Best restaurant in Portland for a first date For me, after the obligatory coffee meetup, the first real date gives me enough information to decide whether we should go out again. I want to know 1) do they like dogs, 2) have a sense of humor and 3) how adventurous their palate is. These things are stop signs for me. Sure, roll your eyes, but admit it: we all have secret deal … [Read more...] about Reader Survey 2017: Best First Date Restaurant in Portland
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Reader Survey 2017: Best Cocktail Bar in Portland
The Results for the 2017 Best Cocktail Bar in Portland are surprising. Teardrop Lounge, which has topped this list every year other than 2011 suddenly dropped to number four. In its place, the next top choices all bumped up one. New this year: Mint/820, Laurelhurst Market, The Driftwood Room, and Bible Club. If you are into cocktails or planning the ultimate bar crawl, these … [Read more...] about Reader Survey 2017: Best Cocktail Bar in Portland
Reader Survey 2017: Best Desserts in Portland
Where to go for the best desserts in Portland We haven't asked this question since 2013 because it never seemed to vary from year to year. One would think your opinions would have changed over the past three years, but this is not the case. The top three in our survey results this year parrot surveys all the way back to 2010. However, below that, there are new choices on the … [Read more...] about Reader Survey 2017: Best Desserts in Portland
Reader Survey 2017: Best Pizza in Portland
What Restaurant Serves the Best Pizza in Portland? Who makes the best pizza in Portland? I know people who have nearly come to blows over this very question. Every year the same restaurants tend to place in the top five, and 2017 is the same. But not everyone wants a "fancy" pizza, which is probably why Flying Pie ends up on this list. Keep in mind that some of the winners … [Read more...] about Reader Survey 2017: Best Pizza in Portland
Reader Survey 2017: Best Place to Dine with Children in Portland
I always get a mix of comments when I ask "Where is the best place to dine with children in Portland?" One group is firmly in the “no one should ever bring kids to a restaurant”, and others say “I can bring my kids anywhere I want!” Restaurants realize that with children come parents, and the adults are going to spend money on alcohol and give their kids memories that make … [Read more...] about Reader Survey 2017: Best Place to Dine with Children in Portland