LexiDog Boutique & Social Club

7441 SW Bridgeport Rd
Tigard, OR 97224

Trinh T. writes: For those of you who like (well, are obsessed) with dressing your small dogs, this place is a must go when in Portland. Listen, there's a FANTASTIC clearance rack here and no sales tax!

Wild Oats Market

7485 SW Bridgeport Road
Portland, OR 97224

jen d. writes: While it can be a bit spendy, we really enjoyed wandering around Wild Oats - they have all the natural/organic/healthy brands we enjoy looking at, and a number of unique items we haven't found anywhere else (such as really great Simple Foods soynut…

Crate & Barrel Store

7267 SW Bridgeport Rd
Portland, OR 97224

Jenny C. writes: Here you'll find me in between heaven and hell, my dear.

The self-inflicted torturous truth is that I'm a glassware addict.  I insist on having the appropriate wine/bar/everyday glass for whatever the occasion dictates and it seems like there is…

NAU

Bridgeport Village
7455 SW Bridgeport Rd
Tigard, OR 97224

Reece D. writes: I'm a big fan of Nau. Ethically, they're doing everything right. And their design sense is excellent.

The in-store experience, however, is a little difficult. I do like how you can order your items in the store through their "webfront" kiosks and…

Surroundings

8184 SW Durham Road
Tigard, OR 97224

Catie L. writes: This wonderful little shop has recently opened it's showroom.  It has a lovely selection of floating candle centerpieces, and other related accessories for special occasions, corporate events, and home decor.  The business has grown a lot from it's…

New Seasons
Neighborhood: Southwest Portland

7300 SW Beaverton Hillsdale Hwy
Portland, OR 97225

Eric C. writes: I love living in a town that has a local grocery store the size of New Seasons. Organic and local products are easy to find here and just a tad less expensive then Whole Foods.

My absolute favorite part about this store is the Sandwich Bar. For six…

Forest Heights Vet Clinic
Neighborhood: Southwest Portland

7365 SW Barnes Rd
Ste H
Portland, OR 97225

Jill R. writes: I've never been to a vet in a strip mall before, and I never would have except these guys came highly recommended by a friend. They have a fresh, super clean office. We have seen both vets, and they received the seal of approval from all three of our…

Salvador's Cafe & Cantina
Neighborhood: Southwest Portland

460 SW Miller Rd
Portland, OR 97225

Richtpt U. writes: Small place, can get very busy.  I ordered a burrito and it was HUGE!  I was extra hungry, but my friends talked me out of getting the big one, which I was grateful for later.  Excellent food, a good place for a group (our IT department goes there…

Pizza Schmizza
Neighborhood: Southwest Portland

7535 SW Barnes Rd
Portland, OR 97225

Barbara D. writes: The crazy veggie slice was overloaded and delich and right up my alley.
The salads need a little work.
I dug the sign on batman's car that read "Out of order, Robin lost the keys"

I'll give it another try.

Complexions
Neighborhood: Southwest Portland

6964 SW Beaverton Hillsdale
Portland, OR 97225

Hannah F. writes: I've been getting my brows done by Michelle for 8 years. She's the best.  Easy to talk to, really listens to what you have to say and works wonders with the wax and tweezers.
Sadly, I now live in San Francisco, so I have to go elsewhere, but if I ever…

Adorn Body Art
Neighborhood: Southwest Portland

9217 SW Beavertn Hllsdle Hwy
Portland, OR 97225

B P. writes: On November 16th, 2001, I turned 18. On November 17th, 2001, I got my first tattoo.

No one, including me, knows exactly why I got it, but no matter-- I was so into it! Nothing about my personality screams "tattoo me"-- on the contrary, really. Unlike…

Braley & Graham Buick Pontiac GMC Isuzu
Neighborhood: Southwest Portland

9155 SW Canyon Rd
Portland, OR 97225

Branden T. writes: I've done business with these guys, so I'm a bit biased.  They've taken great care of me as a consultant.

