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5403 NE 42nd Ave, 503-288-8080, nepo42.com.
Outer Northeast is something of a dead zone for reliable, homey bars. NEPO 42 is its saving grace. Abounding mahogany accents suit NEPO's stellar Northwest tap list and sophisticated pub fare, making it as much a neighborhood watering hole as a decidedly unpretentious restaurant serving savory plates like chicken and waffles ($14) and a poke bowl ($14).