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5 to Try: Martini Bars in Portland

We’re over cosmos but give us an expertly made classic martini or something with a bit of punch (Bloody Martinis anyone?), and we’ll gladly belly up to the bar. From martinis for chocolate lovers to sips for the eat local crowd, we’ve got the martini scene covered in Portland. Here’s where to head for your next indulgence. (Photo: Shutterstock/SergioZ)

Best of Citysearch Spas in Portland

It's time to get pampered. We're kicking off our Best of Citysearch campaign to seek out your favorite places for relaxing spa treatments, drop-dead gorgeous hairstyles and bronze-worthy tans. If you have a few in mind, just go to that business listing on our site, click on the "Nominate for Best of Citysearch" tab and vote! To get you in the spirit, here are a few of my personal favorites.

6 Dark Bars in Portland

After a long, hard day working under fluorescent lights, sometimes you need a place to unwind with a shot of bracing liquor. And often the best place to toss back that post-work drink is a dark, moody bar. The same could be said for various situations; sometimes alcohol tastes best when you can’t really see it. So whether you’re looking to set the mood on a second date or fade into the background like an erstwhile movie star, find your escape in Portland’s darkest bars.

6 Foods With Fear Factor in Portland

We congratulate those of you who’ve conquered the bacon-topped donut that’s become Portland’s claim to fame. But we’d also like to point out that real foodies dare to try the eccentric delicacies so rarely seen on mainstream American menus. Think pig’s ear terrine, duck hearts and an update on the meat meets doughnut combination that will have your arteries screaming for mercy. Here’s where to go to find local food with shock value. (Skewered duck hearts--the last ones to the right--at Tanuki by Ashley Gartland)

Portland's Best Sports Bars

With the season for outdoor spectating behind us, it’s time to turn our attention to the places to watch the big game indoors. And rather then head to a pedestrian sports pub, make this year the year you sample the wide range of taps that call Portland home. From a sleek, flat-screen filled lounge to a gritty corner bar, look to these favorite sports bars to catch all the action.

Best Breakfast

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Portland Thanksgiving Planner 2009

Not everyone enjoys slaving over a lavish holiday spread on Thanksgiving Day. Fortunately if you’re one of those non-cooks, you can make reservations at a number of restaurants and enjoy everything from countrified cuisine to contemporary menus without lifting a finger. Alternatively, consider ordering a turkey and sides from savvy restaurants and local markets. Then, reveal in the afterglow of a meal your friends will think you made yourself.

My favorite restaurants in Portland

When we travel up there we tend to visit the same places primarily because we love them so much and miss them when we are gone. Much good food awaits...

5 to Try: Poutine in Portland

If you’ve yet to try poutine, don’t worry: You will. Poutine--the Quebec diner staple consisting of French fries topped with fresh cheese curds and brown gravy--is poised to take off in Portland. Whether you prefer your poutine served in an upscale-casual restaurant or like eating it at a picnic table outside the city’s favorite French fry food cart, we’ve got the scoop on places that bring this Canadian favorite across the border. (Photo by Keith Wagstaff)