I stumbled upon this shop while window shopping as a tourist in the neighborhood, and I'm so glad I…read moredecided to walk in. The store was full of cute and unique items, and it had such a fun, lively atmosphere. One thing that immediately stood out was how happy the employees seemed. They were singing, chatting, and genuinely looked like they enjoyed working there, which made the whole experience even more enjoyable. I also loved that they had four different popcorn flavors available to sample. They were all so unique and made it hard to pick a favorite. The chocolate selection was even more impressive, they had a huge variety of chocolate bars from both local and international makers, and I honestly had no idea what to choose. Thankfully, one of the staff members was more than happy to help and recommended the cinnamon chipotle chocolate bar, which ended up being such a fun and interesting combination. My favorite discovery, though, was the little chocolates by the checkout counter. They were almost too cute to eat! I picked up the raspberry chocolate, and I have to say it was one of the most unique and delicious pieces of chocolate I've ever had. Even if you don't plan on buying anything, I'd still recommend stopping in. It's such a fun store to browse, and I loved every minute of being there.

I visited The Meadow recently with a friend who mentioned it was a great place to find unique…read morechocolate, salts and other items that make excellent gifts. While, we were there, we realized that they had a nice variety of vegan truffles which I don't often see at many places. So I purchased the yuzu caramel vegan truffle and it was so tasty. The store is super cute and has adorable decor, the shop keeper was friendly and approachable and my friend was absolutely right about being a great place to find a nice gift.

LOVE LOVE LOVE this place. Me personally, its the best Italian restaurant. Service was great, sat…read moreoutside, it was a beautiful Saturday late afternoon and the weather was perfect. Great atmosphere. The food was the best thing I had ever eaten. Perfect serving size you'll finish the whole plate lol. Drinks are also bomb bomb This place will definitely be a go to everytime.

Super cozy inside! I got the Pennoni Con Pancetta and added shrimp. I wish it had more sauce to it,…read moreit was pretty dry. The bread that they use for bread service was so delicious and fresh. The garlic bread was yummy too. Service was great..both attentive and fast.

What a delight!!! Tonight was my second time visiting here (first time was restaurant week-…read moreeverything was great) and I can't wait to visit again. For restaurant week I made a reservation, but this time (on a Saturday) we just popped in after visiting All Good, the beer/wine/cocktail next door (they also have an awesome antique spot). I don't leave reviews, normally, unless it's super great or horribly bad, and I would 1,000% like to shout out some positivity for this Italian spot. Massive Plus: - told we had to wait at least 30-45 minutes wherever by a very nice and sunny redheaded host (I did not get their name, but they were really nice and had a super cute dress and I just want them to know that they're awesome- hence being more descriptive). We got a text in about 10 minutes that our space was ready!!!! We had gone back to All Good to wait (BTW, if you're waiting for Cibo and go next door to get a beer, your drinks are $1 off!). We tried to chug, but we decided that our burpfarts would be best saved for after dinner than delicious IPA chugging, so we left the majority of them on the bar. -Food: Just order everything. We were sat at the bar and had a front seat view of the kitchen. Although everyone on the line was awesome, I asked the bartender/server the name of the person at the head of the line. His name is Gayo and he is a f***ing bad***!!! The restaurant was busy as heck and he just...did it. Watching him (as well as the rest of the kitchen staff, bar staff, and servers) work, was a pretty gorgeous ballet that I would suggest you pair with a bottle of wine. -That being said- our server/bartender was Christine and she was such a delight!!! I CAN NOT stress enough how many amazing people you get to meet when you're relaxed, calm, and have a sense of humor when you're out dining. Christine suggested an amazing Rosé (I definitely could chug that...nbd) was kind, funny, sweetly sassy, and you could really tell that she had dealt with busy days many many times before. There is almost zero space between the bar/kitchen/pass and everyone does such a great job dealing with it. Myself and my husband have already decided this is our new Italian spot and we hope you will love it too!!!

Dear Cibo, you have officially lost your way. My family would come here weekly prior to COVID…read more During COVID we ordered delivery a lot. Over the past couple of years we come in, but the experience hasn't been the same. Last night we walked out shortly after we had been seated due to the first 10 minute impressions. We stood in your entrance, waiting to be seated for 5 minutes and 6 different employees passed in front of us and didn't say a word...two employees passed us by multiple times. Finally, someone decided we were important enough to acknowledge and seat. As we followed her to the table, we were able to view her baby blue bra with her backless spaghetti strap dress. JFC...develop some uniform standards already so that I am not being engaged by someone in their trashy underwear. She came back to drop off a dirty water carafe and didn't say a word...not hello, not can I get you something to drink, not so and so is your server...nothing. After sitting for another 3 minutes with no interaction we got up and left. You were excellent at one point in your history. You had standards, you cared about service, and your food was reasonably priced. So basically, you are now offering much less for more. This is how restaurants go out of business in this ultra competitive hospitality environment.

