I am a true cheese lover at heart. I can really appreciate all the various types with unique textures and the art of pairing different types of cheeses with other edibles.
What I enjoy about this cart is they appreciate cheese just like me if not MORE (if that is even possible?)

Sadly when we visited the Cheese Plate PDX they were recovering along with the rest of the carts in their pod from a mass break-in. The previous night multiple carts were broken into on Alberta including all of the carts in the 23rd pod. Gas lines were cut, power lines were cut, among other damages leading to all their refrigeration to go off. Some things could be saved but a lot of carts had to restock and make efforts to get their equipment up and running again. This is so frustrating that people in our own community do this businesses, not just any businesses but small local businesses! All the food carts in the 23rd & Alberta pod were coming together as a “pod family” and helping each other out. One cart owner was hopping cart-to-cart with extra parts making sure they had what they needed. This sight was humbling to see carts come together and support each other in such disappointing circumstances. It was really cool to see the food cart owners be so positive and had such an upbeat outlook on such a disheartening act. Thumbs up to ALL food carts & their owners and how much effort they put into their cart to serve Portland! I will continue to go out and support these guys because they are so awesome for making the Portland food culture such a great taste to be part of.

WHAT WE ORDERED:
The Oregon Cheese Plate $12 (single) 4 of Oregon’s Delicious cheeses, cart made pub cheese, seasonal condiments, today’s pickles, saffron & rose popcorn, & goat cheese chocolate truffle with cart made crackers.

SIDE NOTES:
They DO have vegan options

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• General admission $5 per person ***Groupon if offering 2 admissions for $5 {HERE}
• VIP admission $20 per person which includes early admission from 12-2pm, VIP parking pass, and one beverage ticket for the beer garden, Access to VIP seating area
• KIDS 12 and under are FREE

Admission prices do NOT include food. With your paid admission you will be able to go up to the Food Cart of your choice and order off of their regular menu, grab a seat at one of the many tables scattered throughout the event, and enjoy some of the best Food Cart food you have ever had! Food Carts will be offering their full menus along with event specials that will be offered until they run out.

Tickets proceeds will go to ALSO. ALSO is a nonprofit that supports adults with disabilities. To learn more about ALSO visit their website {HERE}

“ALSO is a not for profit organization that provides supported living, residential and vocational services to people with developmental challenges. We have been providing services to low-to- moderate income adults with developmental disabilities locally in the Portland Metro area since 1988… We offer a variety of programs that promote independence, being a part of the community, job development, job placement and an art studio where everyone has an opportunity to be creative”

WHERE TO PURCHASE TICKETS:
Online- www.SummerFoodCartFestival.org or Groupon
In person- Troutdale Key Bank, ALSO Office in Troutdale, Cheese Plate PDX Food Cart on 23rd & Alberta.

ABOUT THE FESTIVAL:
20+ of Portland’s Best Food Carts. SEE LIST OF PARTICIPATING FOOD CARTS {here}
Live Music
Beer Garden
Food Cart Competition
Kid Zone

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EVENT INFO:
WHEN: June 19th @ 7pm
WHERE: Hollywood Theater 4122 NE Sandy Blvd. Portland, OR
WHAT: Showcasing wild and diverse short films made by flapjack enthusiasts from all corners of the globe. Enjoy a complimentary stack of hotcakes as they screen a selection of shorts. More info {HERE}

About the Hollywood Theater Pancake Film Festival:
‘Founded in Chicago, Illinois back in the bygone year of 2007, the International Pancake Film Festival is now the world’s oldest film fest dedicated exclusively to the pancake. Since its inception, the IPFF has put on five original and different programs, each one showcasing wild and diverse short films made by flapjack enthusiasts from all corners of the globe. For their first trip to the West Coast, IPFF organizers have assembled a program from some of the past pancake shorts that have tickled, thrilled, or just plain confused them the most. This was certainly no easy task– the Video Vaults at IPFF headquarters are absolutely brimming with the most wonderful, oddball paeans to the flapjack that have ever been filmed. As the IPFF enters its sixth year, we extend an invitation to join us in fluffy reflection and enjoy a complimentary stack of hotcakes as we screen a selection of shorts celebrating the first five years of the IPFF.’

