In some parts of the city, it can be easy to forget the Willamette River exists. Not so in the sliver of South Portland known as John's Landing, lying just south of South Waterfront's gleaming towers and scrubs-clad masses.
"On a warm night late this Summer, a friend and I visited 20 Spot, site of a former record store that still sold vinyl. In keeping with the theme, this unpretentious yet ultra-hip wine bar has been giving neighborhood vibe for over a decade - spinning full albums in a cool, dark mid-century modern space."