Thirsty and looking for something a little different?
 

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Oven and Shakers 1134 NW Everett St, Portland

I think it was our first night in Portland that we stopped here on our way back to our hotel for a nightcap. The bartender recommended something called A Pineapple Trainwreck which turned out to be fabulous!

Looking for cards, gift wrap, and more while in Portland?
 

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Paper Source 638 NW 23rd Ave, Portland


Me and my traveling companion dropped a few bucks here....

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Ecru Modern Stationer 1215 NW 11th Ave, Portland


Could of spent hours in here but time was at a premium!

However with this being so close to our hotel, we did get a chance to stop back in one more time before we departed.

Looking for some gifts?
 

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Zim Zim 144 NE 28th Ave Portland

Fun little funky shop! Found tons of things for my grandniece's care packages come fall......:hangloose:

Those Trainwrecks really pack a punch, to avoid feeling like one the next morning I'd maybe limit them to one or two.......:seeingstars:

If you ever go to Nepal, don't try to climb Mount Everest.

Hey looking for a cute cupcake in Portland?
 

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Toadstool Cupcakes 3557 SE Hawthorne Blvd Portland


Stopped in here to refuel while shopping one afternoon in the Hawthorne district. Everything was fresh and delicious!

Need to replace your old bag?
 

If you're in Portland check out Black Star Bags 2033 SE Hawthorne Blvd


My friend was thrilled when we came across this joint in the Hawthorne district! She'd been looking to replace her well-worn laptop tote for some time. She found just the perfect bag here and she said at a price far cheaper than she'd of pay in Chicago!

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Aalto Lounge 3356 SE Belmont St, Portland

There was a statement posted that the Happy Hour promotion is for well-mannered, appropriately-tipping customers which we considered ourselves to be, so we bellied up to the bar, sat down, and ordered! I had something called a Slow Burn and my drinking pal ordered a Belmont Jewel.

This place had a fun crowd! The drinks & prices were amazing..:hangloose:

Question...in Portland, do they still have the Church of Elvis??? It is/was across from this wonderful shellfish restaurant

cathexis, good question but I have no idea, this was my first trip to Portland!

cathexis, I guess not!

The struggles and demise of the 24 Hour Church of Elvis were much lamented. "The church flamed out faster than a hunka, hunka burnin' love,” the Oregonian's Steve Woodward wrote in a story about a tourist who was "all shook up" after coming all the way from Tampa, Florida, to visit the church only to find it closed. Karl Samson, author of Frommer's Portable Portland, described it as “just plain unique."

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Zeus Cafe 303 SW 12th Ave Portland (Located in McMenamins Crystal Hotel)

Stopped in here one of the mornings and enjoyed some delicious French Toast!

In Portland and looking for a ........
 

good Jewish delicatessen? Check out Kenny's and Zuke's

1038 SW Stark St, Portland

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Our original plan was just to grab some soup, but once inside where everything smelled & looked and so good, we decided to split a sandwich as well..that turned out to be an stellar idea...:hangloose:

Another fun & reasonable priced happy hour......
 

Crush Bar 1400 SE Morrison St Portland,

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I enjoyed several Pineapple Drop Martinis.....:seeingstars:

Sidebar: If memory serves me right, this is a gay bar. Almost every eating and drinking establishment came recommended by our hotel staff or UBER drivers..

Once my homestate drains itself, which may be a long while, when things get back to normal, I am going to go to Bricktown in OKC.

Maybe hit up an OKC Dodgers game.

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Thanks so much for posting JDeere! I always look forward to seeing others post in this thread........

June 1st they switched selections! May I suggest the S'more & piña colada

We had brunch or lunch here and it was very good.

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Cole's Bar and Grill 5811 N 51st St, Ruston, WA (Ruston is on the outskirts of Tacoma)

Friendly and helpful staff, good drinks, $5 appetizers, daily specials, and week-ends they serve breakfast and breakfast drinks!

Mary had a Cesar and I a burger, both delicious! The cook who brought out the food was a little cutie! Not sure about a Happy Hour, we get there at an odd hour but around 3:30 we did notice an influx off women arriving.. :hangloose:

Sidebar: There is also outside dining for those who enjoy that!