Our theme of trying new things during our Labor Day PNW Adventure last year, we ended up meeting up with friends for breakfast at a Nordic spot called Border Nord PDX. Honestly, I was skeptical going in, but ended up loving. … [Read more...] about Broder Nord PDX
portland eats
Amazing Flavors at Jacqueline PDX
Choosing only one place to eat in Portland is incredibly difficult. But with just one night in the city, I could only choose one dinner spot. And after a lot of research and debate, I settled on giving the seafood-focused Jacqueline PDX a try. … [Read more...] about Amazing Flavors at Jacqueline PDX
Restaurant Review: Craft PDX at the Hi-Lo Hotel
Our very last meal in Portland aside from dinner at the wedding we attended was brunch at our hotel's only restaurant, Craft PDX. Sort of. The restaurant was in the process of being rebranded at the time. … [Read more...] about Restaurant Review: Craft PDX at the Hi-Lo Hotel
Restaurant Review: Delores PDX
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
Review: Wailua Shave Ice Portland
I love all natural shave ice. I can't even eat the old school syrupy stuff anymore. So, while we were in Portland last year, I made it a point to finally give Wailua Shave Ice Portland a try. … [Read more...] about Review: Wailua Shave Ice Portland
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
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
Restaurant Review: Canard PDX
On our first full day in Portland, we did your typical sightseeing things. For lunch, though, we popped into Canard PDX in Portland's Lower Burnside. … [Read more...] about Restaurant Review: Canard PDX
Le Bistro Montage
Our last night in Portland meant one, final meal with our friends. They didn't tell us where they were taking us, said it was a surprise. The wife and I almost through we were being shanghaied because we they were driving erratically around some seedy looking areas! But eventually we arrived at Le Bistro Montage and Pix Patisserie, for dessert of course. Located in … [Read more...] about Le Bistro Montage