For our last dinner outing in Portland last year, we decided to check out Delores PDX. The specialty here is Polish food, which is something that's nearly impossible to find out here in Hawaii. … [Read more...] about Restaurant Review: Delores PDX
Oregon
Jacobsen Salt + The Grilled Cheese Grill
After paying a visit to the PSU Farmers Market and remembering that Jacobsen Salt is based in Oregon, we rushed over to their showroom to check out their full line-up of salts, honey, and seasonings. … [Read more...] about Jacobsen Salt + The Grilled Cheese Grill
Portland State University Farmers Market
On day two of our long weekend in Portland, our only full, free day during this trip, we decided to check out the Portland State University Farmers Market. After all, that's what you do in Portland, right? … [Read more...] about Portland State University Farmers Market
Restaurant Review – Le Pigeon PDX
There's no doubt that Portland is a foodie town. And while much of that focus is on more casual fare, Portland is home to standout higher-end restaurants too. One of those is the iconic Le Pigeon. … [Read more...] about Restaurant Review – Le Pigeon PDX
Summer Flavors at Blue Star Donuts
For me, a trip to Portland is never complete without a stop at my all-time favorite donut. And, while I ordered my usual, we also got to try the summer flavors at Blue Star Donuts for the first time. … [Read more...] about Summer Flavors at Blue Star Donuts
Hotel Review: Hi-Lo Hotel, Autograph Collection
For our long weekend in Portland, I made it a point to stay in a hotel I've been wanting to check out for some time now. So, I booked us a room at the Hi-Lo Hotel, Autograph Collection, in downtown Portland. … [Read more...] about Hotel Review: Hi-Lo Hotel, Autograph Collection
A Long Weekend in Portland – Introduction
The last trip I went on out of state before COVID-19 hit was a quick one for a friend's wedding last July. So, let's kick-off my last pre-pandemic trip report with the long weekend in Portland introduction. … [Read more...] about A Long Weekend in Portland – Introduction
Wooden Shoe Tulip Festival – Woodburn, Oregon
My mom's one must-do thing in Oregon was to visit the Wooden Shoe Tulip Festival. Tulips, after all, are her favorite flower. So, on our last full day in Oregon, that's exactly what we did - visit the festival. … [Read more...] about Wooden Shoe Tulip Festival – Woodburn, Oregon
Master Kong – Chinese Comfort Food in Portland
Having been away from home for five nights by now, my grandparents wanted some sort of Asian food. So, remembering seeing the place on Eater, I decided to take them to give Master Kong a try. … [Read more...] about Master Kong – Chinese Comfort Food in Portland
Review: Portland Japanese Garden
While in Portland, the site my grandparents and mom wanted to see most was the Portland Japanese Garden. It's a popular attraction within the larger Washington Park, which sits above downtown Portland. … [Read more...] about Review: Portland Japanese Garden
