Author: Me

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

Wasabi!!!

Wasabi Peas. You either HATE them or you love ’em. Count on me to LOVE them!

Found it!

Been wanting a Double Mountain ale since being in their pub, in Hood River, the other week. Here I am in the Thirsty Lion, and they are pouring Double Mountain Hop Lava. Delicious!

Berries

Farmer’s Market berries!

Plate Lunch

Hawaiian plate lunch in Portland.  Huli-huli chicken, mac salad, and two scoops rice.  Pretty authentic take on an island staple.  Of course, the little plate lunch van I used to get my lunches from, in the Pearl City Industrial Park, remains a little better.  But that may just be my sentimentality coming into play.

Kenny & Zuke’s

Pastrami Reuben grilled with kraut, cheese & Russian dressing.  Pickles and potato salad.  Wow.  Sat at the bar and watched the kitchen…Place was full of activity and the sandwich was incredible.  

Double Mountain

I do think this is the best small, high quality, good vibe feeling brew pub I have enjoyed in years. Could have sat here all afternoon! I want more. Almost cried when I got home and had not brought a growler of the good stuff. If you have not journeyed to Hood River to bask…

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Lunch

Solo lunch at Breken,with loft door open. Great tuna melt!

Hot Day, Cold Drink

Nice sangria at Hawthorne Por Que No?  Plus some tacos.  Yum.  Then off to Brewfest on the water.