Raccoon Lodge & Brew Pub
Neighborhood: Southwest Portland

7424 SW Beavertn Hllsdle Hwy
Portland, OR 97225

Akemi I. writes: I don't really like beer, I'm more of a cocktails kind of gal, but the Razberry Wheat is what drew me here. I tasted this lovely beer at the barbeque and beer festival in McMinnville. I think this may be the only beer I've ever ordered for myself at…

Thai Orchid Restaurant
Neighborhood: Southwest Portland

10075 SW Barbur Blvd
Portland, OR 97219

Jared H. writes: You know, sometimes you just want some spicy food.  Usually it's after a hangover, but other times just because I am cold, I go to Thai Orchid.  The food isn't overwhelming but is consistent in flavor and spiciness.  I find the restaurants interior…

Geraldi's Italian Eating Place
Neighborhood: Southwest Portland

10000 SW Canyon Rd
Portland, OR 97225

Johnny G. writes: A sign over the front details the offerings inside:  The Italian Lunch Place.  Upon closer inspection, the sign is aged and weathered.  Suffering through countless Northwest winters, battered and faded from the years.  Not one single rain drop aged…

CD Game Exchange
Neighborhood: Southeast Portland, Hawthorne

1428 SE 36th Ave
Portland, OR 97214

Tim O. writes: Yelpers: Caution! Plenty of opportunity to spend money you may or may not have ahead! I simply can't leave this place without buying cd's, video games, dvd's, or some other awesome merchandise from here. This particular store is tucked away off of…

Immortal Piano Company
Neighborhood: Southeast Portland, Belmont

4011 SE Belmont Street
Portland, OR 97214

Kelly M. writes: What on earth is an Immortal Piano?  I've walked by this Belmont Piano store a gazillion times en route to Movie Madness and puzzled over the meaning of their name.  A piano that never dies is the only answer.  Regardless of the nuances of their…

La Merde
Neighborhood: Southeast Portland, Central Eastside, Industrial District

301 SE Morrison St
Portland, OR 97214

Quinn E. writes: My roommate took me here once and made me play board games. I thought it was going to be kind of boring or uber hip, but it was niether. It wasn't un-hip, but we weren't overwhelmed by off-shift Montage workers in their skinny jeans. Not too crowded,…

Kinta Restaurant
Neighborhood: Southeast Portland, Belmont

3450 SE Belmont
Portland, OR 97214

Suzanne F. writes: We popped in here for a snack today before tackling household projects...you know, just a little fortification before major clean-ups! It was Happy Hour, tho' I hear tell it's always Happy Hour here. Anyway, the upshot of the adventure is that we…

Global Exchange
Neighborhood: Southeast Portland, Hawthorne

3508 SE Hawthorne Boulevard
Portland, OR 97214

Cam T. writes: walking into this adorable store i can't help but think that i've been transported into a life size keepsake box.  you know, the place you keep all the cool little trinkets you've collected on your travels.  every piece tells a story.  like the time…

Sei Bella
Neighborhood: Southeast Portland, Ladd's Addition

1610 SE Harrison Street
Portland, OR 97214

jewel m. writes: Ever since I walked in, shortly after they opened in 2000 or 2001, I've loved, and have been complimented on, every cut and style I've received.

The 3 ladies are friendly, creative, experienced and keep up on cutting edge of styles and techniques.…

Galaxy Restaurant & Lounge
Neighborhood: Central Eastside, Lower Burnside, Northeast Portland

909 E Burnside St
Portland, OR 97214

Lauren G. writes: Oh my sweet Jesus above, thank you for descending from the heavens last weekend and guiding me to the Galaxy.  It must have been your wisdom leading me up East Burnside, across from the Doug Fir, where I never dare to tread. You wanted me to witness…

Lincoln Dental
Neighborhood: Southeast Portland, Clinton

2101 SE 39th Ave
Portland, OR 97214

Brent F. writes: These guys will take good care of your chompers (so you can go around eating at all the great places in Portland).  A little pricey if you don't have insurance (but that's not their fault) and with dentists, you don't really want to go cheap on the…

Motokitty-Modified
Neighborhood: Southeast Portland, Central Eastside

1117 SE Division
Portland, OR 97214

Cait Z. writes: Motokitty rocks.
First of all, the bags, the bags, the BAGS!!!
Motokitty makes awesome one of a kind messenger bags and purses in sparkly colorful vinyl with all kinds of cute designs.
Second they have tons of t-shirts and undies with cute things on…

I've Been Framed
Neighborhood: Southeast Portland, Belmont

539 SE 39th Ave
Portland, OR 97214

Sasha R. writes: I just dropped off a print to this rootsy art supply/framing store and will certainly report back about the quality of the end result, however I was very impressed by the framing staff. They were helpful in educating me about all of the different…

Small A Projects
Neighborhood: Southeast Portland, Central Eastside

1430 SE 3rd Avenue
Portland, OR 97214

Kelly M. writes: Small A Projects is hidden little gem in inner SE industrial Portland. A good friend of mine interned there for a period of time and while there he alerted me to their upcoming shows. Although I didn't always like the artwork on display, I was never…

