Ozone Records Uk
Neighborhood: Pearl District

10 NW 10th Ave
Portland, OR 97209

John G. writes: An excellent li'l CD store featuring a near-perfect mix of indie, punk, hip-hop, electronic, and experimental music. Note that I said "mix" -- not "selection." As a small shop, you can't expect a complete stockpile of everything ever pressed on…

Ecru Modern Stationer
Neighborhood: Pearl District

1215 NW 11th Ave
Portland, OR 97209

Alicia P. writes: While working down the block I needed to get some wedding cards before my mom harassed me one more time.  I locked the door after we closed and made a mad dash as they were closing in 10 minutes.  The woman behind the counter was friendly and did not…

Judith Arnell Jewelers
Neighborhood: Pearl District

320 NW 10th Avenue
Portland, OR 97209

Angela B. writes: A girl can dream can't she! This is my Cinderella store where I go to daydream about all of those fabulous rings that would look oh so pretty on my size 4 finger...hint, hint...except for those days when my fingers are closer to a 5 due to that darn…

Ogle

310 NW Broadway
Portland, OR 97209

Abe I. writes: Ogle is a must-stop on 1st Thursdays. Not only do you get to see the always great art, which ranges from photos to large installations (see their website), but you can try on their super sweet frames. (Ogle is also an eye-wear place - sorry I don't…

Boiler Room
Neighborhood: Old Town

228 NW Davis St
Portland, OR 97209

Lindi M. writes: If I lived in Portland, I probably wouldn't come here. But, since I don't, I find myself here every time I visit since it's my friend's local haunt and he won't go to The Tube with me.

This place is ok - except people didn't really seem to dig the…

Ecotrust
Neighborhood: Pearl District

721 NW 9th Avenue
Suite 200
Portland, OR 97209

Laura N. writes: I agree with Angela B's glowing 5-star review. The EcoTrust building is smack dab in the center of the Pearl, and is a humble reminder that the "Posh Pearl" did indeed used to be an Industrial area worthy of the Lorax's shame.

Over a century has…

Magnum Opus
Neighborhood: Pearl District

805 NW Glisan Street
Portland, OR 97209

Tom P. writes: Went to see Carly for hair cut in January and have been every 3 weeks since.  She is excellent and the Salon is nice- kind of fancy pants but everyone is friendly.  Highly recommended.

Oregon Leather Co
Neighborhood: Old Town

110 NW 2nd Ave
Portland, OR 97209

Krista T. writes: There's no other place to go. The people and processess are old school and they know everything there is to know about leather.  They have a lot of ready made products (leather jackets, pants and tack and saddle equipment) and some tools, but I go in…

In Good Taste
Neighborhood: Pearl District

231 NW 11th Ave
Portland, OR 97209

Erin O. writes: Last Sunday I spent three mimosa and wine filled hours learning the intricacies of bagel making at IGT, and despite the dauntingly high prices for cooking classes here, it was well worth it.  

I'd recommend these cooking classes to those looking for a…

Fred Meyer
Neighborhood: Alphabet District, Northwest

100 NW 20th Pl
Portland, OR 97209

Laura N. writes: Every Northwesterner has a love-hate relationship with Freddy's. From birth, we've all been brainwashed by their marketing jingles and can easily finish the phrase "What's on your list today..." on command.

Yet after reading the previous review I'm a…

Eric Newberg, LAc LMT
Neighborhood: Alphabet District, Northwest

1962 NW Kearney St
Ste 102
Portland, OR 97209

Robyn H. writes: Eric's skill and knowledge lead to one of the best massages I've ever had.  Acupuncture sessions are soothing and gentle and he pays attention to the reactions of the client. Needle phobia isn't a problem.  I highly recommend Eric as a health care…

Monica Mathews, LAc
Neighborhood: Southwest Portland, Hillsdale

6274 SW Capitol Hwy
Portland, OR 97239

Robyn H. writes: One of the recent acupuncture sessions I had with Monica was something called Facial Rejuvenation and the best part about it was the lack of needles!  She used the coolest machine and my face felt smooth and taut afterward.  I look 10 years younger…

French Quarter Linens
Neighborhood: Pearl District

1313 NW Glisan St
Portland, OR 97209

Elizabeth E. writes: Slipping between well-made, high-quality sheets makes me feel like a princess.

