Author: Me

Just a normal Joe, living in Portland, trying to do the right thing as I navigate this crazy thing called life.

Treats

Is it wrong of me to want a platter of these delicous treats with an ice cold pitcher of IPA?

Coquina

Found this place while in Ashland the other night.  Flat out incredible.  Best meal in months.  Wife works the kitchen while husband tends to guests.  Had incredible starter of puff pastry with Crater Lake Blue cheese, carmelized onions, and an apple and micro green salad.  So good!  Enjoyed a beet salad with sautéed oyster mushrooms, watercress, pancetta,…

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Noble Coffee Shop

This Ashland coffee shop rocks. They “pull” their espresso! No pushing buttons. This place is like a hearty deep porter making Starbones a Bud Lite!!!

Grok

My new friend. His name is Grok. He is going to help me. Look him up if you are curious!

Sliders

Asian Pork Sliders at Wilsonville McMenamins just okay. Not nearly as good as my pale ale.

Biscuits

Had some really good biscuits and sausage gravy here yesterday. Not the greasy old stuff you normally think of, not at all. It was GOOD.

Pies and Pints

West Virginia baby! Great place. Good stuff! Welcome to Portland Emily B.!!!

Nice Bento Box

Little hole in wall place in West Linn. Who knew? Not bad for $10.