The new restaurant quest continues. I visited 52 more new restaurants and bars since July. Most of them are Portland establishments, with a little help from Oregon wine country and Seattle. So without further ado, here are my likes and dislikes (with a few “meh” thrown in). Viking Soul Food – tasty handmade lefse awaits at this Norwegian food cart. (they’re over at the Green Castle Food Court pod now on NE 19th/NE Everett) Green Beans Coffee The Burrito Bar Pok Pok Noi – does a new Pok Pok location count? Yes. The grilled corn is one of my favorite Read more…

I’m refusing to acknowledge that fall is on its way. Vive la summer! This week: -Bumbershoot! My third year since since I first crossed it off my list: #50 Go to Bumbershoot in Seattle in 2009. The line-up wasn’t too great this year, but the weather was fantastic. Loved: Little Dragon (as usual), staying at the Heathman (snagged it on Jetsetter in May), the Trey McIntyre Project (modern dance set to The Shins’ Oh, Inverted World), Best of SIFF 2011 short films (North Atlantic was the most memorable for me), orchestra-ish music in the Experience Music Project, the SBUX Insider Read more…

My weekend getaway I went on my first bike trip over Memorial Day weekend! It didn’t involve camping or biking for several days continuously, but I’m still referring to it as a bike trip, since we arrived by bike on the ferry and did a 20 miles round trip ride from Friday Harbor out to Roche Harbor. ferry to the San Juans… I love the Washington State ferries, takes me back to my giddy 5 year old self. my bike’s first ferry ride Boat shopping in Friday Harbor Bike parking in Roche Harbor Lime Kiln Cafe – my recommendation may Read more…