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text-align: center;\"\u003E\u003Ca href=\"https:\/\/1.bp.blogspot.com\/--U2LgNI9cDY\/WT8HTbg9OZI\/AAAAAAAAL2o\/3GyzkexCoNQfzYVl59zVT6sh9bubEmzywCLcB\/s1600\/what%2Bto%2Border%2Bdanwei%2Bcanting.jpg\" imageanchor=\"1\" style=\"margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;\"\u003E\u003Cimg border=\"0\" data-original-height=\"756\" data-original-width=\"945\" height=\"512\" src=\"https:\/\/1.bp.blogspot.com\/--U2LgNI9cDY\/WT8HTbg9OZI\/AAAAAAAAL2o\/3GyzkexCoNQfzYVl59zVT6sh9bubEmzywCLcB\/s640\/what%2Bto%2Border%2Bdanwei%2Bcanting.jpg\" width=\"640\" \/\u003E\u003C\/a\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\u003Cdiv class=\"separator\" style=\"clear: both; text-align: center;\"\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\u003Cdiv class=\"separator\" style=\"clear: both; text-align: center;\"\u003EIf anyone ever writes a biography about me I sincerely hope it is cleverly structured around ordering. I really consider it one of my greatest strengths -- knowing how ingredients go together, accommodating everyone's needs, and having a true appreciation for (quality) fried food.\u0026nbsp;\u003C\/div\u003E\u003Cdiv class=\"separator\" style=\"clear: both; text-align: center;\"\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\u003Cdiv class=\"separator\" style=\"clear: both; text-align: center;\"\u003ELast week I was able to check out\u003Ca href=\"http:\/\/www.danweicanting.com\/\"\u003E Danwei Canting\u003C\/a\u003E's brand new happy hour and meet with owner James Kyle and chef\u0026nbsp;Kyo Koo.\u0026nbsp;\u003C\/div\u003E\u003Cdiv class=\"separator\" style=\"clear: both; text-align: center;\"\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\u003Cdiv class=\"separator\" style=\"clear: both; text-align: center;\"\u003EI was really engaged by James' passion for the cuisine and his journey to open Danwei. After more than a decade of working in China and becoming fully immersed in the culture and making it home, he returned to Oregon. If you get a chance, be sure to chat with him and learn the history of different street foods, just how you go about importing the OG orange soda, and how he and Chef Koo studied and adjusted each and every dish on the menu. Seriously, find out about the burger buns!\u003C\/div\u003E\u003Cdiv class=\"separator\" style=\"clear: both; text-align: center;\"\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\u003Cdiv class=\"separator\" style=\"clear: both; text-align: center;\"\u003E\u003Ca href=\"https:\/\/2.bp.blogspot.com\/-vIHDnj4XRH4\/WT8Hg9LMu0I\/AAAAAAAAL24\/JpYLyXcE7gAUtpm1qFK49-wiV5wIvRtIQCEwYBhgL\/s1600\/danwei4.jpg\" imageanchor=\"1\" style=\"margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;\"\u003E\u003Cimg border=\"0\" data-original-height=\"973\" data-original-width=\"730\" height=\"640\" src=\"https:\/\/2.bp.blogspot.com\/-vIHDnj4XRH4\/WT8Hg9LMu0I\/AAAAAAAAL24\/JpYLyXcE7gAUtpm1qFK49-wiV5wIvRtIQCEwYBhgL\/s640\/danwei4.jpg\" width=\"480\" \/\u003E\u003C\/a\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\u003Cdiv class=\"separator\" style=\"clear: both; text-align: center;\"\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\u003Cdiv class=\"separator\" style=\"clear: both; text-align: center;\"\u003EBeibingyang aka the ORIGINAL Orange Soda!!! I don't even drink soda pop and I\u0026nbsp;GULPED this down! It is so refreshing and not overly sweet. Be sure to ask the staff the story behind this one.\u003C\/div\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003Cdiv class=\"separator\" style=\"clear: both; text-align: center;\"\u003E\u003Ca href=\"https:\/\/2.bp.blogspot.com\/-TlJCXnbjIyA\/WT8HhNx9d_I\/AAAAAAAAL3E\/lXKf9bUcRL0svCi1sf4Vhuo6gvpKbKsCgCEwYBhgL\/s1600\/danwei7.jpg\" imageanchor=\"1\" style=\"margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;\"\u003E\u003Cimg border=\"0\" data-original-height=\"973\" data-original-width=\"730\" height=\"640\" src=\"https:\/\/2.bp.blogspot.com\/-TlJCXnbjIyA\/WT8HhNx9d_I\/AAAAAAAAL3E\/lXKf9bUcRL0svCi1sf4Vhuo6gvpKbKsCgCEwYBhgL\/s640\/danwei7.jpg\" width=\"480\" \/\u003E\u003C\/a\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003Cdiv style=\"text-align: center;\"\u003EWant something stronger? The green tea cocktail is refreshing and dangerously delicious. Drink responsibly, as this will be a summer favorite.\u003C\/div\u003E\u003Cdiv style=\"text-align: center;\"\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\u003Cdiv class=\"separator\" style=\"clear: both; text-align: center;\"\u003E\u003Ca href=\"https:\/\/4.bp.blogspot.com\/-XcTlhNW3z6k\/WT8Hg_zo7aI\/AAAAAAAAL3A\/NOJIzqweeKgJNUo_ZUrsGOZJGwOgIi_ugCEwYBhgL\/s1600\/danwei5.jpg\" imageanchor=\"1\" style=\"margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;\"\u003E\u003Cimg border=\"0\" data-original-height=\"973\" data-original-width=\"730\" height=\"640\" src=\"https:\/\/4.bp.blogspot.com\/-XcTlhNW3z6k\/WT8Hg_zo7aI\/AAAAAAAAL3A\/NOJIzqweeKgJNUo_ZUrsGOZJGwOgIi_ugCEwYBhgL\/s640\/danwei5.jpg\" width=\"480\" \/\u003E\u003C\/a\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\u003Cdiv style=\"text-align: center;\"\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\u003Cdiv style=\"text-align: center;\"\u003E\u0026nbsp;The Beijing Peanuts are crispy with a surprisingly light sauce. I was worried these would be super salty, but the balance was superb.\u003C\/div\u003E\u003Cdiv style=\"text-align: center;\"\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\u003Cdiv class=\"separator\" style=\"clear: both; text-align: center;\"\u003E\u003Ca href=\"https:\/\/3.bp.blogspot.com\/-6iusf1q8W2w\/WT8HhCjZGtI\/AAAAAAAAL28\/5Wj65PrAazsj124ggkKE1lkVzQgvNoMWQCEwYBhgL\/s1600\/danwei6.jpg\" imageanchor=\"1\" style=\"margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;\"\u003E\u003Cimg border=\"0\" data-original-height=\"973\" data-original-width=\"730\" height=\"640\" src=\"https:\/\/3.bp.blogspot.com\/-6iusf1q8W2w\/WT8HhCjZGtI\/AAAAAAAAL28\/5Wj65PrAazsj124ggkKE1lkVzQgvNoMWQCEwYBhgL\/s640\/danwei6.jpg\" width=\"480\" \/\u003E\u003C\/a\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\u003Cdiv style=\"text-align: center;\"\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\u003Cdiv style=\"text-align: center;\"\u003E\u0026nbsp;Crispy tofu! Crispy tofu! Crispy tofu! The sauce was delightfully spicy and the tofu maintained a non-greasy crunch for at least one hours. What?! There was a lot of food and it took us awhile to eat.\u003C\/div\u003E\u003Cdiv style=\"text-align: center;\"\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\u003Cdiv class=\"separator\" style=\"clear: both; text-align: center;\"\u003E\u003Ca href=\"https:\/\/4.bp.blogspot.com\/-2uZNCYDv4ew\/WT8HgviwlPI\/AAAAAAAAL2w\/hBGEuSCkUA8ypduJ_ZncuBnzi3fjBcyfgCEwYBhgL\/s1600\/danwei1.jpg\" imageanchor=\"1\" style=\"margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;\"\u003E\u003Cimg border=\"0\" data-original-height=\"973\" data-original-width=\"778\" height=\"640\" src=\"https:\/\/4.bp.blogspot.com\/-2uZNCYDv4ew\/WT8HgviwlPI\/AAAAAAAAL2w\/hBGEuSCkUA8ypduJ_ZncuBnzi3fjBcyfgCEwYBhgL\/s640\/danwei1.jpg\" width=\"510\" \/\u003E\u003C\/a\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\u003Cdiv style=\"text-align: center;\"\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\u003Cdiv style=\"text-align: center;\"\u003EThe lamb burger is super craveable and has such a complex seasoning story. Also, if lamb is on the menu and it is good, GET IT!\u003C\/div\u003E\u003Cdiv style=\"text-align: center;\"\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\u003Cdiv class=\"separator\" style=\"clear: both; text-align: center;\"\u003E\u003Ca href=\"https:\/\/2.bp.blogspot.com\/-Dc29XZ2uPgQ\/WT8HglFZDlI\/AAAAAAAAL2s\/1ZV-f-N_ZygxZEL79V9jWZs_zJ4kE3fHQCEwYBhgL\/s1600\/danwei2.jpg\" imageanchor=\"1\" style=\"margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;\"\u003E\u003Cimg border=\"0\" data-original-height=\"973\" data-original-width=\"730\" height=\"640\" src=\"https:\/\/2.bp.blogspot.com\/-Dc29XZ2uPgQ\/WT8HglFZDlI\/AAAAAAAAL2s\/1ZV-f-N_ZygxZEL79V9jWZs_zJ4kE3fHQCEwYBhgL\/s640\/danwei2.jpg\" width=\"480\" \/\u003E\u003C\/a\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\u003Cdiv style=\"text-align: center;\"\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\u003Cdiv style=\"text-align: center;\"\u003EI'm about to make a wildly bold statement: This is one of the best fried chickens in Portland! (I rank it right after Mae and Real M Inn) Again, the seasoning or marinade is so interesting and the crunch is what every southern grandmother dreams of. It wasn't greasy and really held up for the evening of eating.\u003C\/div\u003E\u003Cdiv style=\"text-align: center;\"\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\u003Cdiv style=\"text-align: center;\"\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\u003Cdiv style=\"text-align: center;\"\u003EDanwei Canting\u003C\/div\u003E\u003Cdiv style=\"text-align: center;\"\u003E803 SE Stark\u003C\/div\u003E\u003Cdiv style=\"text-align: center;\"\u003ESunday-Thursday11:30am-9pm\u003C\/div\u003E\u003Cdiv style=\"text-align: center;\"\u003EFriday\u0026nbsp;+ Saturday 11:30am-10pm\u003C\/div\u003E\u003Cdiv style=\"text-align: center;\"\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E"},"link":[{"rel":"replies","type":"application/atom+xml","href":"http:\/\/marthachartreuse.blogspot.com\/feeds\/801106908217411738\/comments\/default","title":"Post Comments"},{"rel":"replies","type":"text/html","href":"http:\/\/marthachartreuse.blogspot.com\/2017\/06\/what-to-order-danwei-canting.html#comment-form","title":"1 Comments"},{"rel":"edit","type":"application/atom+xml","href":"http:\/\/www.blogger.com\/feeds\/6502967530929541671\/posts\/default\/801106908217411738"},{"rel":"self","type":"application/atom+xml","href":"http:\/\/www.blogger.com\/feeds\/6502967530929541671\/posts\/default\/801106908217411738"},{"rel":"alternate","type":"text/html","href":"http:\/\/marthachartreuse.blogspot.com\/2017\/06\/what-to-order-danwei-canting.html","title":"What to Order | Danwei Canting"}],"author":[{"name":{"$t":"Meredith {Martha Chartreuse}"},"uri":{"$t":"http:\/\/www.blogger.com\/profile\/08290305314474946511"},"email":{"$t":"noreply@blogger.com"},"gd$image":{"rel":"http://schemas.google.com/g/2005#thumbnail","width":"16","height":"32","src":"http:\/\/4.bp.blogspot.com\/-zazu56o7efY\/U1qOgBFDXJI\/AAAAAAAABq0\/LZeeJzKSdhM\/s220\/Headshot.jpg"}}],"media$thumbnail":{"xmlns$media":"http://search.yahoo.com/mrss/","url":"https:\/\/1.bp.blogspot.com\/--U2LgNI9cDY\/WT8HTbg9OZI\/AAAAAAAAL2o\/3GyzkexCoNQfzYVl59zVT6sh9bubEmzywCLcB\/s72-c\/what%2Bto%2Border%2Bdanwei%2Bcanting.jpg","height":"72","width":"72"},"thr$total":{"$t":"1"},"georss$featurename":{"$t":"803 SE Stark St., Portland, OR 97214, USA"},"georss$point":{"$t":"45.5195198 -122.65718750000002"},"georss$box":{"$t":"19.997485299999997 -163.96578150000002 71.0415543 -81.348593500000021"}},{"id":{"$t":"tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6502967530929541671.post-7155020402520787217"},"published":{"$t":"2017-04-17T06:00:00.000-07:00"},"updated":{"$t":"2017-04-17T06:00:17.463-07:00"},"category":[{"scheme":"http://www.blogger.com/atom/ns#","term":"pdx"},{"scheme":"http://www.blogger.com/atom/ns#","term":"portland"},{"scheme":"http://www.blogger.com/atom/ns#","term":"recipe"},{"scheme":"http://www.blogger.com/atom/ns#","term":"spring"}],"title":{"type":"text","$t":"Spring Recipes"},"content":{"type":"html","$t":"Spring has sprung (wait -- as I write this rain is POURING down from the sky) and that means lots of produce!! The rain gives the produce life, right?? Anyways! Food. That's what it's all about right? You put your kohlrabi in, you put your kohlrabi out... then you saute it all about. YUP! That is how the song goes.\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003EOkay -- anyways! Recipes you, me, and the kohlrabi should all try!!\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003Cdiv class=\"separator\" style=\"clear: both; text-align: center;\"\u003E\u003Ca href=\"https:\/\/1.bp.blogspot.com\/-wl3uiQkbN20\/WPFIo4idw0I\/AAAAAAAALug\/NIxsJn7i9lIyApIQwtG-CLkvXYWiitPdQCLcB\/s1600\/burrata%2Bside%2Bdish.JPG\" imageanchor=\"1\" style=\"margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;\"\u003E\u003Cimg border=\"0\" height=\"424\" src=\"https:\/\/1.bp.blogspot.com\/-wl3uiQkbN20\/WPFIo4idw0I\/AAAAAAAALug\/NIxsJn7i9lIyApIQwtG-CLkvXYWiitPdQCLcB\/s640\/burrata%2Bside%2Bdish.JPG\" width=\"640\" \/\u003E\u003C\/a\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003EOne-Skillet Steak with Spring Veg and Mustard Sauce (\u003Ca href=\"http:\/\/www.bonappetit.com\/recipe\/one-skillet-steak-and-spring-veg-with-spicy-mustard\"\u003EBon Appetit\u003C\/a\u003E)\u003Cbr \/\u003ERhubarb and Asparagus with Burrata (\u003Ca href=\"http:\/\/marthachartreuse.blogspot.com\/2016\/04\/recipe-roasted-rhubarbasparagus-with.html\"\u003EMartha Chartreuse)\u003C\/a\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003EGreen Goddess Power Bowl Salad (\u003Ca href=\"http:\/\/pdxfoodlove.com\/2017\/03\/05\/green-goddess-bowl-power-salad\/\"\u003EPDX Food Love)\u003C\/a\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003EPain Perdu with Confit Orange Sauce (\u003Ca href=\"http:\/\/pdxfoodlove.com\/2017\/03\/05\/green-goddess-bowl-power-salad\/\"\u003EBakery Bingo\u003C\/a\u003E)\u003Cbr \/\u003EBaked Pesto Salmon with Broccolini (\u003Ca href=\"http:\/\/camillestyles.com\/food-and-drink\/recipe-files\/the-easiest-and-healthiest-dinner-for-one-ever\"\u003ECamille Styles\u003C\/a\u003E)\u003Cbr \/\u003EAsparagus Gratin with Gruyere and Panko (\u003Ca href=\"https:\/\/themodernproper.com\/posts\/asparagus-gratin-with-gruyere-panko\"\u003EThe Modern Proper\u003C\/a\u003E)\u003Cbr \/\u003ERose Strawberry Lime Jello Shots (\u003Ca href=\"http:\/\/www.urbanblisslife.com\/2016\/02\/08\/rose-strawberry-lime-jello-shots-cocktail-recipe\/\"\u003EUrban Bliss Life\u003C\/a\u003E)\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E"},"link":[{"rel":"replies","type":"application/atom+xml","href":"http:\/\/marthachartreuse.blogspot.com\/feeds\/7155020402520787217\/comments\/default","title":"Post Comments"},{"rel":"replies","type":"text/html","href":"http:\/\/marthachartreuse.blogspot.com\/2017\/04\/spring-recipes.html#comment-form","title":"0 Comments"},{"rel":"edit","type":"application/atom+xml","href":"http:\/\/www.blogger.com\/feeds\/6502967530929541671\/posts\/default\/7155020402520787217"},{"rel":"self","type":"application/atom+xml","href":"http:\/\/www.blogger.com\/feeds\/6502967530929541671\/posts\/default\/7155020402520787217"},{"rel":"alternate","type":"text/html","href":"http:\/\/marthachartreuse.blogspot.com\/2017\/04\/spring-recipes.html","title":"Spring Recipes"}],"author":[{"name":{"$t":"Meredith {Martha Chartreuse}"},"uri":{"$t":"http:\/\/www.blogger.com\/profile\/08290305314474946511"},"email":{"$t":"noreply@blogger.com"},"gd$image":{"rel":"http://schemas.google.com/g/2005#thumbnail","width":"16","height":"32","src":"http:\/\/4.bp.blogspot.com\/-zazu56o7efY\/U1qOgBFDXJI\/AAAAAAAABq0\/LZeeJzKSdhM\/s220\/Headshot.jpg"}}],"media$thumbnail":{"xmlns$media":"http://search.yahoo.com/mrss/","url":"https:\/\/1.bp.blogspot.com\/-wl3uiQkbN20\/WPFIo4idw0I\/AAAAAAAALug\/NIxsJn7i9lIyApIQwtG-CLkvXYWiitPdQCLcB\/s72-c\/burrata%2Bside%2Bdish.JPG","height":"72","width":"72"},"thr$total":{"$t":"0"}},{"id":{"$t":"tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6502967530929541671.post-4551573777182106177"},"published":{"$t":"2017-04-11T06:00:00.000-07:00"},"updated":{"$t":"2017-04-11T15:16:05.855-07:00"},"category":[{"scheme":"http://www.blogger.com/atom/ns#","term":"pdx"},{"scheme":"http://www.blogger.com/atom/ns#","term":"portland"},{"scheme":"http://www.blogger.com/atom/ns#","term":"recommendations"},{"scheme":"http://www.blogger.com/atom/ns#","term":"restaurants"}],"title":{"type":"text","$t":"inPDX: Pinxto Hour at Urdaneta"},"content":{"type":"html","$t":"\u003Cdiv class=\"separator\" style=\"clear: both; text-align: center;\"\u003E\u003Ca href=\"https:\/\/1.bp.blogspot.com\/-Agod49Jmjo8\/WOvg2PxA0-I\/AAAAAAAALt4\/eBsruCPUKecEE9X3aR4ZIT7MWYP1NzhcACEw\/s1600\/urdaneta%2Borange%2Bcocktail.JPG\" imageanchor=\"1\" style=\"margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;\"\u003E\u003Cimg border=\"0\" height=\"424\" src=\"https:\/\/1.bp.blogspot.com\/-Agod49Jmjo8\/WOvg2PxA0-I\/AAAAAAAALt4\/eBsruCPUKecEE9X3aR4ZIT7MWYP1NzhcACEw\/s640\/urdaneta%2Borange%2Bcocktail.JPG\" width=\"640\" \/\u003E\u003C\/a\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\u003Cdiv style=\"text-align: center;\"\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\u003Cdiv style=\"text-align: center;\"\u003EPortland's 2017 rainy season has been relentless. It has set records -- for consecutive days of rain, accumulation, and Netflix binges (I'm sure!!). It has been daunting, and a glimmer of sunshine seems to transform the entire city. The sidewalks are bustling, people are laughing, and restaurants are packed. With the\u0026nbsp;sunshine comes a thirst for cocktails, socialization, and tasty bites.\u0026nbsp;\u003C\/div\u003E\u003Cdiv style=\"text-align: center;\"\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\u003Cdiv style=\"text-align: center;\"\u003EHow should you quench this?\u003C\/div\u003E\u003Cdiv style=\"text-align: center;\"\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\u003Cdiv style=\"text-align: center;\"\u003EAt \u003Ca href=\"http:\/\/www.urdanetapdx.com\/\"\u003EUrdaneta\u003C\/a\u003E for Pinxto Hour (or any hour) of course!!\u003C\/div\u003E\u003Cdiv style=\"text-align: center;\"\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\u003Cdiv style=\"text-align: center;\"\u003EBased on my Google Doc, stomach, and residual cravings, this is the best new PDX restaurant I've been to in at least 6 months.\u0026nbsp;\u003C\/div\u003E\u003Cdiv style=\"text-align: center;\"\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\u003Cdiv style=\"text-align: center;\"\u003EThe NE Spanish Tapas spot will transport you to a dreamy date in Barcelona, no matter how rainy it is in Portland.\u003C\/div\u003E\u003Cdiv style=\"text-align: center;\"\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\u003Cdiv style=\"text-align: center;\"\u003EIt is a star and I am anxious for my next meal there.\u003C\/div\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003Cdiv class=\"separator\" style=\"clear: both; text-align: center;\"\u003E\u003Ca href=\"https:\/\/1.bp.blogspot.com\/-gWk1eYluG9c\/WOvgijB4vxI\/AAAAAAAALt4\/LWcclpXNuTM_Lrpif3jFyMG9mfSX5t0KgCEw\/s1600\/IMG_2191%2B%25282%2529.JPG\" imageanchor=\"1\" style=\"margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;\"\u003E\u003Cimg border=\"0\" height=\"424\" src=\"https:\/\/1.bp.blogspot.com\/-gWk1eYluG9c\/WOvgijB4vxI\/AAAAAAAALt4\/LWcclpXNuTM_Lrpif3jFyMG9mfSX5t0KgCEw\/s640\/IMG_2191%2B%25282%2529.JPG\" width=\"640\" \/\u003E\u003C\/a\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\u003Cdiv class=\"separator\" style=\"clear: both; text-align: center;\"\u003E\u003Ca href=\"https:\/\/2.bp.blogspot.com\/-ooyFxdUkkDM\/WOvgiigI22I\/AAAAAAAALt4\/JUHNR1yBvV0WECJ8Zl0HkxLL3EXh7PqjgCEw\/s1600\/IMG_2193%2B%25282%2529.JPG\" imageanchor=\"1\" style=\"margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;\"\u003E\u003Cimg border=\"0\" height=\"424\" src=\"https:\/\/2.bp.blogspot.com\/-ooyFxdUkkDM\/WOvgiigI22I\/AAAAAAAALt4\/JUHNR1yBvV0WECJ8Zl0HkxLL3EXh7PqjgCEw\/s640\/IMG_2193%2B%25282%2529.JPG\" width=\"640\" \/\u003E\u003C\/a\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\u003Ca href=\"https:\/\/1.bp.blogspot.com\/-MXbIx7JhQGM\/WOvgoLImi4I\/AAAAAAAALt4\/ZRmKb2dqyQgOwS1VwToAy1EYQOVms9tngCEw\/s1600\/IMG_2211%2B%25282%2529.JPG\" imageanchor=\"1\" style=\"clear: right; float: right; margin-bottom: 1em; margin-left: 1em;\"\u003E\u003Cimg border=\"0\" height=\"424\" src=\"https:\/\/1.bp.blogspot.com\/-MXbIx7JhQGM\/WOvgoLImi4I\/AAAAAAAALt4\/ZRmKb2dqyQgOwS1VwToAy1EYQOVms9tngCEw\/s640\/IMG_2211%2B%25282%2529.JPG\" width=\"640\" \/\u003E\u003C\/a\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003Cdiv class=\"separator\" style=\"clear: both; text-align: center;\"\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\u003Cdiv style=\"text-align: center;\"\u003E\u003Cspan style=\"font-size: x-large;\"\u003E\u0026nbsp;The Stars\u003C\/span\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\u003Cdiv style=\"text-align: center;\"\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\u003Cdiv style=\"text-align: center;\"\u003EIf you've seen any of my online dating profiles, or have spent more than 33 minutes with me, then there are two things you know: I consider myself an extremely talented orderer, and Jeffrey Garten is my dream man.\u003C\/div\u003E\u003Cdiv style=\"text-align: center;\"\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\u003Cdiv style=\"text-align: center;\"\u003EAnd if Jeffrey and I were heading to Urdanetta for a date I would insist we order the Gilda, Crispy Chickpeas, and Huevo Diablo.\u003C\/div\u003E\u003Cdiv style=\"text-align: center;\"\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\u003Cdiv style=\"text-align: center;\"\u003EWhen presented with the Gilda dish I was hesitant to dive in. Usually boquerones are too fishy for my liking, but these were very bright and had a perfect texture. The briny olive balanced everything out and they were refreshing.\u003C\/div\u003E\u003Cdiv style=\"text-align: center;\"\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\u003Cdiv style=\"text-align: center;\"\u003EThey aren't on the menu, but I'm going to recommend asking for one crispy chickpea per person. I \u003Ci\u003Ethink\u003C\/i\u003E they were fried or finished in some kind of jamon fat, and I loved it.\u0026nbsp;\u003C\/div\u003E\u003Cdiv style=\"text-align: center;\"\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\u003Cdiv style=\"text-align: center;\"\u003EThe real star, and must have, was the Huevo Diablo. Served on a crusty piece of bread, smeared with romesco, the deviled egg has a tuna filling. The mustard caviar on top adds a nice texture and compliments the romesco beautifully.\u003C\/div\u003E\u003Cdiv class=\"separator\" style=\"clear: both; text-align: center;\"\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003Cdiv class=\"separator\" style=\"clear: both; text-align: center;\"\u003E\u003Ca href=\"https:\/\/2.bp.blogspot.com\/-JgtpxKmjzQQ\/WOvgnlNj8tI\/AAAAAAAALt4\/n482TJBwnroN2o-7tdIEr3mAAQ-o4XZPACEw\/s1600\/IMG_2206%2B%25282%2529.JPG\" imageanchor=\"1\" style=\"margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;\"\u003E\u003Cimg border=\"0\" height=\"424\" src=\"https:\/\/2.bp.blogspot.com\/-JgtpxKmjzQQ\/WOvgnlNj8tI\/AAAAAAAALt4\/n482TJBwnroN2o-7tdIEr3mAAQ-o4XZPACEw\/s640\/IMG_2206%2B%25282%2529.JPG\" width=\"640\" \/\u003E\u003C\/a\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\u003Cdiv class=\"separator\" style=\"clear: both; text-align: center;\"\u003E\u003Ca href=\"https:\/\/4.bp.blogspot.com\/-PbvsaAGRQ3E\/WOvgp2qbMiI\/AAAAAAAALt4\/sVuYTw-64q0A5GSlzlu0AD3QVPX_moopACEw\/s1600\/IMG_2227%2B%25282%2529.JPG\" imageanchor=\"1\" style=\"margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;\"\u003E\u003Cimg border=\"0\" height=\"424\" src=\"https:\/\/4.bp.blogspot.com\/-PbvsaAGRQ3E\/WOvgp2qbMiI\/AAAAAAAALt4\/sVuYTw-64q0A5GSlzlu0AD3QVPX_moopACEw\/s640\/IMG_2227%2B%25282%2529.JPG\" width=\"640\" \/\u003E\u003C\/a\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\u003Cdiv class=\"separator\" style=\"clear: both; text-align: center;\"\u003E\u003Ca href=\"https:\/\/1.bp.blogspot.com\/-1mEL2VH7_wI\/WOvgqWg6yQI\/AAAAAAAALuA\/sj49y87VbsIt_bS4rxbcCkhNtuTIanrHwCEw\/s1600\/IMG_2239%2B%25282%2529.JPG\" imageanchor=\"1\" style=\"margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;\"\u003E\u003Cimg border=\"0\" height=\"424\" src=\"https:\/\/1.bp.blogspot.com\/-1mEL2VH7_wI\/WOvgqWg6yQI\/AAAAAAAALuA\/sj49y87VbsIt_bS4rxbcCkhNtuTIanrHwCEw\/s640\/IMG_2239%2B%25282%2529.JPG\" width=\"640\" \/\u003E\u003C\/a\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\u003Cdiv class=\"separator\" style=\"clear: both; text-align: center;\"\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\u003Cdiv class=\"separator\" style=\"clear: both; text-align: center;\"\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\u003Cdiv class=\"separator\" style=\"clear: both; text-align: center;\"\u003E\u003Cspan style=\"font-size: x-large;\"\u003EComfort Food with a Twist\u003C\/span\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\u003Cdiv class=\"separator\" style=\"clear: both; text-align: center;\"\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\u003Cdiv class=\"separator\" style=\"clear: both; text-align: center;\"\u003ESeveral dishes really felt like comfort foods, and reminded me of American classics. The Morcilla, Alcochofa, and Tixtorro Burger are all great picks for the less-adventurous or parents.\u003C\/div\u003E\u003Cdiv class=\"separator\" style=\"clear: both; text-align: center;\"\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\u003Cdiv class=\"separator\" style=\"clear: both; text-align: center;\"\u003EMorcilla is a blood sausage with buttery peppers. Sausage, onion, peppers = game day food.\u003C\/div\u003E\u003Cdiv class=\"separator\" style=\"clear: both; text-align: center;\"\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\u003Cdiv class=\"separator\" style=\"clear: both; text-align: center;\"\u003ESimilar to an artichoke dip on crostini, the Alcochofa\u0026nbsp;was brought up a few notches with pickled radishes.\u003C\/div\u003E\u003Cdiv class=\"separator\" style=\"clear: both; text-align: center;\"\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\u003Cdiv class=\"separator\" style=\"clear: both; text-align: center;\"\u003EIs anything more consumer-friendly than a slider? Except the Tixtorro has a super cool name and is made with chorizo. Everybody knows chorizo is the coolest ground meat on the block. And it is topped with a quail egg. Again, the coolest egg in all the land.\u0026nbsp;\u003C\/div\u003E\u003Cdiv class=\"separator\" style=\"clear: both; text-align: center;\"\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\u003Cdiv class=\"separator\" style=\"clear: both; text-align: center;\"\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\u003Cdiv class=\"separator\" style=\"clear: both; text-align: center;\"\u003E\u003Ca href=\"https:\/\/2.bp.blogspot.com\/-DqfM6ID0Qfg\/WOvgqfMfLHI\/AAAAAAAALt4\/YMI5vNjzacUCU57U3PQCdUTjqvVz1xa2QCEw\/s1600\/IMG_2229%2B%25282%2529.JPG\" imageanchor=\"1\" style=\"margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;\"\u003E\u003Cimg border=\"0\" height=\"424\" src=\"https:\/\/2.bp.blogspot.com\/-DqfM6ID0Qfg\/WOvgqfMfLHI\/AAAAAAAALt4\/YMI5vNjzacUCU57U3PQCdUTjqvVz1xa2QCEw\/s640\/IMG_2229%2B%25282%2529.JPG\" width=\"640\" \/\u003E\u003C\/a\u003E\u003Ca href=\"https:\/\/2.bp.blogspot.com\/-W7MqVJ2UZBk\/WOvgymXEScI\/AAAAAAAALt4\/bHebp4wEjdAhnT-3Z6Ywag2yfXPQPP8qACEw\/s1600\/IMG_2270%2B%25282%2529.JPG\" imageanchor=\"1\" style=\"margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em; text-align: center;\"\u003E\u003Cimg border=\"0\" height=\"424\" src=\"https:\/\/2.bp.blogspot.com\/-W7MqVJ2UZBk\/WOvgymXEScI\/AAAAAAAALt4\/bHebp4wEjdAhnT-3Z6Ywag2yfXPQPP8qACEw\/s640\/IMG_2270%2B%25282%2529.JPG\" width=\"640\" \/\u003E\u003C\/a\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003Cdiv style=\"text-align: center;\"\u003E\u003Cspan style=\"font-size: x-large;\"\u003ELet's order one more thing!\u003C\/span\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\u003Cdiv style=\"text-align: center;\"\u003E\u003Cspan style=\"font-size: x-large;\"\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003C\/span\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\u003Cdiv style=\"text-align: center;\"\u003EEnough said.\u003C\/div\u003E\u003Cdiv style=\"text-align: center;\"\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\u003Cdiv style=\"text-align: center;\"\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\u003Cdiv style=\"text-align: center;\"\u003EHamachi over compressed pineapple. So the springiest, freshest, happiest, healthiest dish around. It isn't on the menu yet, but will be soon. Make sure to follow UrdanettaPDX on instagram\u0026nbsp;for the latest additions to the menu.\u003C\/div\u003E\u003Cdiv style=\"text-align: center;\"\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\u003Cdiv style=\"text-align: center;\"\u003EGet the Goxua!!! The base is a layer of rum-soaked madeleines, topped with whipped cream, then creme brulee, and topped with blood oranges. It is the perfect blend of textures and decadence.\u0026nbsp;\u003C\/div\u003E\u003Cdiv style=\"text-align: center;\"\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\u003Cdiv style=\"text-align: center;\"\u003EUrdaneta\u0026nbsp;\u003C\/div\u003E\u003Cdiv style=\"text-align: center;\"\u003E3303 NE Alberta\u003C\/div\u003E\u003Cdiv style=\"text-align: center;\"\u003ETuesday-Thursday\u0026nbsp;+ Sunday\u003C\/div\u003E\u003Cdiv style=\"text-align: center;\"\u003E5-10pm\u003C\/div\u003E\u003Cdiv style=\"text-align: center;\"\u003EFriday\u0026nbsp;+ Saturday\u003C\/div\u003E\u003Cdiv style=\"text-align: center;\"\u003E5-11pm\u003C\/div\u003E\u003Cdiv style=\"text-align: center;\"\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\u003Cdiv style=\"text-align: center;\"\u003EPinxto Hour\u003C\/div\u003E\u003Cdiv style=\"text-align: center;\"\u003ETuesday-Friday\u003C\/div\u003E\u003Cdiv style=\"text-align: center;\"\u003E5-6pm\u003C\/div\u003E\u003Cdiv style=\"text-align: center;\"\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E"},"link":[{"rel":"replies","type":"application/atom+xml","href":"http:\/\/marthachartreuse.blogspot.com\/feeds\/4551573777182106177\/comments\/default","title":"Post Comments"},{"rel":"replies","type":"text/html","href":"http:\/\/marthachartreuse.blogspot.com\/2017\/04\/inpdx-pinxto-hour-at-urdaneta.html#comment-form","title":"0 Comments"},{"rel":"edit","type":"application/atom+xml","href":"http:\/\/www.blogger.com\/feeds\/6502967530929541671\/posts\/default\/4551573777182106177"},{"rel":"self","type":"application/atom+xml","href":"http:\/\/www.blogger.com\/feeds\/6502967530929541671\/posts\/default\/4551573777182106177"},{"rel":"alternate","type":"text/html","href":"http:\/\/marthachartreuse.blogspot.com\/2017\/04\/inpdx-pinxto-hour-at-urdaneta.html","title":"inPDX: Pinxto Hour at Urdaneta"}],"author":[{"name":{"$t":"Meredith {Martha Chartreuse}"},"uri":{"$t":"http:\/\/www.blogger.com\/profile\/08290305314474946511"},"email":{"$t":"noreply@blogger.com"},"gd$image":{"rel":"http://schemas.google.com/g/2005#thumbnail","width":"16","height":"32","src":"http:\/\/4.bp.blogspot.com\/-zazu56o7efY\/U1qOgBFDXJI\/AAAAAAAABq0\/LZeeJzKSdhM\/s220\/Headshot.jpg"}}],"media$thumbnail":{"xmlns$media":"http://search.yahoo.com/mrss/","url":"https:\/\/1.bp.blogspot.com\/-Agod49Jmjo8\/WOvg2PxA0-I\/AAAAAAAALt4\/eBsruCPUKecEE9X3aR4ZIT7MWYP1NzhcACEw\/s72-c\/urdaneta%2Borange%2Bcocktail.JPG","height":"72","width":"72"},"thr$total":{"$t":"0"}},{"id":{"$t":"tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6502967530929541671.post-2866925594146282669"},"published":{"$t":"2017-03-21T06:00:00.000-07:00"},"updated":{"$t":"2017-04-11T15:17:07.368-07:00"},"category":[{"scheme":"http://www.blogger.com/atom/ns#","term":"life"},{"scheme":"http://www.blogger.com/atom/ns#","term":"pdx"},{"scheme":"http://www.blogger.com/atom/ns#","term":"portland"},{"scheme":"http://www.blogger.com/atom/ns#","term":"recommendations"},{"scheme":"http://www.blogger.com/atom/ns#","term":"restaurants"}],"title":{"type":"text","$t":"What's on tap?"},"content":{"type":"html","$t":"The next couple of weeks are going to be \u003Ci\u003Ereal\u003C\/i\u003E busy, and \u003Ci\u003E\u003Cb\u003Emighty\u003C\/b\u003E\u003C\/i\u003E tasty. If you aren't following me on social (@merecdavison on Instagram and Snapchat) you probably should.\u0026nbsp;\u003Cdiv\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\u003Cdiv\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\u003Cdiv\u003EWhat do I have going on?\u003C\/div\u003E\u003Cdiv\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\u003Cdiv\u003EToday I'm going to the brand new \u003Ca href=\"http:\/\/www.opwurst.