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deLuxe Hotel

Allison — Thu, 11 Jun 2009 23:48:53 +0000

The Portland Hotel deLuxe pays homage to Hollywood’s golden era and is the most unique of all downtown Portland, OR Hotels. This was a time when staying in a hotel was always memorable and the promise of adventure was never far away. A time when studio chiefs demanded the finest service and the most gracious accommodations. Now it is your time to experience the same service.

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Portland Japanese Garden

Allison — Thu, 11 Jun 2009 23:40:59 +0000

Nestled in the scenic west hills of Portland, Oregon, the Portland Japanese Garden is a haven of tranquil beauty which has been proclaimed one the most authentic Japanese gardens outside of Japan.

Powell’s City of Books

Allison — Thu, 11 Jun 2009 19:26:28 +0000

Powell’s City of Books is a book lover’s paradise, the largest used and new bookstore in the world. Located in downtown Portland, Oregon and occupying an entire city block, the City stocks more than a million new and used books. Nine color coded rooms house over 3,500 different sections, offering something for every interest, including an incredible selection of out-of-print and hard-to-find titles.

Each month, the Basil Hallward Art Gallery (located upstairs in the Pearl Room) hosts a new exhibit, as well as dozens of author events featuring acclaimed writers, artists, and thinkers such as Roddy Doyle, Susan Sontag, Robert Olen Butler, Annie Leibovitz, and former President Jimmy Carter.

The City’s Rare Book Room gathers autographed first editions and other collectible volumes for readers in search of a one-of-a-kind treasure.

Every day at our buyers’ counter in the Orange Room, we purchase thousands of used books from the public. Powell’s purchases special collections, libraries, and bookstore inventories as well.

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Apizza Scholls – Best Pizza in Portland

Allison — Thu, 11 Jun 2009 18:09:41 +0000

The best pizza in all of Portland (and, perhaps, the best pizza west of NYC), can be found at Apizza Scholls.

Everett St. Bistro – Best Brunch in Portland

Allison — Thu, 11 Jun 2009 18:02:06 +0000

Formerly the Italian café, Torrefazione, this busy corner has been transformed into a casual yet refined French bistro complete with stamped tin ceiling, cheese and charcuterie menu available to go and a menu full of old-line French favorites. Well-heeled Pearl dwellers dig into breakfast classics like quiche and scrambles, a long lunch menu with light salads and sandwiches and a dinner menu featuring dishes like peel and eat shrimp and meatloaf with mushroom gravy.

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McMenamins Edgefield

Allison — Thu, 11 Jun 2009 04:33:41 +0000

Historic Edgefield is one of the truly remarkable destination resorts of the Pacific Northwest. It is a world of relaxation that seamlessly blends Oregon’s natural beauty with
McMenamins’ signature whimsy: historic buildings of all sizes artfully restored and rich with cozy interiors, tranquil ponds and dazzling gardens, great food and drink, plentiful entertainment and surprising recreations. Encompassing a lush 74-acre parcel of farmland at the mouth of the spectacular Columbia River Gorge, Edgefield is a 15-minute car ride to or from the center of downtown Portland.
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The stately main Edgefield building (circa 1911), with over 100 European-style guestrooms and hostel accommodations, is a national historic landmark. Each spacious room is furnished in charming turn-of-the-century decor. There are no televisions or telephones in the rooms, encouraging tranquility as surely as do the rocking chairs on our verandas. But if knowing the latest news and information is a must, we offer wi-fi around the Black Rabbit Restaurant, the Library and in many of our event spaces. You could surf the web as you join us in the Black Rabbit Restaurant for breakfast.