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NORTH PORTLAND:

5th Quadrant– 3901 N. Williams Ave, Portland. Partially enclosed patio.
820/Mint– 820 N. Russell, Portland. Really nice private deck.
Amnesia Brewing– 832 N. Beech, St. Portland. Covered patio. Dog Friendly.
Alberta Street Public House – 1036 NE Alberta St, Portland.
Channel’s Edge – 207 N Bridgetown Rd, Portland 97217.
DiPrima Dolci Italian Bakery – 1936 N Killingsworth St, Portland. Large garden patio out back.
EaT: An Oyster Bar – 3808 N Williams, Portland. Covered patio out front.
Equinox Restaurant and Bar – 830 N. Shaver St. Portland. Really nice off-street patio.
Fixin To – 8218 N Lombard, Portland. Patio.
Hop & Vine – 1914 N Killingsworth St, Portland. Garden patio.
Kenton Club – 2025 North Kilpatrick St Portland, OR 97217. Large enclosed deck/patio.
Las Primas – 3971 N Williams Ave, Portland. Tables on the main street, side street/alley, and back patio. Dog friendly
Leisure Public House – 8002 North Lombard St, Portland. Patio with Bocce and ping pong.
Lincoln- 3808 N. Williams Portland. Large roll up doors give outdoor feel.
Mee Sen Thai Eatery – 3924 N Mississippi Ave, Portland 97227. Roll-up doors and patio.
Mississippi Pizza Pub– 3552 N Mississippi Ave, Portland. Street side Tables.
Mississippi Studios/Bar Bar – 3943 N Mississippi Ave, Portland. Enclosed patio.
Moloko Bar – 3967 N Mississippi Ave, Portland 97227. Enclosed patio.
Muddy’s Coffeehouse – 3560 N Mississippi, Portland. Patio.
Pause – 5101 N. Interstate Ave, Portland. Nice patio.
Por Que No Mississippi – 3524 N. Mississippi Ave, Portland. Street side tables and enclosed patio.
Ristretto Roasters Coffeehouse – 3808 N Williams Ave, Portland. Covered patio with heaters.
Trebol – 4835 N. Albina Ave, Portland. Patio.
Uchu Sushi – 3940 North Mississippi Ave., Portland 97227.
Vendetta – 4306 N Williams, Portland. Huge enclosed patio/garden.

NORTHEAST PORTLAND:

