Matthew and I had such a great time in Portland. We arrived Monday afternoon and left Wednesday afternoon so the trip was short but sweet. We had the best time exploring downtown and trying all these incredible restaurants. We basically pigged out the entire time, which you'll see from the photos! I'm looking forward to going back again, renting a car, and driving all around. I know there is tons to explore in Orgeon!
aebleskivers with homemade lemon curd, lingonberry jam and syrup
baked egg scramble with potato pancake and walnut toast
pan fried gnocchi with corn and marjoram 
deep fried zucchini blossoms with taleggio and truffle honey 
Khao Phat Buu- crab fried rice
Khanom Jiin Sao Naam- vermicelli with pineapple, ginger, mango in a sweet & sour coconut cream sauce
I told you we ate a lot! Here are some of the places we tried:
Broder- amazing Swedish brunch! Loved the coffee with the warm milk and the eggs and ebelskievers were delicious!
Pok Pok- favorite restaurant we tried. Has the best reviews that definitely lived up to the hype.
Jamison- great place for an afternoon lunch on the patio!
Henry's 12th Street Tavern- good happy hour! Sit on outdoor patio and enjoy one of their many beers.
Departure- rooftop of The Nines hotel. Great view but food was just ok. Overpriced in my opinion, but it was one of our only options on the first night since most places were closed for Labor Day.
Henry's 12th Street Tavern- good happy hour! Sit on outdoor patio and enjoy one of their many beers.
Departure- rooftop of The Nines hotel. Great view but food was just ok. Overpriced in my opinion, but it was one of our only options on the first night since most places were closed for Labor Day.
Nostrana- delicious Italian wood fired pizza. Perfect for a date night!
Voodoo Donuts- so weird. so Portland! You just have to try it!
Saint Cupcake Galore- light, fluffy, and perfectly sweet! Loved the Carrot Cake cupcake but the Big Top is a cutie!
Voodoo Donuts- so weird. so Portland! You just have to try it!
Saint Cupcake Galore- light, fluffy, and perfectly sweet! Loved the Carrot Cake cupcake but the Big Top is a cutie!
Stumptown Coffee- soo good! Their cold brew tasted like juice, fruity and sweet. You didn't even need sugar!
Have any of you been to Portland? Do you have any favorite places we should check out next time?
xox
i want to eat every single thing in this post!
ReplyDeleteVooDoo Doughnuts! I have heard those are amazing! Looks like a good trip. FOODDDDDD
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So fun seeing you in my city - and seeing the city from yours & Matthews point of view. To be quite honest, you hit up most of the foodie places I would recommend! Next time try Oba or Noble Rot for happy hour - two of my all time favs in the city.
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ReplyDeleteI love Portland! VooDoo Doughnuts is so good.
ReplyDeleteAll the food looks so yummy! Also a really quick question, what nail polish are you wearing? I really like it!
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Ahh yes! Portland is one of my favorite cities. Your pictures made me miss it and crave a visit. Glad you had what seemed like a wonderful time :)
ReplyDeleteAwww, I loved this post! I was born & raised in Portland...even though we're New Yorkers now, I still miss it. Thanks for sharing all the pictures - it's nice to be reminded of home! :)
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I am no perusing the Pok Pok menu at work, and drooling over these pictures! Everything looks and sounds amazing, glad you had a good time!
ReplyDeletexo Hannah
looks amazing! i've always wanted to go to portland!
ReplyDeletePortland is one of my favorite places- and you definitely hit up some of the best spots!!
ReplyDeleteLooks like you had lots of yummy desserts!
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We went to Portland this summer too and loved it! Everywhere had such amazing-good food (He loved Henry's 12th st. Tavern too)! And its such a quirky-fun vibe!
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I always love to see Portland through visitors eyes! It also gives me ideas on places I should eat that I've never tried before. ;)
ReplyDeleteI would recommend any of the McMenamin's for happy hour. There are quite a few of them around the Portland area and they are quirky bars/restaurants usually housed in awesome old or historic buildings. They also brew their own beer and it's delicious.
i would love to take a bite out of that voodoo doughnut, but everything else looks good as well. i had to look up aebleskivers. from the name i figured that it's something nordic. i've never seen it before. looking at the snapshots, i'm starting to like portland. thanks for sharing!
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It looks like you guys had so much fun! Thomas and I have been wanting to take a trip to Portland really bad and especially go to Voodoo donuts ever since we saw it on "Dners, Drive-ins and Dives"! You look gorgeous btw :)
ReplyDeletexo Julia
So many great places! I love seeing the city I love and live in enjoyed by out of towners. Next time you visit, there are about a million other places! Just ask the locals. :)
ReplyDeleteIt looks like you two had so much fun! The food looks amazing and you two are just darling.
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Looks delicious! Well, Portland is now on my list of places to see before I die. And you are one good-looking couple!
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I live in Portland! Always interesting to see out of towners blogging about it ^^ You hit up some great places!
ReplyDeleteAce Hotel or Backspace have old timey photobooths that are always fun to use.
The international rose garden (by the zoo) is also beautiful when the flowers are in bloom! and it's free to peruse!
you guys are so cute. glad you had a good time!
ReplyDeleteEverything looks so wonderful. Thinking I need to get myself to Portland...
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Your pictures are adorable!!! Too cute,
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i am practically drooling onto my keyboard... gosh, i want all that food!
ReplyDeleteebelskivers..YUM!!!
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you have the most gorgeous eyes!
ReplyDeleteaw, it looks like you both had so much fun! these photos are fabulous! and that donut shop looks too perfect! what a funny donut character!
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I so want to visit Portland. I always hear the coolest things about it. Glad you had a great trip! x
ReplyDeleteI lived in Portland for a year and ate out a TON -- love love love that town <3
ReplyDeleteIt looks like a great time! It makes me want to go!
ReplyDeleteLooks like a fantastic trip! Loved all the photos! Perhaps we need to plan a little trip there too... :) xo
ReplyDeleteSo you have to tell me how was the voodoo donut? It looked delicious!
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Sounds like fun time
ReplyDeleteWishing I could visit someday!
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ReplyDeleteI love your pictures! especially the one with the eclair that looks yum and funny!
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I've lived in the Portland area by entire life, and I love it here! It looks like you checked out some great, delicious restaurants.
ReplyDeleteI agree with a previous comment that you should try any of the McMenamins, great burgers, beer and a fun atmosphere. Portland also has a ton of awesome breweries. Check out Bridgeport or Rogue!
le Bistro Montage is an awesome restaurant that definitely has that Portland vibe. They have crazy hours, open until 4am! You'll have to try one of the many varieties of mac & cheese they have, YUM!
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Thats awesome that you came to visit my town.
ReplyDeleteYou defiantly went to all the right spots!
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