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The Second Coming of Sundaes: Morgan St Theater Pop-Up Dessert Club

March 12, 2014Filed in: Reviews

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If you are like me and love reading about the Portland restaurant scene, you’ll know the story of how Naomi Pomeroy of Beast and Courtney Sproule of din din Supper Club got their start. Both of them had underground supper clubs where you could get an incredible meal in a very unique setting, like their living room. (If you don’t know this story and want to know more, go out and buy Karen Brooks’ The Mighty Gastropolis. It is a fabulous book and really fun read about Portland chefs.) Continue Reading...

Portland Dining Month! All Month, 3 Courses, Just $29

March 10, 2014Filed in: Events

As is probably no surprise if you follow this blog or my Instagram, I love trying new restaurants in Portland. Like any good accountant, I have a spreadsheet of all the restaurants I’m dying to try (plus reviews of places I’ve checked out and where I’d like to return). Our city’s awesome Dining Month extravaganza is an awesome way to try the wonderful places Portland has to offer.

Don’t know about Portland Dining Month? For just $29, you get to experience 3 courses at over 90 local restaurants for the whole month of March. It is definitely a great way to try a multitude of places without breaking the bank. Continue Reading...

Karaoke, Food, Wine, LGP and Bloggers: A Recipe for Success

March 5, 2014Filed in: Events, Reviews

As a kid, I was very into dreaming big about my future career possibilities. From professional skier to dancer to astronaut, I’m pretty sure every job crossed my mind as a great idea.

When I was about six, I was assured that I would make it as a big-time singer. I would make up songs while in the car or in the shower. I can’t recall any of the words anymore but I’m sure they were real ~~awful~~ amazing.

As it pretty evident now, I never made it big. Sad times… II probably thought I was as good as this girl, who I’m now obsessed with. I definitely am not.) But don’t you worry, despite my lack of talent, I still love to rock out in my car or while doing karaoke, when being tone deaf is a-ok. What’s not to love about belting out some old school tunes like Spice Girls or Backstreet Boys (my personal favorites)? Continue Reading...