Today's post is another Coffee Conversation featuring the phenomenal Carrie Welch. She is the Co-Founder of Feast Portland. This festival has been called "The best food festival in the country." Feast spans 4 days and is filled to the brim with culinary events, spectacular chefs and industry ...
#SupperClubPDX: Kachka
I've heard of a lot of different types of clubs that bring people together over a common cause. Book clubs, social clubs etc. So for a group of lovely ladies who love to eat, why not a Supper Club.So Supper Club PDX was born. (Thanks to the help of my partner in this idea, Meredith)We wanted to ...
Review: Lan Su Chinese Gardens, Portland OR
A couple Sundays ago, D and I decided to head to the Chinese Gardens downtown. He had never been and I am a big fan! The Lan Su Chinese Garden is located at 239 NW Everett St. Portland, OR. It is right in the heart of Chinatown. Inside it feel like an oasis from the city. Quiet and ...
Coffee Conversations: Shelia Nicholas of Anam Cara Cellars
I know, I'm way, way, way overdue for one of these! I will give you two this month. It's Coffee Conversations. Today's guest is someone I've admired for quite some time now. Her name is Sheila Nicholas and she is the co-owner, with her husband Nick, of Anam Cara Cellars in Newberg, OR. ...
Event: Pacific Pie Co New Menu Event
You may already know this, but I am a big fan of pies. All types actually- savory pies, sweet pies and even pizza pies. When Pacific Pie Co sent out an invite to try the new menu, I couldn't miss it! I have written about Pacific Pie Co here, and gave rave reviews! A lovely group of ...
Review: Roman Candle Bakery
I love trying new places in Portland, I actually have a list. Roman Candle Bakery has been on my list for a while. When Claire asked to do brunch one Saturday, I jumped at the chance to suggest Roman Candle Bakery. Roman Candle Bakery is located on Division (seriously that area is ...
Review: 1907 House Hair Salon
"Your hair is the one accessory you wear everyday"I can't remember where I heard that quote, but it is So true. I think it is important to take care of your hair and choose your stylists wisely. I will admit, Marisa and I were friends before she was my stylist. I will also admit, that ...
Restaurant Review: Shut Up and Eat!
My dad let me in on a little secret, he tried a new sandwich shop and it had the best philly cheese steak sandwiches in Portland. Now that is quite the claim, especially when I love a good philly cheese steak sammy. So one night I grabbed D and we headed out to try this famous ...
Coffee Conversations: Merideth Kaye Clark lead in “The Last Five Years”
I know you have all missed this series and I'm back with one of my favorite ones! I have been writing about Portland Center Stage a lot lately, because I am head over heels for it. Read posts about plays here and here. I sat down with Merideth Kaye Clark, who is the lead in the currently ...
CAT Adoption Center Visit
It's no surprise or shock to any of you- I am a cat person. If you haven't met Miss Winston- she is the cat's meow. She's learning to play hide and seek...she still needs a little workShe loves taking selfiesI think having a pet is a huge support in this crazy ...