€€€€ • Wijnmakerij • Northeast Portland
Parallel is a neighborhood wine bar and restaurant in Portland’s Kerns neighborhood, where thoughtfully curated wines take center stage and chef-driven food follows their lead. Husband-and-wife team chef Joey Gibson and sommelier Stacey Gibson bring together Southern roots, polished technique, and a love of unexpected pairings.Explore the award-winning wine list alongside inventive small plates, or experience Parallel through our tasting menu, a multi-course exploration of the kitchen with thoughtful wine pairings available. On Saturday and Sunday mornings, Parallel transforms for Biscuit Brunch, serving house-made biscuits, breakfast sandwiches, Southern-inspired brunch plates, coffee, and cocktails.Whether you’re stopping in for a bottle and a few plates, settling in for the tasting menu, or grabbing biscuits on a weekend morning, Parallel is designed to feel relaxed and welcoming. Wine newcomers, longtime enthusiasts, kids (until 9), and dogs on the patio are all welcome.