Neighborhood highlights

East Burnside is Portland's best-kept-secret restaurant row - less crowded than the popular spots but packed with some of the city's most talked-about food. Kann is right down the street - Haitian-inspired, live-fire cooking from a Top Chef alum. It's one of the hardest reservations in Portland for a reason. Screen Door is a few blocks away and serves some of the best Southern brunch on the West Coast - the fried chicken and waffles are legendary (get there early on weekends or put your name in online). For a low-key night in, Dimo's Apizza does incredible New Haven-style pizza from a wood-fired oven - order a whole pie or grab slices next door at their new Italian deli. When you need a break from eating, Laurelhurst Theatre is a classic Portland movie pub - catch a second-run film with a beer and a slice for under $20. And for something special, Knot Springs is nearby with rooftop soaking pools, sauna, steam room, and cold plunge overlooking the city skyline. A few of our favorites nearby: 🍗 Screen Door — legendary Southern brunch and fried chicken (get there early) 🔥 Kann — Haitian live-fire cooking, one of Portland's hottest restaurants 🍕 Dimo's Apizza — New Haven-style pizza, charred and perfect 🎬 Laurelhurst Theatre — $10 movies, beer, and pizza in a classic theater ♨️ Knot Springs — soaking pools, sauna, and cold plunge with skyline views The neighborhood is central to everything - buses run to downtown in minutes, and you're a short walk or ride from Hawthorne, Belmont, and the Central Eastside. It's an easy home base for exploring all of Portland.