Daily Cafe At Rejuvenation
Neighborhood: Southeast Portland, Central Eastside, Industrial District

1100 SE Grand Ave
Portland, OR 97214

Jeremy S. writes: Dear, oh dear. I really want to love this place. It's cute, quirky, and a block away from my new store...and if it was just a coffee shop, I'd be giving it 4 stars, cos the coffee is just fine. However, they serve food, too, and that's where the…

Blend Coffee House & Cafe
Neighborhood: Northeast Portland

2327 E Burnside St
Portland, OR 97214

Kimberly V. writes: A note about safety: Physics says that when an object of a given mass moves on a downward slope, the object accelerates. I believe this is one of Newton's laws. If not, it is the work of elves. Definitely elves.

So one would reason that declining…

La Casita Restaurant
Neighborhood: Southeast Portland, Central Eastside, Industrial District

607 SE Morrison St
Portland, OR 97214

Lauren G. writes: Only when drunk (or the like) have I been to La Casita.  But she satisfies.
And then you wake up with half a burrito in your fridge on a Sunday morning. Glorious.

Riyadh's Lebanese Restaurant
Neighborhood: Southeast Portland, Ladd's Addition

1318 SE Hawthorne Blvd
Portland, OR 97214

Reece D. writes: I love this place. You have to know what you're getting into when you go to Riyadh's:

You're not looking for 'haute cuisine'.
You're not looking for 'ethnically inspired'.
You're not looking for lavish interior design.

You are looking for a fast dinner.…

Polliwog
Neighborhood: Southeast Portland, Belmont

2900 SE Belmont Street
Portland, OR 97214

Kelly M. writes: Portland is full of hip, adorable, young families.  And of course, their kids look just as hip as the parents.

Do they all shop at Polliwog, I wonder?  Is that the secret?  

The clothes here are cute, hip, locally made, sometimes recycled, and…

The Alameda Cafe
Neighborhood: Beaumont, Northeast Portland

4641 NE Fremont St
Portland, OR 97213

Brian M. writes: Comfort food for dinner.

We had the meatloaf and the chicken picatta.  The meatloaf was moist served with a mashed potato cake.  The chicken picatta was nice and lemony.

For dessert we had fresh key lime pie.

Overall was an excellent meal.

I've had…

Zien Hong
Neighborhood: Northeast Portland

5314 NE Sandy Blvd
Portland, OR 97213

Keith D. writes: My ex-sister-in-law remarked to me in a rather too loud-ish voice when we walked into Zien Hong: "You Know How You Can Tell This Place Is Good? All the Orientals!"

They get five stars here for not 86'ing me from the place as they escorted her out to…

Bella Lulu's
Neighborhood: Beaumont, Northeast Portland

4323 NE Fremont St
Portland, OR 97213

Krista T. writes: Some things just make me feel girlie.  Like getting a pedicure with hot pink polish.   Or a new pair of super soft and comfy pj's.  Watching horrible lifetime movies like Stepmom (and tearing up - just a bit).  

For whatever reason these are not…

Blue Moose Cafe
Neighborhood: Northeast Portland

4936 NE Fremont St
Portland, OR 97213

Meghann M. writes: I love, love, love the Blue Moose.  So much that I probably don't venture to other places as much as I should.  It's a haul from my place in NW PDX, but totally worth it.

Awesome soup - check
Yummy burritos - check
Ability to order a side of avocado -…

Quick Stop Photo
Neighborhood: Southeast Portland, Hawthorne

2422 SE Hawthorne
Portland, OR 97214

Kelly M. writes: This photo processing center recently moved from downtown to thier new Hawthorne location; now Quick Stop photo and online PicturePreview.com are both housed here at 24th and Hawthorne.  It is a welcome addition to the neighborhood.  They offer a…

Mojo's Coffee Inn
Neighborhood: Southeast Portland

2816 SE Stark Street Apt A
Portland, OR 97214

Kelly M. writes: Despite its proximity to my abode and local wanderings, I disregarded Mojo's because of it's sign.  Something about the business name rubbed me the wrong way and there was something about backtalk written on the sign.  But when I gave it a chance…

Imago Theatre
Neighborhood: Central Eastside, Industrial District, Lower Burnside

17 SE 8th Ave
Portland, OR 97214

Carissa w. writes: I love Imago! This theatre is known for its children's theatre, especially Frogz and Big Little Things. The costumes for Frogz were a combination of Disney and Zoo mascots, but with more emphasis on the movement of the actor. During the Frogz show I…