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/03\/web-menu-division.pdf\"\u003EOP Wurst on Division\u003C\/a\u003E. I'm really eyeing the Portland Dog - kale, pork belly, and hazelnuts!!\u003C\/div\u003E\u003Cdiv\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\u003Cdiv class=\"separator\" style=\"clear: both; text-align: center;\"\u003E\u003Ca href=\"https:\/\/4.bp.blogspot.com\/-0d6w9IVIo8g\/WNBSqmKp1GI\/AAAAAAAALqk\/l71OAc8Zgs4WW2xJyKaS1GW0GkUN24RMwCLcB\/s1600\/opwurst.jpg\" imageanchor=\"1\" style=\"margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;\"\u003E\u003Cimg border=\"0\" height=\"424\" src=\"https:\/\/4.bp.blogspot.com\/-0d6w9IVIo8g\/WNBSqmKp1GI\/AAAAAAAALqk\/l71OAc8Zgs4WW2xJyKaS1GW0GkUN24RMwCLcB\/s640\/opwurst.jpg\" width=\"640\" \/\u003E\u003C\/a\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\u003Cdiv class=\"separator\" style=\"clear: both; text-align: center;\"\u003EPhoto Credit: TryCaviar\u003C\/div\u003E\u003Cdiv\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\u003Cdiv\u003EThursday I'll be heading to Little Bird with \u003Ca href=\"https:\/\/www.google.com\/search?q=thekitchenpaper\u0026amp;oq=thekitchenpaper\u0026amp;aqs=chrome..69i57.2652j0j4\u0026amp;sourceid=chrome\u0026amp;ie=UTF-8\"\u003EMary\u003C\/a\u003E and her boo-thang for \u003Ca href=\"http:\/\/marthachartreuse.blogspot.com\/2017\/03\/portland-dining-month-2017-picks.html\"\u003EPortland Dining Month\u003C\/a\u003E. Gimme all the cod!\u003C\/div\u003E\u003Cdiv\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\u003Cdiv\u003EFriday I'm having lunch at\u003Ca href=\"https:\/\/www.luceportland.com\/pages\/menu\"\u003E Luce\u003C\/a\u003E - it has been on my list for quite awhile. Have you been? What would you recommend getting?\u003C\/div\u003E\u003Cdiv\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\u003Cdiv class=\"separator\" style=\"clear: both; text-align: center;\"\u003E\u003Ca href=\"https:\/\/3.bp.blogspot.com\/-DSXP8PZum34\/WNBLuIIbS9I\/AAAAAAAALqE\/GvWtuZt6nkYdrUjt5kcNGhPNqjUCyE8ZACLcB\/s1600\/Lauren_weedman-750x414.jpg\" imageanchor=\"1\" style=\"margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;\"\u003E\u003Cimg border=\"0\" height=\"352\" src=\"https:\/\/3.bp.blogspot.com\/-DSXP8PZum34\/WNBLuIIbS9I\/AAAAAAAALqE\/GvWtuZt6nkYdrUjt5kcNGhPNqjUCyE8ZACLcB\/s640\/Lauren_weedman-750x414.jpg\" width=\"640\" \/\u003E\u003C\/a\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\u003Cdiv\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\u003Cdiv\u003ESaturday I'll be heading to The Armory for\u003Ca href=\"https:\/\/www.pcs.org\/laurenweedman\"\u003E Lauren Weedman Doesn't Live Here Anymore\u003C\/a\u003E -- Obviously I'll need to make my hair Dolly-big.\u003C\/div\u003E\u003Cdiv\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\u003Cdiv\u003ENext Wednesday I get to check out \u003Ca href=\"http:\/\/www.urdanetapdx.com\/pintxohour\"\u003EUrdaneta's new Pinxto Hour\u003C\/a\u003E. The photos are warming my glutenista\u0026nbsp;heart. Don't forget they have an amazing \u003Ca href=\"http:\/\/marthachartreuse.blogspot.com\/2017\/03\/portland-dining-month-2017-picks.html\"\u003EPortland Dining Month\u003C\/a\u003E menu.\u003C\/div\u003E\u003Cdiv\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\u003Cdiv class=\"separator\" style=\"clear: both; text-align: center;\"\u003E\u003Ca href=\"https:\/\/3.bp.blogspot.com\/-0vF-NA3MPnI\/WNBOQ41cJbI\/AAAAAAAALqU\/prwS16Xr0hwLiB4lZDS7NVkZHi6ewsAgwCLcB\/s1600\/urdaneta.jpg\" imageanchor=\"1\" style=\"margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;\"\u003E\u003Cimg border=\"0\" height=\"424\" src=\"https:\/\/3.bp.blogspot.com\/-0vF-NA3MPnI\/WNBOQ41cJbI\/AAAAAAAALqU\/prwS16Xr0hwLiB4lZDS7NVkZHi6ewsAgwCLcB\/s640\/urdaneta.jpg\" width=\"640\" \/\u003E\u003C\/a\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\u003Cdiv class=\"separator\" style=\"clear: both; text-align: center;\"\u003EPhoto Credit: Urdaneta\u003C\/div\u003E\u003Cdiv\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\u003Cdiv\u003ETHEN on Thursday I'm checking out T\u003Ca href=\"http:\/\/marthachartreuse.blogspot.com\/2017\/03\/portland-dining-month-2017-picks.html\"\u003Eaylor Railworks for Portland Dining Month\u003C\/a\u003E. I'll be going with \u003Ca href=\"https:\/\/www.instagram.com\/landingstanding\/\"\u003EMeg\u003C\/a\u003E, Mary, and \u003Ca href=\"https:\/\/www.instagram.com\/bakery_bingo\/?hl=en\"\u003EErin\u003C\/a\u003E so make sure you're following them as well. Shenanigans are always bountiful with this crew.\u003C\/div\u003E\u003Cdiv\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\u003Cdiv\u003ELast, but certainly not least, I'm co-hosting a roll-your-own sushi party. We've asked guests to bring surprise fillings like \"Trader Joe's\" and \"Crunchy\" - what fillings would you bring??\u003C\/div\u003E\u003Cdiv\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\u003Cdiv\u003EDon't worry. I will be drinking\u003Ca href=\"http:\/\/marthachartreuse.blogspot.com\/2017\/03\/current-favorites-rainy-season.html\"\u003E lots of water\u0026nbsp;\u003C\/a\u003Eand getting my spin on. Maybe even a few hikes if the rain goes away.\u003C\/div\u003E\u003Cdiv\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\u003Cdiv\u003EWhat do you have on tap??\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\u003Cdiv class=\"separator\" style=\"clear: both; text-align: center;\"\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\u003Cdiv\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E"},"link":[{"rel":"replies","type":"application/atom+xml","href":"http:\/\/marthachartreuse.blogspot.com\/feeds\/2866925594146282669\/comments\/default","title":"Post Comments"},{"rel":"replies","type":"text/html","href":"http:\/\/marthachartreuse.blogspot.com\/2017\/03\/whats-on-tap.html#comment-form","title":"0 Comments"},{"rel":"edit","type":"application/atom+xml","href":"http:\/\/www.blogger.com\/feeds\/6502967530929541671\/posts\/default\/2866925594146282669"},{"rel":"self","type":"application/atom+xml","href":"http:\/\/www.blogger.com\/feeds\/6502967530929541671\/posts\/default\/2866925594146282669"},{"rel":"alternate","type":"text/html","href":"http:\/\/marthachartreuse.blogspot.com\/2017\/03\/whats-on-tap.html","title":"What's on tap?"}],"author":[{"name":{"$t":"Meredith {Martha Chartreuse}"},"uri":{"$t":"http:\/\/www.blogger.com\/profile\/08290305314474946511"},"email":{"$t":"noreply@blogger.com"},"gd$image":{"rel":"http://schemas.google.com/g/2005#thumbnail","width":"16","height":"32","src":"http:\/\/4.bp.blogspot.com\/-zazu56o7efY\/U1qOgBFDXJI\/AAAAAAAABq0\/LZeeJzKSdhM\/s220\/Headshot.jpg"}}],"media$thumbnail":{"xmlns$media":"http://search.yahoo.com/mrss/","url":"https:\/\/4.bp.blogspot.com\/-0d6w9IVIo8g\/WNBSqmKp1GI\/AAAAAAAALqk\/l71OAc8Zgs4WW2xJyKaS1GW0GkUN24RMwCLcB\/s72-c\/opwurst.jpg","height":"72","width":"72"},"thr$total":{"$t":"0"}},{"id":{"$t":"tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6502967530929541671.post-6914198039774782626"},"published":{"$t":"2017-03-15T06:00:00.000-07:00"},"updated":{"$t":"2017-04-11T15:17:07.375-07:00"},"category":[{"scheme":"http://www.blogger.com/atom/ns#","term":"life"},{"scheme":"http://www.blogger.com/atom/ns#","term":"pdx"},{"scheme":"http://www.blogger.com/atom/ns#","term":"portland"},{"scheme":"http://www.blogger.com/atom/ns#","term":"recommendations"},{"scheme":"http://www.blogger.com/atom/ns#","term":"restaurants"}],"title":{"type":"text","$t":"Current Favorites {Rainy Season Essentials}"},"content":{"type":"html","$t":"\u003Cdiv class=\"separator\" style=\"clear: both; text-align: center;\"\u003EIt's raining! It's pouring! Portland, I'm finding this tantrum quite boring.\u003C\/div\u003E\u003Cdiv class=\"separator\" style=\"clear: both; text-align: center;\"\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\u003Cdiv class=\"separator\" style=\"clear: both; text-align: center;\"\u003EIf you live in PDX ( or follow pretty much anyone on social) you know the weather has been grueling. It was the rainiest February on record and March is soaking wet. Last Friday we had a day of sunshine and the entire city behaved as if Prozac had been added to the water.\u003C\/div\u003E\u003Cdiv class=\"separator\" style=\"clear: both; text-align: center;\"\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003EPersonally, I'll take flouride\u0026nbsp;AND prozac.\u0026nbsp;\u003C\/div\u003E\u003Cdiv class=\"separator\" style=\"clear: both; text-align: center;\"\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\u003Cdiv class=\"separator\" style=\"clear: both; text-align: center;\"\u003E\u003Ca href=\"https:\/\/4.bp.blogspot.com\/-kMu3SAlmN5s\/WMRedjfF9pI\/AAAAAAAALpM\/pBgRHDfe31ApXyGQYzsyVHOGLasEK6pTACLcB\/s1600\/portland%2Bforecast.png\" imageanchor=\"1\" style=\"margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em; text-align: center;\"\u003E\u003Cimg border=\"0\" height=\"640\" src=\"https:\/\/4.bp.blogspot.com\/-kMu3SAlmN5s\/WMRedjfF9pI\/AAAAAAAALpM\/pBgRHDfe31ApXyGQYzsyVHOGLasEK6pTACLcB\/s640\/portland%2Bforecast.png\" width=\"360\" \/\u003E\u003C\/a\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\u003Cdiv class=\"separator\" style=\"clear: both; text-align: center;\"\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\u003Cdiv class=\"separator\" style=\"clear: both; text-align: center;\"\u003EI'm starting to get a bit worried about \"April showers bring May flowers\" and what the coming weeks and months hold. This is 30, people! I'm blogging about the weather.\u003C\/div\u003E\u003Cdiv class=\"separator\" style=\"clear: both; text-align: center;\"\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\u003Cdiv class=\"separator\" style=\"clear: both; text-align: center;\"\u003EWell, to survive all of this rain one needs a good balance of health, wine, and hope.\u003C\/div\u003E\u003Cdiv class=\"separator\" style=\"clear: both; text-align: center;\"\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\u003Cdiv class=\"separator\" style=\"clear: both; text-align: center;\"\u003EHow've you been surviving?\u003C\/div\u003E\u003Cdiv class=\"separator\" style=\"clear: both; text-align: center;\"\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\u003Cdiv class=\"separator\" style=\"clear: both; text-align: center;\"\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\u003Cdiv class=\"separator\" style=\"clear: both; text-align: right;\"\u003E\u003Ca href=\"https:\/\/1.bp.blogspot.com\/-NXRtvj-UxJY\/WMReYB0q5NI\/AAAAAAAALpI\/Lvc2IFlcXDkBXV_mUoxHnUpuxQie4_g6QCLcB\/s1600\/rainy%2Bseason%2Bessentials%2Bportland%2B2017.jpg\" imageanchor=\"1\" style=\"margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;\"\u003E\u003Cimg border=\"0\" height=\"452\" src=\"https:\/\/1.bp.blogspot.com\/-NXRtvj-UxJY\/WMReYB0q5NI\/AAAAAAAALpI\/Lvc2IFlcXDkBXV_mUoxHnUpuxQie4_g6QCLcB\/s640\/rainy%2Bseason%2Bessentials%2Bportland%2B2017.jpg\" width=\"640\" \/\u003E\u003C\/a\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003Cdiv style=\"text-align: center;\"\u003E\u003Cspan style=\"font-size: large;\"\u003E1. Trader Joe's Parsnips\u003C\/span\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\u003Cdiv style=\"text-align: center;\"\u003EI miss bountiful produce. We're root vegetable deep into this winter, and things are getting boring. I've been relying on sassy parsnip to elevate the party. I've enjoyed cutting them into fries and tossing with olive oil, honey, aleppo\u0026nbsp;pepper, and salt, then roasting at 400.\u003C\/div\u003E\u003Cdiv style=\"text-align: center;\"\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\u003Cdiv style=\"text-align: center;\"\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\u003Cdiv style=\"text-align: center;\"\u003E\u003Cspan style=\"font-size: large;\"\u003E2.\u0026nbsp;\u003Ca href=\"https:\/\/www.amazon.com\/Nalgene-Water-Bottle-Green-20-Ounce\/dp\/B0043TG59E\/ref=sr_1_6?s=sporting-goods\u0026amp;ie=UTF8\u0026amp;qid=1489257850\u0026amp;sr=1-6\u0026amp;keywords=nalgene\"\u003ENalgene On the Fly Water Bottle\u003C\/a\u003E\u003C\/span\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\u003Cdiv style=\"text-align: center;\"\u003EGetting the most out of gym-time has been crucial since long walks are just a damp dream. I really enjoy the lock on this container (no spills!), that it can be easily gripped by small hands, the hook makes for easy carrying, and how quickly it opens and closes mid-workout.\u003C\/div\u003E\u003Cdiv style=\"text-align: center;\"\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\u003Cdiv style=\"text-align: center;\"\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\u003Cdiv style=\"text-align: center;\"\u003E\u003Cspan style=\"font-size: large;\"\u003E3. La Croix Blackberry Cucumber\u003C\/span\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\u003Cdiv style=\"text-align: center;\"\u003EYou probably know how much\u003Ca href=\"http:\/\/marthachartreuse.blogspot.com\/2015\/06\/lifestyle-blueberry-basil-and-cucumber.html\"\u003E I love infused water\u003C\/a\u003E, but it only works with fresh produce. The blackberry and cucumber La Croix has been transporting me to summer days. It also tastes mighty fine with a splash of vodka. Just sayin'\u003C\/div\u003E\u003Cdiv style=\"text-align: center;\"\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\u003Cdiv style=\"text-align: center;\"\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\u003Cdiv style=\"text-align: center;\"\u003E\u003Cspan style=\"font-size: large;\"\u003E4.\u0026nbsp;\u003Ca href=\"http:\/\/www.surlatable.com\/product\/PRO-698407\/Stainless-Steel+Ice+Cream+Scoop\"\u003EIce Cream Scoop\u003C\/a\u003E\u003C\/span\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\u003Cdiv style=\"text-align: center;\"\u003E\u003Ca href=\"http:\/\/marthachartreuse.blogspot.com\/2015\/05\/recipe-spring-pea-risotto.html\"\u003ERisotto\u003C\/a\u003E balls! Turkey meatballs! \u003Ca href=\"http:\/\/marthachartreuse.blogspot.com\/2014\/10\/when-craving-strikes-chocolate-chip.html\"\u003ECookies\u003C\/a\u003E! Using this scoop cuts prep time in half and feels very professional.\u003C\/div\u003E\u003Cdiv style=\"text-align: center;\"\u003EP.S. It also works with ice cream!\u003C\/div\u003E\u003Cdiv style=\"text-align: center;\"\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\u003Cdiv style=\"text-align: center;\"\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\u003Cdiv style=\"text-align: center;\"\u003E\u003Cspan style=\"font-size: large;\"\u003E5. Glicine\u0026nbsp;Sconsolata Barbera 2013\u0026nbsp;\u003C\/span\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\u003Cdiv style=\"text-align: center;\"\u003EFriends, it just isn't rose season yet. It hurts. Really hurts. I've been picking up this bottle of barbera since December and absolutely love it. I buy it at \u003Ca href=\"http:\/\/www.vinopoliswineshop.com\/\"\u003EVinopolis\u003C\/a\u003E\u0026nbsp;for $18 a bottle. Completely reasonable. I enjoy how big this is without being inky. It has an almost effervescent and tingly finish that pairs well with chicken, beef, or ice cream.\u003C\/div\u003E\u003Cdiv style=\"text-align: center;\"\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\u003Cdiv style=\"text-align: center;\"\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\u003Cdiv style=\"text-align: center;\"\u003E\u003Cspan style=\"font-size: large;\"\u003E6. Thai and True Panang Curry Paste\u003C\/span\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\u003Cdiv style=\"text-align: center;\"\u003EThis Oregon-made curry paste is the ABSOLUTE BEST!!! Available at New Seasons and Whole Foods I insist you get a jar this weekend. I've used it in curries, stir fries and even as a marinade for both veggies and meats. The spice level is perfect and the flavor feels anything but jarred.\u0026nbsp;\u003C\/div\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E"},"link":[{"rel":"replies","type":"application/atom+xml","href":"http:\/\/marthachartreuse.blogspot.com\/feeds\/6914198039774782626\/comments\/default","title":"Post Comments"},{"rel":"replies","type":"text/html","href":"http:\/\/marthachartreuse.blogspot.com\/2017\/03\/current-favorites-rainy-season.html#comment-form","title":"0 Comments"},{"rel":"edit","type":"application/atom+xml","href":"http:\/\/www.blogger.com\/feeds\/6502967530929541671\/posts\/default\/6914198039774782626"},{"rel":"self","type":"application/atom+xml","href":"http:\/\/www.blogger.com\/feeds\/6502967530929541671\/posts\/default\/6914198039774782626"},{"rel":"alternate","type":"text/html","href":"http:\/\/marthachartreuse.blogspot.com\/2017\/03\/current-favorites-rainy-season.html","title":"Current Favorites {Rainy Season Essentials}"}],"author":[{"name":{"$t":"Meredith {Martha Chartreuse}"},"uri":{"$t":"http:\/\/www.blogger.com\/profile\/08290305314474946511"},"email":{"$t":"noreply@blogger.com"},"gd$image":{"rel":"http://schemas.google.com/g/2005#thumbnail","width":"16","height":"32","src":"http:\/\/4.bp.blogspot.com\/-zazu56o7efY\/U1qOgBFDXJI\/AAAAAAAABq0\/LZeeJzKSdhM\/s220\/Headshot.jpg"}}],"media$thumbnail":{"xmlns$media":"http://search.yahoo.com/mrss/","url":"https:\/\/4.bp.blogspot.com\/-kMu3SAlmN5s\/WMRedjfF9pI\/AAAAAAAALpM\/pBgRHDfe31ApXyGQYzsyVHOGLasEK6pTACLcB\/s72-c\/portland%2Bforecast.png","height":"72","width":"72"},"thr$total":{"$t":"0"}},{"id":{"$t":"tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6502967530929541671.post-2957157887648661809"},"published":{"$t":"2017-03-01T12:22:00.001-08:00"},"updated":{"$t":"2017-04-11T15:16:05.850-07:00"},"category":[{"scheme":"http://www.blogger.com/atom/ns#","term":"pdx"},{"scheme":"http://www.blogger.com/atom/ns#","term":"portland"},{"scheme":"http://www.blogger.com/atom/ns#","term":"recommendations"},{"scheme":"http://www.blogger.com/atom/ns#","term":"restaurants"}],"title":{"type":"text","$t":"Portland Dining Month 2017 Picks"},"content":{"type":"html","$t":"\u003Cdiv class=\"separator\" style=\"clear: both; text-align: center;\"\u003EIt's baaaaack!! \u003Ca href=\"https:\/\/www.travelportland.com\/dining-month\"\u003EPortland Dining Month\u003C\/a\u003E commences tonight and the options are fantastic! I've been participating in Portland Dining Month for a few years (\u003Ca href=\"http:\/\/marthachartreuse.blogspot.com\/2014\/03\/portland-dining-month-songbird.html\"\u003E2014\u003C\/a\u003E, 2\u003Ca href=\"http:\/\/marthachartreuse.blogspot.com\/2015\/02\/inpdx-portland-dining-month-2015.html\"\u003E015\u003C\/a\u003E, \u003Ca href=\"http:\/\/marthachartreuse.blogspot.com\/2016\/03\/newnoteworthy-marukin-portland-dining.html\"\u003E2016\u003C\/a\u003E) and have learned a few tricks of the trade to maximize the restaurants while getting the best deal possible.\u0026nbsp;\u003C\/div\u003E\u003Cdiv class=\"separator\" style=\"clear: both; text-align: center;\"\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\u003Cdiv class=\"separator\" style=\"clear: both; text-align: center;\"\u003EDepending on the restaurant $29 for a 3 course meal is either a free world-class meal or just dinner. I recommend looking at regular price items, determining if PDM month items or on the menu or special for the event, and making sure the spot is on your Google Doc.\u003C\/div\u003E\u003Cdiv class=\"separator\" style=\"clear: both; text-align: center;\"\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\u003Cdiv class=\"separator\" style=\"clear: both; text-align: center;\"\u003E\u003Ca href=\"https:\/\/4.bp.blogspot.com\/-hyULLVOLXi4\/WLcqTFCGvPI\/AAAAAAAALlw\/DyiMgASAx9YrrQjkTxP3JY-_mxMebsubgCLcB\/s1600\/Martha%2BChartreuse%2Bportland%2Bdining%2Bmonth%2B2017.png\" imageanchor=\"1\" style=\"margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;\"\u003E\u003Cimg border=\"0\" height=\"640\" src=\"https:\/\/4.bp.blogspot.com\/-hyULLVOLXi4\/WLcqTFCGvPI\/AAAAAAAALlw\/DyiMgASAx9YrrQjkTxP3JY-_mxMebsubgCLcB\/s640\/Martha%2BChartreuse%2Bportland%2Bdining%2Bmonth%2B2017.png\" width=\"426\" \/\u003E\u003C\/a\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\u003Cdiv class=\"separator\" style=\"clear: both; text-align: center;\"\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\u003Cdiv class=\"separator\" style=\"clear: both; text-align: center;\"\u003EMy 2017 picks are \u003Ca href=\"http:\/\/lechonpdx.com\/\"\u003ELe Chon\u003C\/a\u003E, \u003Ca href=\"http:\/\/www.littlebirdbistro.com\/\"\u003ELittle Bird\u003C\/a\u003E, \u003Ca href=\"http:\/\/lamoulepdx.com\/\"\u003ELa Moule,\u003C\/a\u003E \u003Ca href=\"http:\/\/www.trwpdx.com\/\"\u003ETaylor Railworks\u003C\/a\u003E and \u003Ca href=\"http:\/\/www.urdanetapdx.com\/\"\u003EUrdaneta\u003C\/a\u003E. I really think two people can get away with ordering one dinner for $29 and one or two regular menu items. It makes for a fun, filling and affordable night out.\u003C\/div\u003E\u003Cdiv class=\"separator\" style=\"clear: both; text-align: center;\"\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\u003Cdiv class=\"separator\" style=\"clear: both; text-align: center;\"\u003EWhat's on your list? Where will you be going?\u003C\/div\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E"},"link":[{"rel":"replies","type":"application/atom+xml","href":"http:\/\/marthachartreuse.blogspot.com\/feeds\/2957157887648661809\/comments\/default","title":"Post Comments"},{"rel":"replies","type":"text/html","href":"http:\/\/marthachartreuse.blogspot.com\/2017\/03\/portland-dining-month-2017-picks.html#comment-form","title":"0 Comments"},{"rel":"edit","type":"application/atom+xml","href":"http:\/\/www.blogger.com\/feeds\/6502967530929541671\/posts\/default\/2957157887648661809"},{"rel":"self","type":"application/atom+xml","href":"http:\/\/www.blogger.com\/feeds\/6502967530929541671\/posts\/default\/2957157887648661809"},{"rel":"alternate","type":"text/html","href":"http:\/\/marthachartreuse.blogspot.com\/2017\/03\/portland-dining-month-2017-picks.html","title":"Portland Dining Month 2017 Picks"}],"author":[{"name":{"$t":"Meredith {Martha Chartreuse}"},"uri":{"$t":"http:\/\/www.blogger.com\/profile\/08290305314474946511"},"email":{"$t":"noreply@blogger.com"},"gd$image":{"rel":"http://schemas.google.com/g/2005#thumbnail","width":"16","height":"32","src":"http:\/\/4.bp.blogspot.com\/-zazu56o7efY\/U1qOgBFDXJI\/AAAAAAAABq0\/LZeeJzKSdhM\/s220\/Headshot.jpg"}}],"media$thumbnail":{"xmlns$media":"http://search.yahoo.com/mrss/","url":"https:\/\/4.bp.blogspot.com\/-hyULLVOLXi4\/WLcqTFCGvPI\/AAAAAAAALlw\/DyiMgASAx9YrrQjkTxP3JY-_mxMebsubgCLcB\/s72-c\/Martha%2BChartreuse%2Bportland%2Bdining%2Bmonth%2B2017.png","height":"72","width":"72"},"thr$total":{"$t":"0"}},{"id":{"$t":"tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6502967530929541671.post-937652264275026253"},"published":{"$t":"2017-02-10T08:42:00.001-08:00"},"updated":{"$t":"2017-04-11T15:17:44.567-07:00"},"category":[{"scheme":"http://www.blogger.com/atom/ns#","term":"food"},{"scheme":"http://www.blogger.com/atom/ns#","term":"pdx"},{"scheme":"http://www.blogger.com/atom/ns#","term":"portland"},{"scheme":"http://www.blogger.com/atom/ns#","term":"Recipes"},{"scheme":"http://www.blogger.com/atom/ns#","term":"recommendations"},{"scheme":"http://www.blogger.com/atom/ns#","term":"restaurants"}],"title":{"type":"text","$t":"French Toast Croissant Bake +KATU"},"content":{"type":"html","$t":"Hello friends and HAPPY FRIDAY!! What do you have planned for the weekend? Any pre-Valentine's or Galentine's activities? To kick off my weekend I'll be over on \u003Ca href=\"http:\/\/katu.com\/afternoon-live\"\u003EKATU Afternoon Live \u003C\/a\u003E\u0026nbsp;(3-4pm) sharing my recipe for French Toast Croissant Bake. It is easy, delicious and perfect for brunch with your gals or breakfast in bed with your boo!\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003ECan't tune in? Don't worry, the \u003Ca href=\"https:\/\/www.google.com\/url?hl=en\u0026amp;q=http:\/\/katu.com\/afternoon-live\/cooking-recipes\/galentines-day-brunch-french-toast-croissant-bake\u0026amp;source=gmail\u0026amp;ust=1487869026436000\u0026amp;usg=AFQjCNGkkSl-l3Y_JhyNofnLBK0BjoFD4Q\"\u003Erecipe will be on the KATU website\u003C\/a\u003E!\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003Cdiv class=\"separator\" style=\"clear: both; text-align: center;\"\u003E\u003Ca href=\"https:\/\/1.bp.blogspot.com\/-9RlB7PQPVVY\/WJ3s4mkBDKI\/AAAAAAAALkI\/4ARmNF-ZOo8uukheYFlgMvVwmuvQIgnXQCLcB\/s1600\/croissant%2Bbake.jpg\" imageanchor=\"1\" style=\"margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;\"\u003E\u003Cimg border=\"0\" height=\"640\" src=\"https:\/\/1.bp.blogspot.com\/-9RlB7PQPVVY\/WJ3s4mkBDKI\/AAAAAAAALkI\/4ARmNF-ZOo8uukheYFlgMvVwmuvQIgnXQCLcB\/s640\/croissant%2Bbake.jpg\" width=\"480\" \/\u003E\u003C\/a\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E"},"link":[{"rel":"replies","type":"application/atom+xml","href":"http:\/\/marthachartreuse.blogspot.com\/feeds\/937652264275026253\/comments\/default","title":"Post Comments"},{"rel":"replies","type":"text/html","href":"http:\/\/marthachartreuse.blogspot.com\/2017\/02\/french-toast-croissant-bake-katu.html#comment-form","title":"0 Comments"},{"rel":"edit","type":"application/atom+xml","href":"http:\/\/www.blogger.com\/feeds\/6502967530929541671\/posts\/default\/937652264275026253"},{"rel":"self","type":"application/atom+xml","href":"http:\/\/www.blogger.com\/feeds\/6502967530929541671\/posts\/default\/937652264275026253"},{"rel":"alternate","type":"text/html","href":"http:\/\/marthachartreuse.blogspot.com\/2017\/02\/french-toast-croissant-bake-katu.html","title":"French Toast Croissant Bake +KATU"}],"author":[{"name":{"$t":"Meredith {Martha Chartreuse}"},"uri":{"$t":"http:\/\/www.blogger.com\/profile\/08290305314474946511"},"email":{"$t":"noreply@blogger.com"},"gd$image":{"rel":"http://schemas.google.com/g/2005#thumbnail","width":"16","height":"32","src":"http:\/\/4.bp.blogspot.com\/-zazu56o7efY\/U1qOgBFDXJI\/AAAAAAAABq0\/LZeeJzKSdhM\/s220\/Headshot.jpg"}}],"media$thumbnail":{"xmlns$media":"http://search.yahoo.com/mrss/","url":"https:\/\/1.bp.blogspot.com\/-9RlB7PQPVVY\/WJ3s4mkBDKI\/AAAAAAAALkI\/4ARmNF-ZOo8uukheYFlgMvVwmuvQIgnXQCLcB\/s72-c\/croissant%2Bbake.jpg","height":"72","width":"72"},"thr$total":{"$t":"0"}},{"id":{"$t":"tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6502967530929541671.post-6193476887903561115"},"published":{"$t":"2017-02-03T09:06:00.000-08:00"},"updated":{"$t":"2017-04-11T15:16:05.860-07:00"},"category":[{"scheme":"http://www.blogger.com/atom/ns#","term":"pdx"},{"scheme":"http://www.blogger.com/atom/ns#","term":"portland"},{"scheme":"http://www.blogger.com/atom/ns#","term":"recommendations"},{"scheme":"http://www.blogger.com/atom/ns#","term":"restaurants"}],"title":{"type":"text","$t":"PDX Weekend + Charitable Giving"},"content":{"type":"html","$t":"\u003Cspan style=\"font-family: inherit;\"\u003EHello friends! This is a quick and dirty blog post, but I wanted to be sure to share several great events happening in PDX this weekend. Where you spend your dollars, use your voice, and resist ALL make a difference.\u003C\/span\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003Cspan style=\"font-family: inherit;\"\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003C\/span\u003E\u003Cspan style=\"font-family: inherit;\"\u003EHave a great weekend!\u003C\/span\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003Cspan style=\"font-family: inherit;\"\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003C\/span\u003E\u003Ca href=\"http:\/\/pdx.eater.com\/2017\/2\/2\/14485712\/either-or-aclu-benefit-pizza-party-spudge\"\u003E\u003Cspan style=\"font-family: inherit;\"\u003EEither\/Or Epic Pizza Party to Benefit the ACLU\u003C\/span\u003E\u003C\/a\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003Cspan style=\"font-family: inherit;\"\u003ESunday, February 5th 4-8pm\u003C\/span\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003Cspan style=\"background-color: white; color: #3b3b3b;\"\u003E\u003Cspan style=\"font-family: inherit;\"\u003E8235 SE 13th Ave., Ste. 2\u003C\/span\u003E\u003C\/span\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003Cspan style=\"background-color: white; color: #3b3b3b;\"\u003E\u003Cspan style=\"font-family: inherit;\"\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003C\/span\u003E\u003C\/span\u003E\u003Cdiv class=\"separator\" style=\"clear: both; text-align: center;\"\u003E\u003Ca href=\"https:\/\/3.bp.blogspot.com\/-uETbecJw-TU\/WJS3YxlZFqI\/AAAAAAAALjI\/l6R0hzyMTqE5EkX-8yLiDYHZvLfKh2JIQCLcB\/s1600\/nossa%2Baclu.png\" imageanchor=\"1\" style=\"margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;\"\u003E\u003Cimg border=\"0\" height=\"640\" src=\"https:\/\/3.bp.blogspot.com\/-uETbecJw-TU\/WJS3YxlZFqI\/AAAAAAAALjI\/l6R0hzyMTqE5EkX-8yLiDYHZvLfKh2JIQCLcB\/s640\/nossa%2Baclu.png\" width=\"356\" \/\u003E\u003C\/a\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\u003Cspan style=\"background-color: white; color: #3b3b3b;\"\u003E\u003Cspan style=\"font-family: inherit;\"\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003C\/span\u003E\u003C\/span\u003E\u003Cspan style=\"background-color: white; color: #3b3b3b;\"\u003E\u003Cspan style=\"font-family: inherit;\"\u003ENossa Familia - ACLU\u003C\/span\u003E\u003C\/span\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003Cspan style=\"background-color: white; color: #3b3b3b;\"\u003E\u003Cspan style=\"font-family: inherit;\"\u003EThis weekend 20% of all Espresso Bar purchases will go to the ACLU.\u003C\/span\u003E\u003C\/span\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003Cspan style=\"background-color: white; color: #3b3b3b;\"\u003E\u003Cspan style=\"font-family: inherit;\"\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003C\/span\u003E\u003C\/span\u003E\u003Cdiv class=\"separator\" style=\"clear: both; text-align: center;\"\u003E\u003Ca href=\"https:\/\/3.bp.blogspot.com\/-MHdoxJhnF9c\/WJS3exmyxTI\/AAAAAAAALjM\/xLlbsqCBiwQlddaQggdW_JllksuM6a_6QCLcB\/s1600\/groundworks%2Baclu.png\" imageanchor=\"1\" style=\"margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;\"\u003E\u003Cimg border=\"0\" height=\"640\" src=\"https:\/\/3.bp.blogspot.com\/-MHdoxJhnF9c\/WJS3exmyxTI\/AAAAAAAALjM\/xLlbsqCBiwQlddaQggdW_JllksuM6a_6QCLcB\/s640\/groundworks%2Baclu.png\" width=\"358\" \/\u003E\u003C\/a\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\u003Cspan style=\"background-color: white; color: #3b3b3b;\"\u003E\u003Cspan style=\"font-family: inherit;\"\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003C\/span\u003E\u003C\/span\u003E\u003Cspan style=\"background-color: white; color: #3b3b3b;\"\u003E\u003Cspan style=\"font-family: inherit;\"\u003EGroundworks Coffee\u003C\/span\u003E\u003C\/span\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003Cspan style=\"background-color: white; color: #3b3b3b;\"\u003E\u003Cspan style=\"font-family: inherit;\"\u003EFebruary 3-5th 5% of all sales will go towards supporting the ACLU. (This includes all 12 locations in LA and PDX)\u003C\/span\u003E\u003C\/span\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003Cspan style=\"background-color: white; color: #3b3b3b;\"\u003E\u003Cspan style=\"font-family: inherit;\"\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003C\/span\u003E\u003C\/span\u003E\u003Cspan style=\"background-color: white; color: #3b3b3b;\"\u003E\u003Cspan style=\"font-family: inherit;\"\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003C\/span\u003E\u003C\/span\u003E\u003Cdiv class=\"separator\" style=\"clear: both; text-align: center;\"\u003E\u003Ca href=\"https:\/\/1.bp.blogspot.com\/-meKzIejI7O4\/WJS3kP_z-yI\/AAAAAAAALjQ\/sBKq2mexA0YjidTGYhHpPUis8V6ehD2LgCLcB\/s1600\/portlandgearohsu.png\" imageanchor=\"1\" style=\"margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;\"\u003E\u003Cimg border=\"0\" height=\"640\" src=\"https:\/\/1.bp.blogspot.com\/-meKzIejI7O4\/WJS3kP_z-yI\/AAAAAAAALjQ\/sBKq2mexA0YjidTGYhHpPUis8V6ehD2LgCLcB\/s640\/portlandgearohsu.png\" width=\"358\" \/\u003E\u003C\/a\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\u003Cspan style=\"background-color: white; color: #3b3b3b;\"\u003E\u003Cspan style=\"font-family: inherit;\"\u003E\u003Ca href=\"https:\/\/portlandgear.com\/collections\/hats\"\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003C\/a\u003E\u003C\/span\u003E\u003C\/span\u003E\u003Cspan style=\"color: #3b3b3b; font-family: inherit;\"\u003E\u003Cspan style=\"background-color: white;\"\u003E\u003Ca href=\"https:\/\/portlandgear.com\/collections\/hats\"\u003EPortland Gear\u003C\/a\u003E\u0026nbsp;+ OHSU Doernbecher\u003C\/span\u003E\u003C\/span\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003Cspan style=\"color: #3b3b3b; font-family: inherit;\"\u003E\u003Cspan style=\"background-color: white;\"\u003EPortland Gear worked with OHSU to design this slick blue hat. For every hat purchased, three will be donated to patients at Doernbecher.