And for quick access to Portland Food Adventures' growing list of friends and partners:

Simple Food from honest ingredients. Pure. Regional. Italian. Nostrana/Cathy Whims
Bagels/Pizza at Portland Farmer's Market: Tastebud
Traditional, Aged and Flavored Balsamic Vinegars and Olive Oils from around the world: Benessere
Drop-dead delicious, abundantly juicy, perfectly seasoned pork sandwiches: The People's Pig
One of Portland's true gems when it comes to hanging, drinking and eating great food: Bar Avignon

The core of the farm to table kitchen melded with a sophisticated urban dining experience: Park Kitchen/Scott Dolich
A premier retail cheese counter, deli, and bar in the Mt. Tabor Neighborhood of Portland: Cheese Bar
Artisian chocolates and confections: Xocolatl de David
Creamtop Buttermilk Biscuits served with sausage or mushroom gravy, thick-cut bacon, fried chicken, eggs, grits and preserves: Pine State Biscuits
Flavorful Iberian heartiness with the bounty of the Northwest's farm fresh seasonal quality: Patanegra

Pairing old-world cooking with local wines and seasonal farm fare; Portland Euro: Ned Ludd/Jason French
A balance of Scandinavian and Portland coffee cultures: Heart Roasters
Amazing and unique custom cakes, cafe, breakfast & lunch: Bakery Bar
The craft of distillation stamped with the uniqueness and flavor of the Northwest: House Spirits Distillery
Using products of local farmers and ranchers, raising the standard of the sandwich in the Northwest: Meat Cheese Bread
Incredible sweet and savory crepes in the heart of food cart heaven: Perierra Crêperie
Remember Hostess Fruit Pies? Now picture them hot and fresh. Sweet or Savory. The later it gets, the move lively it is: Whiffies Pies

DOC
Autentica
Extracto Coffee House
Saraveza
Ned Ludd
Chop Charcuterie
Yakuza Lounge

Genoa
Boke Bowl
Extracto Coffee House
Lucky Strike
Gold Dust Meridian
Toast

H5O Bistro
Kenny & Zuke's
Barista
Lardo
Metrovino

Lincoln
Sunshine Tavern
Podnah's Pit Barbeque
Biwa
Ristretto Roasters
little t american baker

Tabla Bistro
Beaker & Flask
Hash Restaurant
Alma Chocolate
Viking Soul Food

WAFU
Accanto
Mojo Crepes
Olympic Provisions
Lucky Strike
Whiffies

St. Jack
Grüner
Zilla Sake House
Nong's Khao Man Gai
Saraveza
Steven Smith Teas

Olympic Provisions

Accommodations:

The most artistic and unique hotel in the city: Hotel Lucia
A downtown Portland hotel that tastefully balances art deco and art moderne styles for a mix of timeless sophistication and serene comfort: Hotel deLuxe

Getting around:

Take tours inside neighborhood and district businesses: Mapclicks
Enjoy discounts at hundreds of Oregon businesses: Choose Local
The most comprehensive guide to Happy Hours ANYWHERE: The Happy Hour Guidebook

Excellent PDX food sites:

www.portlandfoodanddrink.com
extramsg.com
portlandfood.org

Must-have Portland food books:

Food Lover's Guide to Portland
The Happy Hour Guidebook
Fearless Critic