Portland, Oregon, an hour from Mt. Hood to the east and the beautiful Oregon Coast to the west, is known as a hip, laid-back historic river city where creative chefs abound, outdoor recreation is popular, and people like to keep things “weird.”
You have just two days in Portland. What to do? Come along as we discover the ultimate must-do list when you have two days in Portland, Oregon. “How much can we see in just two days in Portland, Oregon?” my fiancé, Ryan, asked as I put the finishing touches on our...
Across North America, plant lovers flock to botanical gardens for inspiration. With a phone in hand, garden enthusiasts snap photos of exotic plants. Then dreamy glazed pots overflowing with container gardens need a photo. And what can top a rose garden with a...
Portland, Oregon, should be experienced from top to bottom. The Porter Portland Hotel, Curio Collection by Hilton, offers one of the city’s best rooftop bars “on the 16th floor” and an exceptionally furnished fitness center just below street level. The Porter’s...
Newly renovated and very chic, Portland’s traditional Brazilian churrascaria, Brazil Grill, has just reopened. With a hip new cocktail lounge and signature cocktails to match, along with new lighting and decor, this eatery serves up traditional meats (and even...
Pacific Northwest summer weather can be a bit unpredictable so planning a summer patio party is a bit of a risk. Recently the Ilani Resort and Casino pulled it off with chefs being interviewed al fresco, diners sitting around a fire pit and the cuisine of two...
Camas Washington, is a small Columbia River Gorge town that has transformed. Lovely large homes dot the wooded landscape, lake-side trails for a run, and a lovely, historic downtown—the setting for our recent girls’ getaway. On downtown's NE 4th Avenue, you can stroll...
Visitors and locals are partying up and down the Willamette River and through the streets of downtown Portland, Oregon. Andrea Lins married two of Portland’s favorite activities, cycling and beer drinking. She and her boyfriend, now husband, moved to Portland on June...
When you visit the Portland, Oregon and Vancouver, Washington area you probably will encounter Russian and other Slavic languages spoken in grocery stores and on the streets. Signs for “European Delis” are not uncommon and sometimes the signs are in Russian. If you...
Portland Cooks is a feast for the eyes. If you love Portland restaurants, and are followers of Portland chefs, this new cookbook by Danielle Centoni should be on your must-have list. It’s designed for the home cook and the Portland restaurant aficionado alike....
On a sunny weekday, we headed to the historic Sellwood neighborhood of Portland. Sellwood is one of those quaint Portland neighborhoods that has been re-discovered. While the homes are of another era, people tend to them like the treasures they are. There is a...