Seattle to Portland!

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Welcome to Portland...a foodie's haven

Bomb pad thai at Baan Thai

Finished tom yum soup

One of the cutest and tastiest bakeries I've ever been to. Right off 23rd Street

Didn't get this (i.e. way to pricey) but it looked delicious. A brioche bread spread with cheese, Dijon mustard, and ham

Latte and Cappuccino. BEST LATTE I HAVE EVER HAD. take note

Entering the Alphabet District.

Starbucks see

Beautiful local cineplex

More Starbucks

My skirt (thought this picture looked all artsy)

Navarre: One of the best restaurants in Portland according to the Oregonian

Another artsy picture in the restaurant

Since we had to wait cause it was so packed we went over to Beulahland for hops.

Portland is known for their breweries. I got the Rogue but I suggest the Cascade... yummm

Back in action

Menu was a little complicated. Navarre is tapas style with most of their ingredients gotten fresh and local

Circle and scratch

Reading slowly and making well-thought out and discussed decisions about what to eat. So important when eating out

Ok. So we got polenta (survey says a little on the buttery side). On the middle is rabbit with mustard. Delicious! and the bread is local Ken's Artisian's bread

Stuffed peppers

Potato pancakes with sour cream

Sunday morning yoga

Inside the studio

Waffle Window! A must-taste in Portland. SO wonderful!

Banarumba waffle with granola, banana caramel, fresh bananas and topped off with whipped cream

Nutella and banana waffle with mimosa

Ham and cheese waffle

Mt. Tabor (Southeast Portland)

same picture but two different vibes:

Colonist...oh...I mean "pioneer"

Local journalist hero pointing towards "westward expansion". But on a lighter subject::: chouqesttes!

Bad to the bakery for these delectable treats chouqettes. Best I ever had

It doesn't look like it now but we ate the whole bag!

City grocery on 21st Street (Northwest Portland)

Didn't go here but peeked and side and looked mad boojey but delicious. Look at the dipping sauces below!

Trader Joes goodness. Never heard or tried these but I trust my friends judgment (she's a serious food too)

Very cute Trader Joes, very cute. Speaking of cute!.....

MONSEI CAT!

Monsei cat in a bag!

Monsei cat is contend...

weekend well spent