\u0026nbsp;\u003C\/span\u003E\u003C\/span\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003Cspan style=\"color: #3b3b3b; font-family: inherit;\"\u003E\u003Cspan style=\"background-color: white;\"\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003C\/span\u003E\u003C\/span\u003E\u003Cspan style=\"background-color: white; color: #3b3b3b;\"\u003E\u003Cspan style=\"font-family: inherit;\"\u003E\u003Ca href=\"http:\/\/www.eater.com\/2017\/1\/31\/14407418\/restaurant-industry-sexism-harassment-discrimination\"\u003EAlso, this piece on sexism in the food industry is a must read\u003C\/a\u003E.\u003C\/span\u003E\u003C\/span\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003Cspan style=\"background-color: white; color: #3b3b3b; font-family: \u0026quot;Whitney A\u0026quot;, \u0026quot;Whitney B\u0026quot;, Helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: 18px;\"\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003C\/span\u003E\u003Cspan style=\"background-color: white; color: #3b3b3b; font-family: \u0026quot;Whitney A\u0026quot;, \u0026quot;Whitney B\u0026quot;, Helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: 18px;\"\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003C\/span\u003E"},"link":[{"rel":"replies","type":"application/atom+xml","href":"http:\/\/marthachartreuse.blogspot.com\/feeds\/6193476887903561115\/comments\/default","title":"Post Comments"},{"rel":"replies","type":"text/html","href":"http:\/\/marthachartreuse.blogspot.com\/2017\/02\/pdx-weekend-charitable-giving.html#comment-form","title":"0 Comments"},{"rel":"edit","type":"application/atom+xml","href":"http:\/\/www.blogger.com\/feeds\/6502967530929541671\/posts\/default\/6193476887903561115"},{"rel":"self","type":"application/atom+xml","href":"http:\/\/www.blogger.com\/feeds\/6502967530929541671\/posts\/default\/6193476887903561115"},{"rel":"alternate","type":"text/html","href":"http:\/\/marthachartreuse.blogspot.com\/2017\/02\/pdx-weekend-charitable-giving.html","title":"PDX Weekend + Charitable Giving"}],"author":[{"name":{"$t":"Meredith {Martha Chartreuse}"},"uri":{"$t":"http:\/\/www.blogger.com\/profile\/08290305314474946511"},"email":{"$t":"noreply@blogger.com"},"gd$image":{"rel":"http://schemas.google.com/g/2005#thumbnail","width":"16","height":"32","src":"http:\/\/4.bp.blogspot.com\/-zazu56o7efY\/U1qOgBFDXJI\/AAAAAAAABq0\/LZeeJzKSdhM\/s220\/Headshot.jpg"}}],"media$thumbnail":{"xmlns$media":"http://search.yahoo.com/mrss/","url":"https:\/\/3.bp.blogspot.com\/-uETbecJw-TU\/WJS3YxlZFqI\/AAAAAAAALjI\/l6R0hzyMTqE5EkX-8yLiDYHZvLfKh2JIQCLcB\/s72-c\/nossa%2Baclu.png","height":"72","width":"72"},"thr$total":{"$t":"0"}},{"id":{"$t":"tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6502967530929541671.post-7069431197433476057"},"published":{"$t":"2017-01-17T15:54:00.004-08:00"},"updated":{"$t":"2017-04-11T15:16:05.868-07:00"},"category":[{"scheme":"http://www.blogger.com/atom/ns#","term":"pdx"},{"scheme":"http://www.blogger.com/atom/ns#","term":"portland"},{"scheme":"http://www.blogger.com/atom/ns#","term":"recommendations"},{"scheme":"http://www.blogger.com/atom/ns#","term":"restaurants"}],"title":{"type":"text","$t":"NW Portland Favorites"},"content":{"type":"html","$t":"Hello friends! If you're Portland-based you're VERY over weather we're having. The snow storm was cute for a day, but it is time for the city to get their blow on and salt them streets. Don't believe me? \u003Ca href=\"http:\/\/bakerybingo.com\/snowstorm-support\/\"\u003EBakery Bingo agrees\u003C\/a\u003E!\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003EA lot of people are hurting - and I'm certainly feeling compelled to chop things up ala Shining - and feeling the effects of cabin fever. Small businesses are hurting the most. While I don't want to promote anyone getting out there and driving on unsafe roads, I strongly encourage getting out in your neighborhood and supporting these shops.\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003EI live in Northwest Portland and these are some of my favorite spots. What hood are you in? How are you surviving? I'd love to know what restaurants and shops you recommend.\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003Cdiv class=\"separator\" style=\"clear: both; text-align: center;\"\u003E\u003Ca href=\"https:\/\/1.bp.blogspot.com\/-nkp9y9IrF1g\/WH6p7Q_dboI\/AAAAAAAALgw\/6wXQA8k4rSYJvSphgrI-0ro3Jgl5coFhwCEw\/s1600\/IMG_7622%2B%25282%2529.JPG\" imageanchor=\"1\" style=\"margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;\"\u003E\u003Cimg border=\"0\" height=\"213\" src=\"https:\/\/1.bp.blogspot.com\/-nkp9y9IrF1g\/WH6p7Q_dboI\/AAAAAAAALgw\/6wXQA8k4rSYJvSphgrI-0ro3Jgl5coFhwCEw\/s320\/IMG_7622%2B%25282%2529.JPG\" width=\"320\" \/\u003E\u003C\/a\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\u003Cdiv style=\"text-align: center;\"\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\u003Cdiv style=\"text-align: center;\"\u003E\u003Ca href=\"http:\/\/www.urbanwaxx.com\/\"\u003EUrban Waxx\u003C\/a\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\u003Cdiv style=\"text-align: center;\"\u003E1036 NW 18th\u0026nbsp;\u003C\/div\u003E\u003Cdiv style=\"text-align: center;\"\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\u003Cdiv style=\"text-align: center;\"\u003EThese ladies all rock!! Don't need any hair removed? They sell candles, jewelry, and a selection of fancy lotions. You know your skin is dry like a snake.\u003C\/div\u003E\u003Cdiv style=\"text-align: center;\"\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\u003Cdiv class=\"separator\" style=\"clear: both; text-align: center;\"\u003E\u003Ca href=\"https:\/\/2.bp.blogspot.com\/-HWkLV3o3aoE\/WH6s6ntluhI\/AAAAAAAALhA\/y6eaM8YYjO4ltQlp_XuBA64R_yxLxdndgCLcB\/s1600\/ovation.jpg\" imageanchor=\"1\" style=\"margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;\"\u003E\u003Cimg border=\"0\" height=\"600\" src=\"https:\/\/2.bp.blogspot.com\/-HWkLV3o3aoE\/WH6s6ntluhI\/AAAAAAAALhA\/y6eaM8YYjO4ltQlp_XuBA64R_yxLxdndgCLcB\/s640\/ovation.jpg\" width=\"640\" \/\u003E\u003C\/a\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\u003Cdiv class=\"separator\" style=\"clear: both; text-align: center;\"\u003EPhoto credit: Ovation\u003C\/div\u003E\u003Cdiv style=\"text-align: center;\"\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\u003Cdiv style=\"text-align: center;\"\u003E\u003Ca href=\"http:\/\/www.ovationpdx.com\/\"\u003EOvation\u003C\/a\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\u003Cdiv style=\"text-align: center;\"\u003E941 NW Overton\u003C\/div\u003E\u003Cdiv style=\"text-align: center;\"\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\u003Cdiv style=\"text-align: center;\"\u003EThis is hands down the very best coffee shop in Portland. The customer service is exceptional and the Moroccan tea is crave-worthy.\u003C\/div\u003E\u003Cdiv style=\"text-align: center;\"\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\u003Cdiv class=\"separator\" style=\"clear: both; text-align: center;\"\u003E\u003Ca href=\"https:\/\/2.bp.blogspot.com\/-2GrG0f828BY\/WH6tCbNksYI\/AAAAAAAALhE\/lt_bUz1X8sMfTBHsV5rAqxIUhC2Pest7wCLcB\/s1600\/m%2Bbar.jpg\" imageanchor=\"1\" style=\"margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;\"\u003E\u003Cimg border=\"0\" height=\"640\" src=\"https:\/\/2.bp.blogspot.com\/-2GrG0f828BY\/WH6tCbNksYI\/AAAAAAAALhE\/lt_bUz1X8sMfTBHsV5rAqxIUhC2Pest7wCLcB\/s640\/m%2Bbar.jpg\" width=\"636\" \/\u003E\u003C\/a\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\u003Cdiv style=\"text-align: center;\"\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\u003Cdiv style=\"text-align: center;\"\u003E\u003Ca href=\"https:\/\/www.facebook.com\/mbar.portland\/\"\u003EM Bar\u003C\/a\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\u003Cdiv style=\"text-align: center;\"\u003E417 NW 21st\u003C\/div\u003E\u003Cdiv style=\"text-align: center;\"\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\u003Cdiv style=\"text-align: center;\"\u003ECoffee shop in the morning. Epic wine bar at night. THe drinks are cheap, the pours heavy, and the people watching phenomenal.\u003C\/div\u003E\u003Cdiv style=\"text-align: center;\"\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\u003Cdiv class=\"separator\" style=\"clear: both; text-align: center;\"\u003E\u003Ca href=\"https:\/\/3.bp.blogspot.com\/-beKCRq3BMeI\/WH6tH6jEwMI\/AAAAAAAALhI\/HpMLyRiOaAINfX2EL8wrFwR1PBQd0L79ACLcB\/s1600\/nuvrei.jpg\" imageanchor=\"1\" style=\"margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;\"\u003E\u003Cimg border=\"0\" height=\"598\" src=\"https:\/\/3.bp.blogspot.com\/-beKCRq3BMeI\/WH6tH6jEwMI\/AAAAAAAALhI\/HpMLyRiOaAINfX2EL8wrFwR1PBQd0L79ACLcB\/s640\/nuvrei.jpg\" width=\"640\" \/\u003E\u003C\/a\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\u003Cdiv style=\"text-align: center;\"\u003EPhoto credit: Nuvrei\u003C\/div\u003E\u003Cdiv style=\"text-align: center;\"\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\u003Cdiv style=\"text-align: center;\"\u003E\u003Ca href=\"http:\/\/www.nuvrei.com\/\"\u003ENuvrei\u003C\/a\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\u003Cdiv style=\"text-align: center;\"\u003E404 NW 10th\u003C\/div\u003E\u003Cdiv style=\"text-align: center;\"\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\u003Cdiv style=\"text-align: center;\"\u003EThree words: fresh. croissants. hourly.\u003C\/div\u003E\u003Cdiv style=\"text-align: center;\"\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\u003Cdiv class=\"separator\" style=\"clear: both; text-align: center;\"\u003E\u003Ca href=\"https:\/\/4.bp.blogspot.com\/-6w1Eh4K11Sw\/WH6tP-G9ciI\/AAAAAAAALhM\/d26FS0gU7G85TcJMPSzZ_MCtDzre-zJOACLcB\/s1600\/MEC.jpg\" imageanchor=\"1\" style=\"margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;\"\u003E\u003Cimg border=\"0\" height=\"616\" src=\"https:\/\/4.bp.blogspot.com\/-6w1Eh4K11Sw\/WH6tP-G9ciI\/AAAAAAAALhM\/d26FS0gU7G85TcJMPSzZ_MCtDzre-zJOACLcB\/s640\/MEC.jpg\" width=\"640\" \/\u003E\u003C\/a\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\u003Cdiv style=\"text-align: center;\"\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\u003Cdiv style=\"text-align: center;\"\u003E\u003Ca href=\"http:\/\/www.mediterraneanexplorationcompany.com\/\"\u003EMEC\u003C\/a\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\u003Cdiv style=\"text-align: center;\"\u003E333 NW 18th\u003C\/div\u003E\u003Cdiv style=\"text-align: center;\"\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\u003Cdiv style=\"text-align: center;\"\u003EHummus, sexy lighting, and delightful cocktails. What better way to make googly eyes at your neighborhood tinder match??\u003C\/div\u003E\u003Cdiv style=\"text-align: center;\"\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\u003Cdiv class=\"separator\" style=\"clear: both; text-align: center;\"\u003E\u003Ca href=\"https:\/\/1.bp.blogspot.com\/-rgB7hQMst_U\/WH6tV5dEHjI\/AAAAAAAALhQ\/SIiRnQiIo9sQ-bd3-PscBW2em27HUUg1QCLcB\/s1600\/piazza%2Bitalia.jpg\" imageanchor=\"1\" style=\"margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;\"\u003E\u003Cimg border=\"0\" height=\"640\" src=\"https:\/\/1.bp.blogspot.com\/-rgB7hQMst_U\/WH6tV5dEHjI\/AAAAAAAALhQ\/SIiRnQiIo9sQ-bd3-PscBW2em27HUUg1QCLcB\/s640\/piazza%2Bitalia.jpg\" width=\"513\" \/\u003E\u003C\/a\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003Cdiv class=\"separator\" style=\"clear: both; text-align: center;\"\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\u003Cdiv style=\"text-align: center;\"\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\u003Cdiv style=\"text-align: center;\"\u003E\u003Ca href=\"http:\/\/www.piazzaportland.com\/\"\u003EPiazza Italia\u003C\/a\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\u003Cdiv style=\"text-align: center;\"\u003E1129 NW Johnson\u003C\/div\u003E\u003Cdiv style=\"text-align: center;\"\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\u003Cdiv style=\"text-align: center;\"\u003ETrust me, get the bucatini.\u0026nbsp;\u003C\/div\u003E\u003Cdiv style=\"text-align: center;\"\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\u003Cdiv class=\"separator\" style=\"clear: both; text-align: center;\"\u003E\u003Ca href=\"https:\/\/3.bp.blogspot.com\/-gWRnB43OFks\/WH6ujlQYGTI\/AAAAAAAALhc\/KlYISVqszhotyfwuksPvrNyRgpXyPmahwCEw\/s1600\/City%2BMarket.jpg\" imageanchor=\"1\" style=\"margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;\"\u003E\u003Cimg border=\"0\" height=\"598\" src=\"https:\/\/3.bp.blogspot.com\/-gWRnB43OFks\/WH6ujlQYGTI\/AAAAAAAALhc\/KlYISVqszhotyfwuksPvrNyRgpXyPmahwCEw\/s640\/City%2BMarket.jpg\" width=\"640\" \/\u003E\u003C\/a\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\u003Cdiv style=\"text-align: center;\"\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\u003Cdiv style=\"text-align: center;\"\u003E\u003Ca href=\"http:\/\/www.citymarketnw.com\/\"\u003ECity Market\u003C\/a\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\u003Cdiv style=\"text-align: center;\"\u003E735 NW 21st\u003C\/div\u003E\u003Cdiv style=\"text-align: center;\"\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\u003Cdiv style=\"text-align: center;\"\u003EHave a fireplace? Or a Netflix app? Head to City Market for fromage or some really fancy seafood. Your sweetie will thank you.\u003C\/div\u003E\u003Cdiv style=\"text-align: center;\"\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\u003Cdiv class=\"separator\" style=\"clear: both; text-align: center;\"\u003E\u003Ca href=\"https:\/\/4.bp.blogspot.com\/-omwqEtkjC7I\/WH6pXnSKbLI\/AAAAAAAALgo\/3t32CQ_PbKw1X8vDTo-bldtPV1rTfNm8ACLcB\/s1600\/kungpow.jpg\" imageanchor=\"1\" style=\"margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;\"\u003E\u003Cimg border=\"0\" height=\"371\" src=\"https:\/\/4.bp.blogspot.com\/-omwqEtkjC7I\/WH6pXnSKbLI\/AAAAAAAALgo\/3t32CQ_PbKw1X8vDTo-bldtPV1rTfNm8ACLcB\/s640\/kungpow.jpg\" width=\"640\" \/\u003E\u003C\/a\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\u003Cdiv class=\"separator\" style=\"clear: both; text-align: center;\"\u003Ephoto credit: try caviar\u003C\/div\u003E\u003Cdiv style=\"text-align: center;\"\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\u003Cdiv style=\"text-align: center;\"\u003E\u003Ca href=\"http:\/\/kungpowpdx.com\/#!\/\"\u003EKung Pow\u003C\/a\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\u003Cdiv style=\"text-align: center;\"\u003E500 NW 21st\u003C\/div\u003E\u003Cdiv style=\"text-align: center;\"\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\u003Cdiv style=\"text-align: center;\"\u003EJudy's Noodles, soy curls, and an abundance of fortune cookies! Don't you want to know if Spring is coming?\u003C\/div\u003E\u003Cdiv style=\"text-align: center;\"\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\u003Cdiv style=\"text-align: center;\"\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\u003Cdiv class=\"separator\" style=\"clear: both; text-align: center;\"\u003E\u003Ca href=\"https:\/\/2.bp.blogspot.com\/-Qk2aNjtuBJ0\/WH6o249jX1I\/AAAAAAAALgk\/B6oNoOLnkMEspDcdi8NymF65vcmOE8rdgCLcB\/s1600\/triple%2Blindy.jpg\" imageanchor=\"1\" style=\"margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;\"\u003E\u003Cimg border=\"0\" height=\"640\" src=\"https:\/\/2.bp.blogspot.com\/-Qk2aNjtuBJ0\/WH6o249jX1I\/AAAAAAAALgk\/B6oNoOLnkMEspDcdi8NymF65vcmOE8rdgCLcB\/s640\/triple%2Blindy.jpg\" width=\"480\" \/\u003E\u003C\/a\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\u003Cdiv style=\"text-align: center;\"\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\u003Cdiv style=\"text-align: center;\"\u003E\u003Ca href=\"http:\/\/www.triplelindypdx.com\/\"\u003ETriple Lindy\u003C\/a\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\u003Cdiv style=\"text-align: center;\"\u003E1000 NW 17th\u003C\/div\u003E\u003Cdiv style=\"text-align: center;\"\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\u003Cdiv style=\"text-align: center;\"\u003EBest burger and nicest staff!\u003C\/div\u003E\u003Cdiv style=\"text-align: center;\"\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\u003Cdiv style=\"text-align: center;\"\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\u003Cdiv style=\"text-align: center;\"\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\u003Cdiv style=\"text-align: center;\"\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E"},"link":[{"rel":"replies","type":"application/atom+xml","href":"http:\/\/marthachartreuse.blogspot.com\/feeds\/7069431197433476057\/comments\/default","title":"Post Comments"},{"rel":"replies","type":"text/html","href":"http:\/\/marthachartreuse.blogspot.com\/2017\/01\/nw-portland-favorites.html#comment-form","title":"0 Comments"},{"rel":"edit","type":"application/atom+xml","href":"http:\/\/www.blogger.com\/feeds\/6502967530929541671\/posts\/default\/7069431197433476057"},{"rel":"self","type":"application/atom+xml","href":"http:\/\/www.blogger.com\/feeds\/6502967530929541671\/posts\/default\/7069431197433476057"},{"rel":"alternate","type":"text/html","href":"http:\/\/marthachartreuse.blogspot.com\/2017\/01\/nw-portland-favorites.html","title":"NW Portland Favorites"}],"author":[{"name":{"$t":"Meredith {Martha Chartreuse}"},"uri":{"$t":"http:\/\/www.blogger.com\/profile\/08290305314474946511"},"email":{"$t":"noreply@blogger.com"},"gd$image":{"rel":"http://schemas.google.com/g/2005#thumbnail","width":"16","height":"32","src":"http:\/\/4.bp.blogspot.com\/-zazu56o7efY\/U1qOgBFDXJI\/AAAAAAAABq0\/LZeeJzKSdhM\/s220\/Headshot.jpg"}}],"media$thumbnail":{"xmlns$media":"http://search.yahoo.com/mrss/","url":"https:\/\/1.bp.blogspot.com\/-nkp9y9IrF1g\/WH6p7Q_dboI\/AAAAAAAALgw\/6wXQA8k4rSYJvSphgrI-0ro3Jgl5coFhwCEw\/s72-c\/IMG_7622%2B%25282%2529.JPG","height":"72","width":"72"},"thr$total":{"$t":"0"}},{"id":{"$t":"tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6502967530929541671.post-5390615289261072911"},"published":{"$t":"2016-09-25T21:37:00.000-07:00"},"updated":{"$t":"2017-07-20T12:26:37.822-07:00"},"category":[{"scheme":"http://www.blogger.com/atom/ns#","term":"feast"},{"scheme":"http://www.blogger.com/atom/ns#","term":"feast portland"},{"scheme":"http://www.blogger.com/atom/ns#","term":"feastpdx"},{"scheme":"http://www.blogger.com/atom/ns#","term":"food events"},{"scheme":"http://www.blogger.com/atom/ns#","term":"pdx"},{"scheme":"http://www.blogger.com/atom/ns#","term":"portland"},{"scheme":"http://www.blogger.com/atom/ns#","term":"portland events"}],"title":{"type":"text","$t":"FEAST Portland 2016"},"content":{"type":"html","$t":"FEAST is the party for the super cool party people (Can you tell I'm excited for the Gilmore Girls revival?) and the fifth year of FEAST did not disappoint.\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003ELet's run through it, shall we?\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003Cdiv style=\"text-align: center;\"\u003E\u003Cb\u003E\u003Cspan style=\"font-size: x-large;\"\u003EPeople + Parties\u003C\/span\u003E\u003C\/b\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\u003Cdiv class=\"separator\" style=\"clear: both; text-align: center;\"\u003E\u003Ca href=\"https:\/\/3.bp.blogspot.com\/-fFiAMfiqQtc\/V-ib33dt0II\/AAAAAAAALMs\/cILeDIyNPTsERUC7VRbPA2iVpXrzov_xQCEw\/s1600\/feast%2Blgp.jpg\" imageanchor=\"1\" style=\"margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;\"\u003E\u003Cimg border=\"0\" height=\"640\" src=\"https:\/\/3.bp.blogspot.com\/-fFiAMfiqQtc\/V-ib33dt0II\/AAAAAAAALMs\/cILeDIyNPTsERUC7VRbPA2iVpXrzov_xQCEw\/s640\/feast%2Blgp.jpg\" width=\"480\" \/\u003E\u003C\/a\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\u003Cdiv class=\"separator\" style=\"clear: both; text-align: center;\"\u003E\u003Ca href=\"https:\/\/4.bp.blogspot.com\/-smuJO4oC8fU\/V-ib9lAV2YI\/AAAAAAAALM0\/nKDvmrgM-A4-27jFV-W_eH_ftMEfyHUrQCEw\/s1600\/wigs%2Bwigs%2Bwigs.jpg\" imageanchor=\"1\" style=\"margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;\"\u003E\u003Cimg border=\"0\" height=\"640\" src=\"https:\/\/4.bp.blogspot.com\/-smuJO4oC8fU\/V-ib9lAV2YI\/AAAAAAAALM0\/nKDvmrgM-A4-27jFV-W_eH_ftMEfyHUrQCEw\/s640\/wigs%2Bwigs%2Bwigs.jpg\" width=\"480\" \/\u003E\u003C\/a\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\u003Cdiv class=\"separator\" style=\"clear: both; text-align: center;\"\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\u003Cdiv class=\"separator\" style=\"clear: both; text-align: center;\"\u003EI've said it before, but the people really are the special seasoning that makes FEAST so delicious. From after parties to flip cup tournies (Yes, we're all wearing wigs)\u0026nbsp;\u003C\/div\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003Cdiv style=\"text-align: center;\"\u003E\u003Cb\u003E\u003Cspan style=\"font-size: x-large;\"\u003EGrand Bounty\u003C\/span\u003E\u003C\/b\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\u003Cdiv style=\"text-align: center;\"\u003EGrand Bounty is an awesome way to experience FEAST if you have a big weekend, can't get a sitter, or want to try all of the wines and discover amazing products for every day life.\u0026nbsp;\u003C\/div\u003E\u003Cdiv style=\"text-align: center;\"\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\u003Cdiv class=\"separator\" style=\"clear: both; text-align: center;\"\u003E\u003Ca href=\"https:\/\/3.bp.blogspot.com\/-haoN9KdfImI\/V-ib33ZKRCI\/AAAAAAAALMo\/Y489EEeE-XYwMIU6Y2j7eT6mW2PjHmZzACEw\/s1600\/feast%2Bfriend.jpg\" imageanchor=\"1\" style=\"margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;\"\u003E\u003Cimg border=\"0\" height=\"540\" src=\"https:\/\/3.bp.blogspot.com\/-haoN9KdfImI\/V-ib33ZKRCI\/AAAAAAAALMo\/Y489EEeE-XYwMIU6Y2j7eT6mW2PjHmZzACEw\/s640\/feast%2Bfriend.jpg\" width=\"640\" \/\u003E\u003C\/a\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\u003Cdiv class=\"separator\" style=\"clear: both; text-align: center;\"\u003E\u003Ca href=\"https:\/\/3.bp.blogspot.com\/-zrtESKkeoGE\/V-icSYkp3xI\/AAAAAAAALM4\/naCa3mr3mAEkudMdWpVyio9zcBchsA-gwCEw\/s1600\/feast%2B2016%2Bgrand%2Bbounty.JPG\" imageanchor=\"1\" style=\"margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;\"\u003E\u003Cimg border=\"0\" height=\"426\" src=\"https:\/\/3.bp.blogspot.com\/-zrtESKkeoGE\/V-icSYkp3xI\/AAAAAAAALM4\/naCa3mr3mAEkudMdWpVyio9zcBchsA-gwCEw\/s640\/feast%2B2016%2Bgrand%2Bbounty.JPG\" width=\"640\" \/\u003E\u003C\/a\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\u003Cdiv class=\"separator\" style=\"clear: both; text-align: center;\"\u003EI don't like kombucha, but \u003Ca href=\"http:\/\/health-ade.com\/\"\u003EHealth-Ade Kombucha \u003C\/a\u003Eis amazing.\u003C\/div\u003E\u003Cdiv class=\"separator\" style=\"clear: both; text-align: center;\"\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\u003Cdiv class=\"separator\" style=\"clear: both; text-align: center;\"\u003E\u003Ca href=\"https:\/\/2.bp.blogspot.com\/-OC65Oj9udzE\/V-Lc61dCRsI\/AAAAAAAALKc\/CS7LW3SyI0MpFLafJ-y2nEHfti9uv69dQCLcB\/s1600\/AlanWeiner_Feast2016_GrandTastingSaturday_00963.jpg\" imageanchor=\"1\" style=\"margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;\"\u003E\u003Cimg border=\"0\" height=\"426\" src=\"https:\/\/2.bp.blogspot.com\/-OC65Oj9udzE\/V-Lc61dCRsI\/AAAAAAAALKc\/CS7LW3SyI0MpFLafJ-y2nEHfti9uv69dQCLcB\/s640\/AlanWeiner_Feast2016_GrandTastingSaturday_00963.jpg\" width=\"640\" \/\u003E\u003C\/a\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\u003Cdiv class=\"separator\" style=\"clear: both; text-align: center;\"\u003E\u003Ca href=\"https:\/\/secure.nokidhungry.org\/site\/Donation2?df_id=14124\u0026amp;mfc_pref=T\u0026amp;14124.donation=form1\"\u003ENo Kid Hungry\u003C\/a\u003E is the non-profit partner for FEAST and one of my favorite organizations.\u0026nbsp;\u003C\/div\u003E\u003Cdiv class=\"separator\" style=\"clear: both; text-align: center;\"\u003EPhoto Credit: Jannie Haung\u003C\/div\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003Cdiv style=\"text-align: center;\"\u003E\u003Cb\u003E\u003Cspan style=\"font-size: x-large;\"\u003ENight Market\u003C\/span\u003E\u003C\/b\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\u003Cdiv style=\"text-align: center;\"\u003EThis year Night Market took on a Latin theme and I\u0026nbsp;LOVED the change up. The reinvention of Night Market was a huge hit and I\u0026nbsp;loved the refresh.\u003C\/div\u003E\u003Cdiv class=\"separator\" style=\"clear: both; text-align: center;\"\u003E\u003Ca href=\"https:\/\/3.bp.blogspot.com\/-TMwM9CfTdDs\/V-ib36m9_VI\/AAAAAAAALMk\/WhEweBt6zeYR65Zbg5wSJmMqE-NSMcW0wCEw\/s1600\/feast%2Bmary.jpg\" imageanchor=\"1\" style=\"margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;\"\u003E\u003Cimg border=\"0\" height=\"480\" src=\"https:\/\/3.bp.blogspot.com\/-TMwM9CfTdDs\/V-ib36m9_VI\/AAAAAAAALMk\/WhEweBt6zeYR65Zbg5wSJmMqE-NSMcW0wCEw\/s640\/feast%2Bmary.jpg\" width=\"640\" \/\u003E\u003C\/a\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\u003Cdiv class=\"separator\" style=\"clear: both; text-align: center;\"\u003E\u003Ca href=\"https:\/\/4.bp.blogspot.com\/-707JIpoxJfQ\/WXEA0pr8v8I\/AAAAAAAAL6A\/4sOxHsviUTU1ZzA7Li51AWTFcyJKJABPwCLcBGAs\/s1600\/feast%2Bportland%2B2016%2Bnight%2Bmarket%2Btaylor%2Brailworks.JPG\" imageanchor=\"1\" style=\"margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;\"\u003E\u003Cimg border=\"0\" data-original-height=\"1067\" data-original-width=\"1600\" height=\"426\" src=\"https:\/\/4.bp.blogspot.com\/-707JIpoxJfQ\/WXEA0pr8v8I\/AAAAAAAAL6A\/4sOxHsviUTU1ZzA7Li51AWTFcyJKJABPwCLcBGAs\/s640\/feast%2Bportland%2B2016%2Bnight%2Bmarket%2Btaylor%2Brailworks.JPG\" width=\"640\" \/\u003E\u003C\/a\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\u003Cdiv style=\"text-align: center;\"\u003E\u0026nbsp;Taylor Railworks made the most delicious arancini. My roommate and I kept going back for this dish.\u003C\/div\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003Cdiv class=\"separator\" style=\"clear: both; text-align: center;\"\u003E\u003Ca href=\"https:\/\/1.bp.blogspot.com\/-JyZRY40nUlY\/WXEA1j-FLaI\/AAAAAAAAL6E\/mCsO866ptmAg-4hH3lvlSOOgLH7qJo_bwCLcBGAs\/s1600\/Feast%2BPortland%2BNight%2BMarket%2BJose%2BChesa%2BMeat%2BCone.JPG\" imageanchor=\"1\" style=\"margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;\"\u003E\u003Cimg border=\"0\" data-original-height=\"1067\" data-original-width=\"1600\" height=\"426\" src=\"https:\/\/1.bp.blogspot.com\/-JyZRY40nUlY\/WXEA1j-FLaI\/AAAAAAAAL6E\/mCsO866ptmAg-4hH3lvlSOOgLH7qJo_bwCLcBGAs\/s640\/Feast%2BPortland%2BNight%2BMarket%2BJose%2BChesa%2BMeat%2BCone.JPG\" width=\"640\" \/\u003E\u003C\/a\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\u003Cdiv style=\"text-align: center;\"\u003EMeat cones from Jose Chesa -- YES YES YES.\u0026nbsp;\u003C\/div\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003Cdiv style=\"text-align: center;\"\u003E\u003Cb\u003E\u003Cspan style=\"font-size: x-large;\"\u003EBrunch Village\u003C\/span\u003E\u003C\/b\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003Cdiv style=\"text-align: center;\"\u003EThe best hangover brunch you'll ever have. EVER.\u003C\/div\u003E\u003Cdiv class=\"separator\" style=\"clear: both; text-align: center;\"\u003E\u003Ca href=\"https:\/\/1.bp.blogspot.com\/-KxgWlSbBeSM\/V-ieyCO07-I\/AAAAAAAALNI\/FBXtuZrejkMSyN4w5QBIFBsnm_m-gKoJACLcB\/s1600\/feast%2Bportland%2Bbrunch%2Bvillage%2Bcongee%2Bsmallwares.JPG\" imageanchor=\"1\" style=\"margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;\"\u003E\u003Cimg border=\"0\" height=\"426\" src=\"https:\/\/1.bp.blogspot.com\/-KxgWlSbBeSM\/V-ieyCO07-I\/AAAAAAAALNI\/FBXtuZrejkMSyN4w5QBIFBsnm_m-gKoJACLcB\/s640\/feast%2Bportland%2Bbrunch%2Bvillage%2Bcongee%2Bsmallwares.JPG\" width=\"640\" \/\u003E\u003C\/a\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\u003Cdiv style=\"text-align: center;\"\u003ESmallwares came in HOT with a congee dish. Nuts, oats, spicy sausage -- best dish of FEAST 2016? Possible.\u003C\/div\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003Cdiv class=\"separator\" style=\"clear: both; text-align: center;\"\u003E\u003Ca href=\"https:\/\/4.bp.blogspot.com\/-dTIvhWOxeww\/V-ifCDCNWjI\/AAAAAAAALNQ\/m_eUGDJVVtEAzmTvH1Vw-toD_LRrbGHvwCLcB\/s1600\/feast%2Bportland%2Bbrunch%2Bvillage%2Bjohn%2Bgorham.JPG\" imageanchor=\"1\" style=\"margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;\"\u003E\u003Cimg border=\"0\" height=\"426\" src=\"https:\/\/4.bp.blogspot.com\/-dTIvhWOxeww\/V-ifCDCNWjI\/AAAAAAAALNQ\/m_eUGDJVVtEAzmTvH1Vw-toD_LRrbGHvwCLcB\/s640\/feast%2Bportland%2Bbrunch%2Bvillage%2Bjohn%2Bgorham.JPG\" width=\"640\" \/\u003E\u003C\/a\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\u003Cdiv class=\"separator\" style=\"clear: both; text-align: center;\"\u003E\u003Ca href=\"https:\/\/4.bp.blogspot.com\/-1lOt9-1CkMo\/V-ifMLDWETI\/AAAAAAAALNU\/t6R7ef4pknIImfzRQXjk0n1PG6T_7sxUACLcB\/s1600\/feast%2Bportland%2B2016%2Bbrunch%2Bvillage%2Bstumptown.JPG\" imageanchor=\"1\" style=\"margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;\"\u003E\u003Cimg border=\"0\" height=\"426\" src=\"https:\/\/4.bp.blogspot.com\/-1lOt9-1CkMo\/V-ifMLDWETI\/AAAAAAAALNU\/t6R7ef4pknIImfzRQXjk0n1PG6T_7sxUACLcB\/s640\/feast%2Bportland%2B2016%2Bbrunch%2Bvillage%2Bstumptown.JPG\" width=\"640\" \/\u003E\u003C\/a\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\u003Cdiv class=\"separator\" style=\"clear: both; text-align: center;\"\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\u003Cdiv class=\"separator\" style=\"clear: both; text-align: center;\"\u003EJohn Gorham made fried chicken sandwiches and Stumptown has made a cold brew soda. Such a great combination -- the bubbly cold brew was refreshing and balanced out the decadent fried food.\u003C\/div\u003E\u003Cdiv class=\"separator\" style=\"clear: both; text-align: center;\"\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\u003Cdiv class=\"separator\" style=\"clear: both; text-align: center;\"\u003E\u003Ca href=\"https:\/\/2.bp.blogspot.com\/-KaEwzoLH90U\/V-ifSlR4i5I\/AAAAAAAALNY\/xQmMNjz4mvEYRYgJoMsCyj65vrc762yWwCEw\/s1600\/feast%2Bportland%2Bmonte%2Bcristo%2Bbrunch%2Bvillage.JPG\" imageanchor=\"1\" style=\"margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;\"\u003E\u003Cimg border=\"0\" height=\"426\" src=\"https:\/\/2.bp.blogspot.com\/-KaEwzoLH90U\/V-ifSlR4i5I\/AAAAAAAALNY\/xQmMNjz4mvEYRYgJoMsCyj65vrc762yWwCEw\/s640\/feast%2Bportland%2Bmonte%2Bcristo%2Bbrunch%2Bvillage.JPG\" width=\"640\" \/\u003E\u003C\/a\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\u003Cdiv style=\"text-align: center;\"\u003EOlympia Provisions' Monte Cristo on a stick had me texting my sister in real time telling her about this magical meal on a stick.\u003C\/div\u003E\u003Cdiv style=\"text-align: center;\"\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\u003Cdiv class=\"separator\" style=\"clear: both; text-align: center;\"\u003E\u003Ca href=\"https:\/\/3.bp.blogspot.com\/-wknAiAcmW-w\/V-ib7Los9MI\/AAAAAAAALMw\/nfwRdl7J60YS4qVURwQ2G1AQCDBN-1fOwCEw\/s1600\/flip%2Bcup.jpg\" imageanchor=\"1\" style=\"margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;\"\u003E\u003Cimg border=\"0\" height=\"640\" src=\"https:\/\/3.bp.blogspot.com\/-wknAiAcmW-w\/V-ib7Los9MI\/AAAAAAAALMw\/nfwRdl7J60YS4qVURwQ2G1AQCDBN-1fOwCEw\/s640\/flip%2Bcup.jpg\" width=\"480\" \/\u003E\u003C\/a\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003Cdiv style=\"text-align: center;\"\u003ECheers!! See you in 2017!