If you are trying to watch your weight, do not go to Belgium. I visited once for 4 days and gained about 10 pounds. It’s a fattening country for four reasons: [more]
Last week, I wrote about the bagel wars. This week, we’re talking donuts because a serious contender just rolled into town. They may look small and plain, but they [more]
Sometimes, there’s nothing better than a rainy day. That is, if you embrace it, rather than hate it. Some head to the movies, others to the bar, some stay in bed. I [more]
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]
I have been obsessed with the tapas restaurant Toro Bravo for a while now, so when I heard that the owners had opened a new breakfast place, I HAD to go. So last week, off [more]
I have two favorite coffee shops in Portland. One I don’t go to very often any more because I think it may have been responsible for about 5 of the 15 pounds I just [more]
Sometimes I think Portland needs to get over Voodoo Donuts. Yes, their Bacon Maple bar has crossed my lips more than a few times, but you know what? They are a little [more]