Hi James, On the Harrison comment, I don't think anything is wrong with the restuarant, but Higgin's and Heathman which are with blocks of the Harrison, in my opinion do things just a bit better. All three have similar menus. The other one to throw into that mix is Wildwood up on NW 21st and I think that one is just a bit better than all of them. Nick (ExtraMSG) above mentioned Park Kitchen, and that is my favorite place in Portland. Seem to be some of the imaginative dishes in the city. It is open for lunch, I have only gone for dinner however. Also, in the Pearl, if you like Greek food would be Eleni's Philoxenia, try the Grilled Calamari if you go. The last place which I would recommend is Tabla which is on the otherside of the river from your hotel. They have a 3 course $20 special which I think is very worthwhile. For the Pasta course try the Tabla Ravioli. For a nightcap, go up to the Portland City Grill for the view of the city all lit up at night. Or if it is cool evening, go over to Huber's for a Spanish Coffee, the waiter puts on a show, while pouring your drink tableside. If you want to try wine bars, Noble Rot and Oregon Wines on Broadway are both very good and very different. Noble Rot is over near Tabla, and is not limited to wines from the area (Washington and Oregon) also has a very good kitchen. I haven't eaten there but, that is what I have been told. Oregon Wines on Broadway is almost across the street from your hotel, they have about 40 bottles open at any given time for tasting. Also if you are in town on Monday, you can go over to the Harrison, and order a bottle of wine. Monday, they have a special where anything on the list under a $100 is half price. Hope that helps. Enjoy PDX Chris Upstate NY