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If you're going to be in the Seattle area, check out Emerald Smoothies!
I believe this one is the bigger store on Broadway, but there are multiple locations throughout the city..

If your anywhere near the Kearne's neighborhood, an interesting neck of the woods, stop by Allport Editions. They're a greeting card business that's been in business since the early 1980s, and they design all kinds of cards via the art of Indie artists.

https://www.allport.com/products/categories/75

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Thanks for the post :hangloose:


I have never been there BUT I've order a ton of cards from them! This is the type of store that I could spend hours in, so when I go I shall either go alone or with someone who loves cards as much as I!

Best hotel lodging and hospitality service.....
 

If you find yourself in need of a safe and beautiful place to stay, during a visit to Seattle, Wa., then I highly recommend .....

The Inn at Virginia Mason.

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I've reserved lodging for my stays in Seattle at this charming and unique location. BONUS: Should you need nursing or doctors care, the hospital is right there. In fact, I learned that thus place was a place provided for people to stay who might have a loved one in an emergency extended hospital stay, situation. It's lovely. There is an high presence of security and professional medical personnel.

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If you're in Seattle take a ferry ride and head over to Bainbridge Island!

If you want to have a nice little picnic lunch down by the gazebo, stop into Town and Country Market at 343 Winslow Way E! Cheese, grapes, bread, hot deli foods, they have it all plus a great selection of wines and beer!

If you're ever in the Seattle-Tacoma area, be sure to drop by the Bridge of Glass, which connects to the Glass Museum, and to other cultural exhibits in the area. Dale Chihuly is a legendary glass blowing artist, and his exhibits are breath-takingly gorgeous.

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Beckie's Pies @ Union Creek Resort
 

If you ever find yourself in southern Oregon, here is a great place to stop to eat a wonderful homemade meal or have a fabulous slice of pie. It's located on Hwy 62, in a tiny town called Prospect, Oregon. It's near Crater Lake, Diamond Lake, and if you talk with locals, you can be given directions on how to find natural hot springs locations, nearby.

Beckie's Pies is a favorite place to dine. Check.out their website for more info and or to book reservations.

http://www.unioncreekoregon.com/pies/

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Purple Moon Inn and Mo's Seafood & Chowder Restaurant (Lincoln City)
 

My favorite place to stay at the coast is The Purple Moon Inn.

It's close by to Chinook Winds Casino, and sits on the north end of the coastal community in Lincoln City, Oregon.

There are 3 suites. I've stayed in each one, they're simply beautiful and very charming. There are lots of places to shop for local art, kites, smoked salmon, and it's also home to Mo's Seafood & Chowder Restaurant..... very yummy food....which, Mo's sits on the southerly side of town, down by Siletz Bay. On any day, you can watch sea lions basking across the inlet and hear the pounding ocean surf.

Purple Moon Inn

3231 NW Inlet Ave, Lincoln City, OR 97367
(541) 994-2324

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J'aime les Crepes Creperie 11264 WA-104, Kingston WA

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I have only posted two places I haven't been to personally now this makes three!

Has anyone ever been here, and if so is the pizza as good as Gayle King raved about in the last issue of Oprah?

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Presents of Mind

Located in the heart of the eclectic Hawthorne district of Portland, Oregon this unique card and gift giving shop offers the most unique cards, post cards, stamps, stickers, jewelry and other notions which make purrfect gifts for those on your mailing list or that special someone in your life!

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Blue Moon location

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Edgefield location

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Bagdad Theater location



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For those who enjoy pizza, burgers, salads, locally crafted brews or specially made non-alcoholic drinks, fabulous locations for a superb dining experience either alfresco or indoors. :)

Blue Collar Baking Company
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Located downtown: at 319 SW Pine Street (corner of SW 3rd & Pine), in Portland, Oregon (97204).

Offerings: cookies, coffeecakes, scones, baked from scratch pastry trays & cookies gift boxes for any occassion, cogfee, tea, Panini, and Bonus: free WIFI. DOUBLE BONUS: Gay owned and LGBTQ employees and clientele base of customers.

Phone: (503) 227-3249
Web: www.bluecollarbaking.com
Owner, head baker: Warren Becker (pictured below).

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612 S Lincoln St, Port Angeles WA

Sidebar: There are several West Side Pizza around these small towns, each is a bit different! IMHO Port Angeles is the best by far!

Voodoo Doughnuts
 

Located in downtown Portland (at the foot of Burnside Bridge), and in their new second location in the Kerns neighborhood close-by to Allport Cards, is the lovely and fabulous doughnut KINGS of the Pacific Northwest, Voodoo Doughnuts.

