The Slammer Tavern, for some pre-party libations. Festive little joint!

Hole in the wall family run joint, in Tualatin. The Beef Pho is awesome, as is most of the menu.

Warm, inviting, top shelf, and savory. Great meal in a festive atmosphere.

Quick pint at SKOUT, overlooking a fine Lithia Park sunset.

These small house salads at Stickmen are a perfect late lunch, with a pint of F-Bomb. Cheers!

Inside HMart in Tigard. You would never expect to find it here, but it may be the best bowl of ramen in all of Portland. It’s that good.

Little place in King City. This bowl of goodness is legit!!

Ha, what a difference one week can make! Warm sunny Honolulu, to the grey rainy skies of Tualatin. Thankfully, I still have Stickmen!!

Coffee Shop, in a book store, in Oregon City. Best damn cappuccino I have had in nearly 20 years. I shit you not. Well worth a visit to experience a legendary go back in time cappuccino!!