Expert Picks: Michael Powell

by mmorley2 - 0 Reviews - 123 Lists

Updated: March 01, 2007

After opening a successful bookstore in Chicago, Michael Powell and his father collaborated on another in Portland. That store became Powell's City of Books, one of the largest independent bookstores in the world. Michael told Citysearch where he likes to spend time when he's not at Powell's.

On this page:At Home: Portland, On the Road.

At Home: Portland

  1. 1 4.5 Star Rating: Recommended Wongs King Seafood
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    8733 SE Division St, Portland, OR 97266 (map)

    "In the heart of Portland's new Chinatown. Not your grandmother's Chinese food."

  2. 2 4 Star Rating: Recommended Alba Osteria
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    6440 SW Capitol Hwy, Portland, OR 97239 (map)

    "Piedmontese menu and superb wine list to match."

  3. 3 5 Star Rating: Highly Recommended Portland Farmers' Market
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    1001 SE Water Ave Ste 455, Portland, OR 97214 (map)

    "In the South Park Blocks on Wednesdays and Saturdays from May through November. Fresh, diverse and fun."

  4. 4 4.5 Star Rating: Recommended Fuller's Restaurant
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    136 NW Ninth Ave, Portland, OR 97209 (map)

    "Before Powell's Books or the Pearl District, a provider of basic breakfast and lunch."

On the Road

  1. 5 3 Star Rating: Average Baldy's Barbeque
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    235 SW Century Dr, Bend, OR 97702 (map)

    "Barbecue that is so good!"

  2. 6 Syzygy
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    330 Laneda Ave, Manzanita, OR 97130 (map)

    "My wife, Alice, always finds interesting clothing here."

  3. 7 3.5 Star Rating: Average Felidia Ristorante
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    243 E 58TH St, New York, NY 10022 (map)

    "Recipes of Trieste, Italy, make this my one 'must visit' New York restaurant."

  4. 8 5 Star Rating: Highly Recommended Bruna's Ristorante
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    2424 S Oakley Ave, Chicago, IL 60608 (map)

    "A neighborhood Italian spot where the chicken Vesuvio makes Chicago special."

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