Acadia – 1303 NE Fremont St, Portland. Street side tables.
Aladdin’s Cafe – 6310 NE 33rd Ave, Portland. Patio.
Alameda Brewing – 4765 NE Fremont St, Portland. Tables.
Alameda Café – 4641 NE Fremont St, Portland.
Aviary – 1733 NE Alberta St., Portland. Tables in courtyard.
Barista Coffeehouse – 1725 NE Alberta St., Portland. Tables in courtyard.
Branch Whiskey Bar – 2926 NE Alberta St. Portland. Patio.
Bakery Bar – 2935 NE Glisan St, Portland. Large garden courtyard with a selection of tables.
Bernies Southern Bistro – 2904 NE Alberta St. Portland. Patio.
Billy Ray’s Neighborhood Dive – 2216 NE ML King Blvd, Portland. Patio out back.
Blue Nile Cafe – 2225 NE Broadway St, Portland. Tables.
Breakside Brewery – 820 NE Dekum, Portland. Streetside tables on a side street. Dog Friendly.
Buffalo Wild Wings – 1200 NE Broadway Suit 20, Portland. Enclosed private patio. Dog Friendly.
Bumblekiss – 3517 NE 46th Ave, Portland. Patio.
Cabezon – 5200 NE Sacramento St., Portland. Streetside tables
Ciao Vito – 2203 NE Alberta St, Portland. Patio Seating.
County Cork Public House – 1329 NE Fremont St. Portland – Fenced back patio, few with umbrellas, smaller tables out front.
EastBurn – 1800 E. Burnside St., Portland. Heated courtyard patio with swinging chairs and firetables. Roof closes during winter. Non Smoking
Famous Dave’s BBQ – 9911 NE Cascades Pkwy, Portland. We have an enclosed private patio and we have heaters.
Firehouse – 711 NE Dekum, Portland. Fabulous sunny patio.
Fleur De Lis Bakery & Cafe – 3930 NE Hancock, Portland 97212. Streetside tables on side street. Dog friendly.
Fonda Rosa – 108 NE 28th Ave, Portland. Tables.
Grand Central Bakery – Irvington – 1444 NE Weidler St., Portland. Patio.
Grand Central Bakery – Fremont – 714 NE Fremont, Portland. Patio.
Hop Haven – 2130 NE Broadway, Portland. Streetside tables on Broadway. Dog Friendly.
Hotlips Pizza – 5440 NE 33rd Ave., Portland 97211. Open public patio. Dog Friendly.
Island Cafe – (Hayden Island) – 250 NE Tomahawk Island Dr. #d22, Portland. Seating on the docks overlooking the water.
Laurelhurst Cafe – 4611 E Burnside St, Portland, Oregon 97215. Two patios street side – 2 large picnic tables and 2 small 2 tops. 2nd, gated and fenced patio on Burnside, set back from the street. Dog friendly.
Laurelhurst Market – 3155 E Burnside St., Portland OR 97214. Open public patio. Rollup window to bar. Tables in front accept reservations.
Lucca – 3449 NE 24th Ave, Portland. Street side tables with heaters.
McMenamin’s Kennedy School – 5736 N.E. 33rd Ave, Portland. Enclosed patio area.
Migration Brewing – 2828 NE Glisan Street, Portland. Dog Friendly.
Ned Ludd – 3925 NE MLK Blvd, Portland. Open patio.
Noble Rot – 1111 E. Burnside, Portland. Rooftop patio with a great view.
Noho’s Hawaiian Cafe – 4627 NE Fremont, Portland 97213. Open public patio.
Original Halibut’s – 2525 NE Alberta St, Portland. Tables along street.
Pambiche – 2811 NE Glisan St, Portland. Covered tables along street. Heated.
Perry’s on Fremont – 2401 NE Fremont St, Portland. Patio of 6-8 tables.
Pix Patisserie – 2225 E Burnside St, Portland, Portland 97214. Patio.
Radio Room – 1101 NE Alberta, Portland. “Two fantastic patios, lower has fire pit, upper has view but must be 21.
Red Flag – 344 NE 28th Ave, Portland. Street side tables.
Ringside Steakhouse – 14021 NE Glisan St., Portland. Covered patio overlooking 10th hole at Glendover.
Rose and Thistle Pub – 2314 NE Broadway, Portland.
Russell St. BBQ – 325 NE Russell St, Portland.
Salty’s on the Columbia – 3839 NE Marine Drive, Portland. Deck overlooking the water.
Screen Door – 2337 E. Burnside, Portland. Street side patio.
Smallwares – 4605 NE Fremont St., Portland 97213. They have a collection of picnic tables that run along the west end of the building.
Suzette Creperie – 3342 SE Belmont St. Portland. Planter-lined, umbrella-shaded patio.
Sweet Basil – 3135 NE Broadway St., Portland. Large enclosed deck in back.
Tabla Mediterranean Bistro – 200 NE 28th Ave. Street side tables on the side street.
Tapalaya – 28 NE 28th Ave., Portland 97232. Streetside tables. Dog friendly.
The Deck – 2915 NE Marine Drive, Portland. Extensive seating on the floating deck.
The Red Fig – 4537 NE Fremont St., Portland 97213. Open public patio. Dog friendly.
The Tin Shed Garden Café – 1428 NE Alberta St, Portland. Enclosed patio. Dog friendly.
Tiga Bar – 1465 NE Prescot (at 15th). Bar with a semi-private patio.
Tonic Lounge – 3100 NE Sandy, Portland. Patio/Deck.
Vita Cafe – 3024 NE Alberta St., Portland.
Yakuza – 5411 NE 30th Ave, Portland. Patio.

NORTHWEST PORTLAND:

