Where to Dine Out on Christmas Eve and Day in Portland Leave the stress of preparing a holiday feast behind by dining at one of these Portland restaurants. Here's a list of local and chain restaurants open on Christmas Eve, Monday, December 24, and Christmas Day, Tuesday, December 25, 2018. I … [Read more...] about Portland Restaurants Open on Christmas Eve and Day
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Gift Card Bonus Offers
Treat your loved ones, and yourself, to restaurant and retail gift cards Portland is a foodie city. Give the gift of a great day out on the town. We’ve compiled a round-up of gift card bonus offers from popular national and local restaurants and retailers. Read to the end to review our tips on how … [Read more...] about Gift Card Bonus Offers
Portland Holiday Event Guide
The Best Portland Holiday Events for All Ages Our area has many holiday events that make the season magical. Use this Portland holiday event guide to mark your calendar for tried-and-true seasonal fun and start new traditions. The events are in order by start date. I'll keep adding more events so … [Read more...] about Portland Holiday Event Guide
A Frugal Guide to Portland’s NW 23rd Avenue
8 Places to Explore in Portland's Trendy District Northwest 23rd Avenue is the heart of the district known as Nob Hill. In British parlance, nob means toff, swank, or aristocrat, which sounds about right for a street replete with jewelry shops and designer boutiques. Name notwithstanding, NW … [Read more...] about A Frugal Guide to Portland’s NW 23rd Avenue
Free Birthday Food, Drink and Fun in Portland
Have a Happy Portland Birthday! You can have your cake (for free) and eat it, too. We all love feeling special on our birthday, and Portland birthday freebies are sure to help you celebrate all day long. Local companies give you free tasty treats, refreshing libations and complimentary … [Read more...] about Free Birthday Food, Drink and Fun in Portland
7 Great Places to Make Out in Portland
By Jenny Brown Let the Sparks Fly: Places to Make Out in Portland A few months ago, I travelled to New York for a comedy festival. I met a man. We had a date. Sparks flew. We did a lot of kissing in the restaurant/lounge where we had our date, then more kissing and some petting as we wandered the … [Read more...] about 7 Great Places to Make Out in Portland
Top 10 Ice Cream Shops in Portland
Get Your Scoop On Thanks to a plethora of top-notch ice cream shops in Portland, you can satisfy your appetite for this tasty frozen confection in every neighborhood. Since we take our ice cream pretty seriously around here, you can find your perfect scoop year round. What makes ice cream shops in … [Read more...] about Top 10 Ice Cream Shops in Portland
Get Paid to Eat: Become A Portland Taste Tester
Eat Food. Make Money. Do you make $60 an hour? Well, you can when as a Portland taste tester. Local research companies are looking for participants every month to participate in food and beverage taste tests. All you need to do is fill out a simple application and wait to be notified. Surveys … [Read more...] about Get Paid to Eat: Become A Portland Taste Tester
How to Go Plastic Free in Portland
Zero Waste Can Save You Money There's been a lot of talk in Portland about plastic lately. Since China has stopped buying our mixed paper and plastic scraps, we've seen as much as a 10 percent increase in our garbage bills. On the flip side, we've also seen a movement toward using less plastic. … [Read more...] about How to Go Plastic Free in Portland
Portland’s Most Budget-Friendly Happy Hours
All the tastiness without a big check By staff writer Margaret We can all appreciate a good happy hour. There are many options in Portland, but they often come with the requirement to purchase a full-priced drink to enjoy the discounted food options. The options below all offer food specials, … [Read more...] about Portland’s Most Budget-Friendly Happy Hours
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