cocktail list is the Eric Nelson programme that earned the room a James Beard semifinalist nod. Order the tamarind whisky sour.
The Smith family's whole-grain sourdough pizza and house-churned ice cream room on N Mississippi in Portland, all foraged toppings and seasonal flavours.
OrderThe pie with chanterelles and fontina, in season
TipWalk-in only with a handful of booths. The ice cream rotates weekly with foraged flavours.
Eloise Augustyn's tiny all-day cafe in the Humboldt neighborhood of Portland, open since 2012, with seasonal salads, honey pie and a counter of breakfast.
DrinkDrip coffee and honey-pie slice
TipBrunch is the move 09:00-15:00. Dinner runs Friday and Saturday from 17:00, no reservations.
Cheryl Wakerhauser's award-winning dessert bar and patisserie in Portland, with the world-rated Champagne list paired to macarons, chocolates and tarts.
DrinkChampagne flight and macarons
TipOpen Sun-Thu until midnight, Fri-Sat until 02:00. The flagship moved to E Burnside in 2022.
Cheryl Wakerhauser's Pix Pâtisserie in Portland holds an award-winning Champagne and sparkling wine list, paired to macarons, chocolates and Bar Vivant tapas.
PourGrower Champagne flight
WineChampagne and dessert wines
FoodPastries, charcuterie and tapas (Bar Vivant)
TipOpen late Friday and Saturday until 02:00. Bar Vivant's sherry list is the second draw.
Bar Vivant sits inside Pix Pâtisserie on E Burnside in Portland, with a Spanish tapas menu, deep sherry list and an award-winning Champagne programme.
DrinkGrower Champagne flight
FoodSpanish tapas
TipOpen until 02:00 Friday and Saturday. Order the tortilla espanola with a copita of fino.
Matt Vicedomini's pit-smoker on N Mississippi at Prost Marketplace in Portland, central Texas-style brisket sold from a cart since 2015. Booking recommended.
TryCentral Texas brisket and ribs
TipArrive by 11:30 or risk a sellout. Cash and card. Sides are sized smaller than the brisket.
The Prost! beer-garden food cart pod on N Mississippi in Portland, with a covered heated patio, Matt's BBQ, gluten-free Indian and Korean-style tacos.
TryPod: Matt's BBQ, Koi Fusion tacos, DesiPDX, Native Bowl
TipOrder beer from the Prost! bar and food from the carts; the patio is shared. Heated tents stay open through winter.
Matt Vicedomini's smoker on N Mississippi at Prost Marketplace in Portland, a brisket sandwich on white bread with pickles for $14, eat at the heated patio.
TryBrisket sandwich
TipOrder the sandwich or by the half-pound. Sides cost extra; the brisket is the meal.
Eloise Augustyn's all-day brunch cafe in the Humboldt neighborhood of Portland, with poached eggs, seasonal salads and honey pie by the slice since 2012.
OrderHoney pie and a poached egg salad
TipWalk-in only. Arrive by 10:30 on weekends or expect a 45-minute wait at the door.
Cheryl Wakerhauser's Pix Pâtisserie on E Burnside in Portland is open past midnight every night, with the bar pouring Champagne and tapas from Bar Vivant.
TryMacarons, chocolate cake, Champagne flight
TipFriday and Saturday until 02:00. The window seat lets you watch the kitchen plate the desserts.
Mississippi Studios is the converted Baptist church on N Mississippi that is the city's most reliable mid-size indie room, with the attached Bar Bar handling drinks and burgers.
TipMost shows have a 21+ bar room and an all-ages floor; the Bar Bar patio next door is open every day from 11:00 if you want food before the set.
The 1905 is the Boise-neighborhood jazz room near N Mississippi that books touring and Portland jazz five nights a week, with a small kitchen and a quiet listening policy during sets.
TipTwo sets most show nights; reservations on Tock get the seated tables, walk-in usually means standing at the bar.
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