21st Ave Bar & Grill – 721 NW 21st Ave, Portland. Patio.
23 Hoyt – 529 NW 23rd Ave, Portland. Tables.
Barista Coffee – 539 NW 13th Ave, Portland. Tables along the old loading dock.
Bent Brick – 1639 NW Marshall, Portland. New garden patio lounge. Dog Friendly.
Bartini – 2108 NW Glisan St. Portland. Street side tables.
Basta’s Trattoria – 410 NW 21st Ave, Portland. Private patio.
Besaws – 2301 NW Savier St., Portland. Heated, covered patio. Sidewalk seating dog friendly.
Bluehour – 250 NW 13th Ave, Portland. Tables on raised loading dock, side street.
Caffè Umbria – 303 NW 12th, Portland. Street side tables.
Casa Del Matador – 1438 NW 23rd Ave, Portland. Tables along sidewalk. Large open windows.
Cha Taqueria – 305 NW 21st, Portland. Covered patio in front.
Coppia – 417 NW Tenth Ave, Portland. Street side tables.
Daily Cafe in the Pearl – 902 NW 13th Ave, Portland. Patio.
Davis St. Tavern – 500 NW Davis st, Portland. Street side tables.
Deschutes Brewery – 210 NW 11th Ave, Portland. Tables on Couch st.
Henry’s Tavern – 10 NW 12th Ave, Portland. Courtyard patio.
Irving Street Kitchen – 701 NW 13th, Portland. Dining along the raised loading dock.
Justa Pasta – 1336 NW 19th Ave, Portland. Street side tables in parking lot.
Kenny & Zuke’s Sandwich Works – 2376 NW Thurman, Portland. Seating along sidewalk.
Life of Riley – 300 NW 10th, Portland. Tables.
Lucky Lab – NW – 1945 NW Quimby St. Portland. Patio. Dog Friendly.
Dick’s Kitchen – 704 NW 21st, Portland. Street side tables.
Hotlips Pizza – 721 NW 9th Ave., Portland 97209. Open public patio. Dog friendly.
M Bar – 418 NW 21st Ave. Portland. Street side tables.
Meriwether’s – 2601 NW Vaughn St, Portland. Huge patio out back.
Metrovino – 1139 NW 11th Ave, Portland. Quiet patio on North side of building.
New Old Lompoc – 1616 NW 23rd Ave, Portland. Deck. Dog Friendly.
North 45 Pub – 517 NW 21st Ave, Portland. Large patio in the back – closes 10:00pm.
Oba Restaurant – 555 NW 12th Ave, Portland. Street side tables.
Olive & Twist – 925 NW 11th Ave, Portland. Big patio in front with large tables.
On Deck – 910 NW 14th Ave. Huge deck on roof.
Paley’s Place – 1204 NW 21st Ave, Portland. Lovely covered veranda.
Papa Haydn West/JO Bar – 701 NW 23rd Ave, Portland. Street side tables.
Paragon – 1309 NW Hoyt St, Portland. Street side tables.
Park Kitchen – 422 NW Eighth Ave, Portland. Lovely tables along the park block.
Pastani – 1506 NW 23rd Ave, Portland. Sidewalk tables.
Ping – 102 NW 4th Ave, Portland. Street side tables.
Pink Rose – 1300 NW Lovejoy, Portland. Open public patio.
*Rae’s Lakeview Lounge – NW 27th & Upshur – 1900 NW 27th Avenue Portland. Open public patio. Dog friendly.
Santa Fe Taqueria – 20 tables for patrons to people watch/soak up the sun on NW 23rd and Kearney.
Serratto – 2112 NW Kearney St, Portland. Street side tables.
St. Honoré Boulangerie – 2335 NW Thurman St, Portland. Street side tables.
Tara Thai NW – 1310 NW 23rd Ave, Portland. Nice enclosed deck.
Teardrop Cocktail Lounge – 1015 NW Everett, Portland. Street side tables.
The Gilt Club – 306 NW Broadway, Portland. Street side tables.
Uptown Billiards – 120 Northwest 23rd Ave, Portland – Streetside seatinh along NW 23rd. 3 4-top tables, 1 6-top table. Dog friendly. Map
Vault Martini Bar – 226 NW 12th Ave, Portland. Street side tables.
Via Delizia – 1105 NW Marshall St, Portland.
Vivace Coffeehouse – 1400 Northwest 23rd ave, Portland. Tables out front.
Wildwood – 1221 NW 21st Ave, Portland. Patio.

SOUTHEAST PORTLAND:

