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1. Gourmet Productions
Angelina Jolie is a provocateur. And back in the day when she was dating Billy Bob and wearing a vial of blood, winning an Oscar and kissing her brother, she was quoted as saying, "Before I die, I want to taste everyone in the world." And that…More »
2. Scratch
There are restaurants where I love the food, but not the service.
There are restaurants where I love the service, but not the food.
Then there are those few restaurants that put it all together.
Scratch is one of those restaurants.
I've been struggling…More »
3. Friends of Tryon Creek State Park
Portland, OR 97219
(503) 636-4398
Category:
Parks
Neighbourhood: Southwest Portland
Things you are almost always going to see at Tryon...
**People of all ages - families with strollers on the paved Trillium Trail, cub scout troops on nature walks, older folks with walking sticks, young families and lovers.
**As many dogs as people -…More »
4. Lake Oswego Public Library
They're number 1, they're number 1!
No really, they are.... ranked first in the state for the past FIVE years. And Oregon as a state is ranked third in the nation. Not too shabby.
I've been curious to see what all the fuss is about and was surprised…More »
5. Tucci
Bacchus Wine Nights and fine Italian dining in the heart of Lake Oswego.
Last night I went here for the first time to enjoy dinner for eight and four others joined us for dessert and drinks. It was a fantastic night and although it was my first time…More »
6. Gubanc's Pub
Lake Oswego, OR 97035
(503) 635-2102
Categories:
American (New),
American (Traditional)
Enter through the rear and prepare to have your mind blown as you take a trip back to the 70s. While nothing here is remotely psychedelic, I can't get enough of this place. Whenever we have one of our foggy mornings, my mind turns to soup and that is…More »
7. Dang's Thai Kitchen
This restaurant isn't perfect, but I appreciate Dang's for going the extra mile and being a little more stylish and interesting than most of the other Thai restaurants in the area. This is tablecloth Thai cuisine; not grab and go.
Rather than being…More »
8. Casa del Pollo
I am completely charmed by Casa del Pollo, but there are some funny quirks when you dine at this small family run cafe. Perhaps the oddest is the name of their specialty taco which is called "Taco Mister Ed." I am sure this is intended as a…More »
9. Pine Shed Ribs
Pine Shed Ribs worked its way into our Southwest Lunch Crew rotation during the late summer/early fall. It was really the best time to experience this place since most of the seating is on picnic benches under umbrellas. As long as the yellow jackets…More »
10. Chuck's Place
New name. New location. Same attitude.
And that is a good thing. Chuck and his wife, Lisa, decided to expand their business and rename it Chuck's Place after 10 years operating (most recently) as Chuck's Cookies and Coffee on 5th Street. My…More »
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2/16/2009 First to Review
Chuck, Chuck, bo buck, banana fana fo (bleep)
My kids love to try to sneak that one in on road trips!… Read more »
11. Lake Oswego Farmer's Market
What a perfect day to kick off the Farmer's Market for the season. This year they are expecting 80+ vendors and there was a great mix of baked goods, fruits and vegetables, live music and other specialty items (pigs ears, kettlecorn, jams,…More »
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5/17/2008 First to Review
The Portland Farmer's Market is amazing - an unparalleled selection of produce and booths. Gorgeous… Read more »
12. La Vangs Restaurant
My friend and I have a running joke about never sitting with our backs to the front door of a restaurant [1]. Clearly we've watched too many mafia movies. But at Lavang, I'm more concerned with turning my back to the owner.
There is a reason that…More »
13. Gusto Bistro & Marketplace - CLOSED
We interrupt your regularly scheduled meal with a frisbee tournament. [1]
Say what? That is what happened the first time I tried to visit Gusto last year. I have seen small businesses close during their normal business hours for a variety of reasons,…More »
14. Booktique
I love my local libraries but sometimes I just can't handle the responsibility of more return dates on my calendar [1] or the requirement to read and return by a certain date. Plus, my shelves get filled with miscellaneous paperbacks I acquire on…More »
15. Curry In A Hurry
This has become a family favorite for a casual Thai meal in Lake Oswego. My local favorite is Dang's when I want Thai cuisine, but for grab-and-go lately I've been heading here.
