Category Archives: Portland Restaurant

Link, Link, Link It Up – Need To See!!!!

10-day forecast- Check out the weather over the weekend. It will be perfect to get out and explore. Go to the park, go the Organic Brewers Fest, go to Saturday Market, just get out outside!!!!! McMenamins- What’s coming up at McMenaims. Full … Continue reading

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Papa Haydn’s Jo Bar and Rotisserie – Iconic Portland Empire

While shopping in Downtown Portland and what has become trendy 3rd, or Northwest 23rd area, my mother, my sister and I would often stop for an afternoon snack at Papa Haydns, 701 NW 23rd Ave. We enjoying tea and beautiful … Continue reading

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Summer Beer Festivals and Events

Finally summer is here!!!! Though it took a moment to decide if it wanted to show its face this year, it was worth the wait. Time to celebrate the sun and craft beer. Here is a list of Summer Beer … Continue reading

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Beer And It’s Many Styles – Part 2

Welcome back to Beer And It’s many Styles. In Part 2 I will be breaking-down the characteristics of the world’s beer styles and giving some suggestions of Northwest examples. Lager/Pilsner –Lager beer was developed in Southern Germany around the 16th century. … Continue reading

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Glass for Thought – Glassware for IPAs

Unless you’re ordering a Stella Artois or a Barley wine, in most cases you will be receiving your beer in a pint glass, why? In my eyes there are specific beers that are amazing in a pint glass, such a … Continue reading

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McMenamins – A Northwest Tradition

As a girl who grew up in Portland for the last 26 years, McMenamins has always been a part of my life. Whenever there was a causal celebration within our family, we seemed to be lured to  McMenamins Fulton Pub right off … Continue reading

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