Higgins, an early supporter of the Portland Farmers Market and local growers, changes his menu weekly to reflect what’s in season. Situated in a historic building, even the restaurant’s pressed-tin ceiling and polished wood floors were inspired by classic French bistros. Lunch at HigginsĬhef Greg Higgins, a founder of Portland’s “farm to table” cuisine, focuses on locally sourced and organically grown herbs and produce while incorporating traditional French cooking styles and other international influences into his menu. This is the best of Portland wrapped up into one property - authentic, curious and inviting. Recent renovations highlight its one-of-a-kind library, and reaffirm the hotel’s role as a welcome respite for the creative, artistic set in Portland, as well as for visitors from around the globe. A cultural fixture since the day it opened in 1927, the hotel balances its vibrant past with Provenance Hotels’ modern sense of hospitality. One of Portland’s most recognizable landmarks, the iconic Heathman Hotel blends rich history with a reverent appreciation for the arts. Reinforced with a thriving maker community, DIY drive and a passion for sustainability, Portland has an urban buzz waiting to be explored through every season.
Surrounded by spectacular natural beauty, Portland offers visitors a creative journey through its eclectic arts, music, culinary and outdoor scenes, all set against the majestic backdrop of Mt. To-go only, kensartisan.Day 1 – PORTLAND Arrive at Portland International Airport (PDX) Long live the iconic orange zested morning buns, the berry-pocked Oregon croissant, and the goat cheese and leek croissant, all best heated up at home. So count us in on rooting for an institution and friendly neighborhood hangout. But in a sweet move, Forkish sold the business to longtime employees in late 2021. Even the titanic boule bread needed salt recently. The taste of butter mysteriously vanished from the vaunted croissants several years ago, never to return. We still admire Ken's while acknowledging it no longer sets the bar. Bread and pizza master Ken Forkish brought serious French baking to a sad, squooshy bagel town, paving the way for today's flourishing bread-baking community. This spacious bakery helped jump-start Portland's artisan food culture, way back in 2001. To go or outdoor patio seats, -KB Ken’s Artisan Bakery Consistency has swerved a bit with staffing shortages, but this much is certain: The smoky chocolate chip cookies are epic. Old-fashioned donuts vie for the city's best, with a weekly flavor from cardamon to chocolate glazed with peanuts. Come for dainty cake squares that announce the season, persimmons to huckleberries or crisp waffles, handed over in paper jackets. Next door is the acclaimed Coquine Restaurant. This sweet little chef-driven bakery-market, opened in 2021, has its own morning pastry bar, everything stacked on tall pie plates. , Sat-Sun only, walk-in pastry case or pre-order at -KB James Beard-medaled cookbook author and grain baking pioneer Kim Boyce puts beautiful flour front and center, rouges de Bordeaux to rye, some hand-milled per batch. Instead of cruising ten years in, Bakeshop has recalibrated its formulas and jumped to another league-no longer just Portland's best bakery, but a national gem. And that doesn't count the fresh-picked berry tarts, the seasonal hand pies, the candied coconut muffins, and the killer Basque burnt cheesecake, whole or by the slice. Do you go for a plain croissant, able to hold its own in Paris, or a chocolate one, with its elegant crackle and darkly delicious interior, courtesy of Portland's esteemed Woodblock Chocolate, which makes a custom blend for the shop? But that would mean missing the city's best almond croissant, swaddled in crunch and oozing near-custardy nut paste. If you like the challenge of hard choices, this is your place.