They have my boys' favorite version of Pad Thai in the area. I've tried…More »
16. Dennis' 7 Dees Garden Center
Portland may have cornered the market on fine dining, but my part of the metro area has a nursery on practically every corner. Even though Dennis' 7 Dees is on the expensive side, I've been impressed on every visit by the staff and the selection.…More »
17. UU Yogurt
u-serve it, u-top it, me like it.
This is a brand new addition to Lake View Village. While my kids were determined to hit our old haunt, Tillamook Creamery, this place was calling my name.
For those of you that like to get a little of this and a…More »
18. Momo Sushi & Grill
Momo mia, here I go again
My my, how can I resist you?
Momo mia, does it show again?
My my, just how much I've missed you
Yes, I've been brokenhearted
Blue since the day we parted
Why, why did I ever let you go?
There are places that aren't terribly…More »
19. Lakewood Center For the Arts
Childhood is a time for make believe. And it doesn't get much better than creating and acting in your own play if you have a child who is 'dramatic.'
My son has taken three different acting classes at Lakewood during the past couple of years. They…More »
20. Blue Moon Coffee
What a difference a year makes. My first few visits here, all over a year ago, were rather mediocre. Everything was fine, but not memorable. But now they've raised their profile because earlier this year they switched coffee roasters and now make…More »
21. Lady Di British Store & Tea Room
I've been coming here for years with my dad. You see, he was born and raised in England and still has the most charming accent and love for his homeland which he's passed along to me (the love, not the accent).
These are a few of my favorite edible…More »
22. Columbia Sportswear
Lake Oswego, OR 97035
(503) 636-6593
Categories:
Sports Wear,
Outlet Stores
Neighbourhood: Southwest Portland
Don't mess with ladies from West Linn.
More specifically, don't mess with Gert Boyle, Chairwoman of Columbia Sportswear. I already knew she was a bad ass and loved reading about her rise from 'just a housewife' to corporate titan in her autobiography,…More »
23. Five Spice Seafood + Wine Bar
A vegan, a vegetarian, a pescatarian and a celiac walk into a bar...
There are things that miss the mark at Five Spice, but I'd like to acknowledge them for some things they do very well. It seems like almost everyone I know has 'food issues.' Some…More »
24. Moonstruck Chocolate Cafe
If you haven't noticed by now, I have big love for companies that shine a light on Oregon's greatness. When I first moved to the area 12 years ago, Moonstruck was just getting started in (rumor has it) West Linn.
Every time I saw it mentioned at a…More »
Recently updated lists from Jen K.
Linner, Linner, What's for Dinner? (15)A local's dining guide to West Linn. |
Family High Fives (56)Places where everyone in the family is happy to play, dine or (gasp!) learn in and around Portland. |
When Pigs Fly.... yep, you're in Wilsonville (20)Don't freak out because you've left Portland. Even this little 'burb has its charms. So if you're headed south, give it a try. |
I'm turning Japanese, I really think so! (8)If only I was so lucky. If I can't be in Tokyo (one of my favorite cities), these places at least make my absence more tolerable. |
Once a Nor Cal girl.... (23)Some places I've discovered or rediscovered when I go back to N. Cal. |
Ashland Favorites (33)The play (and the food) are the thing. How I love this place. Live theatre, the people, Lithia Park, the vibe... |
Service me (now) (12)OK, I'm really not that demanding. |
A Girl's Gotta Eat (and Drink)! (28)Some favorites in Portland |
Bend Rover, Bend Rover, Jen's Coming on Over! (54)My home away from home in Oregon. Favorites in Bend, Redmond, Sisters and beyond. |
Tacoma - Reports of the aroma have been greatly exaggerated (5)Highlights of our visits from your neighbor to the south. |
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Yelping SinceJanuary 2008
Things I LovePortland, Traveling, chocolate, kindness, urban hiking, Brunch, seinfeld, college football, Road Trips, Lake Tahoe, Battlestar Galactica, dogs, Dwight Schrute, The Blazers, Italian Gelato, the light at dusk, Hawthorne, Dragon Boat Racing
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