\u003C\/div\u003E"},"link":[{"rel":"replies","type":"application/atom+xml","href":"http:\/\/marthachartreuse.blogspot.com\/feeds\/5390615289261072911\/comments\/default","title":"Post Comments"},{"rel":"replies","type":"text/html","href":"http:\/\/marthachartreuse.blogspot.com\/2016\/09\/feast-portland-2016.html#comment-form","title":"0 Comments"},{"rel":"edit","type":"application/atom+xml","href":"http:\/\/www.blogger.com\/feeds\/6502967530929541671\/posts\/default\/5390615289261072911"},{"rel":"self","type":"application/atom+xml","href":"http:\/\/www.blogger.com\/feeds\/6502967530929541671\/posts\/default\/5390615289261072911"},{"rel":"alternate","type":"text/html","href":"http:\/\/marthachartreuse.blogspot.com\/2016\/09\/feast-portland-2016.html","title":"FEAST Portland 2016"}],"author":[{"name":{"$t":"Meredith {Martha Chartreuse}"},"uri":{"$t":"http:\/\/www.blogger.com\/profile\/08290305314474946511"},"email":{"$t":"noreply@blogger.com"},"gd$image":{"rel":"http://schemas.google.com/g/2005#thumbnail","width":"16","height":"32","src":"http:\/\/4.bp.blogspot.com\/-zazu56o7efY\/U1qOgBFDXJI\/AAAAAAAABq0\/LZeeJzKSdhM\/s220\/Headshot.jpg"}}],"media$thumbnail":{"xmlns$media":"http://search.yahoo.com/mrss/","url":"https:\/\/3.bp.blogspot.com\/-fFiAMfiqQtc\/V-ib33dt0II\/AAAAAAAALMs\/cILeDIyNPTsERUC7VRbPA2iVpXrzov_xQCEw\/s72-c\/feast%2Blgp.jpg","height":"72","width":"72"},"thr$total":{"$t":"0"}},{"id":{"$t":"tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6502967530929541671.post-1954504097124728488"},"published":{"$t":"2016-09-08T07:00:00.000-07:00"},"updated":{"$t":"2016-09-08T07:00:14.496-07:00"},"category":[{"scheme":"http://www.blogger.com/atom/ns#","term":"feastpdx"},{"scheme":"http://www.blogger.com/atom/ns#","term":"food"},{"scheme":"http://www.blogger.com/atom/ns#","term":"pdx"},{"scheme":"http://www.blogger.com/atom/ns#","term":"thursdaytourspdx"}],"title":{"type":"text","$t":"#ThursdayToursPDX {Feast Chefs}"},"content":{"type":"html","$t":"\u003Cdiv class=\"separator\" style=\"clear: both; text-align: center;\"\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\u003Cdiv class=\"separator\" style=\"clear: both; text-align: center;\"\u003EFoodie Christmas is just one week away! I've been so excited my roommate kindly refers to life, times, and \u003Ca href=\"http:\/\/variety.com\/2016\/tv\/news\/the-night-of-season-2-amara-karan-finale-hbo-1201853027\/\"\u003Etelevision plans\u003C\/a\u003E as BF\/AF. Before Feast. After Feast. Yup, foodie Christmas.\u0026nbsp;\u003C\/div\u003E\u003Cdiv class=\"separator\" style=\"clear: both; text-align: center;\"\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\u003Cdiv class=\"separator\" style=\"clear: both; text-align: center;\"\u003EThis year I will be attending both days of \u003Ca href=\"http:\/\/marthachartreuse.blogspot.com\/2016\/08\/feastpdx-what-to-wear-grand-bounty.html\"\u003EGrand Bounty\u003C\/a\u003E, \u003Ca href=\"http:\/\/marthachartreuse.blogspot.com\/2016\/08\/feastpdx-what-to-wear-night-market.html\"\u003ENight Market\u003C\/a\u003E, \u003Ca href=\"http:\/\/marthachartreuse.blogspot.com\/2016\/08\/feastpdx-what-to-wear-omgsmoked.html\"\u003EOMG Smoked\u003C\/a\u003E, and \u003Ca href=\"http:\/\/marthachartreuse.blogspot.com\/2016\/08\/feastpdx-what-to-wear-brunch-village.html\"\u003EBrunch Village\u003C\/a\u003E. I'm also really excited to check out\u003Ca href=\"http:\/\/www.feastportland.com\/homepage-promo\/promo-test-1-left-image\/\"\u003E Drink Tank: Washington Wines on the Rise\u003C\/a\u003E.\u0026nbsp;\u003C\/div\u003E\u003Cdiv class=\"separator\" style=\"clear: both; text-align: center;\"\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\u003Cdiv class=\"separator\" style=\"clear: both; text-align: center;\"\u003EBesides all of the food, what I'm really most excited for is the people. Some of my favorite friends will be at Feast and the shenanigans will be outrageous. Not to mention the chefs - though we lust after, discuss, and enjoy so many of their creations, it is rare to actually know them.\u003C\/div\u003E\u003Cdiv class=\"separator\" style=\"clear: both; text-align: center;\"\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\u003Cdiv class=\"separator\" style=\"clear: both; text-align: center;\"\u003EIn particular, \u003Ca href=\"http:\/\/www.saveur.com\/brad-farmerie-home-tour\"\u003EBrad Farmerie\u003C\/a\u003E and \u003Ca href=\"http:\/\/www.saveur.com\/eggslut-alvin-cailan-tenth-degree\"\u003EAlvin Cailan\u003C\/a\u003E happen to be two of my favorite celebrity chefs.\u0026nbsp;\u003C\/div\u003E\u003Cdiv class=\"separator\" style=\"clear: both; text-align: center;\"\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\u003Cdiv class=\"separator\" style=\"clear: both; text-align: center;\"\u003E\u003Ca href=\"https:\/\/3.bp.blogspot.com\/-pwzTsPUVklQ\/V9A84hFF2SI\/AAAAAAAALGE\/EKgSWaZe89kyeUu67IhGxdXxnvUQrcF5gCLcB\/s1600\/ThursdayToursPDX%2BFeast%2BChefs%2B%25281%2529.png\" imageanchor=\"1\" style=\"margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;\"\u003E\u003Cimg border=\"0\" height=\"400\" src=\"https:\/\/3.bp.blogspot.com\/-pwzTsPUVklQ\/V9A84hFF2SI\/AAAAAAAALGE\/EKgSWaZe89kyeUu67IhGxdXxnvUQrcF5gCLcB\/s400\/ThursdayToursPDX%2BFeast%2BChefs%2B%25281%2529.png\" width=\"400\" \/\u003E\u003C\/a\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\u003Cdiv class=\"separator\" style=\"clear: both; text-align: center;\"\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\u003Cdiv class=\"separator\" style=\"clear: both; text-align: center;\"\u003EAt last year's Brunch Village Farmerie made the \u003Ca href=\"http:\/\/marthachartreuse.blogspot.com\/2015\/09\/best-dressed-feastpdx-night-market.html\"\u003Efan-favorite Turkish Eggs\u003C\/a\u003E. A regular menu item at \u003Ca href=\"http:\/\/www.public-nyc.com\/\"\u003EPublic (Aa 2016 Michelin Star recipient),\u003C\/a\u003E the creamy eggs in a spicy sauce have haunted my dreams. So much so, that I decided to \u003Ca href=\"http:\/\/marthachartreuse.blogspot.com\/2016\/03\/restaurant-to-real-life-turkish-eggs.html\"\u003Erecreate the recipe at home\u003C\/a\u003E. He also has a reputation for being one of the nicest , most easy-going , and humble chefs in the business. \u0026nbsp;If you watch any food documentaries on Netflix, you know this is a rarity.\u0026nbsp;\u003C\/div\u003E\u003Cdiv class=\"separator\" style=\"clear: both; text-align: center;\"\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\u003Cdiv class=\"separator\" style=\"clear: both; text-align: center;\"\u003E\u003Ca href=\"https:\/\/4.bp.blogspot.com\/-RFNT-1Jhtts\/V9BGm0WWOEI\/AAAAAAAALGU\/sEjF5lEaExkMIyJErg2Amyw-j6Zs7gjxACEw\/s1600\/feast%2B2015%2Bsandwich%2Binvitational%2Begg%2Bslut.jpg\" imageanchor=\"1\" style=\"margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;\"\u003E\u003Cimg border=\"0\" height=\"400\" src=\"https:\/\/4.bp.blogspot.com\/-RFNT-1Jhtts\/V9BGm0WWOEI\/AAAAAAAALGU\/sEjF5lEaExkMIyJErg2Amyw-j6Zs7gjxACEw\/s400\/feast%2B2015%2Bsandwich%2Binvitational%2Begg%2Bslut.jpg\" width=\"400\" \/\u003E\u003C\/a\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\u003Cdiv style=\"text-align: center;\"\u003E\u003Cspan style=\"background-color: white;\"\u003EChef Cailan's 2015 Sandwich Invitation Delight\u003C\/span\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\u003Cdiv style=\"text-align: center;\"\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\u003Cdiv style=\"text-align: center;\"\u003E\u003Cspan style=\"background-color: white; font-family: inherit;\"\u003EAs for Alvin, well, the man has\u0026nbsp;made egg sandwiches sexy. Previously the midnight snack food of dads around America, it is now the must-have meal of glossy celebrities and foodies alike. (Sorry dad, Alvin beats you in the egg sandwich department. But your chocolate chip pancakes are still tops!)\u003C\/span\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\u003Cdiv style=\"text-align: center;\"\u003E\u003Cspan style=\"background-color: white; font-family: inherit;\"\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003C\/span\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\u003Cdiv style=\"text-align: center;\"\u003E\u003Cspan style=\"background-color: white; font-family: inherit;\"\u003ESince Farmerie and Cailan brought two of the most interesting and delicious dishes last year we thought it would be fun to check in with them and get to know these chefs a bit better. From last meals to cooking playlists we've got it all.\u003C\/span\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\u003Cdiv style=\"text-align: center;\"\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\u003Cdiv style=\"text-align: center;\"\u003EFarmerie will be at OMGSmoked and Cailan will be cooking at Night Market.\u003C\/div\u003E\u003Cdiv style=\"text-align: center;\"\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\u003Cdiv style=\"text-align: center;\"\u003E\u003Cspan style=\"background-color: white; font-family: inherit;\"\u003ENow head on over to \u003Ca href=\"http:\/\/bakerybingo.com\/\"\u003EBakery Bingo\u003C\/a\u003E to find out what Alvin has to say.\u003C\/span\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\u003Cb style=\"background-color: white; font-family: inherit;\"\u003E\u003C\/b\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003Ca name='more'\u003E\u003C\/a\u003E\u003Cb style=\"background-color: white; font-family: inherit;\"\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003C\/b\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003Cb style=\"background-color: white; font-family: inherit;\"\u003EWhat chef are you most excited to meet or collaborate with?\u003C\/b\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003Cspan style=\"font-family: inherit;\"\u003E\u003Cspan style=\"background-color: white;\"\u003EIt’s a big list of folks I want to catch up with: The Portland posse – Vitaly Paley, Adam Sappington, Andy Ricker, and Joannna Ware are all good friends so looking forward to seeing them, Greg Denton, and imports like Paul Kahan and Chris Cosentino along with the pork boys– Stephen Gerike, Jason Alley and Justin Brunson\u003C\/span\u003E\u003C\/span\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003Cspan style=\"font-family: inherit;\"\u003E\u003Cspan class=\"im\" style=\"background-color: white;\"\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003C\/span\u003E\u003C\/span\u003E\u003Cdiv class=\"separator\" style=\"clear: both; text-align: center;\"\u003E\u003Ca href=\"https:\/\/4.bp.blogspot.com\/-7J_XBecRTsg\/V9BG3WLNt_I\/AAAAAAAALGY\/07m54Z5oa1A7qVo54dX5W00uFS6xb-_SwCLcB\/s1600\/feast%2B2015%2Bsmoked%2B%2Bgrilled%2Bchicken.JPG\" imageanchor=\"1\" style=\"margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;\"\u003E\u003Cimg border=\"0\" height=\"426\" src=\"https:\/\/4.bp.blogspot.com\/-7J_XBecRTsg\/V9BG3WLNt_I\/AAAAAAAALGY\/07m54Z5oa1A7qVo54dX5W00uFS6xb-_SwCLcB\/s640\/feast%2B2015%2Bsmoked%2B%2Bgrilled%2Bchicken.JPG\" width=\"640\" \/\u003E\u003C\/a\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003Cdiv style=\"text-align: center;\"\u003ESmoked 2015\u003C\/div\u003E\u003Cdiv style=\"text-align: center;\"\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\u003Cspan style=\"font-family: inherit;\"\u003E\u003Cspan style=\"font-family: inherit;\"\u003E\u003Cspan class=\"im\" style=\"background-color: white;\"\u003E\u003Cb\u003EWhat dish are you most excited to make?\u003C\/b\u003E\u003C\/span\u003E\u003Cspan style=\"background-color: white;\"\u003EGrilled wagyu beef tongue with muhamarra. Currently one of my favorites on the PUBLIC menu so looking forward to sharing the love at Smoked\u003C\/span\u003E\u003C\/span\u003E\u003C\/span\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003Cspan style=\"font-family: inherit;\"\u003E\u003Cspan style=\"font-family: inherit;\"\u003E\u003Cspan style=\"background-color: white;\"\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003C\/span\u003E\u003C\/span\u003E\u003Cspan style=\"font-family: inherit;\"\u003E\u003Cspan class=\"im\" style=\"background-color: white;\"\u003E\u003Cb\u003EFavorite place(s) to eat in Portland?\u003C\/b\u003E\u003C\/span\u003E\u003Cspan style=\"background-color: white;\"\u003ECountry Cat and \u0026nbsp;Imperial are my mandatory meals every visit. I love Ox, chicken and rice from Nong's food truck (I once had it twice\u003C\/span\u003E\u003Cspan style=\"background-color: white;\"\u003E\u0026nbsp;to fight off a hangover), and I want to go and try Kachka. Had a super fun time cooking with Gabe Rucker last year so I’ll also go grab a bite at Le Pigeon or Little Bird\u003C\/span\u003E\u003C\/span\u003E\u003C\/span\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003Cspan style=\"font-family: inherit;\"\u003E\u003Cspan style=\"font-family: inherit;\"\u003E\u003Cspan style=\"background-color: white;\"\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003C\/span\u003E\u003C\/span\u003E\u003C\/span\u003E\u003Cdiv class=\"separator\" style=\"clear: both; text-align: center;\"\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\u003Cdiv class=\"separator\" style=\"clear: both; text-align: center;\"\u003E\u003Ca href=\"https:\/\/1.bp.blogspot.com\/-RyLnSWzGAkM\/V9BjI7dmQ3I\/AAAAAAAALG8\/yTTeZR1IzmATBz3Y_CixIA65smv9pSzKgCLcB\/s1600\/feast%2B2015%2Bnight%2Bmarket%2Bkachka%2Brussian%2Blamb%2Bdumplings.JPG\" imageanchor=\"1\" style=\"margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;\"\u003E\u003Cimg border=\"0\" height=\"426\" src=\"https:\/\/1.bp.blogspot.com\/-RyLnSWzGAkM\/V9BjI7dmQ3I\/AAAAAAAALG8\/yTTeZR1IzmATBz3Y_CixIA65smv9pSzKgCLcB\/s640\/feast%2B2015%2Bnight%2Bmarket%2Bkachka%2Brussian%2Blamb%2Bdumplings.JPG\" width=\"640\" \/\u003E\u003C\/a\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003Cdiv style=\"text-align: center;\"\u003EKachka's 2015 dish for Night Market\u003C\/div\u003E\u003Cdiv style=\"text-align: center;\"\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\u003Cspan style=\"font-family: inherit;\"\u003E\u003Cspan style=\"font-family: inherit;\"\u003E\u003Cspan class=\"im\" style=\"background-color: white;\"\u003E\u003Cb\u003EBesides your restaurant, what one restaurant should we go to when visiting your city?\u003C\/b\u003E\u003C\/span\u003E\u003Cspan style=\"background-color: white;\"\u003EThat’s like asking me to pick my favorite child so kinda an unfair question. I think it is super fun to hang out in Nolita, the neighborhood that PUBLIC is in and check out Uncle Boons , Musket Room, and Balaboosta- world class Thai, New Zealand, and Israeli cuisine within two blocks\u003C\/span\u003E\u003C\/span\u003E\u003C\/span\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003Cspan style=\"font-family: inherit;\"\u003E\u003Cspan style=\"font-family: inherit;\"\u003E\u003Cspan class=\"im\" style=\"background-color: white;\"\u003E\u003Cb\u003EWhat is on your cooking playlist?\u003C\/b\u003E\u003C\/span\u003E\u003Cspan style=\"background-color: white;\"\u003EOld and strangely diverse stuff like Johnny Cash, Beastie Boys, \u0026nbsp;Jesus Lizard, John Spencer Blues Explosion, the Pogues, but also newer like bands like Avett brothers\u003C\/span\u003E\u003C\/span\u003E\u003C\/span\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003Cspan style=\"font-family: inherit;\"\u003E\u003Cspan style=\"font-family: inherit;\"\u003E\u003Cspan style=\"background-color: white;\"\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003C\/span\u003E\u003C\/span\u003E\u003Cspan style=\"font-family: inherit;\"\u003E\u003Cspan class=\"im\" style=\"background-color: white;\"\u003E\u003Cb\u003EWhat are the 3 ingredients you must always have on-hand?\u003C\/b\u003E\u003C\/span\u003E\u003Cspan style=\"background-color: white;\"\u003EAleppo chili, preserved lemon, maldon salt\u003C\/span\u003E\u003C\/span\u003E\u003C\/span\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003Cspan style=\"font-family: inherit;\"\u003E\u003Cspan style=\"font-family: inherit;\"\u003E\u003Cspan style=\"background-color: white;\"\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003C\/span\u003E\u003C\/span\u003E\u003C\/span\u003E\u003Cdiv class=\"separator\" style=\"clear: both; text-align: center;\"\u003E\u003Ca href=\"https:\/\/4.bp.blogspot.com\/-p7DeEOqqeAM\/V9BHoZ6m82I\/AAAAAAAALGg\/CqdUHnwlGqst-1Ptm5JtGAKOed0OsOLCwCLcB\/s1600\/IMG_0157%2B%25282%2529.JPG\" imageanchor=\"1\" style=\"margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;\"\u003E\u003Cimg border=\"0\" height=\"426\" src=\"https:\/\/4.bp.blogspot.com\/-p7DeEOqqeAM\/V9BHoZ6m82I\/AAAAAAAALGg\/CqdUHnwlGqst-1Ptm5JtGAKOed0OsOLCwCLcB\/s640\/IMG_0157%2B%25282%2529.JPG\" width=\"640\" \/\u003E\u003C\/a\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003Cdiv style=\"text-align: center;\"\u003EThanks to Brad,\u0026nbsp;aleppo is a regular in my kitchen!\u003C\/div\u003E\u003Cdiv style=\"text-align: center;\"\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\u003Cspan style=\"font-family: inherit;\"\u003E\u003Cspan style=\"font-family: inherit;\"\u003E\u003Cspan class=\"im\" style=\"background-color: white;\"\u003E\u003Cb\u003EWhat would your last meal be?\u003C\/b\u003E\u003C\/span\u003E\u003Cspan style=\"background-color: white;\"\u003EMorbid question…would definitely want it to be big party with lots of friends and family. Probably some middle Eastern mezze with raw kibbeh, grilled lamb, grain salad, grilled shrimp with labaneh and Aleppo oil, hummus, baba ghanoush, and fresh baked pita. It reminds me of my childhood. And we would be drinking some aged Alsatian Riesling like the ‘89 cuvée Frederic Emile Vendanges Tardive that I brought back when I visited the winery, and some red ‘99 Chateau Musar to keep the Lebanese theme going.\u003C\/span\u003E\u003C\/span\u003E\u003C\/span\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E"},"link":[{"rel":"replies","type":"application/atom+xml","href":"http:\/\/marthachartreuse.blogspot.com\/feeds\/1954504097124728488\/comments\/default","title":"Post Comments"},{"rel":"replies","type":"text/html","href":"http:\/\/marthachartreuse.blogspot.com\/2016\/09\/thursdaytourspdx-feast-chefs.html#comment-form","title":"0 Comments"},{"rel":"edit","type":"application/atom+xml","href":"http:\/\/www.blogger.com\/feeds\/6502967530929541671\/posts\/default\/1954504097124728488"},{"rel":"self","type":"application/atom+xml","href":"http:\/\/www.blogger.com\/feeds\/6502967530929541671\/posts\/default\/1954504097124728488"},{"rel":"alternate","type":"text/html","href":"http:\/\/marthachartreuse.blogspot.com\/2016\/09\/thursdaytourspdx-feast-chefs.html","title":"#ThursdayToursPDX {Feast Chefs}"}],"author":[{"name":{"$t":"Meredith {Martha Chartreuse}"},"uri":{"$t":"http:\/\/www.blogger.com\/profile\/08290305314474946511"},"email":{"$t":"noreply@blogger.com"},"gd$image":{"rel":"http://schemas.google.com/g/2005#thumbnail","width":"16","height":"32","src":"http:\/\/4.bp.blogspot.com\/-zazu56o7efY\/U1qOgBFDXJI\/AAAAAAAABq0\/LZeeJzKSdhM\/s220\/Headshot.jpg"}}],"media$thumbnail":{"xmlns$media":"http://search.yahoo.com/mrss/","url":"https:\/\/3.bp.blogspot.com\/-pwzTsPUVklQ\/V9A84hFF2SI\/AAAAAAAALGE\/EKgSWaZe89kyeUu67IhGxdXxnvUQrcF5gCLcB\/s72-c\/ThursdayToursPDX%2BFeast%2BChefs%2B%25281%2529.png","height":"72","width":"72"},"thr$total":{"$t":"0"}},{"id":{"$t":"tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6502967530929541671.post-425816491844557691"},"published":{"$t":"2016-08-18T06:00:00.000-07:00"},"updated":{"$t":"2016-08-18T06:00:18.987-07:00"},"category":[{"scheme":"http://www.blogger.com/atom/ns#","term":"feastpdx"},{"scheme":"http://www.blogger.com/atom/ns#","term":"food"},{"scheme":"http://www.blogger.com/atom/ns#","term":"pdx"}],"title":{"type":"text","$t":"#FeastPDX {What to Wear: Brunch Village}"},"content":{"type":"html","$t":"\u003Cdiv class=\"separator\" style=\"clear: both; text-align: center;\"\u003E\u003Ca href=\"http:\/\/marthachartreuse.blogspot.com\/2016\/08\/feastpdx-what-to-wear-grand-bounty.html\"\u003EGrand Bounty\u003C\/a\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\u003Cdiv class=\"separator\" style=\"clear: both; text-align: center;\"\u003E\u003Ca href=\"http:\/\/marthachartreuse.blogspot.com\/2016\/08\/feastpdx-what-to-wear-night-market.html\"\u003ENight Market\u003C\/a\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\u003Cdiv class=\"separator\" style=\"clear: both; text-align: center;\"\u003E\u003Ca href=\"http:\/\/marthachartreuse.blogspot.com\/2016\/08\/feastpdx-what-to-wear-omgsmoked.html\"\u003EOMGSmoked\u003C\/a\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\u003Cdiv class=\"separator\" style=\"clear: both; text-align: center;\"\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\u003Cdiv class=\"separator\" style=\"clear: both; text-align: center;\"\u003EHere we are, at the end of \u003Ca href=\"http:\/\/feastportland.com\/\"\u003EFeast.\u0026nbsp;\u003C\/a\u003ETummies are full. Faces are bloated. Jokes have been had. Feet are sore. Heads, they might be hurting. But we all power through and have the best time at Brunch Village! For this, I recommend a casual outfit that can easily be thrown together.\u003C\/div\u003E\u003Cdiv class=\"separator\" style=\"clear: both; text-align: center;\"\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\u003Cdiv class=\"separator\" style=\"clear: both; text-align: center;\"\u003EThis year I'm really excited for dishes from the Fat Rice team, what Bayou Bakery will bring to the table, and the magic from Trove.\u003C\/div\u003E\u003Cdiv class=\"separator\" style=\"clear: both; text-align: center;\"\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\u003Cdiv class=\"separator\" style=\"clear: both; text-align: center;\"\u003E\u003Ca href=\"https:\/\/4.bp.blogspot.com\/-Np9mzkAKE7s\/V7NHgCu79TI\/AAAAAAAALBk\/d1tD3jZrnPwceurRGUI3hB6zTDpBwY-AACLcB\/s1600\/%2523FeastPDX%2BBrunch%2BVillage.png\" imageanchor=\"1\" style=\"margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;\"\u003E\u003Cimg border=\"0\" height=\"510\" src=\"https:\/\/4.bp.blogspot.com\/-Np9mzkAKE7s\/V7NHgCu79TI\/AAAAAAAALBk\/d1tD3jZrnPwceurRGUI3hB6zTDpBwY-AACLcB\/s640\/%2523FeastPDX%2BBrunch%2BVillage.png\" width=\"640\" \/\u003E\u003C\/a\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\u003Cdiv class=\"separator\" style=\"clear: both; text-align: center;\"\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\u003Cdiv class=\"separator\" style=\"clear: both; text-align: left;\"\u003E\u003Ca href=\"http:\/\/shop.nordstrom.com\/s\/zella-twist-breathe-tank\/4202943?cm_mmc=google-_-productads-_-Women%3ATops%3ATank_Cami_Shell-_-5060201\u0026amp;rkg_id=h-d288e3474279d34fc70161e8961f8448_t-1471460610\u0026amp;adpos=1o1\u0026amp;creative=39388421273\u0026amp;device=c\u0026amp;network=g\u0026amp;gclid=CIXa0feRyc4CFQmIfgodYo0BlA\"\u003EShirt ($38)\u003C\/a\u003E\u0026nbsp;Zella is the best and everybody knows this design will conceal your food baby.\u003C\/div\u003E\u003Cdiv class=\"separator\" style=\"clear: both; text-align: left;\"\u003E\u003Ca href=\"https:\/\/portlandgear.com\/collections\/hats\/products\/p-cap\"\u003EHat ($30)\u003C\/a\u003E\u0026nbsp;Show your Portland pride and conceal the greasy hair with this cap\u003C\/div\u003E\u003Cdiv class=\"separator\" style=\"clear: both; text-align: left;\"\u003E\u003Ca href=\"http:\/\/shop.nordstrom.com\/s\/bp-chance-62mm-metal-aviator-sunglasses\/3893129?origin=category-personalizedsort\u0026amp;fashioncolor=BROWN%2F%20GOLD\"\u003ESunglasses ($12)\u003C\/a\u003E\u0026nbsp;Sun + hangover\u003C\/div\u003E\u003Cdiv class=\"separator\" style=\"clear: both; text-align: left;\"\u003E\u003Ca href=\"https:\/\/www.amazon.com\/Aerosoles-Womens-Conchlusion-Gladiator-Sandal\/dp\/B016K8UENI\/ref=pd_sim_sbs_309_42?ie=UTF8\u0026amp;dpID=41p-HbxF2eL\u0026amp;dpSrc=sims\u0026amp;preST=_AC_UL160_SR160%2C160_\u0026amp;refRID=MXPHYEV20JFA1ZWGTSBS\"\u003ESandals ($26-53)\u003C\/a\u003E\u0026nbsp;Cushion, cushion, cushion!!\u003C\/div\u003E\u003Cdiv class=\"separator\" style=\"clear: both; text-align: left;\"\u003E\u003Ca href=\"http:\/\/shop.nordstrom.com\/s\/street-level-faux-leather-bucket-bag-online-only\/3965949?origin=category-personalizedsort\u0026amp;fashioncolor=COGNAC\"\u003ECross body bag ($48)\u003C\/a\u003E\u0026nbsp;Your back, hands and stomach will thank you.\u0026nbsp;\u003C\/div\u003E\u003Cdiv class=\"separator\" style=\"clear: both; text-align: left;\"\u003E\u003Ca href=\"http:\/\/brassclothing.com\/collections\/bottoms\/products\/the-ponte-pant\"\u003EPants ($98)\u003C\/a\u003E These will suck EVERYTHING in.\u003C\/div\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003Ci style=\"background-color: white; color: #867d58; font-family: Georgia, Utopia, \u0026quot;Palatino Linotype\u0026quot;, Palatino, serif; font-size: 13.2px; line-height: 18.48px;\"\u003ENote: \u0026nbsp;All of these products are ones I either own or have tried on. I have not been compensated or paid to share any of these products. I do not use an affiliate program or receive any commission if you click the links of purchase the products.\u003C\/i\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003Ci style=\"background-color: white; color: #867d58; font-family: Georgia, Utopia, \u0026quot;Palatino Linotype\u0026quot;, Palatino, serif; font-size: 13.2px; line-height: 18.48px;\"\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003C\/i\u003E"},"link":[{"rel":"replies","type":"application/atom+xml","href":"http:\/\/marthachartreuse.blogspot.com\/feeds\/425816491844557691\/comments\/default","title":"Post Comments"},{"rel":"replies","type":"text/html","href":"http:\/\/marthachartreuse.blogspot.com\/2016\/08\/feastpdx-what-to-wear-brunch-village.html#comment-form","title":"1 Comments"},{"rel":"edit","type":"application/atom+xml","href":"http:\/\/www.blogger.com\/feeds\/6502967530929541671\/posts\/default\/425816491844557691"},{"rel":"self","type":"application/atom+xml","href":"http:\/\/www.blogger.com\/feeds\/6502967530929541671\/posts\/default\/425816491844557691"},{"rel":"alternate","type":"text/html","href":"http:\/\/marthachartreuse.blogspot.com\/2016\/08\/feastpdx-what-to-wear-brunch-village.html","title":"#FeastPDX {What to Wear: Brunch Village}"}],"author":[{"name":{"$t":"Meredith {Martha Chartreuse}"},"uri":{"$t":"http:\/\/www.blogger.com\/profile\/08290305314474946511"},"email":{"$t":"noreply@blogger.com"},"gd$image":{"rel":"http://schemas.google.com/g/2005#thumbnail","width":"16","height":"32","src":"http:\/\/4.bp.blogspot.com\/-zazu56o7efY\/U1qOgBFDXJI\/AAAAAAAABq0\/LZeeJzKSdhM\/s220\/Headshot.jpg"}}],"media$thumbnail":{"xmlns$media":"http://search.yahoo.com/mrss/","url":"https:\/\/4.bp.blogspot.com\/-Np9mzkAKE7s\/V7NHgCu79TI\/AAAAAAAALBk\/d1tD3jZrnPwceurRGUI3hB6zTDpBwY-AACLcB\/s72-c\/%2523FeastPDX%2BBrunch%2BVillage.png","height":"72","width":"72"},"thr$total":{"$t":"1"}},{"id":{"$t":"tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6502967530929541671.post-2104800609502756984"},"published":{"$t":"2016-08-17T06:00:00.000-07:00"},"updated":{"$t":"2016-08-17T14:13:00.594-07:00"},"category":[{"scheme":"http://www.blogger.com/atom/ns#","term":"feastpdx"},{"scheme":"http://www.blogger.com/atom/ns#","term":"food"},{"scheme":"http://www.blogger.com/atom/ns#","term":"pdx"}],"title":{"type":"text","$t":"#FeastPDX {What to Wear: OMGSmoked}"},"content":{"type":"html","$t":"\u003Cdiv class=\"separator\" style=\"clear: both; text-align: center;\"\u003E\u003Ca href=\"http:\/\/marthachartreuse.blogspot.com\/2016\/08\/feastpdx-what-to-wear-grand-bounty.html\"\u003E\u003Ci\u003EGrand Bounty Outfit\u003C\/i\u003E\u003C\/a\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\u003Cdiv class=\"separator\" style=\"clear: both; text-align: center;\"\u003E\u003Ci\u003E\u003Ca href=\"http:\/\/marthachartreuse.blogspot.com\/2016\/08\/feastpdx-what-to-wear-night-market.html\"\u003ENight Market Outfit\u003C\/a\u003E\u003C\/i\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\u003Cdiv class=\"separator\" style=\"clear: both; text-align: center;\"\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\u003Cdiv class=\"separator\" style=\"clear: both; text-align: center;\"\u003EThough only two years old, OMGSmoked is by-far the most hotly anticipated Marquee event for \u003Ca href=\"http:\/\/feastportland.com\/\"\u003EFeastPDX\u003C\/a\u003E. I went last year and it was incredible. I'm so excited for a casual and delicious night on NW Portland. The layout, photo booth experiences and architecture of the surrounding buildings makes this one of the dreamiest events. It is for that reason I went with a slightly fancier outfit. And by 'fancy' I mean 'not black'.\u003C\/div\u003E\u003Cdiv class=\"separator\" style=\"clear: both; text-align: center;\"\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\u003Cdiv class=\"separator\" style=\"clear: both; text-align: center;\"\u003EI'm really excited to try dishes from \u003Ca href=\"http:\/\/marthachartreuse.blogspot.com\/2016\/03\/restaurant-to-real-life-turkish-eggs.html\"\u003EBrad Farmerie of Saxon+Parol\u003C\/a\u003Ee, \u003Ca href=\"http:\/\/bakerybingo.com\/coquine-breakfast-dinner-cookies\/\"\u003EKaty Millard of Coquine\u003C\/a\u003E and \u003Ca href=\"http:\/\/aldenharlow.com\/\"\u003EMichael Scelfo of Alden+Harlow\u003C\/a\u003E.\u003C\/div\u003E\u003Cdiv class=\"separator\" style=\"clear: both; text-align: center;\"\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\u003Cdiv class=\"separator\" style=\"clear: both; text-align: center;\"\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\u003Cdiv class=\"separator\" style=\"clear: both; text-align: center;\"\u003E\u003Ca href=\"https:\/\/1.bp.blogspot.com\/-4uScqtf9JRY\/V7NGzqiO_GI\/AAAAAAAALBg\/pSuvm2DlRfwyHlhzOgHMhz4-WN4WHsEHACLcB\/s1600\/%2523FEastPDX%2BOMGSmoked.png\" imageanchor=\"1\" style=\"margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;\"\u003E\u003Cimg border=\"0\" height=\"510\" src=\"https:\/\/1.bp.blogspot.com\/-4uScqtf9JRY\/V7NGzqiO_GI\/AAAAAAAALBg\/pSuvm2DlRfwyHlhzOgHMhz4-WN4WHsEHACLcB\/s640\/%2523FEastPDX%2BOMGSmoked.png\" width=\"640\" \/\u003E\u003C\/a\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003Ca href=\"http:\/\/shop.nordstrom.com\/s\/leith-high-slit-midi-dress\/4263883\"\u003EFloral Dress ($76)\u003C\/a\u003E\u0026nbsp;Flirty, pretty and covered up. The slit is sassy and the overall design is covered up and flattering.\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003Ca href=\"http:\/\/www.zappos.com\/toms-beatrix-clog-sandal-sandstorm-vachetta-leather?zlfid=191\u0026amp;ref=pd_detail_1_sims_p_ab\"\u003EClog Sandal ($129)\u003C\/a\u003E\u0026nbsp;The thick heel will be perfect on the grass lawn of Fields Park and the comfortable design will keep you eating, standing and dancing in comfort all night long.\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003Ca href=\"https:\/\/www.amazon.com\/FeatherTouch-Leather-Crossbody-Shoulder-Handbag\/dp\/B01DM085CO\/ref=pd_sim_sbs_147_2?ie=UTF8\u0026amp;psc=1\u0026amp;refRID=2P89E7THN7RG3NB6JXAG\"\u003ELeather Camera Bag ($79)\u003C\/a\u003E\u0026nbsp;Cross body bags are crucial to hold all of your things and protect your back. This one is perfect for all of your foodie and photography needs.\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003Ca href=\"http:\/\/shop.nordstrom.com\/s\/bp-chance-62mm-metal-aviator-sunglasses\/3893129?origin=category-personalizedsort\u0026amp;fashioncolor=BROWN%2F%20GOLD\"\u003ESunglasses ($12)\u0026nbsp;\u003C\/a\u003EThough an evening event, you'll want sunnies for the first hour of the event while watching the sunset.\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003Ci style=\"background-color: white; color: #867d58; font-family: Georgia, Utopia, \u0026quot;Palatino Linotype\u0026quot;, Palatino, serif; font-size: 13.2px; line-height: 18.48px;\"\u003ENote: \u0026nbsp;All of these products are ones I either own or have tried on. I have not been compensated or paid to share any of these products. I do not use an affiliate program or receive any commission if you click the links of purchase the products.