Are you looking for an escape from the constant commotion of city life? Do you love the peace and tranquility of being in the forest? Do you like goats?!? If you said yes to any of these questions, then you’ve got to check out the Forest Island Yurt in Estacada for...
If you’re a fan of a classic 50’s-style diner with friendly service that makes you feel like you’ve just taken a step back in time, Punky’s in Medford is the place for you! This cute cafe is owned by Connie Ronda who earned her nickname “Punky” from her late husband...
You may have never heard of a velella before, but if you’re traveling to Cannon Beach or any of Oregon’s beaches in the next few days you may get a first-hand look at a lot of them. Velella are also called “by-the-wind sailors” or “purple sailors” due to the...
First things first: the name of this Portland restaurant—GrindWitTryz—causes a lot of people to stumble, so let’s break it down. The owner and head chef is Tryzen Patricio who’s nickname is “Tryz,” (pronounced like the word tries), and in Hawaiian, grind is slang for...
The Humble Pig Cafe opened in August 2019, which in retrospect, was not the most ideal time to start a business since the Covid-19 pandemic hit in early 2020 and effectively shut the entire world down as we know it. And yet, like the mighty phoenix, the Humble Pig...
