Portland
The Rose City is one of my favorite cities in America. It is vibrant and very GREEN because of all the rain Portland gets every year. The food scene here is amazing. I’m always impressed every time I go. Besides food, they have great spots to visit as well. I love Multnomah Falls which is a big waterfall that has a nice hike to get up to it. My favorite time is to go during the winter when it is snowy. There are other great hikes like Rowena Crest Viewpoint and Washington Park which also has a zoo, rose garden, and a giant playground. I ♡ PORTLAND
Food Carts: There are so many wonderful food carts in portland. They have the halal carts they have in NYC that are always opened late. Any type of food you can think of, there is probably a food car for it. The food carts are especially unique to portland and very worth checking out.
Voodoo Donuts: It’s a cliche, but it’s sure worth checking out. The donuts are of the highest quality and so are the flavors they have. They have some of the best donut flavors I have ever seen. I got a mango and captain crunch donut last time and it was top tier. (Average Price for 1 person no drink is $5-$12)
Hat Yai: Amazing Thai fusion food. They have fried chicken, curry, and roti. What more can you ask for. (Average Price for 1 person with no drink is $12-$17)
Pine State Biscuits: Biscuits and gravy! I love this place so much. It has great options for vegetarians as well. But after your probably going to want a nap. The fries and the shiitake mushroom gravy are my favorites. (Average Price for 1 person no drink is $12-$18)
Little Big Burger: My favorite fries of all time. They put truffle oil on the fries which just brings it to the next level. The burgers are small but I think it’s the fries that shine. Usually, I get one burger but for most people 2 is good. (Average Price for 1 person with no drink is $10-$17)
Eastwind drive-in: This place is outside of portland by Multnomah falls but is a great spot to go after hiking the waterfall. They have such nice and light ice cream. They have various swirls and milkshakes that are simply amazing. Also, the sizes are way bigger than you think so whenever I go I get a small. (Average Price for 1 person no drink is $5-$10)
Busters Bbq: Also outside of Portland but has great bbq. This is the only place I have had beef ribs at and they do not disappoint. The bbq sauce they have as well is great. (Average Price for 1 person no drink is $15-$25)
Baes Chicken: Great fried chicken in downtown. They have sandwiches and tenders that are just amazing. The lemonade as well is splendid (Average Price for 1 person no drink is $13-$17)
Dave’s hot chicken: I have this on my LA list as well, but if you’ve never had this chain before it’s well worth checking out. It’s just solid Nashville hot fried chicken (Average Price for 1 person no drink is $12-$15)
Eem: Thai and bbq fusion! The burnt-end fried rice is the most popular dish there. Everything on the menu looks amazing! (Average Price for 1 person with no drink is $12-$17)
Papa Hadyn: I think this place is awesome. I wish every city had a place like this. It’s a sit-down dessert place. Everything on the menu is decadent and rich. My cousin always gets a giant glass of milk here with his dessert, which I had to mention. (Average Price for 1 person with no drink is $7-$12)
The screen door: High-quality Cajun food. They have great veggie dishes as well. I got the fried catfish and it was simply amazing. The mac and cheese there as well gave me a run for my money (Average Price for 1 person no drink is $18-$25)