Before catching our morning flight back home, we wanted a quick but tasty breakfast. Within a block from where we were staying, there was a Oui Presse: a neighbourhood coffee shop serving homemade baked goods and breakfast, with an array of magazines. We both ordered a coffee and the beans on toast. The chickpeas and …
Quintessential Portland is what you’ll find at Juniors Cafe. This adorable breakfast spot is claimed to be Portland’s best kept secret for their original food and friendly service. It’s definitely one of the cutest breakfast places I’ve visited, and after perusing the menu we took some recommendations for what to order. Daniel ordered the cracked …
For our final night in Portland, we felt we had to do it right with a seafood feast. Our google search led us to Jacqueline. To begin with, the restaurant itself is adorable. It looks like a little house from the outside, and inside it’s cozy and welcoming. Since we didn’t have a reso, we …
If this picture isn’t enough to entice you to enter Zell’s Café then the food should! This adorable place is located just off of Morrison Street SE in Portland, and has been around for years. The family style vibe permeates throughout and they serve a classic breakfast and lunch. Once we were seated, we were …
Yes, I’m a beer lover but those who know me well also know that I absolutely love cider. When we booked our trip to Portland I couldn’t wait to visit Reverend Nat’s Hard Cider tasting room. There are a few places in Calgary where you can purchase it, but it really is superb. They have …
Wandering around Mississippi Avenue we came across Blue Star Donuts. We decided we would just go in to have a peek at them, but that was pretty short lived. The delicious smell and the gorgeous looking treats convinced us we had to get a least one. We opted for the maple bacon and the Mexican …
Choosing Portland as its first location outside of Tokyo, visiting Afuri Izakaya seemed like a logical decision. This place specializes in ramen, specifically a citrus or Yuzu style. Entering the modern building, we were lucky to get a seat around the kitchen where we could watch the chefs work their magic. We ordered all items …
Being close to the coast, it only seemed obviously for us to visit a seafood restaurant for oysters, my favourite! We stopped in at Dan & Louis Oyster Bar. This restaurant has been opened since 1907 and has been going strong for five generations. Stopping by for their happy hour, we ordered a drink each …
Portland is full of brunch options so finding the perfect place was a bit more challenging than we thought. We chose based on location, reviews, and food options and Jams on Hawthorne fit the bill. They have a large, diverse menu with options for all: vegetarians, vegans, meat lovers, and gluten-free people. The restaurant itself …
You can’t go to Portland without eating a doughnut, or so everyone says. I will admit that I’m not a huge doughnut fan, but felt I had to at least give it a try. We stopped at the world famous, Voodoo Doughnut which has been opened since 2003 and has been featured time and time …
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