Aalto Bistro & Lounge – 3356 SE Belmont, Portland. Covered patio in back, street side tables in front.
Accanto – 2838 SE Belmond st., Portland. Tables along side street.
Apex – 1216 SE Division, Portland. Large outdoor patio.
Arleta Library Bakery Cafe – 5513 SE 72nd, Portland. “Cozy outdoor seating area behind the building”.
Bar Avignon – 2138 SE Division St, Portland. Street side tables on Division and also 22nd Street.
Bazi Bierbrasserie – 1522 SE 32nd Ave. Heaters available. Dog friendly.
Berlin Inn – 3131 SE 12th Ave, Portland. Terrific enclosed deck. Dog Friendly.
Biwa – 215 SE 9th Ave. Covered sidewalk cafe.
Blue Monk – 3341 SE Belmont St, Portland. Street side tables.
Café Castagna – 1758 SE Hawthorne Blvd, Portland. Street side Patio.
Caldera Public House – 6031 SE Stark St, Portland. Enclosed patio seating out back.
Castagna – 1742 SE Hawthorne Blvd, Portland. Street side patio.
Cha Cha Cha – 1605 SE Bybee Blvd, Portland. Patio with tables.
Cha Cha Cha – 3433 SE Hawthorne, Portland. Covered patio to side of restaurant.
Coalition Brewing – 2724 SE Ankeny Portland. Tables/Chairs.
Coasters Bar & Grill – 6015 SE Powell Blvd Portland OR 97206. Enclosed private patio, offers both covered and uncovered space for dining or sipping. Smoker friendly.
Dwaraka – 3962 SE Hawthorne Blvd, Portland. Street side tables.
Foster Burger – 5339 SE Foster Rd, Portland. Fenced patio.
Genoa – 2832 SE Belmont St Portland, OR 97214. Tables along SE 29th.
Gladstone Pizza – 3813 SE Gladstone St., Portland. Nice back patio.
Grand Central Bakery Hawthorne – 2230 SE Hawthorne Blvd. Portland featured Deck.
Green Dragon – 928 SE 9th Ave, Portland 97214. Tables out front.
Hawthorne Fish House – 4343 SE Hawthorne, Portland. Tables.
Hedge House – 3412 SE Division St, Portland. Deck with picnic tables. Dog Friendly.
Hoda’s – 3401 SE Belmont. A few sidewalk tables facing 34th.
Hopworks Urban Brewery – 2944 SE Powell Blvd, Portland. Picnic tables by front door and large deck in back.
Hotlips Pizza – 2211 SE 22nd Ave., Portland 97214. Open public patio. Dog friendly.
Hungry Tiger Too – 207 SE 12th, Portland. Deck out back.
Jade Teahouse & Patisserie – 7912 SE 13th Ave, Portland. Patio with tables.
Khun Pic’s Bahn Thai – shaded patio, street side but fenced with greenery.
La Calaca Comelona – 2304 SE Belmont St. Portland. Nice patio in back.
Langano Lounge (Jarra’s) – 1435 SE Hawthorne blvd, Portland. Street side tables.
Laughing Planet Cafe – 3320 SE Belmont, 3765 N. Mississippi Avenue, 922 NW 21st Avenue, 4110 SE Woodstock Blvd. Patio’s.
Le Pigeon – 738 E. Burnside, Portland. Street side tables, can be noisy, but kinda romantic.
Madison’s Bar and Grill – 1109 SE Madison St, Portland. Deck seating with umbrellas.
Mai Thai – 3104 SE Belmont, Portland. Patio.
McMenamin’s Bagdad – 3702 SE Hawthorne Blvd, Portland. Street side tables.
Muddy Rudder Public House – 8195 SE 7th Ave, Portland.
Night Light Lounge – 2100 SE Clinton St, Portland.
No Fish, Go Fish – 3962 SE Hawthorne Blvd, Portland. Street side tables.
Nostrana – 1401 SE Morrison, Portland. Pleasant patio along edge of parking lot.
Nuestra Cocina – 2135 SE Division, Portland. Patio along side street.
Oaks Bottom Public House – 1621 SE Bybee Blvd, Portland.
Pied Cow (the) – 3244 SE Belmont St, Portland. Covered, hidden seating to the side of a Victorian house. Map
Papa Haydn East – 5829 SE Milwaukie Ave, Portland. Garden tables.
Pizzicato Westmoreland – 1630 SE Bybee Blvd, Portland. Street side Tables.
Pho Green Papaya – 402 SE Martin Luther King Blvd, Portland. Large patio with tables/umbrellas.
Pok Pok – 3226 SE Division St, Portland. Patio.
Por Que No Hawthorne – 4635 SE Hawthorne Blvd, Portland. Enclosed garden seating.
Produce Row Cafe – 204 SE Oak St, Portland. Great Deck on the side.
Red and Black Cafe – 400 SE 12th, Portland. Street side tables.
Roadside Attraction – 1000 SE 12th Ave, Portland. “Wonderful patio” – Dog Friendly.
Rontom’s – 600 E. Burnside, Portland. Deck.
Saphire Hotel – 5008 SE Hawthorne Blvd, Portland. Street side tables.
Savoy Tavern & Bistro – 2500 SE Clinton St., Portland. Streetside Tables.
Sok Sab Bai Cambodian Food – 1114 SE Clay St., Portland. Streetside tables on the side street, outdoor and covered. Dog friendly.
Songbird Cafe – 6839 SE Belmont, Portland. Tables along the side street. Outdoor tables & a view of Mt. Tabor! Dog friendly.
St. Jack – 2039 SE Clinton St., Portland.
Sckavone’s – 4100 SE Division St, Porltand. Street side tables.
Sheridan Market – 409 SE Martin Luther King Jr. Blvd. Tables outside.
Stickers Asian Cafe – 6808 SE Milwaukie Ave, Portland. Street side tables.
Taqueria Los Gorditos – 1212 SE Division St., Portland. Tables.
The Basement Pub – 1028 SE 12th, Portland. Street side tables.
The Farm Cafe – 10 SE 7th Ave, Portland. Patio.
The Slide Inn – 2348 SE Ankeny St. Street side tables.
Three Doors Down Cafe – 1429 SE 37th Ave, Portland. Outside tables facing 37th Street.
Van Hanh – 8846 SE Division St., Portland. Patio seating in front and on the side.
Wafu – 3113 SE Division, Portland 97202. Streetside tables along the main street. A great place to grab some small plates, ramen bowls and cold beers right in the heart of SE Division’s Restaurant Row! Dog friendly.
Whiskey Soda Lounge – 3131 SE Division, Portland. Tables out front.
Wild Abandon – 2411 SE Belmont St, Portland. Map
Xico – 3715 SE Division, Portland. Enclosed private patio, We have both streetside tables main street and an enclosed private patio. Dog friendly.
Zack’s Shack-4611 SE Hawthorne, Portland. Enclosed private patio. Ping pong!

