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Love In-N-Out burger, but not into driving to Salem, Medford, Grants Pass, or California for your fix? Fear not, NW-residing Oregonians: a new location may be in the works and it's not far from Portland. According…
Shake Shack is known across the U.S. for it's delicious classic burgers and fries, and will soon be in Portland for Oregonians to enjoy. In 2004 Shake Shack started from a hot dog cart in Madison…
Apple pie, apple fritters, and an essential addition to school lunchboxes, apples are a staple to the American diet and a childhood favorite for many. What you may not know is that North America used to…
If you want something that screams Bend, head to Dandy's Drive-In. Not much has changed at this classic drive-in since it's humble beginnings in 1967, which is one reason locals and visitors love it. From Grand…
Going keto is easy. Staying keto? Not so much. Instead of caving and ordering that tempting-but-deadly fettuccine alfredo, check out the menus at some of Oregon's most keto-friendly restaurants. Extra bacon, please! 1. CULTURED CAVEMAN (PORTLAND)…
The brothers Mike and Brian McMenamin are personal local heroes of mine. I had visited many of their properties and brewpubs in the Portland area but never realized their impact until my first time at the…
The holidays are such a delicious time of year! Salt & Straw in Portland Oregon has decided to make this year even more delicious with holiday themed ice creams. These are the perfect flavors to take…
In general Oregonians love nature, coffee, wine, craft beer, and pets. We recently wrote about a Portland Cat Cafe and this week we want to show off another Oregon gem: the world's first dog tap house,…
If you're looking for an overdose of cute and cuddly, Purrington's Cat Lounge in Portland Oregon has you covered. You can sit down with a cup of good coffee and enjoy some time with cute, adorable,…
Clearwater Restaurant is the Gem Restaurant of Newport The first time I indulged in food and drinks at Clearwater the sea lions brought me in. Their cacophonous, yet endearing, yelps and sneezes draw in thousands of…
It's that time. In fact, I've waited all year for this. Sweater-weather. Foggy mornings. Autumn leaves and football. What else do these circumstances all bring about? Two words: comfort food. Yup, salad season is over folks...bring…
Portland Oregon isn't just one of the quirkiest places on the West Coast, it's the coffee and donut capital of the world. If you love good coffee and amazing donuts, fall is one of the best…
