tapioca

I am going to Orgeon too. Only been there once by tour many years ago.
Planning to vists:
Portland: malls/outlets, weekend market.  
other: Mt Hood/Columbia Gorge (Vista House, Multnomah Fall), canon beach.   
I am planning to stay in hotel in the town close by but not in Portland city as Portland is just one of our stops, and save a bit in hotel away from city center (we just need clean and safe place to rest overnight), but not sure if it is far away from point to point.

Btw, any good sushi places in Portland or the coast to recommend?