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Wherever you go in the Portland metropolitan area, you're never far from a vineyard or farm - which is a big part of the why the city is at the forefront of the "FLOSS" (fresh, local, organic, seasonable and sustainable) food movement.
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Bijou Café132 SW 3rd AvePortland, Oregon |
Start the day with breakfast at local favorite Bijou Cafe, a comfortable spot known for Northwest specialties like Willapa Bay oyster scramble. |
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Stumptown Coffee128 SW 3rd AvePortland, Oregon |
Grab a cup of joe (arguably the city's best - but there are many contenders) at Stumptown Coffee. |
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Portland Farmer's Market at PSU1825 SW BroadwayPortland, Oregon |
Next, visit the Portland Farmer's Market, where you'll find the freshest of fresh fruits, vegetables, flowers and baked goods, plus artisan cheeses and other delicacies. There are four market locations, open various days from May-October. |
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Powell's Books on Hawthorne3723 SE Hawthorne BlvdPortland, Oregon |
Cross the river and head to the Hawthorne District to browse cookbooks at Powell's Books for Home and Garden. |
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Pastaworks3735 SE Hawthorne BlvdPortland, Oregon |
Next, grab a bite at gourmet European-style market Pastaworks, or one of the neighborhood's cafes or brewpubs. |
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Urban Wineworks/Bishop Creek Cellars407 NW 16th AvePortland, Oregon |
Thirsty? You're in luck - just outside Portland, the Willamette Valley is home to more than 100 wineries. After lunch, sample a local Pinot Noir - in town - at Urban Wineworks. |
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Paley's Place Bistro & Bar1204 NW 21st AvePortland, Oregon |
Back in town, enjoy dinner at one of the great establishments in northwest Portland. The challenge will be int he choosing. Paley's Place, on Northwest 23rd, is a pioneer of the local food movement. |
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Park Kitchen422 NW 8th AvePortland, Oregon |
The Pearl District's Park Kitchen earned a 2007 James Beard Best Chef Northwest nomination. |