Cheap Places to Eat in Hillsboro

"A rush of indie glamour greets you at the door: marble, grandma curtains, banquettes as soft as Italian bomber jackets, rock ’n’ roll. The menu pays homage to the Italian sensibility: great ingredients, simply prepared, pastas to wood-charred breads heaped with deliciousness. But everything is channeled through the imagination of owner/chef Joshua McFadden, a national vegetable star (and one of our 2017 Chefs of the Year), with his own cache of ingredients, produce intuition, and flavor combinations."

"What we said: “Rick Gencarelli’s Lardo joins an impressive local tradition of quality sandwich-making. In the vein of Portland sandwich institutions like Bunk and Meat Cheese Bread, the spot elevates what can be accomplished between two slices of bread, resulting in dripping, flavor-packed pork meatball banh mi and rotating “Chefwich” collaborations with top Portland chefs.”What they’re doing: All Lardo locations are open for takeout and delivery through apps like CaviarWhat to get: Most of Lardo’s sandwiches are knockouts, especially its burger and Nashville hot chicken sandwich; the dirty fries are a particularly good addition."

"The PDX knows its sandwiches, and some of the best come from Rick Gencarelli’s Lardo. Gencarelli’s got a knack for creating crowd-pleasing, instagrammable food. His pasta spin-off Grassa, also makes this list at number 15."

"Virtuous Pie is a lovely, spacious, bright place on Portland’s trendy Division Street that sells interesting plant-based pizzas and ice cream that has no cream in it but still tastes great. They are doing a great job of convincing their non-vegan customers that plant-based is not only good for you and supports a healthy planet but can be delicious as well. Virtuous Pie is a fun place to hang out, with giant green monsteras, long communal tables, and a long café counter made from reclaimed ancient Douglas fir."

"Its 100-percent plant-based menu is the first clue, with a close second being the chic interior as executed by Bright Designlab. The firm was inspired by the concept of a "modern picnic," mixing gingham wallpaper with a custom-designed communal table and elegant brass lighting. The vegan pizza and ice cream bar features a reclaimed wood counter, dark green Muuto Nerd stools, and Clé tile on the stair risers."

"Virtuous Pie is one of the newest vegan and vegetarian spots in Portland. It opened its doors in 2017 and immediately introduced a collection of signature doughs and cheeses. You can enjoy melted cashew mozzarella, tofu feta, or a truffle almond ricotta which will light up your taste buds."

"With wooden banquettes and tables and bright-red metal chairs, Lovely's Fifty Fifty has a cozy, family-friendly vibe. An open kitchen in back allows you to watch as chef Sarah Minnick decorates her perfect pizzas with seasonal toppings and edible flowers. You'll find sublime, creative pizzas from someone who makes frequent pilgrimages to Italy."

"Sarah Minnick is the bold auteur of the Portland pie, deeply connected to adventurous local farmers and Northwest cheeses ... and they’re terrific. You’ll find yourself digging into combinations that would be considered tantamount to war crimes in a Jersey ’za shop."

"The "Fifty Fifty" in Lovely’s refers to pizza and ice cream—two of the best things in the world. It's basically the most Portland restaurant I can think of. Everything there is 100% locally sourced."

"Unless you live in Linnton—or you’re on the road to Astoria—this not-so-little restaurant and bar is way, way out of the way. But with its duck hunting motif, friendly service, and friendlier regulars, it sure is a charmer. It’s the kind of spot that would exist in Twin Peaks if Twin Peaks was real."

"A post shared by EaterPDX (@eaterpdx) on Feb 7, 2020 at 10:29am PST. Greatly inspired from the sights and taste of traditional Chinese cuisines, Chinese Delicacy prides itself on its traditional cooking that blends with modern influences, resulting in a unique yet handed-down authentic Chinese taste. They serve an array of scrumptious entrees ranging from familiar Chinese dishes such as soups, seafood, meats, and veggies, to specialties such as chow mien noodles that will surely invigorate your taste buds."

