Portland Please
FEBRUARY 18TH, 2010
Portland Please
The greenest city in the U.S. is a perfect mix of laid-back cool and thrilling buzz. An ideal weekend getaway, here are our picks for the City of Roses.
sleep
The Nines
is a chic space with an impressive modern art collection. You may find
yourself sharing the elevator with one of the L.A. Lakers at this
downtown hotel that's popular among the It crowd. From $159 per night.
The Nines, 525 SW Morrison, Portland, 1-877-229-9995, www.thenines.com
shop
A
graduate of the Parsons School of Design, Portland-based Modi
Soondarotok worked for Peter Som, Donna Karan and Armani before
launching Idom, her line of colourful, vintage-inspired pieces. We
swooned over every dress at her charming boutique. Idom, 827 NW 23rd
Ave. Portland, 503-477-6818, www.idomdesigns.com
eat
Named as one of the “Top 10 Best New Restaurants in America” by GQ, Ping
lives up to the hype. Its menu is packed with mouth-watering
multi-Asian fare. Start with a selection of the skewers (from $2) and
you'll be dreaming about the laksa nonya coconut noodle soup ($12) long
after the last bite. Ping, 102 NW Fourth Ave., Portland, 503-229-7464, www.pingpdx.com
sip
Portland is known for its coffee fanaticism and Stumptown Coffee Roasters indeed serves one of the best cups we've ever had. Stumptown Coffee Roasters, www.stumptowncoffee.com
swirl
When it's time for a stronger bevy, head to the Doug Fir Lounge
where you'll find hipsters of all ages listening to live acts like
Sloan or St. Vincent while enjoying local brews. Doug Fir Lounge, 830
East Burnside, Portland, 503-231-9663, www.dougfirlounge.com