Wonderful area. So easy to get downtown using the train. Also easy to reach from Airport and Amtrak so you don't need a car. Columbia City was very nice. Geraldine's for breakfast, Columbia City Ale House for lunch and La Medusa for dinner. We had a beer from Spinnaker which is close but was not open the days we were there. I would check it out. Oh and Salted Sea for oyster Happy Hour! Great location. Easy walking even though a bit hilly if you aren't used to hills. Check out CrossFit RE on Rainer (walking distance) to work off good eating.