Besides, I think over the course of my life I'll spend more time sleeping than I will doing any other one single activity (besides working-out perhaps).  So, because nice…

Fantasy For Adults Only
Neighborhood: Alphabet District

1512 W Burnside Street
Portland, OR 97209

Shawn E. writes: So, I was told that Portland has more strip clubs and porn shops per capita than any other city in America. Since I can't seem to find the shady-ass Chinatown porn shop that had that jack-off booths, I will settle for the other one I visited there.…

Caffe Allora
Neighborhood: Pearl District

504 NW 9th Ave
Portland, OR 97209

coral c. writes: Stopped in last night for a quick snack and a glass of wine.  Great selection and their antipasto plate was amazing.  They even offer it in a smaller size if you aren't sharing!  

It is two stories, with about 50 seats in all.  I love that it's a…

Teardrop Cocktail Lounge
Neighborhood: Pearl District

1015 Everett St
Portland, OR 97209

Laura N. writes: Zipzap Zubidy Bop -- Teardrop is hotter than a fresh faced Fox News weather girl.

The cocktails were spot on, although I could not identify even one of the multiple ingredients. The bartenders were truly dynamic -- somehow both equally attentive and…

Patagonia
Neighborhood: Pearl District

907 NW Irving St
Portland, OR 97209

Jen K. writes: One of my favorite outdoor brands and this is their only retail location in Oregon.  They are a company that does all those cool environmental things that Oregonians like:  donating a % of proceeds to preservation and restoration, grants for…

Better World Club
Neighborhood: Old Town

20 NW 5th Ave
Ste 1000
Portland, OR 97209

l l. writes: [Revised.  Last night's fiasco was too much.  Even for a pretty tenacious and contrarian idealist who has consistently ignored better friends' advice to cut one's losses in irredeemably awful situations.  

So when the rain is coming down in furious,…

Nuvrei Fine Cakes and Pastries
Neighborhood: Pearl District

404 NW 10th Ave
Portland, OR 97209

Elizabeth E. writes: Holy Smokes Batman!  I've just uncovered the most secret and delicious bakery in the Pearl District, if not in the whole of Portland.

I trembled with giddiness after my first taste of their berry scone.  I cried tears of joy after nibbling on some…

Signal Sports
Neighborhood: Pearl District

1327 NW Kearney St
Portland, OR 97209

Angela B. writes: Signal Sports is the only reason I actually get off the couch and do some kind of physical activity.  They make sporty clothing for women  that actually looks cute and sassy without being big and bulky. They have sport-specific wear for skiing and…

Hot Lips Pizza
Neighborhood: Pearl District

721 NW 10th Avenue
Portland, OR 97209

Sasha R. writes: Located in the Eco-Trust building this outpost of wonderful Hot Lips is quick and dirty and more catered to the working girl who just wants to grab a quick slice and salad for lunch, and the go to sit outside on the patio for a fun and carefree…

Oddball Shoe Company
Neighborhood: Northwest

1639 NW Marshall St
Portland, OR 97209

Sean T. writes: I was first introduced to the Oddball show company on a trip to Portland to visit a really good friend of mine...she has excellent taste, so when she told me about this cool shoe store she had found I knew it was gonna be a good thing...and oh was it…

DePaula Confections
Neighborhood: Southwest Portland

6140 SW 41st Ave
Portland, OR 97209

M. T. C. writes: Very fine chocolate.  Find their work at the Farmer's market, Whole Foods, or order from him direct from his website.  Great for gifts and special occasions.  Hand made, 100% natural, from chocalatier John De Paula who studied pastry art in France.…

Holden's Bistro
Neighborhood: Pearl District

524 NW 14th Ave
Portland, OR 97209

Krista T. writes: I was super siked that they have flavored bitters. One star.
The waitress was friendly and helpful. One Star.
The food was great. One Star.

Other than that, nothing to write home about.  Maybe if I lived closer, I'd stop in for drinks more often. But…

Wieden & Kennedy
Neighborhood: Pearl District

224 NW 13th Ave
Portland, OR 97209

Sav B. writes: I mean - c'mon.. who hasnt heard of Wieden + Kennedy? Nike has  set standards for international advertising and WK is the powerhouse that created all Nike ads since they were born at the University of Oregon campus.

