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( 503-467-4149; www.porquenotacos.com ; 3524 N Mississippi Ave; tacos $3-4, mains $6.50-11;
11am-10pm Mon-Sat, to 9:30pm Sun) Pricey for a taqueria, but the ingredients are
good, and so is the vibe. Great tacos, or try the Bryan's Bowl - essentially a tortilla-less
burrito in a bowl - and down it with a pomegranate margarita. It's a tiny place, and the
line often goes out the door. Another branch at 4635 SE Hawthorne has a funky back
patio.
Pine State Biscuits SOUTHERN$
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( 503-477-6605; www.pinestatebiscuits.com ; 2204 NE Alberta St; biscuit sandwiches $4-8;
7am-3pm Mon-Wed, to 11pm Thu & Sun, to 1am Fri & Sat) Immensely popular for its heart-stop-
ping fried chicken, bacon and cheese biscuit sandwiches, with possible egg and gravy ad-
ditions. Plenty of sides, with interesting drinks like local apple cider or gourmet chocol-
ate milk. Also at corner SE Division St and SE 11th Ave.
Little T American Baker BAKERY$
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( 503-238-3458; www.littletbaker.com ; 2600 SE Division St; mains $7-10; 7am-5pm Mon-Sat,
8am-2pm Sun) Best baguette in town, as well as quiches and salads for lunch. Don't forget
dessert - order a delicious pastry like the poached-pear danish, pistachio bear claw, al-
mond currant roll, sweet-potato cinnamon doughnut, chocolate-praline croissant…
Bamboo Sushi SUSHI$$$
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( 503-232-5255; www.bamboosushi.com ; 310 SE 28th Ave; nigiri $4-7, mains $10-14;
4:30-10pm) Bamboo claims to be the first 'certified sustainable' sushi restaurant in
the world, and - this being Portland - we believe it. Eco-food twist aside, it's hard to find
fish that tastes this good. And don't forget the cooked dishes either, like the Alaskan
black cod with orange and ginger. Eating green never felt so good. Also at 836 NW 23rd
Ave.
Pok Pok THAI$$$
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( 503-232-1387; www.pokpokpdx.com ; 3226 SE Division St; mains $11-16; 11:30am-10pm)
Spicy Thai street food with a twist draws crowds to this famous eatery; don't miss the
renowned chicken wings. To endure the inevitable long wait, try a tastier-than-it-sounds