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Why baristas + bites is a hidden gem of Portland

December 20, 2019

One of the things that I love most about Portland is the places that make it what it is. Sure, there’s no doubt that the hot restaurants that everyone wants to get into are fun, but you can’t go there every time you need a quick breakfast or lunch bite. And that’s where a place […]

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Need A Last Minute Gift For The Foodie In Your Life?

December 19, 2014

The title of this blog post alone should say it all, but you probably know someone that quite literally, has it all. They have fine wine, every cookbook ever published, jams from Stonewall Kitchen and don’t seem to need anything. So, here’s an interesting gift idea: cheese. 

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Downtown Restaurants

The Room With An Italian Flair

November 4, 2014

If you love Portland, then you know that Harding Lee Smith’s The Rooms are an integral part of the food scene here. It’s undoubtedly impressive that they are all so incredibly successful, yet they are all completely different. With only an open kitchen concept and names to link them, each Room is completely unique. Take […]

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A Sweet Treat: Foley’s Cakes

October 10, 2014

If you pay any attention to this blog, or you know me personally, you have to know that one of my favorite phrases is that dessert is the best meal of the day. And there’s really no better bakery that fulfills this to me than Foley’s Cakes in Monument Square. I can always get my […]

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Downtown Restaurants

The Under $10 Lunch Club

September 23, 2014

Lunch in Portland can sometimes be a pretty pricey affair. And sometimes, you either don’t have a lot of money or a lot of time. Enter these restaurants, where you get the most bang for your buck and leave feeling full and satisfied! Slab: Takeout means you can get a pound of pizza for about […]

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East End Restaurants

The Blue Spoon: Brunch Is Beautiful

February 25, 2014

Although all food is great, one of my favorite things on the planet…is brunch. A good brunch can be hard to find and it may  require some trial and error. Enter Saturday and Sunday mornings. They are the perfect time for brunch, especially because sleeping in is a prerequisite that you cannot violate! And of […]

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East End Restaurants

Silly’s: Zany & Tasty!

January 28, 2014

I know I’m not breaking any new ground here, but Silly’s in Portland is just too good not to talk about. As always, I will never be a fan of restaurants that are chains, and Silly’s seems to have that essential charm that’s necessary to be a restaurant that sticks around. As much as I […]

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Downtown Restaurants

The Bar of Chocolate

September 26, 2013

Dessert is the best meal of the day to me, and The Bar of Chocolate in the Old Port deserves some recognition. As a chocoholic, I’ve never found a place that quenches my endless thirst for chocolate and dessert quite like they do. From alcoholic beverages to the perfect dessert to end your night, The […]

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Downtown Restaurants

Empire Reopens!

September 16, 2013

So, many Portlanders may not know, but Empire has went back to its original roots: a Chinese restaurant. It was the first Chinese restaurant to ever open in Portland back in 1916. However, it’s been known as the Empire Dine and Dance for a while now, serving as a venue for music and performances. And […]

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West End Restaurants

Salvage Barbecue

September 9, 2013

I am so full beyond belief with Barbecue as I write this. I went to Salvage for dinner Thursday night, and I am highly impressed. I’ve always been a Barbecue fan, and pulled pork is my favorite. It was disappointing when I found out that Barbecue isn’t a top priority in Portland, but not anymore! […]

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