SOUTHWEST PORTLAND:

Aquariva – 0470 SW Hamilton Court, Portland, OR. Terrace overlooking river.
Bamboo Grove Hawaiian Grille – 515 SW Carolina St, Portland. Private patio seating with umbrellas.
Berbati – 19 SW 2nd Ave., Portland. Music venue. Streetside tables along a side street. Table service Thurs – Sun 4pm – 12pm. Smoking permitted.
Casa Colima – 6319 SW Capitol Hwy, Portland. Nice outdoor patio space.
Departure – 525 SW Morrison, Portland. 15th floor of The Nines Hotel. Patio.
Famous Dave’s BBQ – 7121 SW Nyberg St., Tualitin, 97062. We have streetside tables for both main street and side street as well as heaters.
Grand Central Bakery Multnomah Village – 3425 SW Multnomah Blvd, Portland. Deck.
Heathman Restaurant and Bar – 1001 SW Broadway, Portland. Street side tables.
Hotlips Pizza – 633 SW 19th Ave, Portland 97205. Open public patio. Dog friendly
Hotlips Pizza – 1909 SW 6th Ave., Portland 97201. Enclosed private patio. Dog friendly
Jake’s Crawfish – 401 SW 12th Ave, Portland. Street side tables.
Jake’s Grill – 611 SW 10th ave, Portland. Street side tables.
Kenny & Zukes Delicatessen – 1038 SW Stark St, Portland. Street side tables.
Leaky Roof Pub & Grill – 1538 SW Jefferson, Portland. Street side tables.
Lotus Card Room and Cafe – 932 SW 3rd Ave, Portland.
McMenamin’s Market St Pub – 1526 SW 10th St, Portland. Off-street patio area.
Momo’s – 725 SW 10th Ave, Portland.
Nel Centro – 1408 SW Sixth Ave, Portland. Beautiful enclosed patio. One of the best in PDX.
O’Connors – 7850 SW Capitol Highway, Portland 97219. Enclosed private patio – fully shaded back deck open to the breeze on three sides.
Pazzo – 627 SE Washington St., Portland 97205. Streetside tables on the main street.
Quartet – 1910 SW River Dr., Portland 97201. Outdoor patio with view of the river.
Saucebox – 214 SW Broadway, Portland. Street side tables.
Southpark Seafood Grill and Wine – 901 SW Salmon St, Portland. Street side tables.
Three Degrees Waterfront Bar & Grill – Riverplace Hotel 1410 SW Harbor Way, Portland. View of the Willamette river.
Thirst Wine Bar & Bistro – 0315 Riverplace Esplanade, 0315 SE Montgomery St. Patio seats 100 on the esplanade along the river.
Veritable Quandary – 1220 SW First Ave, Portland. Nice enclosed patio.

BEAVERTON:

Hall Street Grill – 3375 SW Hall Blvd, Beaverton. Open patio.
Mingo West – 12600 SW Crescent St. Beaverton. Heated patio out back, both brunch and happy hour available.
Monteaux’s Public House – 16165 Regatta Lane, Ste 1000, Beaverton 97006. Streetside tables on a side street. Dog friendly.

