Departure Restaurant and Lounge on top of The Nines Hotel in downtown Portland offers unique viewing of the city. The Oregonian explores other al fresco dining experiences. Jamie Francis/The Oregonian
Departure Restaurant and Lounge on top of The Nines Hotel in downtown Portland offers unique viewing of the city. The Oregonian explores other al fresco dining experiences. Jamie Francis/The Oregonian
Photography enthusiasts enjoy the dry December night near the Hawthorne Bridge, Mon., Dec. 19, 2011. Photo by Thomas Boyd/The Oregonian