And if you're touristing... go to Carts. For real. That is a whole other topic :)My favorites:Pok Pok and Pok Pok Noi - reservations, but the Whiskey Soda Lounge in SE is a nice alternative, and they serve the wings (!)Le Pigeon - requires a reservation to have a table, can get a seat at the bar ~ 5:30pm for probably up to 4 peopleVita Cafe - Sat/Sunday CORN CAKES, vegan, awesomeBlossoming Lotus - fresh, vegetarian/vegan, awesomeLe Happy - Crepe place in NW PortlandWild Abandon (on Belmont)Lucy's Table - awesome northwest cuisine, great wine selectionPodnah's (Pit BBQ)Esparza's - pretty good Mexican food, best mexican tacos in town come from carts thoughLa Sirenita - awesome Mexican out on NE Alberta stToro Bravo (NE) - Spanish tapasBernie's - Southern bistro in NE, lovely summer garden and really good sidecarsTasty & Sons - eclectic, great venue, yummyNostrana (SE), Italian, delishLaurelhurst Market (SE): SteakCarts: Cartopia - http://twitter.com/cartopiaCackalack - http://www.foodcartsportland.com..., new location: https://twitter.com/#!/cackalacksBrunch:Mother's - Portland favorite for brunch and fancy dinnerRadio Room - no wait, awesome brunch, family friendlyFat Albert's - out in SE Portland, Sellwood areaGravy - huge portions, brunch, can be a waitSt Honore - French bakery, popular cyclist hangout in the morningsPine State Biscuits (Belmont) - good tunes, always packed, huge portions, biscuit heaven, new location on AlbertaHelsers (NE) - moved it down in the list. Wasn't as awesome last time I went.Tin Shed (NE)Old Wives Tales - hippy flavor, great food, very family friendly with a crazy rompus room for kids, vegetarian/vegan friendlyDessertsPIx Patisserie (two locations, one on SE Division, the other on N Vancouver)Papa Haydn (NW 23rd and Sellwood)PIed Cow (hookas)Rimsky-Korsakoffee HouseSt. CupcakeCoffee (emphasis on roasters)Ristretto (my fav, on N Williams)Extracto (two locations in NE)Barista (multiple locations)Public Domain (downtown)SandwichesBunk (SE, omg, for real)