"Serving a range of classic Chinese food, Hoho Restaurant is known for its authentic taste. So authentic that they are known to be importing recipes fresh from China itself, so that their Chinese-themed food taste the same as their Chinese counterpart. They have an extensive list of food choices not only limited to Chinese food, though, ranging from pad Thai to broccoli beef, and ma po tofu, among others."

"1219 SW Park Avenue Portland OR 97205 503-226-2811www.portlandartmuseum.org. The largest art museum in Oregon and one of the oldest in the country the Portland Art Museum was organized in 1892 and its first exhibition was a set of magnificent plaster casts of Greek and Roman sculpture displayed in the upper hall of the city’s library. Those casts still dot the museum a reminder of how the museum — and Western art — began."

"If your family can’t get enough of art, check out Portland Art Museum. Portland Art Museum is the oldest Art Museum in the Pacific Northwest, so you are experiencing a little piece of history there as well."

"Explore the rich and diverse part of Chinatown in Portland at the Portland Chinatown Museum!. With photographs, art displays, and two new exhibitions opening within the coming months that explore the rich history within the Chinatown concept, this amazingly diverse and extremely welcoming look into the modern culture is certainly one of the best museums in Portland. Two new exhibits are opening up in October and December, allowing you to delve even further into the history of Chinatown!"

"The Portland Chinatown Museum (PCM) is Oregon’s first museum about Chinese American history, art, and culture. Opened to the public in December 2018 in an historic building at NW Third Avenue and Davis Street, the museum honors Portland Chinatown’s past, celebrates its present, and is helping to create its future. You can visit Thursday-Sunday from 11 a.m.-4 p.m."

"Opened in 2018, Oregon’s first museum to celebrate Chinese American history, art and culture tells the stories of Portland’s historic Old Town Chinatown."

"For fans of whimsy and the feeling of being a child once more, the Portland Puppet Museum offers to take you down a road that’ll have you feeling like a kid again!. Browse through a collection of puppets from all sorts of backgrounds, and allow yourself to get lost in the feeling of carefree notions in one of the best museums in Portland. After looking through all of the amazing and wonderful creations, try your hand at making your very own puppet!"

"Taking up residence in an old corner store in Sellwood, this is where hundreds of puppets, ranging from walking, talking animals to marionette witches, come to life every Thursday through Sunday with live performances. Kids can try their hand at making their own puppets, too."

"Portland Puppet Museum is your place to learn about all things puppet and as their website says, to let loose your inner child. Ping Pong’s Pint Size Puppet Museum is Oregon’s first and only puppet museum."

"At a peak perched in the Tualatin Mountains that form Portland's western edge, Council Crest Park offers stunning views of volcanoes on the distance, including Mount Rainier, Mount St. Helens, Mount Adams, Mount Hood, and Mount Jefferson. An observation plaza indicates which peaks you're looking at in the distance as you turn to take in the 180 degree panorama."

"Council Crest Park is a small park with multiple lookout points. This is the highest point in the city and one of our friend’s lives down the street from here. To the east, you can see Fremont Bridge and the Rose Garden, and on clear days, you can see the 5 mountains in the distance."

"West Hills The highest point in Portland’s West Hills isn’t just a place to make out when you're in high school. It's also a great place to make out when you're an adult."

"Named after former Portland mayor Vera Katz, this 1.5-mile esplanade provides a riverfront bike and pedestrian path between the Hawthorne and Steel bridges. The esplanade features public art and popular swimming docks."

"Known as the city’s “living room”, Pioneer Courthouse Square draws in tourists and locals alike with its lunchtime concerts, countless food trucks, and fantastic people watching. It’s home to the Portland Farmers Market which visitors can enjoy on Mondays from June-October. 701 SW 6th Avenue, Portland, OR 97205 | Distance from hotel: 0.2 miles"

"Pioneer square is in the center of downtown, and is also known as “Portland’s living room.” The square hosts hundreds of events each year, including concerts and cultural fairs. In the warmer months, it’s a great place to sit and people watch. Continue to 5 of 9 below."

"The nearby Pioneer Courthouse Square, often referred to as Portland’s living room, is a vast public space covering a whole city block. Pioneer Square, Author: SupportPDX, Source: Flickr"