Dolly and the missing Rose - Portland

Portland has been like a dream city. Sunny, friendly, killer meals and random reunions.

This , I have been told is part anomilly. See, Portlandiers have very specfic opinions of their town in the winter-

"it can kill you"
"everyday you are in a dark pain"
"drinking makes the whole damn thing easier".

So it's tough, no doubt. Still we made it to town on the perfect weekend. See the city is quite a bit like Philadelphia. It's a city of neighborhoods. We have been to most- Martini parties, dinners, and random street fairs all over.

I bought a fancy bamboo jacket on sale- SOFT>>>>>>

Gravy and Screen Door, were by far the greatest restaurant meals. With a great vibe, outdoor seating and a "stay if you wanna" vibe that made the whole dining experience well worth it. Funny how eating at a super place makes me feel that my general food enthusiasm might be better spent running a little soup and sandwich shop? Michale I I have talked about a pie store too. Well, I'll let you all know how that goes.



Seems that Portland is a place the folks go to get away and start over. Plenty of our conversations have been with great people leaving a mess behind. It's a city that one can re invent oneself and you can see it in the street culture, the clubs, the restaurants and the cafes.

Philly has more than a few things that we can learn from Portland and we should.

Peter, Bashi and I had a blast at the rose garden and made the silly video posted right above this text.

We're off the the Columbia Gorge and to hit some waterfalls and enjoy the warm sunny Portland summer day in the woods. Watch for that post and another about last nites meal... soon. Until then - Ciao!


Matty