Fat City Café, a greasy spoon in the best sense, is a Multnomah Village institution that is classic as a diner can be.

Paley’s Place in Northwest has been doing obsessing about local produce for over two decades - come for a more casual dinner or a low-key celebration.

Olympia Provisions cures all of their meat products in-house and is the perfect Southeast spot to split some charcuterie and cheese between meals.

Podnah’s Pit on Killingsworth serves Texas-style barbecue, including smoked brisket and sausage, along with staples like ribs and pulled pork.

Ava Gene’s on Division Street is a vegetable-heavy Italian restaurant with an excellent wine list that mills its own pasta flour on-site.

Lardo in downtown Portland is a great quick lunch spot and serves some of the best sandwiches in the city, along with a rotating list of local beers.

Screen Door is an all-day East Burnside spot that serves huge orders of chicken and sweet potato waffles, and other Southern breakfast food you want.

Blue Star Donuts serves classic donut flavors, like PB and J, along with less classic flavors, like horchata glaze and raspberry rosemary buttermilk.