LAKES OSWEGO:

Five Spice – 315 1st St, Lake Oswego.
Maher’s Pub – Lake Oswego.
Manzana Rotisserie Grill – 305 1st St, Lake Oswego. Tables facing the lake.
Riccardo’s Ristorante – 16035 SW Boones Ferry Rd, Lake Oswego. Two level courtyard.
Thai Basil – 6328 Meadows Rd, Lake Oswego. Patio.
Tucci – 220 A Ave, Lake Oswego. Tiered patio overlooking the lake.
Twigs Bistro & Martini Bar – 17003 SW 72nd Ave. at Bridgeport Village. Outdoor patio with fire pit & heaters.
Zeppo Italian Restaurant – 345 1st St, Suite 105, Lake Oswego.

TROUTDALE:

Locks Waterfront Cafe – 355 Wanapa St., Cascade Locks, Troutdale. Open public patio. Dog friendly.
McMenamin’s Edgefield – 2136 SW Halsey St, Troutdale. Private gardens/patios.
Riverview Restaurant – 29311 SE Stark St., Troutdale. Enclosed private patio.
Shirley’s Tippy Canoe – 28242 E Columbia River Hwy, Troutdale. Enclosed private patio.

Credit: PortlandFoodAndDrink.com

We went for Happy Hour and had a pleasant first experience. They have quite the selection on their happy hour drink & food menu which is nice. I was expecting maybe more Italian fare with the “bistro” in their name or even pub food… but their menu has something for everyone with both flavors. Inside the decor is cool toned with modern decor with visual artistic touches and a lovely outdoor patio with a Twig inspired fire pit. I’m looking forward to coming back and enjoying a cocktail with friends on the patio this summer. Twigs cocktails are creative and fun but nothing really stood out to me food wise. No complaints, just mediocre food that left me with nothing really memorable to crave or go back to.

WHAT WE ORDERED:
BBQ Chicken Flatbread: $5 Marinated chicken breast, roasted corn salsa, fresh jalapeños, cilantro, red onions and BBQ sauce on our artisan flatbread with cheddar and jack cheeses
Kahlua Pork Tacos: $6 Kalua pork, Twigs slaw and Creole remoulade in flour tortillas .
Cajun Calamari: $6 Bell peppers, onions and Cajun dusted calamari with Creole remoulade
Ultimate Lemon Drop $5
Pomegranate Margarita $5
Chocolate Peanut Butter Mousse Cake: $6 Crisp Oreo crust filled with a creamy peanut butter mousse, covered in a rich chocolate glaze, with toasted peanuts and whipped cream

SIDE NOTES:
They do serve Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner, and Happy Hour
36 signature martini menu from $8-$12 each
Happy Hour 3-6 & 9pm-close daily
They offer Martini making classes! Check it out {HERE}

 good, tasty but non memorable

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‘Biers range from light Lagers, to Weissbiers, to Schwarzbier, and come from numerous breweries such as Spaten, Paulaner, and Ayinger, among others; they are served in traditional sizes spanning the half liter, to the mass(1.L), to der stiefel(2.L) (aka “das boot”)’.

I ordered a serving of their famous Franziskaner Weissbier known as the “Banana Beer” which is alight crisp wheat ale with a subtle clove aroma and hints of banana and spice! I ordered my drink in the largest size which is the liter, but yes it does get bigger with their “das boot” which I was told you have to have a party larger than 3+ to order it because it is the equivalent to 8.5 beers which is 102 ounces! The food menu was a little confusing because it is a mix of Germanglish ( German+English). But the wait staff were nice and helped us with some insight on what to order. We stuck with their most popular item which was the Bratwurst Sandwich. My sandwich was just enough to hit the spot but nothing to really write home about. Bottom line this place is ALL ABOUT THE GERMAN BEER and there are tons to choose from by the tap & by the bottle.

WHAT WE ORDERED:

• Franziskaner Weissbier Beer $9.50 liter
• Fresh baked Bavarian Pretzel served with salt and German Mustard. $4
• Bratwurst Sandwhich Original Bavarian Sausage Co. Bratwurst (Original or Spicy Bier) served on a roll with Sauerkraut, Curried Ketchup, and stone group mustard with Gewürzgurken (pickle) on the side. $6.50

 I give Prost! 4 forks for the variety of unique German beers offered in LARGE sizes & their great outdoor patio.