\u003C\/i\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003Ci style=\"background-color: white; color: #867d58; font-family: Georgia, Utopia, \u0026quot;Palatino Linotype\u0026quot;, Palatino, serif; font-size: 13.2px; line-height: 18.48px;\"\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003C\/i\u003E\u003Ci style=\"background-color: white; color: #867d58; font-family: Georgia, Utopia, \u0026quot;Palatino Linotype\u0026quot;, Palatino, serif; font-size: 13.2px; line-height: 18.48px;\"\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003C\/i\u003E"},"link":[{"rel":"replies","type":"application/atom+xml","href":"http:\/\/marthachartreuse.blogspot.com\/feeds\/2104800609502756984\/comments\/default","title":"Post Comments"},{"rel":"replies","type":"text/html","href":"http:\/\/marthachartreuse.blogspot.com\/2016\/08\/feastpdx-what-to-wear-omgsmoked.html#comment-form","title":"2 Comments"},{"rel":"edit","type":"application/atom+xml","href":"http:\/\/www.blogger.com\/feeds\/6502967530929541671\/posts\/default\/2104800609502756984"},{"rel":"self","type":"application/atom+xml","href":"http:\/\/www.blogger.com\/feeds\/6502967530929541671\/posts\/default\/2104800609502756984"},{"rel":"alternate","type":"text/html","href":"http:\/\/marthachartreuse.blogspot.com\/2016\/08\/feastpdx-what-to-wear-omgsmoked.html","title":"#FeastPDX {What to Wear: OMGSmoked}"}],"author":[{"name":{"$t":"Meredith {Martha Chartreuse}"},"uri":{"$t":"http:\/\/www.blogger.com\/profile\/08290305314474946511"},"email":{"$t":"noreply@blogger.com"},"gd$image":{"rel":"http://schemas.google.com/g/2005#thumbnail","width":"16","height":"32","src":"http:\/\/4.bp.blogspot.com\/-zazu56o7efY\/U1qOgBFDXJI\/AAAAAAAABq0\/LZeeJzKSdhM\/s220\/Headshot.jpg"}}],"media$thumbnail":{"xmlns$media":"http://search.yahoo.com/mrss/","url":"https:\/\/1.bp.blogspot.com\/-4uScqtf9JRY\/V7NGzqiO_GI\/AAAAAAAALBg\/pSuvm2DlRfwyHlhzOgHMhz4-WN4WHsEHACLcB\/s72-c\/%2523FEastPDX%2BOMGSmoked.png","height":"72","width":"72"},"thr$total":{"$t":"2"}},{"id":{"$t":"tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6502967530929541671.post-813590605062837572"},"published":{"$t":"2016-08-16T06:00:00.000-07:00"},"updated":{"$t":"2016-08-17T14:13:00.605-07:00"},"category":[{"scheme":"http://www.blogger.com/atom/ns#","term":"feastpdx"},{"scheme":"http://www.blogger.com/atom/ns#","term":"food"},{"scheme":"http://www.blogger.com/atom/ns#","term":"pdx"}],"title":{"type":"text","$t":"#FeastPDX {What to Wear: Night Market}"},"content":{"type":"html","$t":"\u003Cdiv class=\"separator\" style=\"clear: both; text-align: center;\"\u003E\u003Ca href=\"http:\/\/marthachartreuse.blogspot.com\/2016\/08\/feastpdx-what-to-wear-grand-bounty.html\"\u003E\u003Ci\u003EGrand Bounty Outfit\u003C\/i\u003E\u003C\/a\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\u003Cdiv class=\"separator\" style=\"clear: both; text-align: center;\"\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\u003Cdiv class=\"separator\" style=\"clear: both; text-align: center;\"\u003E\u003Ca href=\"http:\/\/www.feastportland.com\/event\/usa-pears-night-market-zidell-yards-presented-alaska-airlines\/\"\u003ENight Market\u003C\/a\u003E is a favorite Feast event for a reason: the location is stunning, the party is in full-swing and everyone is in an amazing mood. Usually an Asian theme, this year chef's will be cooking up Latin dishes. My paella loving stomach is already elated.\u003C\/div\u003E\u003Cdiv class=\"separator\" style=\"clear: both; text-align: center;\"\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\u003Cdiv class=\"separator\" style=\"clear: both; text-align: center;\"\u003EI'm especially excited to try dishes from Alvin Cailan, Tony Maws and Rene Ortiz.\u003C\/div\u003E\u003Cdiv class=\"separator\" style=\"clear: both; text-align: center;\"\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\u003Cdiv class=\"separator\" style=\"clear: both; text-align: center;\"\u003EBefore we get to the \u003Ca href=\"http:\/\/www.feastportland.com\/event\/usa-pears-night-market-zidell-yards-presented-alaska-airlines\/\"\u003ENight Market\u003C\/a\u003E Outfit, I wanted to touch base about why we feast. Feast partners with \u003Ca href=\"https:\/\/secure.nokidhungry.org\/site\/Donation2?df_id=13160\u0026amp;13160.donation=form1\u0026amp;s_src=Advertising\u0026amp;s_subsrc=1510A0TN0000_PPC_Google\u0026amp;utm_medium=Advertising\u0026amp;utm_campaign=2015_TrueNorth_Holiday\u0026amp;utm_source=1510A0TN0000_PPC_Google\u0026amp;gclid=CKK3gsXFxM4CFYZefgodcxULVA\"\u003ENo Kid Hungry\u003C\/a\u003E and Partners for Hunger-Free Oregon to combat childhood hunger. This week (August 15-August 22) Feast, PHFO and \u003Ca href=\"http:\/\/marthachartreuse.blogspot.com\/2015\/08\/recipes-strawberry-oregon-italian-soda.html\"\u003EOregon Fruit Products\u003C\/a\u003E have teamed up for a matching challenge to support \u003Ca href=\"https:\/\/oregonhunger.org\/donate\"\u003ELet's do breakfast, Oregon!\u003C\/a\u003E is matching donations up to $5,000. Do you know how many healthy, life-changing breakfasts that is for the kids of Oregon?? A lot!\u0026nbsp;\u003C\/div\u003E\u003Cdiv class=\"separator\" style=\"clear: both; text-align: center;\"\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\u003Cdiv class=\"separator\" style=\"clear: both; text-align: center;\"\u003E\u003Cb\u003EI went ahead and donated the value of today's breakfast. (Two coffees, 3-organic eggs with parm, toast, a bowl of fresh strawberries and Noosa yogurt.)\u0026nbsp;\u003C\/b\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\u003Cdiv class=\"separator\" style=\"clear: both; text-align: center;\"\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\u003Cdiv class=\"separator\" style=\"clear: both; text-align: center;\"\u003E\u003Cspan style=\"font-size: large;\"\u003EPlus, if you make a $100 donation OR become a sustaining donor you will be entered to win TWO tickets to Night Market.\u0026nbsp;\u003C\/span\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\u003Cdiv class=\"separator\" style=\"clear: both; text-align: center;\"\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\u003Cdiv class=\"separator\" style=\"clear: both; text-align: center;\"\u003E\u003Ca href=\"https:\/\/1.bp.blogspot.com\/-WohotJ0gIWU\/V6u849a2mGI\/AAAAAAAALAc\/JTT2IoUM1yI484TIpf9Pcz-oH91JpY1-wCLcB\/s1600\/%2523FeastPDX%2BNight%2BMarket%2BWhat%2Bto%2BWear.png\" imageanchor=\"1\" style=\"margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;\"\u003E\u003Cimg border=\"0\" height=\"510\" src=\"https:\/\/1.bp.blogspot.com\/-WohotJ0gIWU\/V6u849a2mGI\/AAAAAAAALAc\/JTT2IoUM1yI484TIpf9Pcz-oH91JpY1-wCLcB\/s640\/%2523FeastPDX%2BNight%2BMarket%2BWhat%2Bto%2BWear.png\" width=\"640\" \/\u003E\u003C\/a\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\u003Ca href=\"http:\/\/brassclothing.com\/collections\/bottoms\/products\/the-ponte-pant\"\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003C\/a\u003E\u003Ca href=\"http:\/\/brassclothing.com\/collections\/bottoms\/products\/the-ponte-pant\"\u003EPants ($98)\u003C\/a\u003E\u0026nbsp;Now is time to suck it in. These pants (which I've been told will be back-in-stock shortly) are stylish, sturdy, comfy and provide great support. I also really love the company's mission.\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003Ca href=\"http:\/\/oldnavy.gap.com\/browse\/product.do?cid=1054657\u0026amp;vid=1\u0026amp;pid=137560012\"\u003EShirt ($18)\u003C\/a\u003E\u0026nbsp;Flowing with fun details will keep you comfortable and hide any spills.\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003Ca href=\"http:\/\/shop.nordstrom.com\/s\/street-level-faux-leather-bucket-bag-online-only\/3965949?origin=category-personalizedsort\u0026amp;fashioncolor=COGNAC\"\u003ECross body bag ($48)\u003C\/a\u003E\u0026nbsp;Cute and spacious, this bag can hold a DSLR camera, wallets, brochures, napkins, phone chargers and tums. Cross body is VERY important for carrying around so many items, juggling plates of food and protecting your back.\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003Ca href=\"https:\/\/www.amazon.com\/Aerosoles-Womens-Conchlusion-Gladiator-Sandal\/dp\/B016K8UENI\/ref=pd_sim_sbs_309_42?ie=UTF8\u0026amp;dpID=41p-HbxF2eL\u0026amp;dpSrc=sims\u0026amp;preST=_AC_UL160_SR160%2C160_\u0026amp;refRID=MXPHYEV20JFA1ZWGTSBS\"\u003ESandals\u003C\/a\u003E\u0026nbsp;($26-53) These are the most comfortable sandals I've ever purchased. I got mine at Marshall's for $20 but wanted to pass along a digital link. They are cushioned without giving an orthopedic feel, and hide dirt well. Being down at Zidell Yards means your shoes and feet will get dirty. These are especially supportive when walking around on the pebbled ground.\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003Ci style=\"background-color: white; color: #867d58; font-family: Georgia, Utopia, \u0026quot;Palatino Linotype\u0026quot;, Palatino, serif; font-size: 13.2px; line-height: 18.48px;\"\u003ENote: \u0026nbsp;All of these products are ones I either own or have tried on. I have not been compensated or paid to share any of these products. I do not use an affiliate program or receive any commission if you click the links of purchase the products.\u003C\/i\u003E"},"link":[{"rel":"replies","type":"application/atom+xml","href":"http:\/\/marthachartreuse.blogspot.com\/feeds\/813590605062837572\/comments\/default","title":"Post Comments"},{"rel":"replies","type":"text/html","href":"http:\/\/marthachartreuse.blogspot.com\/2016\/08\/feastpdx-what-to-wear-night-market.html#comment-form","title":"1 Comments"},{"rel":"edit","type":"application/atom+xml","href":"http:\/\/www.blogger.com\/feeds\/6502967530929541671\/posts\/default\/813590605062837572"},{"rel":"self","type":"application/atom+xml","href":"http:\/\/www.blogger.com\/feeds\/6502967530929541671\/posts\/default\/813590605062837572"},{"rel":"alternate","type":"text/html","href":"http:\/\/marthachartreuse.blogspot.com\/2016\/08\/feastpdx-what-to-wear-night-market.html","title":"#FeastPDX {What to Wear: Night Market}"}],"author":[{"name":{"$t":"Meredith {Martha Chartreuse}"},"uri":{"$t":"http:\/\/www.blogger.com\/profile\/08290305314474946511"},"email":{"$t":"noreply@blogger.com"},"gd$image":{"rel":"http://schemas.google.com/g/2005#thumbnail","width":"16","height":"32","src":"http:\/\/4.bp.blogspot.com\/-zazu56o7efY\/U1qOgBFDXJI\/AAAAAAAABq0\/LZeeJzKSdhM\/s220\/Headshot.jpg"}}],"media$thumbnail":{"xmlns$media":"http://search.yahoo.com/mrss/","url":"https:\/\/1.bp.blogspot.com\/-WohotJ0gIWU\/V6u849a2mGI\/AAAAAAAALAc\/JTT2IoUM1yI484TIpf9Pcz-oH91JpY1-wCLcB\/s72-c\/%2523FeastPDX%2BNight%2BMarket%2BWhat%2Bto%2BWear.png","height":"72","width":"72"},"thr$total":{"$t":"1"}},{"id":{"$t":"tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6502967530929541671.post-3365905277806414719"},"published":{"$t":"2016-08-15T06:00:00.000-07:00"},"updated":{"$t":"2016-08-17T14:13:00.598-07:00"},"category":[{"scheme":"http://www.blogger.com/atom/ns#","term":"feastpdx"},{"scheme":"http://www.blogger.com/atom/ns#","term":"food"},{"scheme":"http://www.blogger.com/atom/ns#","term":"pdx"}],"title":{"type":"text","$t":"#FeastPDX {What to Wear: Grand Bounty}"},"content":{"type":"html","$t":"\u003Cdiv class=\"separator\" style=\"clear: both; text-align: center;\"\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\u003Cdiv class=\"separator\" style=\"clear: both; text-align: center;\"\u003E\u003Ca href=\"http:\/\/feastportland.com\/\"\u003EFeastPDX\u003C\/a\u003E Officially kicks off in 1 month and I am so excited for one of my favorite weekends of the year. Celebrating its fifth year I know everything will be over the top. I am truly honored to be attending as a blogger. I've also picked up a few other tickets to make a true weekend of it.\u003C\/div\u003E\u003Cdiv class=\"separator\" style=\"clear: both; text-align: center;\"\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\u003Cdiv class=\"separator\" style=\"clear: both; text-align: center;\"\u003EI will be heading to \u003Ca href=\"http:\/\/marthachartreuse.blogspot.com\/2015\/09\/best-dressed-feastpdx-night-market.html\"\u003EGrand Bounty Tasting, Night Market, OMG Smoked and Brunch Village. \u003C\/a\u003EAt this point I've been to all of these events and feel I understand the vibe, aesthetic and what my needs will be.\u0026nbsp;\u003C\/div\u003E\u003Cdiv class=\"separator\" style=\"clear: both; text-align: center;\"\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\u003Cdiv class=\"separator\" style=\"clear: both; text-align: center;\"\u003EOver the next week I will be sharing my outfit recommendations for each event.\u003C\/div\u003E\u003Cdiv class=\"separator\" style=\"clear: both; text-align: center;\"\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\u003Cdiv class=\"separator\" style=\"clear: both; text-align: center;\"\u003EWill you be attending? Which events are you heading to?\u003C\/div\u003E\u003Cdiv class=\"separator\" style=\"clear: both; text-align: center;\"\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\u003Cdiv class=\"separator\" style=\"clear: both; text-align: center;\"\u003E\u003Ca href=\"https:\/\/3.bp.blogspot.com\/-rpSJtDfe-Eo\/V6u2-spZZVI\/AAAAAAAALAM\/YOYDyJfRbJYytdFIr5Q5F4AfrJGdfEaewCLcB\/s1600\/%2523FeastPDX%2BGrand%2BBounty.png\" imageanchor=\"1\" style=\"margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;\"\u003E\u003Cimg border=\"0\" height=\"510\" src=\"https:\/\/3.bp.blogspot.com\/-rpSJtDfe-Eo\/V6u2-spZZVI\/AAAAAAAALAM\/YOYDyJfRbJYytdFIr5Q5F4AfrJGdfEaewCLcB\/s640\/%2523FeastPDX%2BGrand%2BBounty.png\" width=\"640\" \/\u003E\u003C\/a\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003Ca href=\"http:\/\/www.feastportland.com\/event\/friday-grand-tasting\/\"\u003EGrand Bounty\u003C\/a\u003E takes place Friday and Saturday and is one of the more casual events with tremendous value. I'm particularly excited for samples from Honey Mama's, Dobbes Family Estate, Hyland Estates, and\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003Ca href=\"http:\/\/www.oldnavy.com\/commonDomainFrame.do?targetURL=%2Fbrowse%2Fproduct.do%3Fpid%3D209361002%26vid%3D1%26locale%3Den_US%26kwid%3D1%26sem%3Dfalse%26sdkw%3Dcuffed-denim-shorts-for-women-3-1-2-P209361%26brandCvoSid%3DBEB5UHXNHAJF%26sdReferer%3Dhttp%253A%252F%252Fwww.oldnavy.com%252Fproducts%252Fwomens-shorts.jsp\u0026amp;sem=true\"\u003EShorts ($12)\u003C\/a\u003E Comfortable, casual and great for the last days of summer.\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003Ca href=\"http:\/\/shop.nordstrom.com\/s\/bp-55mm-cat-eye-sunglasses\/4259719?origin=category-personalizedsort\u0026amp;fashioncolor=BROWN\"\u003ESunnies ($12\u003C\/a\u003E) I get SO MANY compliments on these. They are stylish without being\u003Ci\u003E too\u003C\/i\u003E over-the-top. The weather is usually very nice and the day event calls for sunglasses.\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003Ca href=\"https:\/\/www.amazon.com\/Lauren-Ralph-Janis-Fashion-Sneaker\/dp\/B00FB5UAE0\/ref=sr_1_1?ie=UTF8\u0026amp;qid=1470871985\u0026amp;sr=8-1\u0026amp;keywords=ralph+lauren+slip+on\"\u003EShoes ($16-69)\u003C\/a\u003E Comfort is KEY and these are so supportive and super cute. Most of the events involve a lot of walking and standing on concrete, so a well padded shoe is important.\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003Ca href=\"http:\/\/shop.nordstrom.com\/s\/squad-loose-tee\/4243450?origin=category-personalizedsort\u0026amp;fashioncolor=NAVY\"\u003ESquad Tee ($34)\u003C\/a\u003E Travel Oregon has a reputation for the very best photo booth at Grand Bounty. I can't imagine a more appropriate shirt for a weekend with all of my girls.\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003Ci\u003ENote: \u0026nbsp;All of these products are ones I either own or have tried on. I have not been compensated or paid to share any of these products. I do not use an affiliate program or receive any commission if you click the links of purchase the products.\u003C\/i\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E"},"link":[{"rel":"replies","type":"application/atom+xml","href":"http:\/\/marthachartreuse.blogspot.com\/feeds\/3365905277806414719\/comments\/default","title":"Post Comments"},{"rel":"replies","type":"text/html","href":"http:\/\/marthachartreuse.blogspot.com\/2016\/08\/feastpdx-what-to-wear-grand-bounty.html#comment-form","title":"1 Comments"},{"rel":"edit","type":"application/atom+xml","href":"http:\/\/www.blogger.com\/feeds\/6502967530929541671\/posts\/default\/3365905277806414719"},{"rel":"self","type":"application/atom+xml","href":"http:\/\/www.blogger.com\/feeds\/6502967530929541671\/posts\/default\/3365905277806414719"},{"rel":"alternate","type":"text/html","href":"http:\/\/marthachartreuse.blogspot.com\/2016\/08\/feastpdx-what-to-wear-grand-bounty.html","title":"#FeastPDX {What to Wear: Grand Bounty}"}],"author":[{"name":{"$t":"Meredith {Martha Chartreuse}"},"uri":{"$t":"http:\/\/www.blogger.com\/profile\/08290305314474946511"},"email":{"$t":"noreply@blogger.com"},"gd$image":{"rel":"http://schemas.google.com/g/2005#thumbnail","width":"16","height":"32","src":"http:\/\/4.bp.blogspot.com\/-zazu56o7efY\/U1qOgBFDXJI\/AAAAAAAABq0\/LZeeJzKSdhM\/s220\/Headshot.jpg"}}],"media$thumbnail":{"xmlns$media":"http://search.yahoo.com/mrss/","url":"https:\/\/3.bp.blogspot.com\/-rpSJtDfe-Eo\/V6u2-spZZVI\/AAAAAAAALAM\/YOYDyJfRbJYytdFIr5Q5F4AfrJGdfEaewCLcB\/s72-c\/%2523FeastPDX%2BGrand%2BBounty.png","height":"72","width":"72"},"thr$total":{"$t":"1"}},{"id":{"$t":"tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6502967530929541671.post-364316849159491721"},"published":{"$t":"2016-08-09T06:00:00.000-07:00"},"updated":{"$t":"2016-08-17T14:14:47.792-07:00"},"category":[{"scheme":"http://www.blogger.com/atom/ns#","term":"life"},{"scheme":"http://www.blogger.com/atom/ns#","term":"pdx"}],"title":{"type":"text","$t":"Life, lately"},"content":{"type":"html","$t":"Hello, love bugs!! Things have been slow around here, but I trust none of you are losing sleep or going hungry with the silence. If you are, might I suggest some sleepy tea and several fantastic restaurants!\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003EThe lull has mostly been due to some life changes. All positive and exciting (a new roommate, redecorating and some remodeling) changes that have been taking up my time and creative energy. Though I have a feeling some really interesting home posts are in your future.\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003EThat doesn't mean I haven't been keeping up my regular consumption of tasty food.\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003Cdiv class=\"separator\" style=\"clear: both; text-align: center;\"\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\u003Cdiv class=\"separator\" style=\"clear: both; text-align: center;\"\u003E\u003Ca href=\"https:\/\/3.bp.blogspot.com\/-eR42z2VcKNs\/V6kN1xtz2wI\/AAAAAAAAK_Q\/ofITVSjJpiMx6k45MnWSkFfMC9VdtiE2gCLcB\/s1600\/life%2Blately.png\" imageanchor=\"1\" style=\"margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;\"\u003E\u003Cimg border=\"0\" height=\"640\" src=\"https:\/\/3.bp.blogspot.com\/-eR42z2VcKNs\/V6kN1xtz2wI\/AAAAAAAAK_Q\/ofITVSjJpiMx6k45MnWSkFfMC9VdtiE2gCLcB\/s640\/life%2Blately.png\" width=\"640\" \/\u003E\u003C\/a\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003Ca href=\"http:\/\/marthachartreuse.blogspot.com\/2016\/05\/snapstory-lechon.html\"\u003ELeChon is one of my favorite restaurants in Portland \u003C\/a\u003Eand they have developed a really tasty happy hour menu to help celebrate the Olympics. Trust me, nothing is controversial \u003Ca href=\"https:\/\/www.instagram.com\/p\/BItkLSKh1km\/?taken-by=merecdavison\u0026amp;hl=en\"\u003Eabout the Ice Breaker Cocktail!\u003C\/a\u003E! The space is gorgeous, the location is convenient and the staff is so talented.\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003Ca href=\"https:\/\/www.instagram.com\/p\/BIOB_nmBbcF\/?taken-by=merecdavison\u0026amp;hl=en\"\u003EPoke Mon is also filling my heart and belly. \u003C\/a\u003EWhile I have zero interest in chasing digital creatures around, I have every interest in consuming bowl after bowl of super fresh ahi tossed with sauces, avocado and crunchy balls of magic.\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003EJ\u003Ca href=\"https:\/\/www.instagram.com\/p\/BIAYrmKh6Kz\/?taken-by=merecdavison\u0026amp;hl=en\"\u003Eenn Louis and the entire Lincoln team \u003C\/a\u003Eare going for gold with some phenomenal new dishes and a medal-worthy happy hour. I'm particularly smitten with the asparagus hummus, fried chicken with white BBQ sauce (hello, Master of None!), and the caramel fudge cake. Do yourself a solid and get there now. Hell, do me a solid and let's go together!!\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003EI'm using\u003Ca href=\"https:\/\/www.instagram.com\/p\/BHLpHOOhsyg\/?taken-by=merecdavison\u0026amp;hl=en\"\u003E Munchery (\u003C\/a\u003E$20 code: EGHXHJJ3) at least once a week for dinner. The chicken chimchurri (usually on Mondays) is a favorite, and I'm excited for the new sushi offerings!\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003Ca href=\"http:\/\/pdxfoodlove.com\/build-your-own-toast-brunch-bar-with-an-aperol-spritzbreak\/\"\u003ERebekah has also been an amazing friend and ha\u003C\/a\u003Es graciously fed me gourmet toast and Aperol cocktails. Might I suggest you all host your own toast bar brunch?!\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003EAll of this great food has given me the fuel to make sure people are \u003Ca href=\"http:\/\/marthachartreuse.blogspot.com\/2016\/08\/lets-get-registered-registered.html\"\u003Egetting registered to vote! I've been amazed to hear how many people went to update or check their registration and learned it was inaccurate. Take a few minutes now and make sure you're good-to-go come November!\u003C\/a\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003Ca href=\"http:\/\/marthachartreuse.blogspot.com\/2016\/08\/lets-get-registered-registered.html\"\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003C\/a\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E"},"link":[{"rel":"replies","type":"application/atom+xml","href":"http:\/\/marthachartreuse.blogspot.com\/feeds\/364316849159491721\/comments\/default","title":"Post Comments"},{"rel":"replies","type":"text/html","href":"http:\/\/marthachartreuse.blogspot.com\/2016\/08\/life-lately.html#comment-form","title":"1 Comments"},{"rel":"edit","type":"application/atom+xml","href":"http:\/\/www.blogger.com\/feeds\/6502967530929541671\/posts\/default\/364316849159491721"},{"rel":"self","type":"application/atom+xml","href":"http:\/\/www.blogger.com\/feeds\/6502967530929541671\/posts\/default\/364316849159491721"},{"rel":"alternate","type":"text/html","href":"http:\/\/marthachartreuse.blogspot.com\/2016\/08\/life-lately.html","title":"Life, lately"}],"author":[{"name":{"$t":"Meredith {Martha Chartreuse}"},"uri":{"$t":"http:\/\/www.blogger.com\/profile\/08290305314474946511"},"email":{"$t":"noreply@blogger.com"},"gd$image":{"rel":"http://schemas.google.com/g/2005#thumbnail","width":"16","height":"32","src":"http:\/\/4.bp.blogspot.com\/-zazu56o7efY\/U1qOgBFDXJI\/AAAAAAAABq0\/LZeeJzKSdhM\/s220\/Headshot.jpg"}}],"media$thumbnail":{"xmlns$media":"http://search.yahoo.com/mrss/","url":"https:\/\/3.bp.blogspot.com\/-eR42z2VcKNs\/V6kN1xtz2wI\/AAAAAAAAK_Q\/ofITVSjJpiMx6k45MnWSkFfMC9VdtiE2gCLcB\/s72-c\/life%2Blately.png","height":"72","width":"72"},"thr$total":{"$t":"1"}},{"id":{"$t":"tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6502967530929541671.post-2337854874758726754"},"published":{"$t":"2016-08-02T13:07:00.000-07:00"},"updated":{"$t":"2016-08-17T14:14:47.787-07:00"},"category":[{"scheme":"http://www.blogger.com/atom/ns#","term":"life"},{"scheme":"http://www.blogger.com/atom/ns#","term":"pdx"}],"title":{"type":"text","$t":"Let's get registered, registered"},"content":{"type":"html","$t":"\u003Cdiv class=\"separator\" style=\"clear: both; text-align: center;\"\u003E\u003Ca href=\"https:\/\/1.bp.blogspot.com\/-ejhCTaz2Ddc\/V6D6MiBckII\/AAAAAAAAK90\/06swwsdW9bYlezwTYGq9ccVJcz3YHSnyACEw\/s1600\/4dc91cc46dd87d1ab6f0c258dc681bc5.jpg\" imageanchor=\"1\" style=\"margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;\"\u003E\u003Cimg border=\"0\" height=\"640\" src=\"https:\/\/1.bp.blogspot.com\/-ejhCTaz2Ddc\/V6D6MiBckII\/AAAAAAAAK90\/06swwsdW9bYlezwTYGq9ccVJcz3YHSnyACEw\/s640\/4dc91cc46dd87d1ab6f0c258dc681bc5.jpg\" width=\"480\" \/\u003E\u003C\/a\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\u003Cdiv class=\"separator\" style=\"clear: both; text-align: center;\"\u003ESource unknown\u003C\/div\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003EOne of my favorite and most important life memories is the very first time I voted. It was June of 2005, just a week after graduating from high school, I excitedly marched into the elementary school gym and found my polling place. Wearing a glittery shirt that said, \"Rock the Boat!! Get out the Vote!\" I cast my ballot. It wasn't a Presidential year, but just as important. I still remember who I voted for to be on the school board. And I still have my very first \"I Voted\" sticker.\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003Cdiv class=\"separator\" style=\"clear: both; text-align: center;\"\u003E\u003Ca href=\"https:\/\/4.bp.blogspot.com\/-MfdyLPe8Ex0\/V6D6Mkp3jMI\/AAAAAAAAK9w\/y_6T9YxlnbEskYpDU7U20d5uqs7wMhvsQCEw\/s1600\/6c2f1fc8-751a-4524-bd60-78edd5c24ab7.jpe\" imageanchor=\"1\" style=\"margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;\"\u003E\u003Cimg border=\"0\" height=\"640\" src=\"https:\/\/4.bp.blogspot.com\/-MfdyLPe8Ex0\/V6D6Mkp3jMI\/AAAAAAAAK9w\/y_6T9YxlnbEskYpDU7U20d5uqs7wMhvsQCEw\/s640\/6c2f1fc8-751a-4524-bd60-78edd5c24ab7.jpe\" width=\"472\" \/\u003E\u003C\/a\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\u003Cdiv class=\"separator\" style=\"clear: both; text-align: center;\"\u003EI sent this picture to my dear friend, Adam, on 2012 after I had voted for him!\u003C\/div\u003E\u003Cdiv class=\"separator\" style=\"clear: both; text-align: center;\"\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\u003Cdiv class=\"separator\" style=\"clear: both; text-align: center;\"\u003E\u003Cspan style=\"font-size: large;\"\u003EAre you at least 18 years of age and a U.S. Citizen? \u003Ca href=\"https:\/\/www.usa.gov\/register-to-vote#item-212645\"\u003EThen let's get you registered!!\u003C\/a\u003E\u0026nbsp;\u003C\/span\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\u003Cdiv class=\"separator\" style=\"clear: both; text-align: center;\"\u003E\u003Cspan style=\"font-size: large;\"\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003C\/span\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\u003Cdiv class=\"separator\" style=\"clear: both; text-align: center;\"\u003E\u003Cspan style=\"font-size: large;\"\u003EWill you be turning 18 before November 8th? \u003Ca href=\"https:\/\/www.usa.gov\/register-to-vote#item-212447\"\u003ELet's figure out your state's laws on registration timelines. Some states allow for same-day registration!!\u0026nbsp;\u003C\/a\u003E\u003C\/span\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\u003Cdiv class=\"separator\" style=\"clear: both; text-align: center;\"\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\u003Cdiv class=\"separator\" style=\"clear: both; text-align: center;\"\u003E\u003Cspan style=\"font-size: large;\"\u003EAre you registered? Let's get you re-registered!\u003Ca href=\"https:\/\/www.usa.gov\/register-to-vote#item-212825\"\u003E Making sure your address and information is up-to-date is just as important as the first registration.\u003C\/a\u003E If your address is inaccurate your ballot may not come to you, or you may be turned away at the polls.\u003C\/span\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\u003Cdiv class=\"separator\" style=\"clear: both; text-align: center;\"\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\u003Cdiv class=\"separator\" style=\"clear: both; text-align: center;\"\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\u003Cdiv class=\"separator\" style=\"clear: both; text-align: center;\"\u003EIn the U.S. voting is a right, and it is a right we must exercise. The research and conversation may certainly involve the blood, sweat and tears of a rigorous workout. It should. Voting is a right that millions have died for. And when you debate, debate with kindness, information and compassion.\u0026nbsp;\u003C\/div\u003E"},"link":[{"rel":"replies","type":"application/atom+xml","href":"http:\/\/marthachartreuse.blogspot.com\/feeds\/2337854874758726754\/comments\/default","title":"Post Comments"},{"rel":"replies","type":"text/html","href":"http:\/\/marthachartreuse.blogspot.com\/2016\/08\/lets-get-registered-registered.html#comment-form","title":"0 Comments"},{"rel":"edit","type":"application/atom+xml","href":"http:\/\/www.blogger.com\/feeds\/6502967530929541671\/posts\/default\/2337854874758726754"},{"rel":"self","type":"application/atom+xml","href":"http:\/\/www.blogger.com\/feeds\/6502967530929541671\/posts\/default\/2337854874758726754"},{"rel":"alternate","type":"text/html","href":"http:\/\/marthachartreuse.blogspot.com\/2016\/08\/lets-get-registered-registered.html","title":"Let's get registered, registered"}],"author":[{"name":{"$t":"Meredith {Martha Chartreuse}"},"uri":{"$t":"http:\/\/www.blogger.com\/profile\/08290305314474946511"},"email":{"$t":"noreply@blogger.com"},"gd$image":{"rel":"http://schemas.google.com/g/2005#thumbnail","width":"16","height":"32","src":"http:\/\/4.bp.blogspot.com\/-zazu56o7efY\/U1qOgBFDXJI\/AAAAAAAABq0\/LZeeJzKSdhM\/s220\/Headshot.jpg"}}],"media$thumbnail":{"xmlns$media":"http://search.yahoo.com/mrss/","url":"https:\/\/1.bp.blogspot.com\/-ejhCTaz2Ddc\/V6D6MiBckII\/AAAAAAAAK90\/06swwsdW9bYlezwTYGq9ccVJcz3YHSnyACEw\/s72-c\/4dc91cc46dd87d1ab6f0c258dc681bc5.jpg","height":"72","width":"72"},"thr$total":{"$t":"0"}},{"id":{"$t":"tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6502967530929541671.post-886016089153875613"},"published":{"$t":"2016-07-20T08:46:00.004-07:00"},"updated":{"$t":"2016-08-17T14:14:47.801-07:00"},"category":[{"scheme":"http://www.blogger.com/atom/ns#","term":"life"},{"scheme":"http://www.blogger.com/atom/ns#","term":"pdx"}],"title":{"type":"text","$t":"Instagram GIVEAWAY"},"content":{"type":"html","$t":"\u003Cdiv style=\"text-align: center;\"\u003EHi friends! In case you aren't following me on\u003Ca href=\"https:\/\/www.instagram.com\/merecdavison\/?hl=en\"\u003E Instagram (merecdavison)\u003C\/a\u003E or missed yesterday's post, I have a pretty sweet giveaway going on! All the details below.\u003C\/div\u003E\u003Cdiv style=\"text-align: center;\"\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\u003Cdiv style=\"text-align: center;\"\u003EAnd spoiler, another great giveaway will be announced later today!!\u003C\/div\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003Cdiv class=\"separator\" style=\"clear: both; text-align: center;\"\u003E\u003Ca href=\"https:\/\/4.bp.blogspot.com\/-jhJrlPKINdE\/V4-cY6xKZWI\/AAAAAAAAK8g\/4qViZNQN0pAgYMxN2Z_H2JQYTePXXmBdQCLcB\/s1600\/aveda%2Bluminary.jpe\" imageanchor=\"1\" style=\"margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;\"\u003E\u003Cimg border=\"0\" height=\"640\" src=\"https:\/\/4.bp.blogspot.com\/-jhJrlPKINdE\/V4-cY6xKZWI\/AAAAAAAAK8g\/4qViZNQN0pAgYMxN2Z_H2JQYTePXXmBdQCLcB\/s640\/aveda%2Bluminary.jpe\" width=\"480\" \/\u003E\u003C\/a\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\u003Cdiv class=\"separator\" style=\"clear: both; text-align: center;\"\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\u003Cdiv style=\"background-color: white; color: #222222;\"\u003E\u003Cspan style=\"font-family: inherit;\"\u003EHey friends! If you know me in real life, you know I'm constantly singing the praises of \u003Ca href=\"http:\/\/luminarysalon.com\/\"\u003EMarissa\u003C\/a\u003E. Well she just opened the SUPER dreamy salon \u003Ca href=\"http:\/\/luminarysalon.com\/\"\u003ELuminary\u003C\/a\u003E on SE Division. (Right between Roman Candle + Salt \u0026amp; Straw - live your best life)\u003C\/span\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\u003Cdiv style=\"background-color: white; color: #222222;\"\u003E\u003Cspan style=\"font-family: inherit;\"\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003C\/span\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\u003Cdiv style=\"background-color: white; color: #222222;\"\u003E\u003Cspan style=\"font-family: inherit;\"\u003EShe's giving away the three pictured Aveda products PLUS a cut and blowout with her. All you have to do is follow me, luminary \u0026amp; comment below with your biggest hair concern.\u0026nbsp;\u003C\/span\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\u003Cdiv style=\"background-color: white; color: #222222;\"\u003E\u003Cspan style=\"font-family: inherit;\"\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003C\/span\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\u003Cdiv style=\"background-color: white; color: #222222;\"\u003E\u003Cspan style=\"font-family: inherit;\"\u003EEven better: this Saturday the ladies at luminary are participating in the Division street fair. Stop in for bubbles + beach waves, and 20% off product.\u0026nbsp;\u003C\/span\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\u003Cdiv style=\"background-color: white; color: #222222;\"\u003E\u003Cspan style=\"font-family: inherit;\"\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003C\/span\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\u003Cdiv style=\"background-color: white; color: #222222;\"\u003E\u003Cspan style=\"font-family: inherit;\"\u003EGiveaway closes Thursday at 9am PST.