Went here for my Birthday dinner. It was amazing Italian food!…read moreThe appetizers were surprisingly good! Calamari, and the arancini!!! The service was exceptional and I loved how quiet it was. We could hear everyone at our table. I warm atmosphere.

I stumbled across La Buca one night when I had a serious craving for Italian food. I live in…read moredowntown Vancouver, so Portland spots pop up all the time when I'm searching. Usually I realize it too late, but by the time I noticed this one was across the river, I was already sold. I ordered the penne tossed with spicy Italian sausage in a Parmesan roasted garlic tomato sauce and added chicken because protein is non negotiable for me. When I say it was crazy good, I mean it. Rich, flavorful, perfectly spicy, and completely worth the drive. I have gone back several times since. The food is consistently delicious, the service is great, and even the bread is excellent. And yes, bad bread exists. This is not that. I usually grab takeout, but one day I plan to dine in. If you love bold, spicy Italian dishes, this place absolutely delivers. Highly recommend.

Have visited Nice Time twice now. They're making incredibly quality pastas, especially considering…read moreit's a food cart. The first time I visited was for dumpling week where I had their gochujang ravioli. The second time I visited I got their butter crab pasta. It's all very delicious and hearty. I wouldn't object to a stronger gochujang flavor, but you definitely taste it and it's quite unique. The complementary slice of bread is a nice touch. It's not cheap, at $17-19 for most dishes with a few at $12-13. Staff has been great, they are clearly quite passionate about what they are making. Located behind the Union on Hawthorne by Steeplejack, with four other carts. You can eat at the picnic tables outside or bring your food inside.

I was very impressed with Nice Time PDX during my first visit, fortunately timed during Dumpling…read moreWeek in Portland. Although they have a focus on handmade pasta, their menu included dumplings that "may be part of their regular offerings" in the future. I certainly hope they will be because the dumplings were fantastic! Do yourself a favor and order a variety of dishes to share if you can. This way you can sample the menu and plan future visits, just like me! My co-worker and I ordered far too much food during our midday visit, but it worked out in our favor - leftovers for dinner! Our favorites included the white ragu pasta, the Korean-inspired Gochujang Ragu, and the lemon butter fish. Great pasta is unmistakable; the noodles have enough oomph to provide both delicacy and bite, the sauce isn't overpowering, and quality doesn't necessarily mean quantity. These folks delivered on all counts. Nice Time PDX produces delicious noodles, provides excellent customer service, and I'm happy to say I'll be returning for more!

We had a lovely dinner (early Valentine's Day). I had the special (sole) and my hubby had his fav -…read morepenne with vodka sauce. Service was excellent! I was sad to learn a week later that they are closing at the end of this month. So sad to lose this high quality establishment.

Just ate here for the first time and really enjoyed…read more My young adult daughter, who's a picky eater, demolished her gnocchi, corn on the cob, and creme caramel. My husband loved the penne with vodka sauce. I ordered the risotto and bread pudding, both of which were among the best I've had. My Aperol spritz was maybe a tad too watery (I'm used to them in Europe, with no ice), but my kid enjoyed her blood orange cocktail. The ambience is sort of casual elegant? Upscale casual? In other words, nice but not at all stuffy. Our waitress was excellent. It wasn't a hurried meal, which was fine with all of us. The restaurant is located just off Hawthorne (three doors down, of course) on 37th. That block has been made into a plaza, which may or not be a permanent change. But for now it's pleasant and there was live music. We live in the neighborhood and will definitely be returning.

The service and the food were amazing! They have so many options. We mainly got bakery items but I…read morewill be back for a banh mi or bao!

A short weekend in the Portland area and we stumbled upon this bakery on Yelp. This bakery is…read moreamazing. It is so delicious and there are so many options to choose from. Plenty of items to choose for breakfast along with probably the best iced coffee I have had or if you want to come back for lunch, they have options for that too! They were so kind when we entered as well, helping us figure out what to get and what is popular in general. We encountered very kind locals as well, giving us some great suggestions! Overall, my wife and I love the atmosphere of this place. 10/10, will be coming back.

If your craving pasta. You have to go try Ooh Pasta! We ordered the Wooing Asparagus carbonara…read morechicken and it was so good! The staff and owner is very pleasant to talk to and if you're not sure what you want they can suggest which dish to try. I have told my friends and families to check them out and they now this is our to go spot for some good ooh pasta. You will not be disappointed.

We ordered the wooing asparagus carbonara for our first visit here. The truck looked great with no…read moreobserved issues. Lots of table space under cover for the rainy days. The gentleman who assisted us was friendly and helpful. Food was ready and back home in 10 minutes. The chicken was tender, pasta done well, asparagus crisp and lots of cheesy creamy goodness. I called ahead to make sure they were open on time - they weren't and was told when they would open.