Justin Houk: Fun and games

Justin Houk: Charming kids bookstore

Justin Houk: Get a sandwich in the park

Justin Houk: Sidewalk art at the zoo

Justin Houk: These guys have the neighborhood hardware store angle covered!

Justin Houk: The wine hub of Beaumont. This place has food, wine tasting, and a great atmosphere.

Justin Houk: Local goodness

Justin Houk: Great Hawaiian and Korean style BBQ. One of the best patios in Portland.

Justin Houk: Friendly Neighborhood bank.

Justin Houk: Retro threads and shoes

Justin Houk: Korean BBQ cooked by you right on your table. Kim chi, fresh fish. Best for two or more if you want to BBQ.

Justin Houk: Drinking chocolate, chocolate tastings, and a wide selection of chocolate products from all over the world (including gold leafed chocolate)

Justin Houk: Art car parked near Hawthorne

Justin Houk: Small batch brewing

Justin Houk: The sign says it all

Justin Houk: Double rainbow over the Rigler Community Garden.

Justin Houk: Children's books line the walls!

Justin Houk: Rustic 1930's era lodge on the slopes of Mt. Hood. Skiing and amazing decor.

Justin Houk: Who hasn't had one of these hotdogs? Jean is a nice lady that makes a mean hotdog.

Justin Houk: The food carts in Pioneer Courthouse Square pre-date the current explosion of carts all over the city. They are classics. If friend food and meat is your thing this cart is for you. #foodcarts

Justin Houk: The cafeteria in the Oregon building. Not really anyone's first choice but can do in a pinch.

Justin Houk: Nick's is an atmosphere right off the Atlantic coast. Great hotdogs. Drinks. Beers. Sports.

Justin Houk: Solid breakfast and lunch menu choices in an area with few options. Full coffee service makes a good Indy alternative to Starbucks.

Justin Houk: Nice place for a quick beer after work

Justin Houk: The public boat dock at Sellwood waterfront park.

Justin Houk: The Hollywood is an Indy Movie Theatre operated by Film Action Oregon.

Justin Houk: The Cheetas Ranger and Strike lounging at the Oregon Zoo. Interesting fact: Cheeta's claws never retract and work like running spikes.

Justin Houk: The Portlandia statue adorns The Portland Building that houses a significant portion of the city government. It is rather unknown even though it is over 34 feet tall. It's is hight above a narrow street making it hard to see. It's designer, Raymond Kasky, owns the commercial rights to it so you very rarely see pictures of it.

Justin Houk: For a sports bar these guys mix really good drinks. Catch the Blazers or Timbers in style at the Spirit of 77. I highly recommend the old fashioned with the fancy ice. #bar #sportsbar

Justin Houk: Floating world comics has awesome hand made sci-fi action figures along side a great comics collection. They have indy titles, local zines, and all the costumed crime fighters you know and love. #comics #books

Justin Houk: The #view from the Portland City Grill. Great bar for a special occasion and good food. Get there before the sun goes down and experience the day-sunset-citylights transition.

Justin Houk: The courtyard at the Portland art Museum is a great place to eat lunch. They have a cool little cafe and coffee shop as well.

Justin Houk: Lake Oswego on a warm fall day. Taken from the Lakeside Inn

Justin Houk: Jet engine at Oregon Museum of Science and Industry

Justin Houk: Play area at the locally owned A Children's Place

Justin Houk: Street sign for the Doug Fir Lounge and Jupiter Hotel. A great place for a drink and a show.

Justin Houk: Children playing under a Rainbow in the Salmon Street Springs Fountain

Justin Houk: Coffee Zen

Justin Houk: Breakout!

Justin Houk: Wings!

Justin Houk: Soccer practice