\u0026nbsp;\u003C\/span\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E"},"link":[{"rel":"replies","type":"application/atom+xml","href":"http:\/\/marthachartreuse.blogspot.com\/feeds\/886016089153875613\/comments\/default","title":"Post Comments"},{"rel":"replies","type":"text/html","href":"http:\/\/marthachartreuse.blogspot.com\/2016\/07\/instagram-giveaway.html#comment-form","title":"1 Comments"},{"rel":"edit","type":"application/atom+xml","href":"http:\/\/www.blogger.com\/feeds\/6502967530929541671\/posts\/default\/886016089153875613"},{"rel":"self","type":"application/atom+xml","href":"http:\/\/www.blogger.com\/feeds\/6502967530929541671\/posts\/default\/886016089153875613"},{"rel":"alternate","type":"text/html","href":"http:\/\/marthachartreuse.blogspot.com\/2016\/07\/instagram-giveaway.html","title":"Instagram GIVEAWAY"}],"author":[{"name":{"$t":"Meredith {Martha Chartreuse}"},"uri":{"$t":"http:\/\/www.blogger.com\/profile\/08290305314474946511"},"email":{"$t":"noreply@blogger.com"},"gd$image":{"rel":"http://schemas.google.com/g/2005#thumbnail","width":"16","height":"32","src":"http:\/\/4.bp.blogspot.com\/-zazu56o7efY\/U1qOgBFDXJI\/AAAAAAAABq0\/LZeeJzKSdhM\/s220\/Headshot.jpg"}}],"media$thumbnail":{"xmlns$media":"http://search.yahoo.com/mrss/","url":"https:\/\/4.bp.blogspot.com\/-jhJrlPKINdE\/V4-cY6xKZWI\/AAAAAAAAK8g\/4qViZNQN0pAgYMxN2Z_H2JQYTePXXmBdQCLcB\/s72-c\/aveda%2Bluminary.jpe","height":"72","width":"72"},"thr$total":{"$t":"1"}},{"id":{"$t":"tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6502967530929541671.post-4375102967368252777"},"published":{"$t":"2016-07-14T06:00:00.000-07:00"},"updated":{"$t":"2016-08-17T14:56:40.412-07:00"},"category":[{"scheme":"http://www.blogger.com/atom/ns#","term":"pdx"},{"scheme":"http://www.blogger.com/atom/ns#","term":"thursdaytourspdx"}],"title":{"type":"text","$t":"#ThursdayToursPDX {Picnic Outings}"},"content":{"type":"html","$t":"\u003Cdiv class=\"separator\" style=\"clear: both; text-align: center;\"\u003EDo you have favorite social media accounts for food recommendations? Ones you know are authentic, give honest feedback and the person has supreme taste?\u003Ca href=\"https:\/\/cartwhisperer.com\/\"\u003E Steve aka Cart Whisperer \u003C\/a\u003Eis in my Top 10 of PDX influencers. His account and recommendations are the perfect combination of realistic living, with out of the ordinary preferences. From lunch bites Downtown to exotic Chef's Counter meals whilst vacationing, his recommendations are real.\u003Ca href=\"https:\/\/www.youtube.com\/watch?v=Sjx9oSJDAVQ\"\u003E More real than J. Lo\u003C\/a\u003E. He is also a super sweet and interesting person. Plus, a super-dedicated dad. His daughter, Elle, is also quite the foodie. I've met Elle at several events and she is a well-spoken, sweet and thoughtful person. They clearly have a very close relationship, and I even, \u003Ci\u003Egasp\u003C\/i\u003E, like each other! Not your average pre-teen!\u0026nbsp;\u003C\/div\u003E\u003Cdiv class=\"separator\" style=\"clear: both; text-align: center;\"\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\u003Cdiv class=\"separator\" style=\"clear: both; text-align: center;\"\u003EIt is such a treat having this dynamic team sharing their picks for a Portland Picnic. And over on \u003Ca href=\"http:\/\/bakerybingo.com\/\"\u003EBakery Bingo\u003C\/a\u003E \u003Ca href=\"http:\/\/littlegreenpickle.com\/\"\u003ESupermom Jannie\u003C\/a\u003E is sharing her favorites for a day on the grass.\u003C\/div\u003E\u003Cdiv class=\"separator\" style=\"clear: both; text-align: center;\"\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\u003Cdiv class=\"separator\" style=\"clear: both; text-align: center;\"\u003EGrab your basket, read-up and go get your picnic on!\u003C\/div\u003E\u003Cdiv class=\"separator\" style=\"clear: both; text-align: center;\"\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\u003Cdiv class=\"separator\" style=\"clear: both; text-align: center;\"\u003E\u003Ca href=\"https:\/\/3.bp.blogspot.com\/-1OeCPoHDJ8g\/V4K6cOA1Z-I\/AAAAAAAAK6w\/kIvoKyE0gZ8I8ZpG46ABpbrWd8uzHZVKQCLcB\/s1600\/24cf2fbc-2892-490d-a8c1-da412b2abd38.jpe\" imageanchor=\"1\" style=\"margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;\"\u003E\u003Cimg border=\"0\" height=\"400\" src=\"https:\/\/3.bp.blogspot.com\/-1OeCPoHDJ8g\/V4K6cOA1Z-I\/AAAAAAAAK6w\/kIvoKyE0gZ8I8ZpG46ABpbrWd8uzHZVKQCLcB\/s400\/24cf2fbc-2892-490d-a8c1-da412b2abd38.jpe\" width=\"400\" \/\u003E\u003C\/a\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\u003Cdiv dir=\"ltr\" style=\"line-height: 1.2; margin-bottom: 0pt; margin-top: 0pt;\"\u003E\u003Cspan style=\"background-color: transparent; color: black; font-family: Arial; font-size: 14.666666666666666px; font-style: normal; font-variant: normal; font-weight: 400; text-decoration: none; vertical-align: baseline; white-space: pre-wrap;\"\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003C\/span\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\u003Cdiv dir=\"ltr\" style=\"line-height: 1.2; margin-bottom: 0pt; margin-top: 0pt;\"\u003E\u003Cspan style=\"background-color: transparent; color: black; font-family: Arial; font-size: 14.666666666666666px; font-style: normal; font-variant: normal; font-weight: 400; text-decoration: none; vertical-align: baseline; white-space: pre-wrap;\"\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003C\/span\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\u003Cdiv dir=\"ltr\" style=\"line-height: 1.2; margin-bottom: 0pt; margin-top: 0pt;\"\u003E\u003Cspan style=\"background-color: transparent; color: black; font-family: Arial; font-size: 14.666666666666666px; font-style: normal; font-variant: normal; font-weight: 400; text-decoration: none; vertical-align: baseline; white-space: pre-wrap;\"\u003EMy love of picnicking started years ago when my daughter discovered the cheese counter at Pastaworks on Hawthorne (now\u003Ca href=\"http:\/\/www.providorefinefoods.com\/\"\u003E Providore Fine Foods\u003C\/a\u003E on NE Sandy). Shortly thereafter,\u003Ca href=\"http:\/\/www.cheese-bar.com\/\"\u003ECheese Bar \u003C\/a\u003Emoved right up the street from us on SE Belmont and we were definitely in trouble. Whenever we decide to picnic, these two markets are top of mind.\u003C\/span\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\u003Cb id=\"docs-internal-guid-080db639-d6a6-1e44-14ed-84b3067acde8\" style=\"font-weight: normal;\"\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003C\/b\u003E\u003Cdiv class=\"separator\" style=\"clear: both; text-align: center;\"\u003E\u003Ca href=\"https:\/\/4.bp.blogspot.com\/-On-bNUNIJ9Q\/V4K8AuRR2EI\/AAAAAAAAK7U\/OjytNlamk7MwuNyxSjSWR9PV1DgEVNqEQCLcB\/s1600\/Meat.jpg\" imageanchor=\"1\" style=\"margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;\"\u003E\u003Cimg border=\"0\" height=\"210\" src=\"https:\/\/4.bp.blogspot.com\/-On-bNUNIJ9Q\/V4K8AuRR2EI\/AAAAAAAAK7U\/OjytNlamk7MwuNyxSjSWR9PV1DgEVNqEQCLcB\/s640\/Meat.jpg\" width=\"640\" \/\u003E\u003C\/a\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\u003Cdiv dir=\"ltr\" style=\"line-height: 1.2; margin-bottom: 0pt; margin-top: 0pt;\"\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\u003Cb style=\"font-weight: normal;\"\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003C\/b\u003E\u003Cdiv dir=\"ltr\" style=\"line-height: 1.2; margin-bottom: 0pt; margin-top: 0pt;\"\u003E\u003Cspan style=\"background-color: transparent; color: black; font-family: Arial; font-size: 14.666666666666666px; font-style: normal; font-variant: normal; font-weight: 400; text-decoration: none; vertical-align: baseline; white-space: pre-wrap;\"\u003E\u003Ca href=\"http:\/\/www.olympiaprovisions.com\/\"\u003EOlympia Provisions\u003C\/a\u003E and Chop are our go to meat choices. Their salamis are the perfect size for a small group. Our favorites include Curry and Finocchiona (fennel) because of the subtle flavors they add to a traditional salami. Another favorite is the Farmhouse Country Pâté from Chop. My daughter is a fan because of its mild flavor and pistachio nuts.\u003C\/span\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\u003Cb style=\"font-weight: normal;\"\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003C\/b\u003E\u003Cdiv class=\"separator\" style=\"clear: both; text-align: center;\"\u003E\u003Ca href=\"https:\/\/1.bp.blogspot.com\/-W3pva7BO2f8\/V4K8O1E6meI\/AAAAAAAAK7c\/a5Sbn_ytTmQ0KoA_B7tbyhuiPU7EeXwkACLcB\/s1600\/Cheese.jpg\" imageanchor=\"1\" style=\"margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;\"\u003E\u003Cimg border=\"0\" height=\"210\" src=\"https:\/\/1.bp.blogspot.com\/-W3pva7BO2f8\/V4K8O1E6meI\/AAAAAAAAK7c\/a5Sbn_ytTmQ0KoA_B7tbyhuiPU7EeXwkACLcB\/s640\/Cheese.jpg\" width=\"640\" \/\u003E\u003C\/a\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\u003Cdiv dir=\"ltr\" style=\"line-height: 1.2; margin-bottom: 0pt; margin-top: 0pt;\"\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\u003Cspan style=\"font-family: Arial; font-size: 14.6667px; line-height: 1.2; text-align: center; white-space: pre-wrap;\"\u003EBoth stores offer a wide selection of cheeses from around the world. I'm always up for a Mahon or caved aged Gruyere. I like the nuttiness from the Mahon and the gritty texture from the Gruyere. My daughter's palette leans toward something from Portland Creamery or a buttery Brie-something creamy and rich. If you';re not sure what sounds good-ask. You will get great recommendations and maybe discover a style you've never considered.\u003C\/span\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003Cb style=\"font-weight: normal;\"\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003C\/b\u003E\u003Cdiv class=\"separator\" style=\"clear: both; text-align: center;\"\u003E\u003Ca href=\"https:\/\/1.bp.blogspot.com\/-nfKXhPcD-pM\/V4K7JCbgYeI\/AAAAAAAAK68\/IogzhQw-btEQywMg-sZiYJSkY8y3O5ivgCLcB\/s1600\/Drinks.jpg\" imageanchor=\"1\" style=\"margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;\"\u003E\u003Cimg border=\"0\" height=\"210\" src=\"https:\/\/1.bp.blogspot.com\/-nfKXhPcD-pM\/V4K7JCbgYeI\/AAAAAAAAK68\/IogzhQw-btEQywMg-sZiYJSkY8y3O5ivgCLcB\/s640\/Drinks.jpg\" width=\"640\" \/\u003E\u003C\/a\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\u003Cb style=\"font-weight: normal;\"\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003C\/b\u003E\u003Cdiv dir=\"ltr\" style=\"line-height: 1.2; margin-bottom: 0pt; margin-top: 0pt;\"\u003E\u003Cspan style=\"background-color: transparent; color: black; font-family: Arial; font-size: 14.666666666666666px; font-style: normal; font-variant: normal; font-weight: 400; text-decoration: none; vertical-align: baseline; white-space: pre-wrap;\"\u003EPok Pok sodas are a household favorite if you're looking for something non-alcoholic. Both stores have a nice selection of beers and wines. One of my more unusual beer choices is the Indra Kunindra from Ballast Point. It's got a lot going on-coconut, cumin, kaffir lime leaf, cayenne and more (pairs nicely with the curry salami). If wine is more your thing, check out Union Wine Pinot Noir in a super convenient aluminum can.\u003C\/span\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\u003Cb style=\"font-weight: normal;\"\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003C\/b\u003E\u003Cdiv class=\"separator\" style=\"clear: both; text-align: center;\"\u003E\u003Ca href=\"https:\/\/2.bp.blogspot.com\/-AsDh4YOqS48\/V4K7baSuAhI\/AAAAAAAAK7A\/lkXIRvVbpLEHEOrVxPV_emQ4qxG3i4JLgCLcB\/s1600\/Fruit-and-Bread.jpg\" imageanchor=\"1\" style=\"margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;\"\u003E\u003Cimg border=\"0\" height=\"210\" src=\"https:\/\/2.bp.blogspot.com\/-AsDh4YOqS48\/V4K7baSuAhI\/AAAAAAAAK7A\/lkXIRvVbpLEHEOrVxPV_emQ4qxG3i4JLgCLcB\/s640\/Fruit-and-Bread.jpg\" width=\"640\" \/\u003E\u003C\/a\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\u003Cdiv dir=\"ltr\" style=\"line-height: 1.2; margin-bottom: 0pt; margin-top: 0pt;\"\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\u003Cb style=\"font-weight: normal;\"\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003C\/b\u003E\u003Cdiv dir=\"ltr\" style=\"line-height: 1.2; margin-bottom: 0pt; margin-top: 0pt;\"\u003E\u003Cspan style=\"background-color: transparent; color: black; font-family: Arial; font-size: 14.666666666666666px; font-style: normal; font-variant: normal; font-weight: 400; text-decoration: none; vertical-align: baseline; white-space: pre-wrap;\"\u003ENow that Providore has moved to a larger spot, they have added vendors inside the store including Little T Bakery. I recommend one of their baguettes or a slab of their amazing Focaccia. Rubinette Produce Market, also inside Providore, offers some of the most appealing and full-flavored fruits I have found. There's almost always a fruit or two on the sample plate. On my last visit, I found gorgeous blood oranges and sweet, perfectly ripened berries.\u003C\/span\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\u003Cb style=\"font-weight: normal;\"\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003C\/b\u003E\u003Cdiv class=\"separator\" style=\"clear: both; text-align: center;\"\u003E\u003Ca href=\"https:\/\/4.bp.blogspot.com\/-C37ZOdVBLkE\/V4K7jUEaCOI\/AAAAAAAAK7E\/fj4AA8cZe449-_LiD1QY1Tu9urc9MMr1wCLcB\/s1600\/Sweets.jpg\" imageanchor=\"1\" style=\"margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;\"\u003E\u003Cimg border=\"0\" height=\"210\" src=\"https:\/\/4.bp.blogspot.com\/-C37ZOdVBLkE\/V4K7jUEaCOI\/AAAAAAAAK7E\/fj4AA8cZe449-_LiD1QY1Tu9urc9MMr1wCLcB\/s640\/Sweets.jpg\" width=\"640\" \/\u003E\u003C\/a\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\u003Cdiv dir=\"ltr\" style=\"line-height: 1.2; margin-bottom: 0pt; margin-top: 0pt;\"\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\u003Cb style=\"font-weight: normal;\"\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003C\/b\u003E\u003Cdiv dir=\"ltr\" style=\"line-height: 1.2; margin-bottom: 0pt; margin-top: 0pt;\"\u003E\u003Cspan style=\"background-color: transparent; color: black; font-family: Arial; font-size: 14.666666666666666px; font-style: normal; font-variant: normal; font-weight: 400; text-decoration: none; vertical-align: baseline; white-space: pre-wrap;\"\u003EYou need to finish off with something a little decadent and sweet, right?! Anything from Alma and Quin is going to be a nice end to a delicious picnic. New to us is The Chocolate Maker's Workshop. I got to sample a bunch of their products at Providore's grand opening. Pick up their blood orange chocolate bar- it's as tasty as it is beautiful. Picnics are a great way to sample some of Portland's best artisanal food offerings and enjoy a beautiful park, hike or your backyard. And if the weather isn't fully cooperating, both stores are great spaces to use for an indoor picnic.\u003C\/span\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\u003Cdiv dir=\"ltr\" style=\"line-height: 1.2; margin-bottom: 0pt; margin-top: 0pt;\"\u003E\u003Cspan style=\"background-color: transparent; color: black; font-family: Arial; font-size: 14.666666666666666px; font-style: normal; font-variant: normal; font-weight: 400; text-decoration: none; vertical-align: baseline; white-space: pre-wrap;\"\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003C\/span\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\u003Cdiv class=\"separator\" style=\"clear: both; text-align: center;\"\u003E\u003Ca href=\"https:\/\/3.bp.blogspot.com\/-8LytdG600gQ\/V4K7rf72L3I\/AAAAAAAAK7I\/WfAInsfW4ksptL_Eo0it3TLvyM1bW2ozwCLcB\/s1600\/Indoor-Picnic.jpg\" imageanchor=\"1\" style=\"margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;\"\u003E\u003Cimg border=\"0\" height=\"640\" src=\"https:\/\/3.bp.blogspot.com\/-8LytdG600gQ\/V4K7rf72L3I\/AAAAAAAAK7I\/WfAInsfW4ksptL_Eo0it3TLvyM1bW2ozwCLcB\/s640\/Indoor-Picnic.jpg\" width=\"640\" \/\u003E\u003C\/a\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003Cdiv style=\"text-align: center;\"\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\u003Cspan style=\"background-color: white; color: #867d58; font-family: arial; font-size: 14.6667px; font-style: italic; text-align: center; vertical-align: baseline; white-space: pre-wrap;\"\u003E#ThursdayToursPDX is a collaborative series between Portland, OR bloggers {Erin} \u003C\/span\u003E\u003Ca href=\"http:\/\/bakerybingo.com\/\" style=\"background-color: white; color: #6aa84f; font-family: Georgia, Utopia, \u0026quot;Palatino Linotype\u0026quot;, Palatino, serif; font-size: 13.2px; line-height: 18.48px; text-align: center; text-decoration: none;\"\u003E\u003Cspan style=\"color: #1155cc; font-family: arial; font-size: 14.6667px; font-style: italic; text-decoration: underline; vertical-align: baseline; white-space: pre-wrap;\"\u003EBakery Bingo \u003C\/span\u003E\u003C\/a\u003E\u003Cspan style=\"background-color: white; color: #867d58; font-family: arial; font-size: 14.6667px; font-style: italic; text-align: center; vertical-align: baseline; white-space: pre-wrap;\"\u003E+ {Meredith} \u003C\/span\u003E\u003Ca href=\"http:\/\/marthachartreuse.blogspot.com\/\" style=\"background-color: white; color: #6aa84f; font-family: Georgia, Utopia, \u0026quot;Palatino Linotype\u0026quot;, Palatino, serif; font-size: 13.2px; line-height: 18.48px; text-align: center; text-decoration: none;\"\u003E\u003Cspan style=\"color: #1155cc; font-family: arial; font-size: 14.6667px; font-style: italic; text-decoration: underline; vertical-align: baseline; white-space: pre-wrap;\"\u003EMartha Chartreuse\u003C\/span\u003E\u003C\/a\u003E\u003Cspan style=\"background-color: white; color: #867d58; font-family: arial; font-size: 14.6667px; font-style: italic; text-align: center; vertical-align: baseline; white-space: pre-wrap;\"\u003E. In a city filled with amazing restaurants, artisan experiences, and fantastic tastemakers the inside scoop is a must. We will be asking our friends and fellow bloggers for their recommendations and tips for all the City of Roses has to offer.\u003C\/span\u003E"},"link":[{"rel":"replies","type":"application/atom+xml","href":"http:\/\/marthachartreuse.blogspot.com\/feeds\/4375102967368252777\/comments\/default","title":"Post Comments"},{"rel":"replies","type":"text/html","href":"http:\/\/marthachartreuse.blogspot.com\/2016\/07\/thursdaytourspdx-picnic-outings.html#comment-form","title":"0 Comments"},{"rel":"edit","type":"application/atom+xml","href":"http:\/\/www.blogger.com\/feeds\/6502967530929541671\/posts\/default\/4375102967368252777"},{"rel":"self","type":"application/atom+xml","href":"http:\/\/www.blogger.com\/feeds\/6502967530929541671\/posts\/default\/4375102967368252777"},{"rel":"alternate","type":"text/html","href":"http:\/\/marthachartreuse.blogspot.com\/2016\/07\/thursdaytourspdx-picnic-outings.html","title":"#ThursdayToursPDX {Picnic Outings}"}],"author":[{"name":{"$t":"Meredith {Martha Chartreuse}"},"uri":{"$t":"http:\/\/www.blogger.com\/profile\/08290305314474946511"},"email":{"$t":"noreply@blogger.com"},"gd$image":{"rel":"http://schemas.google.com/g/2005#thumbnail","width":"16","height":"32","src":"http:\/\/4.bp.blogspot.com\/-zazu56o7efY\/U1qOgBFDXJI\/AAAAAAAABq0\/LZeeJzKSdhM\/s220\/Headshot.jpg"}}],"media$thumbnail":{"xmlns$media":"http://search.yahoo.com/mrss/","url":"https:\/\/3.bp.blogspot.com\/-1OeCPoHDJ8g\/V4K6cOA1Z-I\/AAAAAAAAK6w\/kIvoKyE0gZ8I8ZpG46ABpbrWd8uzHZVKQCLcB\/s72-c\/24cf2fbc-2892-490d-a8c1-da412b2abd38.jpe","height":"72","width":"72"},"thr$total":{"$t":"0"}},{"id":{"$t":"tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6502967530929541671.post-6557277218205188185"},"published":{"$t":"2016-06-09T06:00:00.000-07:00"},"updated":{"$t":"2016-08-17T14:56:40.424-07:00"},"category":[{"scheme":"http://www.blogger.com/atom/ns#","term":"pdx"},{"scheme":"http://www.blogger.com/atom/ns#","term":"thursdaytourspdx"}],"title":{"type":"text","$t":"#ThursdayToursPDX {BBQ}"},"content":{"type":"html","$t":"\u003Cdiv class=\"separator\" style=\"clear: both; text-align: center;\"\u003ESummer has arrived and that means one thing: BBQ!! Honestly, I always love BBQ. Ribs are a guilty pleasure.\u003C\/div\u003E\u003Cdiv class=\"separator\" style=\"clear: both; text-align: center;\"\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\u003Cdiv class=\"separator\" style=\"clear: both; text-align: center;\"\u003EToday I have \u003Ca href=\"http:\/\/3000acrekitchen.com\/\"\u003EJaime of 3000 Acre Kitchen\u003C\/a\u003E\u0026nbsp;with the ULTIMATE guide to Southern Q style BBQ, and \u003Ca href=\"http:\/\/vindulge.com\/\"\u003EMary\u003C\/a\u003E is over at \u003Ca href=\"http:\/\/bakerybingo.com\/\"\u003EBakery Bingo.\u003C\/a\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\u003Cdiv class=\"separator\" style=\"clear: both; text-align: center;\"\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\u003Cdiv class=\"separator\" style=\"clear: both; text-align: center;\"\u003ETake it away, Jaime!\u003C\/div\u003E\u003Cdiv class=\"separator\" style=\"clear: both; text-align: center;\"\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\u003Ca name='more'\u003E\u003C\/a\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003Cdiv class=\"separator\" style=\"clear: both; text-align: center;\"\u003E\u003Ca href=\"https:\/\/4.bp.blogspot.com\/-HvQ_k35fwio\/V1iQkD0YFnI\/AAAAAAAAKzQ\/U0xV8WUYNWYIazn6obC7M3_7X0EquF1QwCLcB\/s1600\/thursday%2Btours%2Bbbq.jpe\" imageanchor=\"1\" style=\"margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;\"\u003E\u003Cimg border=\"0\" height=\"400\" src=\"https:\/\/4.bp.blogspot.com\/-HvQ_k35fwio\/V1iQkD0YFnI\/AAAAAAAAKzQ\/U0xV8WUYNWYIazn6obC7M3_7X0EquF1QwCLcB\/s400\/thursday%2Btours%2Bbbq.jpe\" width=\"400\" \/\u003E\u003C\/a\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\u003Cdiv class=\"MsoNormal\"\u003E\u003Cspan style=\"color: #1d1d1d; font-family: \u0026quot;Arial\u0026quot;,sans-serif; font-size: 14.0pt;\"\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003C\/span\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\u003Cdiv class=\"MsoNormal\"\u003E\u003Cspan style=\"color: #1d1d1d; font-family: \u0026quot;Arial\u0026quot;,sans-serif; font-size: 14.0pt;\"\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003C\/span\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\u003Cdiv class=\"MsoNormal\"\u003E\u003Cspan style=\"color: #1d1d1d; font-family: \u0026quot;Arial\u0026quot;,sans-serif; font-size: 14.0pt;\"\u003EFor as long as I can remember, I’ve been fascinated by cooking with fire. Whether it be grilling over a bed of hot embers, pit cooking, or a low and slow barbecue session in my own backyard. Barbecue is where fire meets obsession and when done well and with care it yields incredible results. With experience, patience, and the right ingredients it can almost be replicated time and time again.\u0026nbsp;\u003Co:p\u003E\u003C\/o:p\u003E\u003C\/span\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\u003Cdiv class=\"MsoNormal\"\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\u003Cdiv class=\"MsoNormal\"\u003E\u003Cspan style=\"color: #1d1d1d; font-family: \u0026quot;Arial\u0026quot;,sans-serif; font-size: 14.0pt;\"\u003EFor this edition of\u0026nbsp;#ThursdayToursPDX, I’m going to take you on a tour of Portland’s thriving BBQ scene. This style of cooking encompasses many cultural backgrounds, each with their unique flavor profiles and techniques, so for the sake of brevity I’m going to be focusing solely on \u003Ci\u003ESouthern Q\u003C\/i\u003E.\u0026nbsp; \u003Co:p\u003E\u003C\/o:p\u003E\u003C\/span\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\u003Cdiv class=\"MsoNormal\"\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\u003Cdiv class=\"separator\" style=\"clear: both; text-align: center;\"\u003E\u003Ca href=\"https:\/\/4.bp.blogspot.com\/-_WAjI5ljfyw\/V1iLv0wF54I\/AAAAAAAAKxw\/i_CAAvvn6TIaHVW41qUg_EBZ-hVH5ZonACLcB\/s1600\/BBQimage1.jpg\" imageanchor=\"1\" style=\"margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;\"\u003E\u003Cimg border=\"0\" height=\"372\" src=\"https:\/\/4.bp.blogspot.com\/-_WAjI5ljfyw\/V1iLv0wF54I\/AAAAAAAAKxw\/i_CAAvvn6TIaHVW41qUg_EBZ-hVH5ZonACLcB\/s640\/BBQimage1.jpg\" width=\"640\" \/\u003E\u003C\/a\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\u003Cdiv class=\"MsoNormal\"\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\u003Cdiv class=\"MsoNormal\" style=\"text-align: center;\"\u003E\u003Ci\u003E\u003Cspan style=\"color: #6d6d6d; font-family: \u0026quot;Arial\u0026quot;,sans-serif; font-size: 14.0pt;\"\u003EReo’s Ribs, Cannon's Rib Express, amongst many others. \u003Co:p\u003E\u003C\/o:p\u003E\u003C\/span\u003E\u003C\/i\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\u003Cdiv class=\"MsoNormal\"\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\u003Cdiv class=\"MsoNormal\"\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\u003Cdiv class=\"MsoNormal\"\u003E\u003Cspan style=\"color: #1d1d1d; font-family: \u0026quot;Arial\u0026quot;,sans-serif; font-size: 14.0pt;\"\u003EPrior to writing this post, I had already\u0026nbsp;visited many local establishments since first moving to Portland\u0026nbsp;years ago; there are the known standards, but I’d be remiss if I didn’t seek out an off the beaten path jewel.\u0026nbsp;\u003Co:p\u003E\u003C\/o:p\u003E\u003C\/span\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\u003Cdiv class=\"MsoNormal\"\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\u003Cdiv class=\"separator\" style=\"clear: both; text-align: center;\"\u003E\u003Ca href=\"https:\/\/4.bp.blogspot.com\/-QRnwDBDP6_E\/V1iLwgxPz1I\/AAAAAAAAKyI\/Vcx2bvZwEBIldLgW9Yon_A6xzfD3KmaHwCLcB\/s1600\/BBQimage2.jpg\" imageanchor=\"1\" style=\"margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;\"\u003E\u003Cimg border=\"0\" height=\"428\" src=\"https:\/\/4.bp.blogspot.com\/-QRnwDBDP6_E\/V1iLwgxPz1I\/AAAAAAAAKyI\/Vcx2bvZwEBIldLgW9Yon_A6xzfD3KmaHwCLcB\/s640\/BBQimage2.jpg\" width=\"640\" \/\u003E\u003C\/a\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\u003Cdiv class=\"MsoNormal\"\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\u003Cdiv class=\"MsoNormal\"\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\u003Cdiv class=\"MsoNormal\"\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\u003Cdiv class=\"MsoNormal\"\u003E\u003Cspan style=\"color: #1d1d1d; font-family: \u0026quot;Arial\u0026quot;,sans-serif; font-size: 14.0pt;\"\u003EIn Peru, where I’m originally from, we have a saying: \u003Ci\u003E“If you’re willing to talk about politics, religion or soccer, you’re willing to go the distance.”\u003C\/i\u003E When it comes to American\u0026nbsp;Barbecue, it follows a similar criteria and many times will inspire a great debate\u0026nbsp;amongst\u0026nbsp;traditionalists and aficionados. \u003Co:p\u003E\u003C\/o:p\u003E\u003C\/span\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\u003Cdiv class=\"MsoNormal\"\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\u003Cdiv class=\"MsoNormal\"\u003E\u003Cspan style=\"color: #1d1d1d; font-family: \u0026quot;Arial\u0026quot;,sans-serif; font-size: 14.0pt;\"\u003ETake a trip through the Southern Barbecue belt and you’ll come across a myriad of sauces including the vinegary Lexington-style in Northern Carolina and its delicious mustard-based cousin nearby in Southern Carolina. \u003C\/span\u003E\u003Cspan style=\"font-family: Arial, sans-serif; font-size: 14pt;\"\u003EThe mayo-inspired sauce rules in Alabama.\u003C\/span\u003E\u003Cspan style=\"color: #fc101b; font-family: \u0026quot;Arial\u0026quot;,sans-serif; font-size: 14.0pt;\"\u003E \u003C\/span\u003E\u003Cspan style=\"color: #1d1d1d; font-family: \u0026quot;Arial\u0026quot;,sans-serif; font-size: 14.0pt;\"\u003EAnd there is the sweet and tangy saucy elixir in Memphis, add more sweetness and some tomato, and now we’re taking a trip northwest to Kansas City.\u003C\/span\u003E\u003Cspan style=\"color: #fc101b; font-family: \u0026quot;Arial\u0026quot;,sans-serif; font-size: 14.0pt;\"\u003E \u003C\/span\u003E\u003Cspan style=\"color: #1d1d1d; font-family: \u0026quot;Arial\u0026quot;,sans-serif; font-size: 14.0pt;\"\u003EThis is just the beginning, and we haven't even gotten started on the whiskey-based sauces yet! \u003Co:p\u003E\u003C\/o:p\u003E\u003C\/span\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\u003Cdiv class=\"MsoNormal\"\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\u003Cdiv class=\"MsoNormal\"\u003E\u003Cspan style=\"color: #1d1d1d; font-family: \u0026quot;Arial\u0026quot;,sans-serif; font-size: 14.0pt;\"\u003EThere are the smoking techniques such as the Texas Crutch, 3-2-1, amongst others. There is also the choice between fruitwood or nutwood depending on the type of meat, as well as wood pellets, which some may prefer. When it comes to seasoning it can be as simple as kosher salt and black pepper or more complex dry rubs. And while we’re still scraping the surface, there are always going to be personal preferences from fall-off-the-bone smoked ribs,\u0026nbsp;babybacks or St. Louis style or a finish with a bit more bite that you have to tug a little harder to get to the succulent meat.\u0026nbsp;\u003Co:p\u003E\u003C\/o:p\u003E\u003C\/span\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\u003Cdiv class=\"MsoNormal\"\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\u003Cdiv class=\"MsoNormal\"\u003E\u003Cspan style=\"color: #1d1d1d; font-family: \u0026quot;Arial\u0026quot;,sans-serif; font-size: 14.0pt;\"\u003EOne thing is certain, there is no right or wrong approach to barbecue. It is all delicious in its own way and subject to personal preference, unless of course it is just burnt, permeated by black smoke, bone dry or worse, raw. It would be like telling somebody that Muhammad Ali was the greatest boxer that ever stepped into the ring. But what about Tyson, the Sugar Rays, Pacquiao, or Joe Frazier? All these and other gladiators before them were equally as important (perhaps not as entertaining) and a pleasure to watch while displaying their own styles round after round. \u003Co:p\u003E\u003C\/o:p\u003E\u003C\/span\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\u003Cdiv class=\"MsoNormal\"\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\u003Cdiv class=\"MsoNormal\"\u003E\u003Cspan style=\"color: #1d1d1d; font-family: \u0026quot;Arial\u0026quot;,sans-serif; font-size: 14.0pt;\"\u003EBarbecue in Portland is not (and may never be) as good as some of the most beloved institutions in the South. This may simply be because \u003Ci\u003Ewe are not\u003C\/i\u003E in the South, as it isn’t ingrained in our culture and daily way of life. That said, there are dedicated men and women here with the passion to bring their establishments to life while elevating this city's culinary scene.\u0026nbsp; \u003Co:p\u003E\u003C\/o:p\u003E\u003C\/span\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\u003Cdiv class=\"MsoNormal\"\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\u003Cdiv class=\"MsoNormal\"\u003E\u003Cspan style=\"color: #1d1d1d; font-family: \u0026quot;Arial\u0026quot;,sans-serif; font-size: 14.0pt;\"\u003EMy criteria was simple, the barbecue had to be stellar in flavor, texture, and presentation. I kept an open mind while visiting fifteen locations and I expected that not every single dish they served had to be exceptional. It is tricky to pull off the perfect trifecta: pulled pork, brisket, and ribs (or supplement pulled pork for sausage for a Texas trinity). Instead, I focused on what was truly noteworthy, in addition to the atmosphere and overall dining experience.