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.”
It is becoming a tradition… Art in the Pearl, the Portland Pearl District art show everyone looks forward to. If you are in the Portland, Oregon area set aside a day during Labor Day Weekend to enjoy juried fine art from near and far. The tented booths are set up in...
Here in San Francisco, summer means bundling up in jackets and woollies the moment the sun goes down or the fog rolls in. Nevertheless, the locals are lined up at artisanal ice cream shops all over the city, even at 9 p.m. when the mercury may dip below 50 degrees...
Tucked into the historic Eastmoreland neighborhood of Portland you’ll find an amazing retreat with one of the world’s finest collection of rhododendrons and azaleas. The gardens of Crystal Springs feature more than 2,500 rhododendrons, azaleas, hostas, and native...
The tallest waterfall in Oregon, Multnomah Falls, is just east of Portland off I-84. This majestic waterfall is one of the main attractions for those visiting the Portland area. A drive in the Columbia River Gorge should definitely include a visit to the falls. And,...
Olympia Provisions is a mainstay on the Portland, Oregon food scene. You’ll see their stands at farmer’s markets. You can delve into their Portland Dog at OP Wurst at Pine Street Market, savor a charcuterie plate at Olympia Provisions Southeast or sit on the patio...
The Fruit Loop is a great Spring destination in Oregon's Hood River area. Get away from the city for food, wine, and views. Once spring has sprung, The Fruit Loop makes for a great destination in the Hood River area of Oregon’s Columbia River Gorge. You’ll enjoy the...
Q is a chef driven restaurant on a bright corner in the heart of downtown Portland. Q Restaurant and Bar is also home to over 60 culinary professionals that were displaced when Veritable Quandary shuttered last year. We went for brunch at Q on a Saturday at 11 a.m and...
Gung Hay Fat Choy! It's time for Chinese New Year. This year it is the Year of the Rooster. In accordance with the Chinese lunar calendar, the Year of the Rooster begins on January 28, 2017 and ends February 15, 2018. You are a Rooster if you were born in 1921, 1933,...
Feast Portland is a week of huge tented tasting events, small dinner affairs, fun sized events and classes. The charity event brings together the bounty of the Pacific Northwest and its adoring public. And sometimes, there are even more surprising events to experience...
Many of Portland Oregon’s highly touted restaurants are in the quaint neighborhoods that surround the vibrant downtown. I found that same neighborhood feel sitting on the Nel Centro patio with cocktail in hand even though we were in the downtown theater district...