Prost! Marketplace
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Prost! Marketplace

Portland, Oregon

Photo: Lou Christofferson

A German-style biergarten anchoring a rotating food cart pod on Mississippi. The beer selection is deep, the communal tables encourage conversation with strangers, and the covered outdoor seating means rain is never an excuse to stay home. The food carts change, but the energy stays the same — lively, casual, and exactly the kind of place you end up staying longer than planned.

Insider tip

Grab a boot of German lager and graze your way through whatever carts are set up that week. The covered patio is Portland outdoor drinking at its finest.

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