\u0026nbsp; \u003Co:p\u003E\u003C\/o:p\u003E\u003C\/span\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\u003Cdiv class=\"MsoNormal\"\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\u003Cdiv class=\"separator\" style=\"clear: both; text-align: center;\"\u003E\u003Ca href=\"https:\/\/1.bp.blogspot.com\/-Q87Edp60ULc\/V1iLw6mhaII\/AAAAAAAAKyM\/QqdkfVeyHPMA4GHsOuDKWhQC6vqK-6XAgCLcB\/s1600\/BBQimage3.jpg\" imageanchor=\"1\" style=\"margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;\"\u003E\u003Cimg border=\"0\" height=\"304\" src=\"https:\/\/1.bp.blogspot.com\/-Q87Edp60ULc\/V1iLw6mhaII\/AAAAAAAAKyM\/QqdkfVeyHPMA4GHsOuDKWhQC6vqK-6XAgCLcB\/s640\/BBQimage3.jpg\" width=\"640\" \/\u003E\u003C\/a\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\u003Cdiv class=\"MsoNormal\"\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\u003Cdiv class=\"MsoNormal\"\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\u003Cdiv class=\"MsoNormal\"\u003E\u003Cspan style=\"color: #1d1d1d; font-family: \u0026quot;Arial\u0026quot;,sans-serif; font-size: 14.0pt;\"\u003EIt was really hard to narrow down my top five picks, and definitely my #1 choice because every place shines with its own specialty and uniqueness. But if I had to choose the best I’d say that pound per pound my all-around favorite was Matt’s BBQ on MLK. \u003Co:p\u003E\u003C\/o:p\u003E\u003C\/span\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\u003Cdiv class=\"MsoNormal\"\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\u003Cdiv class=\"MsoNormal\"\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\u003Cdiv class=\"separator\" style=\"clear: both; text-align: center;\"\u003E\u003Ca href=\"https:\/\/4.bp.blogspot.com\/-tcGTC79428Y\/V1iLxBFynBI\/AAAAAAAAKyQ\/N4mWM7n10agau2rQkYx2DLPB2CQxUEAJgCLcB\/s1600\/BBQimage4.jpg\" imageanchor=\"1\" style=\"margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;\"\u003E\u003Cimg border=\"0\" height=\"480\" src=\"https:\/\/4.bp.blogspot.com\/-tcGTC79428Y\/V1iLxBFynBI\/AAAAAAAAKyQ\/N4mWM7n10agau2rQkYx2DLPB2CQxUEAJgCLcB\/s640\/BBQimage4.jpg\" width=\"640\" \/\u003E\u003C\/a\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003Cdiv class=\"MsoNormal\"\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\u003Cdiv class=\"MsoNormal\"\u003E\u003Cb\u003E\u003Cspan style=\"color: #1d1d1d; font-family: \u0026quot;Arial\u0026quot;,sans-serif; font-size: 17.0pt;\"\u003EThe Main Event:\u003C\/span\u003E\u003C\/b\u003E\u003Cb\u003E\u003Cu\u003E\u003Cspan style=\"color: blue; font-family: \u0026quot;Arial\u0026quot;,sans-serif; font-size: 17.0pt;\"\u003E\u003Co:p\u003E\u003C\/o:p\u003E\u003C\/span\u003E\u003C\/u\u003E\u003C\/b\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\u003Cdiv class=\"MsoNormal\"\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\u003Cdiv class=\"MsoNormal\"\u003E\u003Cb\u003E\u003Cspan style=\"color: #1d1d1d; font-family: \u0026quot;Arial\u0026quot;,sans-serif; font-size: 17.0pt;\"\u003E1. \u003C\/span\u003E\u003C\/b\u003E\u003Ca href=\"https:\/\/www.facebook.com\/mattsbbqpdx\"\u003E\u003Cb\u003E\u003Cspan style=\"color: blue; font-family: \u0026quot;Arial\u0026quot;,sans-serif; font-size: 17.0pt;\"\u003EMatt’s BBQ\u003C\/span\u003E\u003C\/b\u003E\u003C\/a\u003E\u003Cb\u003E\u003Cspan style=\"color: #1d1d1d; font-family: \u0026quot;Arial\u0026quot;,sans-serif; font-size: 17.0pt;\"\u003E \u003Co:p\u003E\u003C\/o:p\u003E\u003C\/span\u003E\u003C\/b\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\u003Cdiv class=\"MsoNormal\"\u003E\u003Cspan style=\"color: #1d1d1d; font-family: \u0026quot;Arial\u0026quot;,sans-serif; font-size: 14.0pt;\"\u003EMatt himself is unassuming, works arduous hours, and you can see the passion in his one-man operation by the product he proudly puts out. Surprisingly enough, he is a Long Island native who carved his craft in Melbourne, Australia, of all places. Matt\u0026nbsp;focuses on Texas-style ‘cue including the juiciest oakwood-smoked brisket I’ve had in a long while. The side dishes were a great accompaniment, as was the slightly sweeter sauce served alongside the beef, home-made sausage, and finger-lickin’ ribs — all on top of a slice of white bread, as it should be.\u0026nbsp; \u003Co:p\u003E\u003C\/o:p\u003E\u003C\/span\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\u003Cdiv class=\"MsoNormal\"\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\u003Cdiv class=\"MsoNormal\"\u003E\u003Cspan style=\"color: #1d1d1d; font-family: \u0026quot;Arial\u0026quot;,sans-serif; font-size: 14.0pt;\"\u003EMatt’s BBQ is a cart, with a great atmosphere and a crowd converging from all walks of life. There is no line yet, but I’m sure there will be soon as word is getting out.\u0026nbsp; \u003Co:p\u003E\u003C\/o:p\u003E\u003C\/span\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\u003Cdiv class=\"MsoNormal\"\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\u003Cdiv class=\"separator\" style=\"clear: both; text-align: center;\"\u003E\u003Ca href=\"https:\/\/1.bp.blogspot.com\/-BSAlIG_h2Ug\/V1iLxBLBn7I\/AAAAAAAAKyU\/kSmJp3t0UfcGEqZFgPT-izc7nMEJmb6SQCLcB\/s1600\/BBQimage5.jpg\" imageanchor=\"1\" style=\"margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;\"\u003E\u003Cimg border=\"0\" height=\"480\" src=\"https:\/\/1.bp.blogspot.com\/-BSAlIG_h2Ug\/V1iLxBLBn7I\/AAAAAAAAKyU\/kSmJp3t0UfcGEqZFgPT-izc7nMEJmb6SQCLcB\/s640\/BBQimage5.jpg\" width=\"640\" \/\u003E\u003C\/a\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\u003Cdiv class=\"MsoNormal\"\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\u003Cdiv class=\"MsoNormal\"\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\u003Cdiv class=\"MsoNormal\"\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\u003Cdiv class=\"MsoNormal\"\u003E\u003Cb\u003E\u003Cspan style=\"color: #1d1d1d; font-family: \u0026quot;Arial\u0026quot;,sans-serif; font-size: 17.0pt;\"\u003E2. \u003C\/span\u003E\u003C\/b\u003E\u003Ca href=\"http:\/\/www.peoplespig.com\/\"\u003E\u003Cb\u003E\u003Cspan style=\"color: blue; font-family: \u0026quot;Arial\u0026quot;,sans-serif; font-size: 17.0pt;\"\u003EThe People’s Pig\u003C\/span\u003E\u003C\/b\u003E\u003C\/a\u003E\u003Cspan style=\"color: #1d1d1d; font-family: \u0026quot;Arial\u0026quot;,sans-serif; font-size: 17.0pt;\"\u003E \u003Co:p\u003E\u003C\/o:p\u003E\u003C\/span\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\u003Cdiv class=\"MsoNormal\"\u003E\u003Cspan style=\"color: #1d1d1d; font-family: \u0026quot;Arial\u0026quot;,sans-serif; font-size: 14.0pt;\"\u003EThe first time I stepped into People’s Pig I was immediately taken back to a local gem I visited in Ubud, Bali, that specialized in pork ribs.\u0026nbsp;People’s Pig does not feel like your regular restaurant, instead it's reminiscent of those wonderful hole-in-the-wall establishments you might find in the deep South. The smells are in-your-face, the oven is filled with all kinds of delicacies smoked ahead of time, and the meats being served are superb-looking with a proper smoke ring for days. Definitely try the St. Louis style pork ribs, brisket, and the fried chicken. The sides are equally as impressive. \u003Co:p\u003E\u003C\/o:p\u003E\u003C\/span\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\u003Cdiv class=\"MsoNormal\"\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\u003Cdiv class=\"MsoNormal\"\u003E\u003Cspan style=\"color: #1d1d1d; font-family: \u0026quot;Arial\u0026quot;,sans-serif; font-size: 14.0pt;\"\u003EPeople’s Pig is not for the BBQ purists at heart, it’s not Tennessee nor Carolina-style, it’s its own, and certainly worth checking out.\u0026nbsp; \u003Co:p\u003E\u003C\/o:p\u003E\u003C\/span\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\u003Cdiv class=\"MsoNormal\"\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\u003Cdiv class=\"separator\" style=\"clear: both; text-align: center;\"\u003E\u003Ca href=\"https:\/\/1.bp.blogspot.com\/-PP4Uo_A6HVg\/V1iLxrlw2NI\/AAAAAAAAKys\/pmPh1gaXy64GqwXvVE82zLtBu9pRLVmqQCLcB\/s1600\/BBQimage6.jpg\" imageanchor=\"1\" style=\"margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;\"\u003E\u003Cimg border=\"0\" height=\"640\" src=\"https:\/\/1.bp.blogspot.com\/-PP4Uo_A6HVg\/V1iLxrlw2NI\/AAAAAAAAKys\/pmPh1gaXy64GqwXvVE82zLtBu9pRLVmqQCLcB\/s640\/BBQimage6.jpg\" width=\"640\" \/\u003E\u003C\/a\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\u003Cdiv class=\"MsoNormal\"\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\u003Cdiv class=\"MsoNormal\"\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\u003Cdiv class=\"MsoNormal\"\u003E\u003Cb\u003E\u003Cspan style=\"color: #1d1d1d; font-family: \u0026quot;Arial\u0026quot;,sans-serif; font-size: 17.0pt;\"\u003E3. \u003C\/span\u003E\u003C\/b\u003E\u003Ca href=\"http:\/\/podnahspit.com\/\"\u003E\u003Cb\u003E\u003Cspan style=\"color: blue; font-family: \u0026quot;Arial\u0026quot;,sans-serif; font-size: 17.0pt;\"\u003EPodnah’s Pit\u003C\/span\u003E\u003C\/b\u003E\u003C\/a\u003E\u003Cb\u003E\u003Cspan style=\"color: #1d1d1d; font-family: \u0026quot;Arial\u0026quot;,sans-serif; font-size: 17.0pt;\"\u003E \u003Co:p\u003E\u003C\/o:p\u003E\u003C\/span\u003E\u003C\/b\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\u003Cdiv class=\"MsoNormal\"\u003E\u003Cspan style=\"color: #1d1d1d; font-family: \u0026quot;Arial\u0026quot;,sans-serif; font-size: 14.0pt;\"\u003EThe gold standard in Portland and synonymous with BBQ. Podnah’s has been around for over ten years at its present location and it’s on most locals’ go-to list and on visitors’ radars. The owner’s roots go back all the way to Texas, and it shows in the food that comes out of the packed oak hardwood smoker.\u0026nbsp;In true Southern style, the best thing to order is the \u003Ci\u003EPitboss; \u003C\/i\u003Eyou get a little bit of everything in one plate including their home-made sausage, brisket, pulled pork, and ribs with a choice of any of their awesome sides and head-nodding cornbread.\u003Co:p\u003E\u003C\/o:p\u003E\u003C\/span\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\u003Cdiv class=\"MsoNormal\"\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\u003Cdiv class=\"MsoNormal\"\u003E\u003Cspan style=\"color: #1d1d1d; font-family: \u0026quot;Arial\u0026quot;,sans-serif; font-size: 14.0pt;\"\u003EPerhaps on a separate occasion make sure to head on over next door to their Tex-Mex restaurant, La Taq, and order their brisket tacos filled with the same meat which comes out of Podnah’s smoker.\u0026nbsp; \u003Co:p\u003E\u003C\/o:p\u003E\u003C\/span\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\u003Cdiv class=\"MsoNormal\"\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\u003Cdiv class=\"separator\" style=\"clear: both; text-align: center;\"\u003E\u003Ca href=\"https:\/\/4.bp.blogspot.com\/-hyrUZyE88Yo\/V1iLxlpDyJI\/AAAAAAAAKyk\/iEIWXU4bsgs9EpP9ZHr5pAcntHxAh6NEACLcB\/s1600\/BBQimage7.jpg\" imageanchor=\"1\" style=\"margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;\"\u003E\u003Cimg border=\"0\" height=\"250\" src=\"https:\/\/4.bp.blogspot.com\/-hyrUZyE88Yo\/V1iLxlpDyJI\/AAAAAAAAKyk\/iEIWXU4bsgs9EpP9ZHr5pAcntHxAh6NEACLcB\/s640\/BBQimage7.jpg\" width=\"640\" \/\u003E\u003C\/a\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\u003Cdiv class=\"MsoNormal\"\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\u003Cdiv class=\"MsoNormal\"\u003E\u003Ci\u003E\u003Cspan style=\"color: #6d6d6d; font-family: \u0026quot;Arial\u0026quot;,sans-serif; font-size: 14.0pt;\"\u003EComparing Podnah’s brisket next to another. Check out them smoke rings!\u003C\/span\u003E\u003C\/i\u003E\u003Cspan style=\"color: #6d6d6d; font-family: \u0026quot;Arial\u0026quot;,sans-serif; font-size: 14.0pt;\"\u003E\u003Co:p\u003E\u003C\/o:p\u003E\u003C\/span\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\u003Cdiv class=\"MsoNormal\"\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\u003Cdiv class=\"MsoNormal\"\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\u003Cdiv class=\"MsoNormal\"\u003E\u003Cb\u003E\u003Cspan style=\"color: #1d1d1d; font-family: \u0026quot;Arial\u0026quot;,sans-serif; font-size: 17.0pt;\"\u003E4. \u003C\/span\u003E\u003C\/b\u003E\u003Ca href=\"http:\/\/www.reverendsbbq.com\/\"\u003E\u003Cb\u003E\u003Cspan style=\"color: blue; font-family: \u0026quot;Arial\u0026quot;,sans-serif; font-size: 17.0pt;\"\u003EReverend's BBQ\u003C\/span\u003E\u003C\/b\u003E\u003C\/a\u003E\u003Cb\u003E\u003Cspan style=\"color: #1d1d1d; font-family: \u0026quot;Arial\u0026quot;,sans-serif; font-size: 17.0pt;\"\u003E\u003Co:p\u003E\u003C\/o:p\u003E\u003C\/span\u003E\u003C\/b\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\u003Cdiv class=\"MsoNormal\"\u003E\u003Cspan style=\"color: #1d1d1d; font-family: \u0026quot;Arial\u0026quot;,sans-serif; font-size: 14.0pt;\"\u003EReverend’s has only been around for a few years, but it has already made its mark in the local barbecue scene, so much so that they often provide other restaurants with their cooked meats. Their sauce game is on-point, so is their slowly-smoked brisket with a perfectly rendered fat cap. The chopped pork doused in a vinegary Carolina style sauce is heaven on a plate. The latter can also be found at Pine State Biscuit’s menu known as the \u003C\/span\u003E\u003Ca href=\"http:\/\/www.pinestatebiscuits.com\/menu\"\u003E\u003Ci\u003E\u003Cspan style=\"color: blue; font-family: \u0026quot;Arial\u0026quot;,sans-serif; font-size: 14.0pt;\"\u003EBBQ Biscuit\u003C\/span\u003E\u003C\/i\u003E\u003C\/a\u003E\u003Cspan style=\"color: #1d1d1d; font-family: \u0026quot;Arial\u0026quot;,sans-serif; font-size: 14.0pt;\"\u003E and it’s probably one of the best renditions of pulled pork I’ve ever come across. \u003Co:p\u003E\u003C\/o:p\u003E\u003C\/span\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\u003Cdiv class=\"MsoNormal\"\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\u003Cdiv class=\"separator\" style=\"clear: both; text-align: center;\"\u003E\u003Ca href=\"https:\/\/1.bp.blogspot.com\/-S4VZKeEahbA\/V1iLxiu48rI\/AAAAAAAAKyg\/ilSCNq5L93UwciOvsdZpmQBqnOBVHog4QCLcB\/s1600\/BBQimage8.jpg\" imageanchor=\"1\" style=\"margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;\"\u003E\u003Cimg border=\"0\" height=\"248\" src=\"https:\/\/1.bp.blogspot.com\/-S4VZKeEahbA\/V1iLxiu48rI\/AAAAAAAAKyg\/ilSCNq5L93UwciOvsdZpmQBqnOBVHog4QCLcB\/s640\/BBQimage8.jpg\" width=\"640\" \/\u003E\u003C\/a\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\u003Cdiv class=\"MsoNormal\"\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\u003Cdiv class=\"MsoNormal\"\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\u003Cdiv class=\"MsoNormal\"\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\u003Cdiv class=\"MsoNormal\"\u003E\u003Cb\u003E\u003Cspan style=\"color: #1d1d1d; font-family: \u0026quot;Arial\u0026quot;,sans-serif; font-size: 17.0pt;\"\u003E5. \u003C\/span\u003E\u003C\/b\u003E\u003Ca href=\"http:\/\/www.missdeltapdx.net\/\"\u003E\u003Cb\u003E\u003Cspan style=\"color: blue; font-family: \u0026quot;Arial\u0026quot;,sans-serif; font-size: 17.0pt;\"\u003EMiss Delta\u003C\/span\u003E\u003C\/b\u003E\u003C\/a\u003E\u003Cb\u003E\u003Cspan style=\"color: #1d1d1d; font-family: \u0026quot;Arial\u0026quot;,sans-serif; font-size: 17.0pt;\"\u003E \u003Co:p\u003E\u003C\/o:p\u003E\u003C\/span\u003E\u003C\/b\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\u003Cdiv class=\"MsoNormal\"\u003E\u003Cspan style=\"color: #1d1d1d; font-family: \u0026quot;Arial\u0026quot;,sans-serif; font-size: 14.0pt;\"\u003EI’ve always liked Miss Delta, going as far as ordering their food for a small wedding party a couple of years back. Miss Delta is the most Southern comfort food nook on this shortlist serving up side-dishes like hush puppies, beans, and the best crunchy yet soft collard greens around. The brisket is done with pride and patience, and it shows in its beautiful dark bark. \u003Co:p\u003E\u003C\/o:p\u003E\u003C\/span\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\u003Cdiv class=\"MsoNormal\"\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\u003Cdiv class=\"MsoNormal\"\u003E\u003Cspan style=\"color: #1d1d1d; font-family: \u0026quot;Arial\u0026quot;,sans-serif; font-size: 14.0pt;\"\u003EThe partners, Nick and Marcus, are great guys who are happy to talk about BBQ and the quirky photos on their walls any day of the week. \u003Co:p\u003E\u003C\/o:p\u003E\u003C\/span\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\u003Cdiv class=\"MsoNormal\"\u003E\u003Cspan style=\"color: #1d1d1d; font-family: \u0026quot;Arial\u0026quot;,sans-serif; font-size: 14.0pt;\"\u003EWhile speaking of catering, make sure to also check out \u003C\/span\u003E\u003Ca href=\"http:\/\/www.sugarsbarbecue.com\/\"\u003E\u003Cspan style=\"color: blue; font-family: \u0026quot;Arial\u0026quot;,sans-serif; font-size: 14.0pt;\"\u003ESugars Barbecue\u003C\/span\u003E\u003C\/a\u003E\u003Cspan style=\"color: #1d1d1d; font-family: \u0026quot;Arial\u0026quot;,sans-serif; font-size: 14.0pt;\"\u003E in St. John’s for any of your needs.\u003Co:p\u003E\u003C\/o:p\u003E\u003C\/span\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\u003Cdiv class=\"MsoNormal\"\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\u003Cdiv class=\"MsoNormal\"\u003E\u003Cb\u003E\u003Cspan style=\"color: #1d1d1d; font-family: \u0026quot;Arial\u0026quot;,sans-serif; font-size: 16.0pt;\"\u003EThe Runners Up:\u003Co:p\u003E\u003C\/o:p\u003E\u003C\/span\u003E\u003C\/b\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\u003Cdiv class=\"MsoNormal\"\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\u003Cdiv class=\"MsoNormal\"\u003E\u003Cspan style=\"color: #1d1d1d; font-family: \u0026quot;Arial\u0026quot;,sans-serif; font-size: 14.0pt;\"\u003EDon’t forget to try \u003C\/span\u003E\u003Ca href=\"http:\/\/www.russellstreetbbq.com\/\"\u003E\u003Cspan style=\"color: blue; font-family: \u0026quot;Arial\u0026quot;,sans-serif; font-size: 14.0pt;\"\u003ERussell St BBQ\u003C\/span\u003E\u003C\/a\u003E\u003Cspan style=\"color: #1d1d1d; font-family: \u0026quot;Arial\u0026quot;,sans-serif; font-size: 14.0pt;\"\u003E who carries a great sauce selection with a Texas-style menu. \u003C\/span\u003E\u003Ca href=\"http:\/\/southlandportland.com\/\"\u003E\u003Cspan style=\"color: blue; font-family: \u0026quot;Arial\u0026quot;,sans-serif; font-size: 14.0pt;\"\u003ESouthland Whiskey Kitchen\u003C\/span\u003E\u003C\/a\u003E\u003Cspan style=\"color: #1d1d1d; font-family: \u0026quot;Arial\u0026quot;,sans-serif; font-size: 14.0pt;\"\u003E was also up there on my list with proper ribs you can wash down with any of their well-curated whiskeys or bourbons. I never thought I’d say this, but if you’re looking for a great vegan barbecue option and meat doesn’t float your boat, order the \u003Ci\u003ESlosmomofo\u003C\/i\u003E\u0026nbsp;dish at\u0026nbsp;the \u003C\/span\u003E\u003Ca href=\"http:\/\/www.homegrownsmoker.com\/\"\u003E\u003Cspan style=\"color: blue; font-family: \u0026quot;Arial\u0026quot;,sans-serif; font-size: 14.0pt;\"\u003EHomegrown Smoker Vegan BBQ\u003C\/span\u003E\u003C\/a\u003E\u003Cspan style=\"color: #1d1d1d; font-family: \u0026quot;Arial\u0026quot;,sans-serif; font-size: 14.0pt;\"\u003E cart. \u003Co:p\u003E\u003C\/o:p\u003E\u003C\/span\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\u003Cdiv class=\"MsoNormal\"\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\u003Cdiv class=\"separator\" style=\"clear: both; text-align: center;\"\u003E\u003Ca href=\"https:\/\/1.bp.blogspot.com\/-kjM7bH3zOP4\/V1iLyGd7klI\/AAAAAAAAKyo\/QuZ4tdGoiTYZF_UsAHj6ErD5m0NThS3lQCLcB\/s1600\/BBQimage9.jpg\" imageanchor=\"1\" style=\"margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;\"\u003E\u003Cimg border=\"0\" height=\"292\" src=\"https:\/\/1.bp.blogspot.com\/-kjM7bH3zOP4\/V1iLyGd7klI\/AAAAAAAAKyo\/QuZ4tdGoiTYZF_UsAHj6ErD5m0NThS3lQCLcB\/s640\/BBQimage9.jpg\" width=\"640\" \/\u003E\u003C\/a\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\u003Cdiv class=\"MsoNormal\"\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\u003Cdiv class=\"separator\" style=\"clear: both; text-align: center;\"\u003E\u003Ca href=\"https:\/\/2.bp.blogspot.com\/-729ZT6i7bls\/V1iLwChNrnI\/AAAAAAAAKx4\/LrPb7tXgOhklttgNuJyUKRnc0dnjUCpNwCLcB\/s1600\/BBQimage10.jpg\" imageanchor=\"1\" style=\"margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;\"\u003E\u003Cimg border=\"0\" height=\"312\" src=\"https:\/\/2.bp.blogspot.com\/-729ZT6i7bls\/V1iLwChNrnI\/AAAAAAAAKx4\/LrPb7tXgOhklttgNuJyUKRnc0dnjUCpNwCLcB\/s640\/BBQimage10.jpg\" width=\"640\" \/\u003E\u003C\/a\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\u003Cdiv class=\"MsoNormal\"\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\u003Cdiv class=\"MsoNormal\"\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\u003Cdiv class=\"MsoNormal\"\u003E\u003Cspan style=\"color: #1d1d1d; font-family: \u0026quot;Arial\u0026quot;,sans-serif; font-size: 14.0pt;\"\u003EUnfortunately, I did not get a chance to try \u003Ci\u003ESmokehouse 21\u003C\/i\u003E or \u003Ci\u003EPine Shed Ribs and Barbecue\u003C\/i\u003E in Lake Oswego, which many people swear by.\u003Co:p\u003E\u003C\/o:p\u003E\u003C\/span\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\u003Cdiv class=\"MsoNormal\"\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\u003Cdiv class=\"separator\" style=\"clear: both; text-align: center;\"\u003E\u003Ca href=\"https:\/\/1.bp.blogspot.com\/-NjKmWqseW4o\/V1iLvxtNkZI\/AAAAAAAAKx0\/YYQ3watA4asGAS35vNS80vYT3KCt9fd0gCLcB\/s1600\/BBQimage11.jpg\" imageanchor=\"1\" style=\"margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;\"\u003E\u003Cimg border=\"0\" height=\"296\" src=\"https:\/\/1.bp.blogspot.com\/-NjKmWqseW4o\/V1iLvxtNkZI\/AAAAAAAAKx0\/YYQ3watA4asGAS35vNS80vYT3KCt9fd0gCLcB\/s640\/BBQimage11.jpg\" width=\"640\" \/\u003E\u003C\/a\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\u003Cdiv class=\"MsoNormal\"\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\u003Cdiv class=\"MsoNormal\"\u003E\u003Cspan style=\"color: #1d1d1d; font-family: \u0026quot;Arial\u0026quot;,sans-serif; font-size: 14.0pt;\"\u003EAside from the opportunity to search high and low for the best barbecue flavors and textures around the city, the\u0026nbsp;best part of it all was the people that I met along the way which truly made this a memorable experience. There was the passionate conversation I had with U-licious\u0026nbsp;about the history of BBQ in Portland, exchanging pulled pork tips with Mrs. Sassy and at a later time with her husband, Boss Hogg, from Sweet Street BBQ, to my unforgettable chats with Theodis about the future of the Barbecue scene.\u0026nbsp;Theodis runs Cason’s Fine Meats with his son, TC, in Kenton. Make sure to pick up some of their ribs to-go on any given\u0026nbsp;weekend.\u0026nbsp; \u003Co:p\u003E\u003C\/o:p\u003E\u003C\/span\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\u003Cdiv class=\"MsoNormal\"\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\u003Cdiv class=\"separator\" style=\"clear: both; text-align: center;\"\u003E\u003Ca href=\"https:\/\/3.bp.blogspot.com\/-HHJ4PVj0zEA\/V1iM3WfvF1I\/AAAAAAAAKzE\/Z-AD3GtN084Gtp3fH4ZQpGHIDi67BihmACLcB\/s1600\/BBQimage12.jpg\" imageanchor=\"1\" style=\"margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;\"\u003E\u003Cimg border=\"0\" height=\"316\" src=\"https:\/\/3.bp.blogspot.com\/-HHJ4PVj0zEA\/V1iM3WfvF1I\/AAAAAAAAKzE\/Z-AD3GtN084Gtp3fH4ZQpGHIDi67BihmACLcB\/s640\/BBQimage12.jpg\" width=\"640\" \/\u003E\u003C\/a\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\u003Cdiv class=\"MsoNormal\"\u003E\u003Ci\u003E\u003Cspan style=\"color: #6d6d6d; font-family: \u0026quot;Arial\u0026quot;,sans-serif; font-size: 14.0pt;\"\u003EHanging out with the pit boys from Cason’s Fine Meats.\u003C\/span\u003E\u003C\/i\u003E\u003Ci\u003E\u003Cspan style=\"color: #16a53f; font-family: \u0026quot;Arial\u0026quot;,sans-serif; font-size: 14.0pt;\"\u003E\u003Co:p\u003E\u003C\/o:p\u003E\u003C\/span\u003E\u003C\/i\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\u003Cdiv class=\"MsoNormal\"\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\u003Cdiv class=\"MsoNormal\"\u003E\u003Ci\u003E\u003Cspan style=\"color: #16a53f; font-family: \u0026quot;Arial\u0026quot;,sans-serif; font-size: 14.0pt;\"\u003E\u003C\/span\u003E\u003C\/i\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\u003Cdiv class=\"separator\" style=\"clear: both; text-align: center;\"\u003E\u003Ci\u003E\u003Ca href=\"https:\/\/1.bp.blogspot.com\/-waMTsC6pi-U\/V1iM3er9aSI\/AAAAAAAAKzA\/naEudvfRhaAhrhdezH4WP4AoDCUgP8SrQCLcB\/s1600\/BBQimage13%2B%25281%2529.jpg\" imageanchor=\"1\" style=\"margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;\"\u003E\u003Cimg border=\"0\" height=\"440\" src=\"https:\/\/1.bp.blogspot.com\/-waMTsC6pi-U\/V1iM3er9aSI\/AAAAAAAAKzA\/naEudvfRhaAhrhdezH4WP4AoDCUgP8SrQCLcB\/s640\/BBQimage13%2B%25281%2529.jpg\" width=\"640\" \/\u003E\u003C\/a\u003E\u003C\/i\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003Cdiv class=\"MsoNormal\"\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\u003Cdiv class=\"MsoNormal\"\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003Cdiv class=\"MsoNormal\"\u003E\u003Ca href=\"http:\/\/3000acrekitchen.com\/\"\u003E\u003Cspan style=\"color: #1d1d1d; font-family: \u0026quot;Arial\u0026quot;,sans-serif; font-size: 13.0pt;\"\u003E3000 Acre Kitchen\u003C\/span\u003E\u003C\/a\u003E\u003Cspan style=\"color: #1d1d1d; font-family: \u0026quot;Arial\u0026quot;,sans-serif; font-size: 13.0pt;\"\u003E\u0026nbsp;is where Jaime shares his adventures in cooking outdoors. Whether it is\u0026nbsp;while\u0026nbsp;camping in a secluded forest, hiking up a volcano\u0026nbsp;or just grilling in his own backyard, there is\u0026nbsp;great joy in making these meals satisfying, flavorful, and memorable.\u003Co:p\u003E\u003C\/o:p\u003E\u003C\/span\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E"},"link":[{"rel":"replies","type":"application/atom+xml","href":"http:\/\/marthachartreuse.blogspot.com\/feeds\/6557277218205188185\/comments\/default","title":"Post Comments"},{"rel":"replies","type":"text/html","href":"http:\/\/marthachartreuse.blogspot.com\/2016\/06\/thursdaytourspdx-bbq.html#comment-form","title":"1 Comments"},{"rel":"edit","type":"application/atom+xml","href":"http:\/\/www.blogger.com\/feeds\/6502967530929541671\/posts\/default\/6557277218205188185"},{"rel":"self","type":"application/atom+xml","href":"http:\/\/www.blogger.com\/feeds\/6502967530929541671\/posts\/default\/6557277218205188185"},{"rel":"alternate","type":"text/html","href":"http:\/\/marthachartreuse.blogspot.com\/2016\/06\/thursdaytourspdx-bbq.html","title":"#ThursdayToursPDX {BBQ}"}],"author":[{"name":{"$t":"Meredith {Martha Chartreuse}"},"uri":{"$t":"http:\/\/www.blogger.com\/profile\/08290305314474946511"},"email":{"$t":"noreply@blogger.com"},"gd$image":{"rel":"http://schemas.google.com/g/2005#thumbnail","width":"16","height":"32","src":"http:\/\/4.bp.blogspot.com\/-zazu56o7efY\/U1qOgBFDXJI\/AAAAAAAABq0\/LZeeJzKSdhM\/s220\/Headshot.jpg"}}],"media$thumbnail":{"xmlns$media":"http://search.yahoo.com/mrss/","url":"https:\/\/4.bp.blogspot.com\/-HvQ_k35fwio\/V1iQkD0YFnI\/AAAAAAAAKzQ\/U0xV8WUYNWYIazn6obC7M3_7X0EquF1QwCLcB\/s72-c\/thursday%2Btours%2Bbbq.jpe","height":"72","width":"72"},"thr$total":{"$t":"1"}},{"id":{"$t":"tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6502967530929541671.post-3729415535658743134"},"published":{"$t":"2016-05-19T19:02:00.000-07:00"},"updated":{"$t":"2016-08-17T14:56:40.393-07:00"},"category":[{"scheme":"http://www.blogger.com/atom/ns#","term":"pdx"},{"scheme":"http://www.blogger.com/atom/ns#","term":"thursdaytourspdx"}],"title":{"type":"text","$t":"#thursdayToursPDX {Cheap Eats}"},"content":{"type":"html","$t":"\u003Cdiv style=\"background-color: white; color: #222222;\"\u003E\u003Cdiv\u003E\u003Cdiv\u003E\u003Cdiv\u003E\u003Cdiv class=\"separator\" style=\"clear: both; text-align: center;\"\u003E\u003Ca href=\"https:\/\/3.bp.blogspot.com\/-iMMIiABx4lM\/Vzy-LrdnsBI\/AAAAAAAAKtw\/K0-i05WujlwgrFqy4m34WuDrSLA7_3OHACLcB\/s1600\/rachel%2Balex%2Bengagment%2Bphoto.jpg\" imageanchor=\"1\" style=\"margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;\"\u003E\u003Cimg border=\"0\" height=\"640\" src=\"https:\/\/3.bp.blogspot.com\/-iMMIiABx4lM\/Vzy-LrdnsBI\/AAAAAAAAKtw\/K0-i05WujlwgrFqy4m34WuDrSLA7_3OHACLcB\/s640\/rachel%2Balex%2Bengagment%2Bphoto.jpg\" width=\"425\" \/\u003E\u003C\/a\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\u003Cdiv class=\"separator\" style=\"clear: both; text-align: center;\"\u003EImage: \u003Ca href=\"https:\/\/www.facebook.com\/HoddickPhotography\/\"\u003EHoddick Photography\u003C\/a\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\u003Cdiv class=\"separator\" style=\"clear: both; text-align: center;\"\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\u003Cdiv class=\"separator\" style=\"clear: both; text-align: center;\"\u003EI'm a value person. I will happily spend money on an amazing meal, but also look for more affordable choices. A $20 prosciutto plate? No thanks! Which is why I always appreciate when people provide real, affordable Tuesday options for dining out. It shouldn't just be for special occasions or unhealthy fast food.\u003C\/div\u003E\u003Cdiv class=\"separator\" style=\"clear: both; text-align: center;\"\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\u003Cdiv class=\"separator\" style=\"clear: both; text-align: center;\"\u003EI met Rachel and Alex (and their dog Zippy!!!) through Erin and we quickly hit it off. My first encounter with Alex involved wine and him complimenting\u003Ca href=\"http:\/\/marthachartreuse.blogspot.com\/2015\/06\/inpdx-twirling-around-with-heidi-heaphy.html\"\u003E my tutu\u003C\/a\u003E. I've liked him ever since! And Rachel is one of my favorite people to dine out with - she is an adventurous eater and would never suggest getting the most expensive bottle of wine. It doesn't hurt that she is hilarious!\u003C\/div\u003E\u003Cdiv class=\"separator\" style=\"clear: both; text-align: center;\"\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\u003Cdiv class=\"separator\" style=\"clear: both; text-align: center;\"\u003EThis super cute couple is getting married this Fall but have already 'shipped in the form of an Instagram account devoted to the best cheap eats in Portland. Be sure to give @PDXBang4Buck a follow.\u003C\/div\u003E\u003Cdiv class=\"separator\" style=\"clear: both; text-align: center;\"\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\u003Cdiv class=\"separator\" style=\"clear: both; text-align: center;\"\u003EHead over to \u003Ca href=\"http:\/\/bakerybingo.com\/\"\u003EBakery Bingo\u003C\/a\u003E to find out \u003Ca href=\"http:\/\/eatingmywaythruportland.com\/\"\u003EAmy of Eating My Way Through Portland\u003C\/a\u003E suggestions.\u003C\/div\u003E\u003Cdiv class=\"separator\" style=\"clear: both; text-align: center;\"\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\u003Cdiv class=\"separator\" style=\"clear: both; text-align: center;\"\u003E\u003Ca href=\"https:\/\/2.bp.blogspot.com\/-W35yX6nmzAI\/Vzy5VoKnnXI\/AAAAAAAAKtU\/9VrOCQPmEg0hTjMZKyA6r1NGfRTLqmXRgCKgB\/s1600\/Thursday%2BTours%2BCheap%2BEats.jpg\" imageanchor=\"1\" style=\"margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;\"\u003E\u003Cimg border=\"0\" height=\"400\" src=\"https:\/\/2.bp.blogspot.com\/-W35yX6nmzAI\/Vzy5VoKnnXI\/AAAAAAAAKtU\/9VrOCQPmEg0hTjMZKyA6r1NGfRTLqmXRgCKgB\/s400\/Thursday%2BTours%2BCheap%2BEats.jpg\" width=\"400\" \/\u003E\u003C\/a\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\u003Cdiv class=\"separator\" style=\"clear: both; text-align: center;\"\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\u003Cspan style=\"font-family: inherit;\"\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003C\/span\u003E\u003Cspan style=\"font-family: inherit;\"\u003EHello, Martha Chartreuse readers, Alex and Rachel here!\u0026nbsp; We consider ourselves foodies on a budget with champagne dreams living in a table wine reality.\u0026nbsp; Check our our suggestions and tips by following our brand new Instagram @PDXBANG4BUCK.\u0026nbsp; Here are our suggestions for stretching your dollar and eating well in Portland, Oregon.\u0026nbsp;\u003C\/span\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003Cspan style=\"font-family: inherit;\"\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003C\/span\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\u003Cdiv class=\"separator\" style=\"clear: both; text-align: center;\"\u003E\u003Ca href=\"https:\/\/4.bp.blogspot.com\/-lF7bZZysOc0\/Vzy7PwMxebI\/AAAAAAAAKtc\/pLHmr1-RHtcFKAnIXcjY5pPz9a5oXkIHwCLcB\/s1600\/thursday%2Btours%2Braes%2Blakeview.jpg\" imageanchor=\"1\" style=\"margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;\"\u003E\u003Cimg border=\"0\" height=\"230\" src=\"https:\/\/4.bp.blogspot.com\/-lF7bZZysOc0\/Vzy7PwMxebI\/AAAAAAAAKtc\/pLHmr1-RHtcFKAnIXcjY5pPz9a5oXkIHwCLcB\/s400\/thursday%2Btours%2Braes%2Blakeview.jpg\" width=\"400\" \/\u003E\u003C\/a\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\u003Cdiv class=\"separator\" style=\"clear: both; text-align: center;\"\u003EImage: Rae's Lakeview Lounge\u003C\/div\u003E\u003Cdiv class=\"separator\" style=\"clear: both; text-align: center;\"\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\u003Cspan style=\"font-family: inherit;\"\u003ERae's Lakeview Lounge-\u0026nbsp;1900 NW 27th Ave, Portland, OR 97210\u0026nbsp;\u003Ca data-saferedirecturl=\"https:\/\/www.google.com\/url?hl=en\u0026amp;q=http:\/\/raesportland.com\u0026amp;source=gmail\u0026amp;ust=1463584880931000\u0026amp;usg=AFQjCNHS2z1JYZXUZnTXrLWkVZlWel5f9w\" href=\"http:\/\/raesportland.com\/\" style=\"color: #1155cc;\" target=\"_blank\"\u003Eraesportland.com\u003C\/a\u003E\u003C\/span\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\u003Cspan style=\"font-family: inherit;\"\u003ERae's Lakeview Lounge didn't make our list because it shares Rachel's name or because it overlooks a lake (it doesn't).