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Apr 4, 2006
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If you want to take your loved one out - but not break the bank - these options are sure to please!
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1. Mexican mayhem at Esparza's
Esparza's Tex Mex Cafe, Portland, Oregon
Feast amid the tack and kitsch of Esparza’s – home of Mexican-hued mayhem, a tequila shrine, a zoo’s-worth of stuffed creatures hanging from the ceiling and vast portions.
2. Try your luck at Ground Kontrol
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Make those quarters last and challenge each other to duels at Donkey Kong, Frogger and other retro video games at this retrocade in the Pearl District.
3. Explore the farmer's Market
Portland Farmers Market, Portland, Oregon
Saunter round Portland’s Saturday Market. Sample organic Oregon fare – pears, wines, baked delights and local berries.
4. Catch a second-run movie at the Bagdad
Bagdad Theatre, Portland, Oregon
Grab a $3 beer and a slice of pizza, prop them on the table in front of you and watch a show in this ornate Moorish-style palace in the Hawthorne neighborhood.
5. Go back to (Kennedy) School
McMenamins Kennedy School, Portland, Oregon
Whether you've got young ones with you, or are just young at heart, head back to school at the Kennedy School - where bars and a tasty snack menu have replaced the school canteen food, and second-run movies show in the old school hall. Although the building has been renovated, you still expect frowning nuns to appear round the corner any minute!
6. Coffee and used books at Powell's
Powell's City of Books, Portland, Oregon
Browse thousands of titles at the world’s (alleged) largest bookstore, Powell’s and then compare finds over lattes at World Cup.
7. Coffee and live music at the Red and Black
Red and Black Cafe, Portland, Oregon
This co-op run café serves really great beer, coffee and hot food. Weekend nights, impressive folk and acoustic acts take to the 'stage'.
8. Beer and tarot readings at the New Old Lompoc
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This Northwest bar boasts a great patio out back, the best fries in town and tarot readings for $5 every Tuesday.
9. Take to the trails of Forest Park
Forest Park, Portland, Oregon
Portland's back yard offers hundreds of trails, from easy strolls to major bike or hike workouts.
10. First Thursday Art Walk
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Join thousands of other art enthusiasts as they jaunt from gallery to gallery in this major Pearl District event.
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