Author: Me

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

The Deck

Eating great food at the Sister-in-law’s house on the deck. Cheers!

Peemkaew

Pearl District great Thai food. I’m home!

Last Meal

Some shots from my last meal in El Centro.  This stuff was great…oysters, ceviche, shrimp cocktails, and cold beer!

Lunch

Large shrimp tacos in a red sauce! Tasted incredible.

Alaska

Not a bad breakfast for 32,000 feet up!

The Four Graces

We joined The Four Graces “wine club” today while enjoying a tasting.  Such a beautiful place, on a wonderful early sunny day, and the wine was delicious.  Truly look forward to attending some of their scheduled events this year and revelling in good food and wine.     

Cookie

Best part of going to Grand Central Baking Company for lunch is bringing back my oatmeal cookie!

Breken

Used to be Sydney’s.  Some mixed reviews out there on the web.  Thought I’d give it a try.  Upside,  the place is hard to beat for open and airy, hip industrial chic.  Great “bones” to the cafe, no matter who is running it.  And my sandwich, well, it was delicious! Downside?  Yup.  Staff.  One word: Rude.  My food was “up”…

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Besaw’s

Cobb Salad at Besaw’s is very good.  Nice pea soup, too.  Fun, narrow little place.  Outdoor seating looked good today, given the sunshine that keeps coming out.  Alas, we sat inside.