Sip Mobile Lodge

Name: Sip Mobile Lodge
Location: Portland, OR
Design: Von Tundra

Sip mobile lodge is proof that simplicity and attention to detail can make even the tightest spaces feel light. The 1969 Dodge Chinook was crafted using nods to it's mid century modern roots and pacific northwest local. 

White cabinets and counters and blonde wood help create a simplified and clean space that plays up the natural air and modern sensibilities of the Portland food scene. 

I love that the drawers are fashioned like traditional crates and can be pulled out completely to access (or gather) supplies. 

All images © Von Tundra

Riffle NW

Name: Riffle NW

Location: Portland, OR

A well thought through concept is one where the restaurant owners consider all components of a guests' meal. From entry and exterior vantages, graphic design, and interior design, all the way to tableware, servers outfits, and take away, all components add up to create a cohesive concept. Riffle NW is a great example of a restaurant thinking through executing each of these components extremely well, providing a completely cohesive dining experience.

The nautical nature of Riffle's space blends perfectly with the raw bar and seafood heavy menu being served. 

The light wood, sail cloth seating and dividers, and numerical table graphics all play off each other to create a comfortable and bright space that reflects the nautical nature but doesn't overdo it.

Sticking to the turquoise and orange color scheme in their graphic and identity design tie into the colors used with the space once again adding another level of cohesion to the dining experience.

The drink menus are cleverly hidden away and remind me of pulling up a trap to discover what you've caught. 

Image 2-3, 5 © Eater Portland

Image 1, 4, 6-8  @ Behance

Salt & Straw

Name: Salt & Straw
Location: Portland, OR

With summer in full swing, what better way to celebrate than with a scoop of ice cream from your favorite shop. Portland's Salt & Straw is a local scoop shop focused on creating unique and delicious flavors. Set inside a renovated storefront, the shop features loads of handcrafted details and warmth.

The exposed beam ceiling, handmade wood shelves behind the counter, poured concrete floor, and metal accents all add a industrial, rustic feeling to the interior. 

Photos 1-6 © Hammer and Hand

Clyde Common

Name: Clyde Common
Location: Portland, OR
Design: Jack Barron & Natasha Figueroa

Located in the Ace hotel in Portland, Clyde Common is a double story, industrial chic space serving up great food and exceptional drinks. Fashioned with a bit of military inspiration, the space features communal tables, industrial metal stools pushed up to a wood-clad bar and simple materials to create it's hip and urban feel. The tarp cloth, located on the second level is yet another nod to the military feel and helps create a visual barrier between the two areas.

Image 1 © Hello Portland

Image 2 © Let there be bite

Image 3-4 © Star Chefs

Image 5-7 © Remodelista

Cartola

Name: Cartola

Location: Portland, Oregon

Designer: Kit Cobra & husband, Simone De Souza

I adore the outside space at this cafe. The green tufted banquette paired with the natural wood and modern wicker chairs is a complete win. Portland has always been pretty high on my list of places in the U.S. to get to. With the craft coffee culture continuously expanding my desire to get over there keeps getting stronger.

All images ©Leslie Montgomery via the Lonny Blog