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Powell’s Books
Grab a slice of pizza and watch a $3 second-run movie at McMenamins Kennedy School
OMSI: Admission Youth $9 Adults $12
Portland Aquarium: Located on Mcloughlin in Milwaukie. Children 2-11 $7.95, Ages 12+ $10.95, Senior(55+)/Military $9.95, Children under 2 FREE
Portland Children’s Museum: Museum members: FREE, Under age 1: FREE, Age 1-54: $10 (buy online here),Ages 55 /Military: $9,TriMet: $8
Walk the Malls (Lloyd Center, Washington Square, Clackamas Town Center,Pioneer Place)
Oaks Park Roller Skating: Open Skate $6 + skate rental
World Forestry Center: $9.00 adults, $8.00 seniors (62+), $6.00 children 3-18, Members and children 2 years and under are FREE.
North Clackamas Aquatic Park: Child Age 3-8 $5, Child Age 9+ $5, Family Pass $12 includes 2 adults & 4 children.
Bowling: Visit Big Als in Beaverton
Mini Golf: Visit Portland’s all indoor underground mini golf at Glowing Greens Blacklight Mini Golf
Rock Climbing at Portland Rock Gym: Adult $15,  Children 11 & under or Adults 62 & older $7 week $10 weekend
Evergreen Space Museum & Waterpark: Admission $10-$30
Paint Your Own Pottery: Visit Cerami Cafe
Laser Tag: Visit Ultra Zone Laser Tag on McLoughlin Blvd. in Milwaukie. Admission is 1 game $ 7.50, 3 games $20.00Wunderland Nickel Arcade: Admission charge of $2.25 for kids and $2.75 for adults then only 5cents per game.
Ice Skating: Lloyd Center Mall Admission $6.50 + Skate Rental $3.50

Gregg also smokes her own sausages in house which I hear is a must try! I guess I will just have to come back! The overall vibe of the restaurant is warm and mascuile. When you walk in you may mistake this restaurant for a bar. People mainly come here to drink but the food is delicious too. They have a small room off to the right where a family could sit and enjoy the fare.

Here is what we tried:
Homemade S’mores
Flourless Espresso Torte
Apple Bread Pudding (fruit changes seasonally)

All the dessert’s were rich an fabulous. I wish I had a piece of that bread pudding right now!

I gave Spints four forks because their dessert was out of this world. I will be back soon because I love me some german sausages and am anxious to try some of Spints home smoked sausages.

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FIREWORKS:
Where: Governor Tom McCall Waterfront Park
When: May 24th @ 10pm & June 7th @ 10pm

CARNIVAL/CITY FAIR:
Location: Governor Tom McCall Waterfront Park
Admission: $7 for ages 7+. Kids 6 and under are always FREE, FREE admission for EVERYONE Thursdays, May 30 and June 6,FREE admission for Veterans, Reservists, and Active Military with Valid Military ID plus ONE guest.
Admission Specials: Rose Festival Souvenir Pin is a season pass, $10 at Fred Meyer stores, Rose Garden Store, & PRFF Office [While supplies last]
CityFair will be CLOSED: May 28, May 29, June 3, June 4, June 5
City Fair will have Funtastic Rides, “The Big Sling” human catapult, Walk on the Wild Side Animal Exhibit, Food Fair with various vendors, Pavillion Stage with cultural performances, Rougue Brewery Beer Garden featuring Rose Festival Ale. See full schedule on their website {HERE}

FLEET:
The U.S. Navy has declined participation in the 2013 Rose Festival due to recent budget cuts.Other fleet ships are still schedules to arrive for Rose Festival.

Ship Arrivals: Monday, June 3, Wednesday, June 5, Friday, June 7
Location: Along Tom McCall Waterfront Park’s esplanade seawall from the Steel Bridge to Salmon Springs Fountain
Ship Departures: June 10
Ship Tours: Admission is FREE! Public tours will be on a first-come basis, usually during these hours: 9:30am-3:30pm. Visitors may be subject to personal search and no bags, strollers or wheelchairs will be allowed on-board.

For Other Rose Festival Events visit their website for more info:
http://www.rosefestival.org/

On this evening Chef Gregory prepared quite an array of impressive dishes for our palates to try.

Here’s what we tried:
Carpaccio Porchini
Roast Asparagus with homemade lamb prosciutto
Handmade Ravioli with a spicy ‘nduja filling

I was very impressed with everything we tried at June except one thing. The Handmade Raviolis were so incredibly spicy it almost ruined everything I ate. I was only able to eat half of one because it was so over the top. I really enjoy a good kick but this was just too much. On the other hand everything was absolutely delicious and you can tell a lot of attention to detail and passion went into every plating.

 I gave June two forks because the raviolis were just too spicy. If I had ordered them for a meal I would have been very disappointed. The decor and vibe is great for a date night and I would return but try something else on the menu.

Side Notes:
Limited hours
Street Parking Only
Great for a date night

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