""The food cart scene here is pretty epic, and I would consider it a defining quality of Portland. Places like Kim Jong Grillin, a Korean food cart..."

"Matta, which serves Vietnamese..."

"...and Bing Mi, a Chinese pancake place, are quite representative of the amazing food carts that show off the many different foods the city has to offer."

"I am a simple guy and love greasy spoons! My go-to dish is corned beef hash with solid hash browns. I hit up Dockside Saloon when I am craving it. Their hash browns are probably the best in the city."

"Les Caves is my go-to wine bar. I completely trust [co-owner and winemaker] Jeff Vejr and his selection of wines, as well as his own label, Golden Cluster." "

"The mushroom tart at JinJu Patisserie is one of the best pastries in this city, if not the country."

"Chef Shardell Dues from Red Sauce Pizza is a badass when it comes to slinging pizza. Her experience at some of the best pizza joints in town has helped her develop a solid crust that stands up on its own."

"If you only have a limited time in Portland, the Japanese Garden is a sight to behold..."

"...followed by some shave ice at Wailua Shave Ice!"

"I am a beer and a shot or a gin and tonic kind of guy, and I love going to Dots Cafe, an iconic Portland watering hole known for its really chill vibes."

"If I want something fancy, though, I often go to the Bit House Collective..."

"...or for cocktails at the Rum Club."

"For stress relief, I hit the mats at Workshop Jiu Jitsu or practice Filipino martial arts with my students at the park."

"But if I'm craving the outdoors, the best thing about Portland is that there are hundreds of hikeable trails within the city and so many more in close proximity. If I am here in the city, I usually hit up Powell Butte Nature Park or the Lower Macleay Trail."

"Portland is full of artists, and there are amazing independent makers showing up at various markets and pop-up shops. Adored Vintage has a great selection of unique clothing and artwork."