Exclusive without being pretentious, Simpatica Dining Hall is a unique and delicious gastronomical experience that is not to be missed- if you can get a seat. Dinner is served Friday and Saturday only, but in order to get a table you must sign up for their weekly menu-newsletter and make reservations well in advance. On Sundays, brunch and a "ten sandwiches" supper are open to the public sans appointment. Dinner menus are fixed, usually Italian-influenced 3-4 course meals served to patrons seated at communal tables so be prepared to chat with your neighbors and try new things. There is plenty to talk about, however, with inventive dishes such as roasted guinea hen stuffed with boudin blanc or Hungarian Crepes filled with roasted pear and sweet Sheep's milk cheese. Using naturally raised meats and locally procured produce, this is an excellent place to experience Portland's burgeoning local food scene and the slow food movement at its best.

The only thing harder than choosing from the reasonably priced, seasonal cuisine at the Night light is choosing what you want to drink from their extensive and creative drink menu. Injecting modern style into an otherwise relaxed atmosphere, you'll find dark corners with velvet couches and original artworks. Between 3-7 pm, enjoy one of the best happy hour specials in Portland, with generous appetizers and Stella Artois on tap. Bring your laptop and take advantage of free Wi-fi. Seating is also available on their back porch and the avenue.

Just a quick ride from Downtown Portland and you'll find yourself at one of Portland's hippest brunch spots. Eggs are the stars here, including a particularly rich and innovative Benedict selection that shines the brightest. Breakfast is served all day, along with an array of luncheon sandwiches. Weekends often find people on the sidewalk, sipping the local Stumptown coffee, waiting for the next free table to open up. Be sure and check the board for daily brunch specials and the drink of the day. Revelers will appreciate one of the most sublimely balanced Bloody Marys in town, made from house-infused vodkas.

This old theater has three screens for your viewing pleasure. For a more enjoyable experience, sit back and relax with popcorn and a soda from the refreshment stand. Tickets are invitingly cheap and reasonably priced accordingly for adults, seniors and children under 12. For film times and further information please call or see their website.

The historic theater, CineMagic has a single screen for your viewing pleasure. For a more enjoyable experience, sit back and relax with popcorn and a soda from the refreshment stand. For film times, ticket prices and further information please call.

This small but charming old theater has a single screen for your viewing pleasure. For a more enjoyable experience at the Moreland Theater, sit back and relax with popcorn and a soda from the refreshment stand. They also host regular events and private functions. For film times, ticket prices and further information please call or see their website.

The gorgeous old theater, Laurelhurst Theater, offers several screens for your viewing pleasure. The entire theatre is 21 and over only after 3pm, and there's only 5 minutes of previews with no commercials. For a more enjoyable experience, sit back at your table with a pizza and a beer (or, for the slightly more refined, a glass of wine). For film times, ticket prices and further information please call or see their website.

Take in the atmosphere of the Australian Outback while enjoying mouth-watering entrees and high-quality service. Serving dinner only, Outback Steakhouse offers an extensive menu featuring appetizers, chicken, ribs, steak, seafood, pasta, salads and desserts for moderate prices. Family-friendly, the casual restaurant has something for everyone at its numerous locations in North and South America, Europe, Asia and Australia. Outback Steakhouse also offers call-ahead seating and curbside take-away.

Vindalho is the name of a popular dish from Goa, a coastal city in India. The warm interiors feature mango and green colored walls, a high ceiling, a mezzanine level, blue light fixtures, wooden chairs and pretty, bamboo-top tables. A bar accompanies the dining section and serves fruity cocktails, beer, wine and tea too. The enticing aroma, filling up the space, will tempt your taste buds. Chef David Machado cooks up an assortment of delights. Crunchy pappadams with sweet and tangy chutneys are on the house! Indulge in them while you wait for your order. Try the pyramid shaped Samosa, tandoor dishes and warm Nan - the Indian bread. An outdoor courtyard serves as the perfect venue on a sunny summer to begin your gastronomic tour of India.

The Ugly Mug Coffeehouse is a great coffeehouse in the Sellwood area. The cafe serves Stumptown coffee in handmade mugs. Expect comfortable seating and a great atmosphere where you can sit and chat for hours sipping your favorite brew. The cafe also has an Internet connection, which is a lightning-fast.