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Web: https://www.voodoodoughnut.com/

Of course the donut I'd love has to have the smutty name...:seeingstars:


Donuts AND AllPort cards all within distance of each other, how lucky can one girl get.....

PROOF that wishes DO come TRUE. :giggle:

So true So true indeed........:hangloose:

Soapstone Woodland Retreat

Out on the northern coastline, inland - up in densely forested areas, sits a lovely property, where one can book a stay for R & R. It's Lesbian friendly accommodations. A dear Lesbian friend of mine is an close friend of the owner. I've even stayed here once. It's gorgeous, and the surroundings are breath taking. It's not far from Nehalem, Oregon. Five star service. Five star food preparations. Cheryl Strayd once stayed here as a guest, among other renowned guests.

LINK: https://www.airbnb.com/rooms/2442083

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Looks yummy (both the house and the food)!!!

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Mary says their white chocolate popcorn is addictive!


833 Bay St, Port Orchard, WA 98366

Memento pdx

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Location: 3707 SE Hawthorne Blvd., Portland Oregon 97214
Phone: (503) 253-1257
Website: www.mementopdx.com/

Memento pdx specializes in cards, gifts, perfumes, cosmetics, locally crafted art and textiles. I often buy cards, post cards and perfume at this business. I've bought 3 of the several scented perfumes made by Pacifica (Lotus Blossom, Hawaiian Ruby Guava, and Bali Lime Papaya).


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Music Millenium

Location: 3158 E. Burnside Street, Portland Oregon 97214
Web: www.musicmillennium.com

If music is your thing, be it vinyl records, posters, contests to win tickets to concerts, band memorabilia (hey, I bought a super cool WW sticker here!), or your taste for certain types of music is hard to find, then check out this locally owned business, which originally opened its doors back in 1969.

Bonus: It's located in the gorgeous neighborhood of Laurelhurst Park, they've got an expansive music catalogue (nearly unheard of these days), and among other artifacts if interest, not shown on the website, *lol*, they specialize in hard to find, one of a kind, *post cards*. You have to go in person to view the assorted cards they currently stock. Most all cards the carry are priceless treasures that you just can't find anywhere but at their store. :balloon:

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Kah-Nee-Ta Resort & Spa

Located on the high desert, past Mt. Hood, somewhat near Madras, Oregon is an resort located on tribal lands of the Warm Springs Indian Reservation. Amenities include an unique spa of warm spring pools guarded by sculptures of Bear. The lodge and casino are not far from the spa. My favorite treat to get after soaking in the hot springs fed pools is Indian Fry Bread with Marionberry jam. Omg, it's a meal by itself and oh so scrumptious. Of course, to get there, you'll need to think carefully about the mileage per gallon of gas your car uses because the last place to get a reasonable price for gasoline is in Sandy (which is before you go up and over Mt. Hood). Otherwise, gasoline at small service stations nearest the resort is....fairly expensive. The pines on the high desert are idigeneous to the terrain. Red lava rock lines the ages old roads to drive on to the reservation. You will most likely notice the subtle hints of desert sage, pine, and other interesting vegetation scenting the air. And,,,,,, it's home to antelope, eagles, and bear and other ruminants living in the woods.

Word to the wise: cell tower service is limited in this area. Go in the summer to late fall to enjoy it at peak season. There's nothing like the scent of desert rain at Kah-Nee-Ta. :stillheart:

Web: www.kahneeta.com


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I just noticed I forgot to post the location for this...just ate there last Thursday and it was wonderful......

4120 Harborview Dr Gig Harbor, WA

In Other Words

This unique women's center used to be located in the Hawthorne dist. of Portland Oregon, but now finds its home in the Albina neighborhood, deep in the northeast sector of Portland. It's a place for feminists and Lesbian members of the community to gather and plan projects of outreach to others in the greater Portland area. I once used to drop by the original Hawthorne location to browse books or magazines or buy post cards or attend gatherings. At heart of the organization's mission is the fact that they are an independent book store, carrying books which center upon women's issues and more importantly, Lesbian issue's. They host events and also provide other resources for feminists and Lesbian's, alike.

Web: https://inotherwords.org/

See Website for further contact details.

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Portland Center for Arts & Arlene Schnitzer Concert Hall

Loacation: 1111 SW Broadway Portland, Oregon 97205
Phone: (503) 248-4335
WEB: www.portland5.com/

This organization is located in the heart of downtown Portland. It's purpose is to host live theater performances (plays), provide venue for concerts and arts. Arlene Schnitzer concert hall is close by and hosts special venue for major music attractions. It's a beautiful place to visit! For more info on current activities or other things of interest, please visit their website for full details.

