Downtown

Poet’s Beach

July 11, 2014 // 1 Comment

A new sandy beach in the heart of downtown Portland with great views. Why aren't there more of these? [more]

The Dime Store

July 8, 2014 // 1 Comment

A new diner with delicious sandwiches, soda fountain, and desserts opens in downtown. They serve breakfast too! [more]

Luc Lac Vietnamese Kitchen

January 30, 2012 // 2 Comments

Nothing says celebration, like a blue drink. I learned that early in life and swore them off when I was 21 and 4 months old, after a night of AMFs. Uggg… who drinks [more]

Lan Su Chinese Garden

March 17, 2011 // 1 Comment

Lets face it… Old Town and China Town in downtown Portland… have some issues. Homelessness and violent crimes are a major problem. Plus most of the bars in [more]

Central Library

March 7, 2011 // 0 Comments

I’ve shared my love of the Multnomah County library system before. Their online catalog makes it easy and fun to use, then once you get to the library you’ll [more]

Benessere

January 25, 2011 // 0 Comments

What a great little find! Benessere. A very charming oil and vinegar store in the middle of downtown. If you are headed to Violetta or to the Fox Tower it’s just [more]

SantaCon

December 1, 2010 // 1 Comment

Engulfed By Santas or How I Learned To Love Santacon It was Christmas break and a friend and I were trying to go to Powell’s. We were circling around trying to find [more]

Owl and Raven

November 30, 2010 // 0 Comments

What a great “Portland” moment. After nearly being blown up my terrorists at the Pioneer Square Tree lighting ceremony. We found this amazing art installation [more]

Violetta

October 20, 2010 // 1 Comment

2/23/13 UPDATE: VIOLETTA HAS CLOSED. BOO. THERE IS A NEW ELEPHANT’S DELI IN IT’S PLACES NOW. Reasons I loved Violetta: The Oregon Blue Burger. Caramelized [more]

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