W+K has offices in London, NY,…

Visage Eyewear
Neighborhood: Pearl District

1046 NW Johnson St
Portland, OR 97209

Carissa w. writes: Visage eyewear is the place to go for frames no one else will have. It's also the place for frames no one else would dare wear. Eclectic, colorful styles abound in this spacious shop in the Pearl, and it's easy to get distracted by all the fun and…

Mitchell Gold Bob Williams
Neighborhood: Downtown

1106 W Burnside Street
Portland, OR 97209

Kate F. writes: Everything is beautiful here. Most things are also soft.

If I had the money, I would furnish my entire house out of this store.  Oh. My. Gosh.

They almost talked me into spending $720 on a chocolate-brown velvet chaise lounge. I do not need one of…

Shoefly
Neighborhood: Pearl District

718 NW 11th Ave
Portland, OR 97209

Lauren G. writes: I must tell you that I do like Shoefly.  They have a lot of really trendy and embellish-y stuff sometimes, which I'm not super fond of, but they supplement it with really classic and beautiful shoes too. And then there's the in-between which is…

Vinideus Wine Shop & Wine Bar
Neighborhood: Pearl District

1019 NW 11th Ave
Portland, OR 97209

Mariangela S. writes: Very cool shop featuring small and lesser known producers - many local but the majority directly imported from France. We were searching for local local local - craving that pinot noir from Willamette Valley and were happy to have them ship 1/2 case…

Sylvie Day Spa
Neighborhood: Alphabet District, Northwest

1706 NW Glisan St
Portland, OR 97209

Angela B. writes: Pedicure oh pedicure, how I love a good pedicure! Sylvie Day Spa offers one of the most amazing pedicures in Portland. Although the spa pedicure is on the expensive side ($45) the treatment is totally worth every penny.  

There is nothing quick about…

Ruby Receptionist
Neighborhood: Pearl District

734 NW 14th Ave
Ste B
Portland, OR 97209

Evan S. writes: This is an amazing service that will answer your calls (absolutely professionally) forward to your home/office/studio, take messages, etc. As a freelancer and small business owner they've saved me from the annoyance of silly questions and allow me to…

Tilt Gallery and Project Space
Neighborhood: Old Town

625 NW Everett St
Ste 106
Portland, OR 97209

Abe I. writes: Tilt almost always has something exciting going on. They pride themselves on showcasing upcoming and under-represented artists and  focus on showcasing "hard to display" work, usually installations. Sometimes the work fails, and sometimes it's really…

Sungari Pearl Restaurant
Neighborhood: Pearl District

1105 NW Lovejoy St
Portland, OR 97209

Greg R. writes: Foods alright...however, the staff are pretty and they give you some high quality to go containers.

Zeitgeist Art Gallery
Neighborhood: Old Town

625 NW Everett St. #109
Portland, OR 97209

Abe I. writes: I really like zeitgeist. It may or may not be your cup of tea, but I've bought more art there than at any other gallery. They exhibit a lot of street art; stuff by Vinyl Killers, Keith Rosson, Rachael Allen, etc.. so there's always something fresh…

MacTarnahan's Taproom

2730 NW 31st
Portland, OR 97210

Laura N. writes: The address is NW 31st and Industrial - and they weren't kidding.

It is odd how my two favorite breweries are in the most complicated and unlikely locations...under a bridge, in the middle of a construction nightmare...and now this? I felt like we…

Acapulco's Gold
Neighborhood: Alphabet District, Northwest

2608 NW Vaughn St
Portland, OR 97210

Suzanne G. writes: I love this place!  When I lived in the neighborhood I used to visit it about 3x week.  The food is always great and you can't beat the prices!  Did I mention they have GREAT margaritas!

Equilibria Massage & Bodywork
Neighborhood: Alphabet District, Northwest

1536 NW 23rd Ave
Portland, OR 97210

Laura N. writes: I have a small poem I would like to share:

Roses are red,
Violets are blue
Equilibria is perfection.

the end.

So, I've been a little stressed...as you can see from my sorry attempt at sarcastic poetic humor. Luckily, Mr. Right thought so too, and sent me…