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Kätzchen, thank you so much for posting all the great Portland sights, it brings back so many great memories, especially Arlene Schnitzer concert hall, since I used to work for the Oregon Symphony. It is such a beautiful, historic hall to hear the symphony or other concerts at. In fact, I was just looking at the upcoming season for the Oregon Symphony earlier today. I don't live in Portland anymore and don't know if I will be able to, but would love to catch a concert this season!

I saw that the symphony has a good season ahead!

If by chance I am lucky enough to hear a performance, I'll post about it out on the boards, Bulldog!

.....Frank's Noodle House.....

Located at 822 NE Broadway in Portland, Oregon 97232, is a house which is home to some of the finest homemade, hand pulled Chinese noodles, you'll ever eat, or dine on Korean BBQ cuisine.

Bonus: you can call ahead for an order to go, as takeout, or you can dine inside this cosy Craftsman house. :)

Web: www.franksnoodlehousepdx.com

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Portlandia Sculpture (1985)

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Portlandia sits on the eaves of the Portland Building, located at: 1120 SW 5th Avenue. The copper sculpture is second largest in the United States behind the Statue of Liberty in NYC.

To read more about Portlandia, here's a link:
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Rudolph the Red Nosed Reindeer
 

White Stag

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This landmark sits atop the very old White Stag building in what's known to locals as Old Town China Town district, at 70 NW Couch Street, which is close by to Burnside Bridge. It's the last icon of an sportswear industry, vital to the region as well as nationally, from 1957 - 1997. The sign was registered with the National Historical Society, back in 1977.

.....Jaciva's.....

Located at 4733 SE Hawthorne Blvd., Portland Oregon 97215, this bakery has been around for more than 20 years.
Jaciva's specializes in cakes, pastries, and chocolates.

WEB: www.jacivas.com

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Helen Bernhard Bakery

WEB: www.helenbernhardbakery.com

Located at 1717 NE Broadway Portland Oregon 97232, this bakery has been in the Bernhard family for at least two generations, since 1924. The bakery is situated in the Irvington neighborhood, which is close to the Hollywood district. Helen's son Dave, passed away a few years ago but I knew Dave and his wife personally. Specialties of this bakery are To Die For breads of all kinds, particularly breads made in German tradition. Cinnamon rolls, cakes, cookies, and Apple Strudel..... omg, so yummy. Check them out, when you visit Portland. You won't be sorry. :balloon:

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Pittock Mansion

Located in the swanky west hills of Portland Oregon sits atop the skyline of Portland a French Renaissance château. ...which offers personal guided tours and expansive grounds with birds eye views of the greater Portland city area and Mt Hood. Spend a day finding out the history of the family who once built it and lived in it and subsequent ownership by other interesting socialites. I think it's one of the most romantic city offerings we have in Portland.... not far from Pittock Mansion is the Rose Gardens. It's also just as romantic and beautiful. Both historical landmarks are favorite locations for weddings and especially for Winter Holiday festivities.

WEB: http://pittockmansion.org/mobile-home/

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All I can attest to are the sandwiches, they were delicious........



Freshy's California Ave SW, Seattle, WA 98116

.....Russell Street Bar-B-Que.....

WEB: www.russellstreetbbq.com

This restaurant is the closest to Southern cuisine you'll ever find in Portland Oregon. They have two locations : their flag ship restaurant is located on NE Russell Street and their newest location is in the SE Belmont neighborhood. They serve THE BEST Ribs, Steaks, and other favorite foods native to home style Southern cooking. Corn bread, beans, salads and even certain desserts, which are made fresh daily, by utilizing organic produce and naturally raised meats, all locally, to keep their carbon foot print small.

Bonus: you can call and order ahead, take out is available, I'm some cases you might need to make reservations, they are open late at night, and I think one can request catering services, too. Check em out, their baby back ribs are SO incredibly melt-in-your mouth, delicious! :balloon:

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Sawtooth Mountains .....
 

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For a look at this area, click on the link above (it's a gigantic picture :blush: )


Located mid-state, past Sun Valley , Idaho, lies the most beautiful range of mountains..... to get there, stay for a few days in Sun Valley, do a little shopping, stock up on some water and get an ice chest full of deli foods, then take the back roads up into the Saw Tooth's. If you have time, visit Red Fish Lake and stay at the lodge. It's so very beautiful....truly.

Marsee Bakery

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WEB: http://marseebaking.com/

Located in inner-northeast Portland @ 9100 N. Vancouver Avenue Portland, Oregon 97217, Marsee Bakery is home to some of the most exquisite cakes, pastries, cheesecakes, scones and breads. Their sour dough is made fresh daily from a San Francisco Starter mix. I buy it often because no other sour dough bread tastes like theirs. Call or visit their website for details to find an store or bakery outlet near you. :)

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