Restaurant and Food Truck Options in Portland, Oregon

If you’re moving to Portland, OR you will need at least $2,000 monthly income. The houseless population has skyrocketed. It is cloudy/overcast the majority of the year, but spring time is vibrant with blossoms and summers are beautiful (unless there is a bad forest fire season and the smoke/air pollution hits extremely dangerous levels). When the sky is blue and the weather is hot go swim at Rooster Rock along the Columbia River. The best neighborhood is Sellwood. It’s better to just live in Milwaukie though. Cleaner, more nature, quieter. Food is very expensive, but there are tons of specialty restaurants that cater to dietary restrictions, a.k.a. gluten free for celiacs, vegan and vegetarian options. Food carts offer great variety, value, and fun social atmosphere.

Portland has delicious food, unpredictable weather and many scenic picnic spots. There are many vegan restaurants, who are always willing to make adjustments based on your dietary restrictions. Don’t forget to bring an umbrella, you never know when you might get caught in a rainstorm.

From high-end restaurants to food cart pods, Portland, Oregon, has a culinary scene that rivals any in the country. Likewise, it has numerous award-winning craft breweries and distilleries, making it the libations capital of the Pacific Northwest. If that weren’t enough, Portland’s proximity to the coast and the mountains makes it the perfect hub for all the beauty this area of the country has to offer.

Someone moving to Portland, Oregon should know Portland is a fairly diverse city with a very hipster lifestyle. There are 100s of coffee shops and small companies that sell various hippie and hipster products such as bohemia style clothes. However, Portland has a homeless problem that has been worked on for many years with not much improvement. Despite this though, Portland is a fun city with many intriguing aspects to draw in those who wish to live outside of most societal norms.

Portland is a unique city. With a plethora of quaint coffee shops, hipster ice cream locations, and hole-in-the-wall restaurants, a visitor to Portland would never run out of things to do. I would advise a newcomer to Portland to visit Salt and Straw: a popular ice cream destination with creative flavor combinations (e.g., honey lavender, olive oil, and strawberry honey balsamic with black pepper). Using the MAX public transit system, they’d be able to peruse the shops of downtown Portland with ease.

Portland is nestled up to the Willamette River, surrounded by natural parks and reserves. There are approximately 279 natural parks and natural areas in the Portland and surrounding area. It rains for approximately half the year, and while it can feel significant, it creates a beautiful, lush environment and opportunity for excellent seasonal cuisine.

Portland is a fantastic city. There are many fun restaurants, exciting attractions, and beautiful places. I would highly recommend visiting Portland to experience the many attractions this city has to offer. This city is especially attractive to young adults and families.