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Portland, Oregon
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Where to Stay
The sign in the window at the new Ace Hotel says in ornate scroll, “A Friendly Hotel.” Its good manners are matched by modern design and a democratic ethos:
1022 S.W. Stark St., near Pearl District, 503-228-2277, acehotel.com
Portland’s artistic side shines at Hotel Monaco,
where you’re given paints and a canvas to make your own masterpiece during its regular wine nights.
506 S.W. Washington St., downtown,
503-222-0001, monaco-portland.com
The buzz at Jupiter Hotel is all about the indie rock bands at its Doug Fir Lounge.
800 E. Burnside St., Central Eastside, 503-230-9200,
jupiterhotel.com
From its historic building to its neutral-toned rooms, the Governor Hotel is the picture of elegance. Its six Princeton Terrace suites got a slick makeover this spring.
614 S.W. 11th Ave., downtown, 800-554-3456, governorhotel.com
Where to Eat
Taste Portland’s creative side at these arty restaurants, as notable for their playlists as their menus.
Alberta Street Oyster Bar & Grill 2926 N.E. Alberta St., Concordia, 503-284-9600, albertaoyster.com
Beast 5425 N.E. 30 Ave., Concordia (opening this fall)
Clarklewis 1001 S.E. Water Ave., Central Eastside, 503-235-2294, clarklewispdx.com
Navarre 10 N.E. 28th Ave., Buckman, 503-232-3555
Nostrana 1401 S.E. Morrison, Central Eastside, 503-234-2427, nostrana.com
Paley’s Place 1204 N.W. 21st Ave., Northwest / Nob Hill, 503-243-2403, paleysplace.net
Park Kitchen 422 N.W. 8th Ave., Pearl District, 503-223-PARK
Le Pigeon 738 E. Burnside St., Central Eastside, 503-546-8796, lepigeon.com
What to Do
Some of the chefs featured in our story participate in the Chef in the Market demonstration series at the Portland Farmers Market, Saturdays from May to December.
Portland State University, between Harrison and Montgomery streets (and other locations), 503-241-0032, portlandfarmersmarket.org
Travel Planner
What to Pack in September
Wellies, iPod, loose pants.
Study Up
Discover. Portland. Music.
indiemusicportland.com
Time Difference*
-3
The Experts
Portland Oregon
Visitors Association
87-PORTLAND, travelportland.com
Getting There
Air Canada offers five daily non-stop flights between Vancouver and Portland.
*From EST
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