The Vibrant Kerns Hood - East Burnside and more

Overview

In this Portland food tour, we will explore the charming streets of the Kerns neighborhood where we will sample some of the tastiest bites that Portland has to offer. This once sleepy neighborhood has blossomed into a Portland bazaar for diverse and delicious treats. Our five stops will create a varied and scrumptious meal and whet your appetite for what the Kerns has to offer. Examples include ethnic contributions such as Jaliscan and Bretagne food, a visit to an eclectic outdoor food hall, charcuterie, and dessert from an artisanal ice cream shop..

You will not leave hungry!

While the Kerns extends more broadly, its core is centered on Restaurant Row, on NE 28th between Burnside and Glisan St.

We will walk a total of 1.3 miles through tree lined streets and hipster hangouts while we visit six foodie hot spots in the Kerns neighborhood. Along the way we will also talk about the history of the Kerns and take in some classical Portland residential architecture.

All ages welcome.

City: Portland

Mon 24 Feb

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Starting at $105.00

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Mon 24 Feb

Starting at $105.00

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What's Included

A Portlander loving, local guide

you won't leave hungry!

Additional Info

Public transportation options are available nearby
Suitable for all physical fitness levels
Hand sanitiser available to travellers and staff
COVID-19 vaccination required for guides

Cancellation Policy

For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.

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Reviews (48)

GAILG361

Jun 2022

We did like Sheri, tour guide. I would suggest asking exactly what you will be eating. We did not have much food, quite disappointing. We shared 1/2 of a potato sandwich(lots of bread. I dug through as I wanted to taste inside. Then what was called a charcuterie board, slices of 2 different types of ham, really! Not a cracker, cheese. And we had to split a pineapple drink, really? split, was awkward. Then Korean chicken wings, she dug in and ate too. I had 1 1/2, too spicy for me. They had 3 each. She took out of her bag a bottle of warm seltzer water to give us. Really? We stopped by a provision type store, given 5 minutes there, really? We would have bought some different types of stuff given time. It did say bring bottle water, but it was warm out, it would have been warm too. Then 2 small scoops ice cream(best part). We were not happy at all, passing by many other tasty looking places. For almost $100 each we should have been equal to a full meal! Go to Kerns neighborhood yourself, stop where you want. For $200. bucks 2 of you will eat like kings and taste a wide variety of foods, plus buy drinks. There wasn’t much info given or table saved, nothing special. She went up ordered like any other customer. She took out paper plates from her bag to eat off of. I did request a partial refund, to be told she doesn’t offer. Lol We just felt for the amount of food, it was a rip off.

Response from Host

Jun 2022

Hello Gail, I am sorry you and Jesse did not enjoy the food offerings on the Vibrant Kerns Hood tour. I do my best to accurately describe what the tour will entail, including links to the restaurants we visit from my website, so people can get research further, if they are inclined. I also answered your additional questions about the tour details in the half dozen or so emails and phone calls prior to the tour. As well as during the introduction, I set the expectation of how many stops guests eat at (5) and explain each stop guests have a half portion, which amounts to a heavy lunch by the end. The food tour is fashioned after a dozen or so other food tours I have been a guest on. And the experience is very compatible with others, in terms of quantity of food serves, number of stops visited, how many drinks are provided, how much history and stories are told, cost, etc. I realize that this was your first food tour and I am sorry what you experienced did not live up to your expectations of what a food tour should be.

FoodExplorer70

Jun 2022

My sisters and I had a wonderful time learning about the Kerns Hood and eating lots of delicious food and drink! Sherri was knowledgeable and entertaining in describing local landmarks and the establishments we visited. I would highly recommend this tour for anyone unfamiliar with this area. I hope to take some of the other tours in the future!

Response from Host

Jun 2022

Carol, it was super fun spending the afternoon eating and strolling with you, Sally and Linda.

H9649EEsarahc

May 2022

The food was great, and so was the history and information about the neighborhood. I loved exploring the little markets as well.

Response from Host

May 2022

Thanks for coming along on the food tour!