Downtown Portland

Itinerary: Dinner and a Show, Northwest Style

• 1. SmartPark (10th & Yamhill) portlandonline.com/smartparkPark

  10th and Yamhill Directions

• 2. Higgins higginsportland.com/Dining

  1239 SW Broadway Directions

  As a restaurant, this beloved downtown haunt is as well known for its local-food-sourcin', farmer-lovin' founder as its solid Northwestern cuisine. And that's OK. Whether you're working through a warm, filling bowl of bacon-studded bean soup or the fresh, local seafood of the millisecond in the traditional dining room or a handful of addictive honey-and-chili-roasted Oregon hazelnuts in the bar, this place exudes a jolly yet exacting charm. Higgins' better servers often exemplify that attitude as well. Wanna know where your pork loin (recently served on the sweet side with a cider glaze and a Teutonic jumble of braised cabbage and soft fingerling potatoes) was raised? Ask 'em. Just want a cheapish bottle of local wine to go with your sweet-corn risotto? They've got one covered too. After all, local is their business.

• 3. Oregon Symphony www.orsymphony.org Arts

  1037 SW Broadway Directions

  Since the Oregon Symphony was established more than 100 years ago, it has been recognized for its internationally acclaimed music directors, skilled performers, diverse programs and outstanding community services in education and regional touring. The Oregon Symphony now ranks among the largest orchestras in the nation and as one of the largest arts organizations in the Northwest, with an attendance of more than 225,000 people annually and 76 full-time musicians.

• 4. RingSide Fish House www.ringsidefishhouse.com/home.htmlDining

  838 SW Park Ave Directions

  Fresh Seafood, USDA Prime Steaks, vintage wines and private dining are all offered! Enjoy our exceptional quality food, impeccable service & elegant surroundings.

• 5. Kask www.yelp.com/biz/kask-portlandDining

  1215 SW Alder Street Directions

  Kask is a modern saloon serving handcrafted cocktails, unique spirits, microbrews & small production wines. Adjacent to Grüner, Kask focuses on artisanal products from North America complimenting the alpine inspired cuisine featured next door.

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