\u0026nbsp; It's on our list because the $1 mimosas, deluxe bloody Mary's, and huge filling brunch options are pretty hard to beat.\u0026nbsp; We recommend the savory dutch baby or baked eggs.\u0026nbsp; For the ultimate deal get yourself a mimosas and their biscuits and gravy for a grand total of $5. Brunch is only available on Saturday and Sunday.\u003C\/span\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\u003Cspan style=\"font-family: inherit;\"\u003EHonkin' Huge Burrito- Pioneer Courthouse Square\u003Cbr \/\u003ELunch for two $6?\u0026nbsp; Vegetarian, but not lacking in sustenance or flavor? Easy downtown lunch spot? Yes, Yes, and Yes.\u0026nbsp; Honkin' Huge Burrito is a go to quick lunch located in Pioneer Courthouse Square.\u0026nbsp; Burritos overflowing with Spanish rice, beans, guac, crisp fresh romaine, and sour cream.\u0026nbsp; They have numerous hot sauces, standard to exotic. Honkin' Huge is a pioneer of the Portland food cart scene, with over 17 years of service, Shelly knows how to make a burrito.\u003C\/span\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003Cspan style=\"font-family: inherit;\"\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003C\/span\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\u003Cdiv style=\"background-color: white; color: #222222;\"\u003E\u003Cdiv\u003E\u003Cdiv class=\"separator\" style=\"clear: both; text-align: center;\"\u003E\u003Ca href=\"https:\/\/4.bp.blogspot.com\/-Zxd46Kc0W8M\/Vzy78oSnRsI\/AAAAAAAAKtk\/DXGOaKq-_bwG4aNnFTHMc5nhDq1Q0xIGgCLcB\/s1600\/thursday%2Btours%2Bswagat.jpg\" imageanchor=\"1\" style=\"margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;\"\u003E\u003Cimg border=\"0\" height=\"266\" src=\"https:\/\/4.bp.blogspot.com\/-Zxd46Kc0W8M\/Vzy78oSnRsI\/AAAAAAAAKtk\/DXGOaKq-_bwG4aNnFTHMc5nhDq1Q0xIGgCLcB\/s400\/thursday%2Btours%2Bswagat.jpg\" width=\"400\" \/\u003E\u003C\/a\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\u003Cdiv class=\"separator\" style=\"clear: both; text-align: center;\"\u003EImage: Swagat\u003C\/div\u003E\u003Cspan style=\"font-family: inherit;\"\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003C\/span\u003E\u003Cspan style=\"font-family: inherit;\"\u003ESwagat Indian Cuisine- Locations in NW Portland, Beaverton, Hillsboro\u0026nbsp;\u003Ca data-saferedirecturl=\"https:\/\/www.google.com\/url?hl=en\u0026amp;q=http:\/\/www.swagat.com\u0026amp;source=gmail\u0026amp;ust=1463584880931000\u0026amp;usg=AFQjCNGW69swAUJagLEY2UbVf7u-bNrGRw\" href=\"http:\/\/www.swagat.com\/\" style=\"color: #1155cc;\" target=\"_blank\"\u003Ewww.swagat.com\u003C\/a\u003E\u003C\/span\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\u003Cspan style=\"font-family: inherit;\"\u003E\u003Cspan style=\"font-family: inherit;\"\u003ESwagat makes our list with their AWESOME lunch buffet.\u0026nbsp; For less than $10 ($9.95 to be exact) you get to sample a variety of curries, Indian side dishes, salad, rice, nan and other tasty options.\u0026nbsp; They have 3 locations, one in NW and two out in the burbs.\u0026nbsp; One of the best parts of this deal is that it is available daily! Oh, did we forget to mention it is an ALL YOU CAN EAT buffet?\u003C\/span\u003E\u003C\/span\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003Cspan style=\"font-family: inherit;\"\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003C\/span\u003E\u003Cspan style=\"font-family: inherit;\"\u003ENoodles Restaurant- Border of Portland and Beaverton,\u0026nbsp;6830 SW Beaverton Hillsdale Hwy\u0026nbsp;\u003Ca data-saferedirecturl=\"https:\/\/www.google.com\/url?hl=en\u0026amp;q=http:\/\/noodlesportland.com\u0026amp;source=gmail\u0026amp;ust=1463584880931000\u0026amp;usg=AFQjCNFoLmIZR9OXDACz8PcmKz7xxPamYw\" href=\"http:\/\/noodlesportland.com\/\" style=\"color: #1155cc;\" target=\"_blank\"\u003Enoodlesportland.com\u003C\/a\u003E\u003C\/span\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\u003Cdiv style=\"background-color: white; color: #222222;\"\u003E\u003Cspan style=\"font-family: inherit;\"\u003ENoodles Restaurant gives you the feeling of a home cooked Italian meal, in take out format (you can dine in, but it travels well).\u0026nbsp; An easy dinner for 2 with a pasta entree, salad, and their can't be beat garlic cheesy bread for under $20.\u0026nbsp; Alex's favorite is the Cajun Shrimp Penne with just enough spice, and Rachel's favorite is the Chicken Rotelli with Sundried Tomatoes. Insider tip; All of their desserts are house made, PDXBang4buck fav is the tiramisu.\u003C\/span\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003Cspan style=\"font-family: inherit;\"\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003C\/span\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\u003Cdiv style=\"background-color: white; color: #222222;\"\u003E\u003Cspan style=\"font-family: inherit;\"\u003EContinue our search for affordable tasty options by following us on Instagram @PDXBANG4BUCK\u003C\/span\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003Cspan style=\"font-family: inherit;\"\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003C\/span\u003E\u003Cspan style=\"font-family: inherit;\"\u003E\u003Cspan style=\"color: #867d58; font-family: \u0026quot;arial\u0026quot;; font-size: 14.6667px; font-style: italic; text-align: center; vertical-align: baseline; white-space: pre-wrap;\"\u003E#ThursdayToursPDX is a collaborative series between Portland, OR bloggers {Erin} \u003C\/span\u003E\u003Ca href=\"http:\/\/bakerybingo.com\/\" style=\"color: #6aa84f; font-family: Georgia, Utopia, 'Palatino Linotype', Palatino, serif; font-size: 13.2px; line-height: 18.48px; text-align: center; text-decoration: none;\"\u003E\u003Cspan style=\"color: #1155cc; font-family: \u0026quot;arial\u0026quot;; font-size: 14.6667px; font-style: italic; text-decoration: underline; vertical-align: baseline; white-space: pre-wrap;\"\u003EBakery Bingo \u003C\/span\u003E\u003C\/a\u003E\u003Cspan style=\"color: #867d58; font-family: \u0026quot;arial\u0026quot;; font-size: 14.6667px; font-style: italic; text-align: center; vertical-align: baseline; white-space: pre-wrap;\"\u003E+ {Meredith} \u003C\/span\u003E\u003Ca href=\"http:\/\/marthachartreuse.blogspot.com\/\" style=\"color: #6aa84f; font-family: Georgia, Utopia, 'Palatino Linotype', Palatino, serif; font-size: 13.2px; line-height: 18.48px; text-align: center; text-decoration: none;\"\u003E\u003Cspan style=\"color: #1155cc; font-family: \u0026quot;arial\u0026quot;; font-size: 14.6667px; font-style: italic; text-decoration: underline; vertical-align: baseline; white-space: pre-wrap;\"\u003EMartha Chartreuse\u003C\/span\u003E\u003C\/a\u003E\u003Cspan style=\"color: #867d58; font-family: \u0026quot;arial\u0026quot;; font-size: 14.6667px; font-style: italic; text-align: center; vertical-align: baseline; white-space: pre-wrap;\"\u003E. In a city filled with amazing restaurants, artisan experiences, and fantastic tastemakers the inside scoop is a must. We will be asking our friends and fellow bloggers for their recommendations and tips for all the City of Roses has to offer.\u003C\/span\u003E\u003C\/span\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E"},"link":[{"rel":"replies","type":"application/atom+xml","href":"http:\/\/marthachartreuse.blogspot.com\/feeds\/3729415535658743134\/comments\/default","title":"Post Comments"},{"rel":"replies","type":"text/html","href":"http:\/\/marthachartreuse.blogspot.com\/2016\/05\/thursdaytourspdx-cheap-eats.html#comment-form","title":"1 Comments"},{"rel":"edit","type":"application/atom+xml","href":"http:\/\/www.blogger.com\/feeds\/6502967530929541671\/posts\/default\/3729415535658743134"},{"rel":"self","type":"application/atom+xml","href":"http:\/\/www.blogger.com\/feeds\/6502967530929541671\/posts\/default\/3729415535658743134"},{"rel":"alternate","type":"text/html","href":"http:\/\/marthachartreuse.blogspot.com\/2016\/05\/thursdaytourspdx-cheap-eats.html","title":"#thursdayToursPDX {Cheap Eats}"}],"author":[{"name":{"$t":"Meredith {Martha Chartreuse}"},"uri":{"$t":"http:\/\/www.blogger.com\/profile\/08290305314474946511"},"email":{"$t":"noreply@blogger.com"},"gd$image":{"rel":"http://schemas.google.com/g/2005#thumbnail","width":"16","height":"32","src":"http:\/\/4.bp.blogspot.com\/-zazu56o7efY\/U1qOgBFDXJI\/AAAAAAAABq0\/LZeeJzKSdhM\/s220\/Headshot.jpg"}}],"media$thumbnail":{"xmlns$media":"http://search.yahoo.com/mrss/","url":"https:\/\/3.bp.blogspot.com\/-iMMIiABx4lM\/Vzy-LrdnsBI\/AAAAAAAAKtw\/K0-i05WujlwgrFqy4m34WuDrSLA7_3OHACLcB\/s72-c\/rachel%2Balex%2Bengagment%2Bphoto.jpg","height":"72","width":"72"},"thr$total":{"$t":"1"}},{"id":{"$t":"tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6502967530929541671.post-7997029363012162730"},"published":{"$t":"2016-04-28T06:30:00.000-07:00"},"updated":{"$t":"2016-08-17T14:56:40.435-07:00"},"category":[{"scheme":"http://www.blogger.com/atom/ns#","term":"pdx"},{"scheme":"http://www.blogger.com/atom/ns#","term":"thursdaytourspdx"}],"title":{"type":"text","$t":"#ThursdayToursPDX {Specialty Dining Experiences}"},"content":{"type":"html","$t":"\u003Cdiv class=\"separator\" style=\"clear: both; text-align: center;\"\u003E\u003Ca href=\"https:\/\/4.bp.blogspot.com\/-JDWDPfmC2Yc\/VyDgPw3H85I\/AAAAAAAAKpg\/vYoB1NxRskAoeEZriERdwbIrkDSolnSAQCLcB\/s1600\/thursday%2Btours%2Bspecialty%2Bdining%2Bexperiences.jpe\" imageanchor=\"1\" style=\"margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;\"\u003E\u003Cimg border=\"0\" height=\"400\" src=\"https:\/\/4.bp.blogspot.com\/-JDWDPfmC2Yc\/VyDgPw3H85I\/AAAAAAAAKpg\/vYoB1NxRskAoeEZriERdwbIrkDSolnSAQCLcB\/s400\/thursday%2Btours%2Bspecialty%2Bdining%2Bexperiences.jpe\" width=\"400\" \/\u003E\u003C\/a\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\u003Cdiv class=\"separator\" style=\"clear: both; text-align: center;\"\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\u003Cdiv class=\"separator\" style=\"clear: both; text-align: center;\"\u003EThough I have enjoyed many delicious and memorable meals in Portland I have not done a great job at exploring the specialty dining experiences. When I do treat myself to a multi-course meal it is usually because\u003Ca href=\"https:\/\/www.instagram.com\/0liviaflynn\/\"\u003E Olivia\u003C\/a\u003E is involved.\u0026nbsp;\u003C\/div\u003E\u003Cdiv class=\"separator\" style=\"clear: both; text-align: center;\"\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\u003Cdiv class=\"separator\" style=\"clear: both; text-align: center;\"\u003EComing from the Bay, and having worked in food PR, Olivia has phenomenal taste. She appreciates unique ingredients, is pro-carbs and always supports ordering more. Olivia and her fiance, Nick, have been to so many amazing dinners they have a framed collage of the menus from the most memorable experiences. I truly admire that this is such a fun and noteworthy element of their partnership.\u003C\/div\u003E\u003Cdiv class=\"separator\" style=\"clear: both; text-align: center;\"\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\u003Cdiv class=\"separator\" style=\"clear: both; text-align: center;\"\u003E\u003Ca href=\"https:\/\/1.bp.blogspot.com\/-hmnZNL6B-O0\/VyD_AJxsZ9I\/AAAAAAAAKpw\/X0bpi0ACvNQOj9L7pHxZvxBQrZMpi5_wQCLcB\/s1600\/olivia%2Band%2Bmeredith.jpe\" imageanchor=\"1\" style=\"margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;\"\u003E\u003Cimg border=\"0\" height=\"640\" src=\"https:\/\/1.bp.blogspot.com\/-hmnZNL6B-O0\/VyD_AJxsZ9I\/AAAAAAAAKpw\/X0bpi0ACvNQOj9L7pHxZvxBQrZMpi5_wQCLcB\/s640\/olivia%2Band%2Bmeredith.jpe\" width=\"480\" \/\u003E\u003C\/a\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\u003Cdiv class=\"separator\" style=\"clear: both; text-align: center;\"\u003E\u003Ci\u003EWe've never met a special event we didn't like.\u003C\/i\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\u003Cdiv class=\"separator\" style=\"clear: both; text-align: center;\"\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\u003Cdiv class=\"separator\" style=\"clear: both; text-align: center;\"\u003EAnd head over to \u003Ca href=\"http:\/\/bakerybingo.com\/\"\u003EBakery Bingo\u003C\/a\u003E to find out\u003Ca href=\"http:\/\/pechluck.com\/\"\u003E Pech's \u003C\/a\u003Erecommendations.\u003C\/div\u003E\u003Cdiv class=\"separator\" style=\"clear: both; text-align: center;\"\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\u003Cdiv dir=\"ltr\" style=\"line-height: 1.38; margin-bottom: 0pt; margin-top: 0pt;\"\u003E\u003Cspan style=\"background-color: transparent; color: black; font-style: normal; font-variant: normal; font-weight: 700; text-decoration: underline; vertical-align: baseline; white-space: pre-wrap;\"\u003E\u003Cspan style=\"font-family: inherit;\"\u003E\u003Ca href=\"http:\/\/www.beastpdx.com\/about-menu\/\"\u003E\u003C\/a\u003E\u003C\/span\u003E\u003C\/span\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\u003Ca name='more'\u003E\u003C\/a\u003E\u003Cspan style=\"font-family: inherit;\"\u003E\u003Ca href=\"http:\/\/www.beastpdx.com\/about-menu\/\"\u003EBEAST \u003C\/a\u003E\u003C\/span\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003Cdiv dir=\"ltr\" style=\"line-height: 1.38; margin-bottom: 0pt; margin-top: 0pt;\"\u003E\u003Cspan style=\"font-family: inherit;\"\u003E\u003Cspan style=\"background-color: transparent; color: black; font-style: normal; font-variant: normal; font-weight: 400; text-decoration: none; vertical-align: baseline; white-space: pre-wrap;\"\u003EBrunch: It’s been 2 years, but they still start brunch with a \u003C\/span\u003E\u003Cspan style=\"background-color: transparent; color: black; font-style: normal; font-variant: normal; font-weight: 700; text-decoration: none; vertical-align: baseline; white-space: pre-wrap;\"\u003EClafoutis \u003C\/span\u003E\u003Cspan style=\"background-color: transparent; color: black; font-style: normal; font-variant: normal; font-weight: 400; text-decoration: none; vertical-align: baseline; white-space: pre-wrap;\"\u003E(a French dessert with fruit)\u003C\/span\u003E\u003Cspan style=\"background-color: transparent; color: black; font-style: normal; font-variant: normal; font-weight: 700; text-decoration: none; vertical-align: baseline; white-space: pre-wrap;\"\u003E \u003C\/span\u003E\u003Cspan style=\"background-color: transparent; color: black; font-style: normal; font-variant: normal; font-weight: 400; text-decoration: none; vertical-align: baseline; white-space: pre-wrap;\"\u003Ewith maple-glazed bacon. You should go just for this dish alone. Everything else on their menu changes often with the season. \u003C\/span\u003E\u003C\/span\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\u003Cb id=\"docs-internal-guid-e583e124-585c-8e1b-538d-a6204f69a0b3\" style=\"font-weight: normal;\"\u003E\u003Cspan style=\"font-family: inherit;\"\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003C\/span\u003E\u003C\/b\u003E\u003Cdiv dir=\"ltr\" style=\"line-height: 1.38; margin-bottom: 0pt; margin-top: 0pt;\"\u003E\u003Cspan style=\"font-family: inherit;\"\u003E\u003Cspan style=\"background-color: transparent; color: black; font-style: normal; font-variant: normal; font-weight: 400; text-decoration: none; vertical-align: baseline; white-space: pre-wrap;\"\u003EDinner: To celebrate a momentous anniversary, Beast served up a delightful fall menu last October. Some favorites included \u003C\/span\u003E\u003Cspan style=\"background-color: transparent; color: black; font-style: normal; font-variant: normal; font-weight: 700; text-decoration: none; vertical-align: baseline; white-space: pre-wrap;\"\u003Eceleriac veloute\u003C\/span\u003E\u003Cspan style=\"background-color: transparent; color: black; font-style: normal; font-variant: normal; font-weight: 400; text-decoration: none; vertical-align: baseline; white-space: pre-wrap;\"\u003E with \u003C\/span\u003E\u003Cspan style=\"background-color: transparent; color: black; font-style: normal; font-variant: normal; font-weight: 700; text-decoration: none; vertical-align: baseline; white-space: pre-wrap;\"\u003Eblack garlic\u003C\/span\u003E\u003Cspan style=\"background-color: transparent; color: black; font-style: normal; font-variant: normal; font-weight: 400; text-decoration: none; vertical-align: baseline; white-space: pre-wrap;\"\u003E and\u003C\/span\u003E\u003Cspan style=\"background-color: transparent; color: black; font-style: normal; font-variant: normal; font-weight: 700; text-decoration: none; vertical-align: baseline; white-space: pre-wrap;\"\u003E sunchokes\u003C\/span\u003E\u003Cspan style=\"background-color: transparent; color: black; font-style: normal; font-variant: normal; font-weight: 400; text-decoration: none; vertical-align: baseline; white-space: pre-wrap;\"\u003E, a \u003C\/span\u003E\u003Cspan style=\"background-color: transparent; color: black; font-style: normal; font-variant: normal; font-weight: 700; text-decoration: none; vertical-align: baseline; white-space: pre-wrap;\"\u003Echoucroute garnie \u003C\/span\u003E\u003Cspan style=\"background-color: transparent; color: black; font-style: normal; font-variant: normal; font-weight: 400; text-decoration: none; vertical-align: baseline; white-space: pre-wrap;\"\u003Ewith \u003C\/span\u003E\u003Cspan style=\"background-color: transparent; color: black; font-style: normal; font-variant: normal; font-weight: 700; text-decoration: none; vertical-align: baseline; white-space: pre-wrap;\"\u003Epork coppa confit \u003C\/span\u003E\u003Cspan style=\"background-color: transparent; color: black; font-style: normal; font-variant: normal; font-weight: 400; text-decoration: none; vertical-align: baseline; white-space: pre-wrap;\"\u003Eand \u003C\/span\u003E\u003Cspan style=\"background-color: transparent; color: black; font-style: normal; font-variant: normal; font-weight: 700; text-decoration: none; vertical-align: baseline; white-space: pre-wrap;\"\u003Eweisswurst\u003C\/span\u003E\u003Cspan style=\"background-color: transparent; color: black; font-style: normal; font-variant: normal; font-weight: 400; text-decoration: none; vertical-align: baseline; white-space: pre-wrap;\"\u003E and a magica\u003C\/span\u003E\u003Cspan style=\"background-color: transparent; color: black; font-style: normal; font-variant: normal; font-weight: 700; text-decoration: none; vertical-align: baseline; white-space: pre-wrap;\"\u003El charcuterie board \u003C\/span\u003E\u003Cspan style=\"background-color: transparent; color: black; font-style: normal; font-variant: normal; font-weight: 400; text-decoration: none; vertical-align: baseline; white-space: pre-wrap;\"\u003Ewith \u003C\/span\u003E\u003Cspan style=\"background-color: transparent; color: black; font-style: normal; font-variant: normal; font-weight: 700; text-decoration: none; vertical-align: baseline; white-space: pre-wrap;\"\u003Efoie gras bon-bons\u003C\/span\u003E\u003Cspan style=\"background-color: transparent; color: black; font-style: normal; font-variant: normal; font-weight: 400; text-decoration: none; vertical-align: baseline; white-space: pre-wrap;\"\u003E, \u003C\/span\u003E\u003Cspan style=\"background-color: transparent; color: black; font-style: normal; font-variant: normal; font-weight: 700; text-decoration: none; vertical-align: baseline; white-space: pre-wrap;\"\u003Eveal loin carpaccio\u003C\/span\u003E\u003Cspan style=\"background-color: transparent; color: black; font-style: normal; font-variant: normal; font-weight: 400; text-decoration: none; vertical-align: baseline; white-space: pre-wrap;\"\u003E, and \u003C\/span\u003E\u003Cspan style=\"background-color: transparent; color: black; font-style: normal; font-variant: normal; font-weight: 700; text-decoration: none; vertical-align: baseline; white-space: pre-wrap;\"\u003Ebeef tongue pastrami\u003C\/span\u003E\u003Cspan style=\"background-color: transparent; color: black; font-style: normal; font-variant: normal; font-weight: 400; text-decoration: none; vertical-align: baseline; white-space: pre-wrap;\"\u003E. \u003C\/span\u003E\u003C\/span\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\u003Cb style=\"font-weight: normal;\"\u003E\u003Cspan style=\"font-family: inherit;\"\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003C\/span\u003E\u003C\/b\u003E\u003Cdiv dir=\"ltr\" style=\"line-height: 1.38; margin-bottom: 0pt; margin-top: 0pt;\"\u003E\u003Cspan style=\"font-family: inherit;\"\u003E\u003Cspan style=\"background-color: transparent; color: black; font-style: normal; font-variant: normal; font-weight: 400; text-decoration: none; vertical-align: baseline; white-space: pre-wrap;\"\u003EDining at Beast occurs at two \u003C\/span\u003E\u003Cspan style=\"background-color: transparent; color: black; font-style: normal; font-variant: normal; font-weight: 700; text-decoration: none; vertical-align: baseline; white-space: pre-wrap;\"\u003Ecommunal tables\u003C\/span\u003E\u003Cspan style=\"background-color: transparent; color: black; font-style: normal; font-variant: normal; font-weight: 400; text-decoration: none; vertical-align: baseline; white-space: pre-wrap;\"\u003E so be prepared to get to know your neighbor. You could do \u003C\/span\u003E\u003Cspan style=\"background-color: transparent; color: black; font-style: normal; font-variant: normal; font-weight: 700; text-decoration: none; vertical-align: baseline; white-space: pre-wrap;\"\u003Ebeverage pairings\u003C\/span\u003E\u003Cspan style=\"background-color: transparent; color: black; font-style: normal; font-variant: normal; font-weight: 400; text-decoration: none; vertical-align: baseline; white-space: pre-wrap;\"\u003E for both brunch and dinner, but we always opted to just ordered what we felt like drinking from their great beer and wine list, and have no regrets. \u003C\/span\u003E\u003C\/span\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\u003Cdiv dir=\"ltr\" style=\"line-height: 1.38; margin-bottom: 0pt; margin-top: 0pt;\"\u003E\u003Cspan style=\"font-family: inherit;\"\u003E\u003Cspan style=\"background-color: transparent; color: black; font-style: normal; font-variant: normal; font-weight: 400; text-decoration: none; vertical-align: baseline; white-space: pre-wrap;\"\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003C\/span\u003E\u003C\/span\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\u003Cdiv class=\"separator\" style=\"clear: both; text-align: center;\"\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\u003Cdiv class=\"separator\" style=\"clear: both; text-align: left;\"\u003E\u003Cspan style=\"font-weight: bold; line-height: 22.08px; text-decoration: underline; white-space: pre-wrap;\"\u003E\u003Ca href=\"http:\/\/holdfastdining.com\/#\/id\/i10863052\"\u003EHOLDFAST DINING\u003C\/a\u003E\u003C\/span\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\u003Cdiv class=\"separator\" style=\"clear: both; text-align: left;\"\u003E\u003Cspan style=\"font-weight: bold; line-height: 22.08px; text-decoration: underline; white-space: pre-wrap;\"\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003C\/span\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\u003Cdiv class=\"separator\" style=\"clear: both; text-align: center;\"\u003E\u003Ca href=\"https:\/\/2.bp.blogspot.com\/-OeG7TVXZ-kI\/VyDc6kqOq_I\/AAAAAAAAKo4\/TkQfzBD05PYQWbvd0DmCfwb3JYfgBQ_MACLcB\/s1600\/thursday%2Btours%2Bholdfast.jpe\" imageanchor=\"1\" style=\"margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;\"\u003E\u003Cimg border=\"0\" height=\"381\" src=\"https:\/\/2.bp.blogspot.com\/-OeG7TVXZ-kI\/VyDc6kqOq_I\/AAAAAAAAKo4\/TkQfzBD05PYQWbvd0DmCfwb3JYfgBQ_MACLcB\/s400\/thursday%2Btours%2Bholdfast.jpe\" width=\"400\" \/\u003E\u003C\/a\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\u003Cdiv class=\"separator\" style=\"clear: both; text-align: center;\"\u003E\u003Ca href=\"https:\/\/2.bp.blogspot.com\/-nInR6XXflZU\/VyDc6s1kMuI\/AAAAAAAAKo0\/sKzmU2MzEQoo2c5sEoPsp-y4rn7eZnRXwCLcB\/s1600\/thursday%2Btours%2Bholdfast%2B2.jpe\" imageanchor=\"1\" style=\"margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;\"\u003E\u003Cimg border=\"0\" height=\"372\" src=\"https:\/\/2.bp.blogspot.com\/-nInR6XXflZU\/VyDc6s1kMuI\/AAAAAAAAKo0\/sKzmU2MzEQoo2c5sEoPsp-y4rn7eZnRXwCLcB\/s400\/thursday%2Btours%2Bholdfast%2B2.jpe\" width=\"400\" \/\u003E\u003C\/a\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\u003Cdiv class=\"separator\" style=\"clear: both; text-align: center;\"\u003E\u003Ca href=\"https:\/\/1.bp.blogspot.com\/-dAWdglwXESY\/VyDc6uOcozI\/AAAAAAAAKo8\/x7IPAQP_Cd8qUG34_xskcXVTf-uVD0k8gCLcB\/s1600\/thursday%2Btours%2Bholdfast%2B3.jpe\" imageanchor=\"1\" style=\"margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;\"\u003E\u003Cimg border=\"0\" height=\"365\" src=\"https:\/\/1.bp.blogspot.com\/-dAWdglwXESY\/VyDc6uOcozI\/AAAAAAAAKo8\/x7IPAQP_Cd8qUG34_xskcXVTf-uVD0k8gCLcB\/s400\/thursday%2Btours%2Bholdfast%2B3.jpe\" width=\"400\" \/\u003E\u003C\/a\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003Cdiv dir=\"ltr\" style=\"line-height: 1.38; margin-bottom: 0pt; margin-top: 0pt;\"\u003E\u003Cspan style=\"background-color: transparent; color: black; font-style: normal; font-variant: normal; font-weight: 400; text-decoration: none; vertical-align: baseline; white-space: pre-wrap;\"\u003E\u003Cspan style=\"font-family: inherit;\"\u003EThis was the first pre-fixe dinner experience we had in Portland. At the time, it was the hottest ticket in town, so I set a reminder to reserve seats the minute reservations opened up, and I remember that moment distinctly because at that same time the dog REALLY needed to go outside, but I REALLY needed those reservations. Long story short, we got the reservation and the dog peed all over the carpet. Was it worth it? TOTALLY. \u003C\/span\u003E\u003C\/span\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\u003Cb style=\"font-weight: normal;\"\u003E\u003Cspan style=\"font-family: inherit;\"\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003C\/span\u003E\u003C\/b\u003E\u003Cdiv dir=\"ltr\" style=\"line-height: 1.38; margin-bottom: 0pt; margin-top: 0pt;\"\u003E\u003Cspan style=\"font-family: inherit;\"\u003E\u003Cspan style=\"background-color: transparent; color: black; font-style: normal; font-variant: normal; font-weight: 400; text-decoration: none; vertical-align: baseline; white-space: pre-wrap;\"\u003EThis was in early March, and \u003C\/span\u003E\u003Cspan style=\"background-color: transparent; color: black; font-style: normal; font-variant: normal; font-weight: 700; text-decoration: none; vertical-align: baseline; white-space: pre-wrap;\"\u003Espot prawns \u003C\/span\u003E\u003Cspan style=\"background-color: transparent; color: black; font-style: normal; font-variant: normal; font-weight: 400; text-decoration: none; vertical-align: baseline; white-space: pre-wrap;\"\u003Ewere in seasons and featured in several dishes as were\u003C\/span\u003E\u003Cspan style=\"background-color: transparent; color: black; font-style: normal; font-variant: normal; font-weight: 700; text-decoration: none; vertical-align: baseline; white-space: pre-wrap;\"\u003E peas, ramps \u003C\/span\u003E\u003Cspan style=\"background-color: transparent; color: black; font-style: normal; font-variant: normal; font-weight: 400; text-decoration: none; vertical-align: baseline; white-space: pre-wrap;\"\u003Eand\u003C\/span\u003E\u003Cspan style=\"background-color: transparent; color: black; font-style: normal; font-variant: normal; font-weight: 700; text-decoration: none; vertical-align: baseline; white-space: pre-wrap;\"\u003E black garlic\u003C\/span\u003E\u003Cspan style=\"background-color: transparent; color: black; font-style: normal; font-variant: normal; font-weight: 400; text-decoration: none; vertical-align: baseline; white-space: pre-wrap;\"\u003E. The \u003C\/span\u003E\u003Cspan style=\"background-color: transparent; color: black; font-style: normal; font-variant: normal; font-weight: 700; text-decoration: none; vertical-align: baseline; white-space: pre-wrap;\"\u003Edrink pairings\u003C\/span\u003E\u003Cspan style=\"background-color: transparent; color: black; font-style: normal; font-variant: normal; font-weight: 400; text-decoration: none; vertical-align: baseline; white-space: pre-wrap;\"\u003E were excellent, and included in the price (listed below) and each dinner still ends with a\u003C\/span\u003E\u003Cspan style=\"background-color: transparent; color: black; font-style: normal; font-variant: normal; font-weight: 700; text-decoration: none; vertical-align: baseline; white-space: pre-wrap;\"\u003E cornbread madeleine\u003C\/span\u003E\u003Cspan style=\"background-color: transparent; color: black; font-style: normal; font-variant: normal; font-weight: 400; text-decoration: none; vertical-align: baseline; white-space: pre-wrap;\"\u003E with\u003C\/span\u003E\u003Cspan style=\"background-color: transparent; color: black; font-style: normal; font-variant: normal; font-weight: 700; text-decoration: none; vertical-align: baseline; white-space: pre-wrap;\"\u003E lardo\u003C\/span\u003E\u003Cspan style=\"background-color: transparent; color: black; font-style: normal; font-variant: normal; font-weight: 400; text-decoration: none; vertical-align: baseline; white-space: pre-wrap;\"\u003E, devine! \u003C\/span\u003E\u003C\/span\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\u003Cb style=\"font-weight: normal;\"\u003E\u003Cspan style=\"font-family: inherit;\"\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003C\/span\u003E\u003C\/b\u003E\u003Cdiv dir=\"ltr\" style=\"line-height: 1.38; margin-bottom: 0pt; margin-top: 0pt;\"\u003E\u003Cspan style=\"font-family: inherit;\"\u003E\u003Cspan style=\"background-color: transparent; color: black; font-style: normal; font-variant: normal; font-weight: 400; text-decoration: none; vertical-align: baseline; white-space: pre-wrap;\"\u003EReservations are not quite as hard to come by now that they have their own brick and mortar. Dinner Thursday nights is a\u003C\/span\u003E\u003Cspan style=\"background-color: transparent; color: black; font-style: normal; font-variant: normal; font-weight: 700; text-decoration: none; vertical-align: baseline; white-space: pre-wrap;\"\u003E 6 course \u003C\/span\u003E\u003Cspan style=\"background-color: transparent; color: black; font-style: normal; font-variant: normal; font-weight: 400; text-decoration: none; vertical-align: baseline; white-space: pre-wrap;\"\u003Emenu with 3 paired beverages for $65. Friday through Sunday dinner is a \u003C\/span\u003E\u003Cspan style=\"background-color: transparent; color: black; font-style: normal; font-variant: normal; font-weight: 700; text-decoration: none; vertical-align: baseline; white-space: pre-wrap;\"\u003E9 course\u003C\/span\u003E\u003Cspan style=\"background-color: transparent; color: black; font-style: normal; font-variant: normal; font-weight: 400; text-decoration: none; vertical-align: baseline; white-space: pre-wrap;\"\u003E menu with 5 paired beverages for $90.\u003C\/span\u003E\u003C\/span\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\u003Cb style=\"font-weight: normal;\"\u003E\u003Cspan style=\"font-family: inherit;\"\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003C\/span\u003E\u003C\/b\u003E\u003Cdiv dir=\"ltr\" style=\"line-height: 1.38; margin-bottom: 0pt; margin-top: 0pt;\"\u003E\u003Cspan style=\"background-color: transparent; color: black; font-style: normal; font-variant: normal; font-weight: 700; text-decoration: underline; vertical-align: baseline; white-space: pre-wrap;\"\u003E\u003Cspan style=\"font-family: inherit;\"\u003E\u003Ca href=\"http:\/\/www.castagnarestaurant.com\/\"\u003ECASTAGNA\u003C\/a\u003E\u003C\/span\u003E\u003C\/span\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\u003Cdiv class=\"separator\" style=\"clear: both; text-align: center;\"\u003E\u003Ca href=\"https:\/\/3.bp.blogspot.com\/-vjSHIzd_xCI\/VyDdY79zgHI\/AAAAAAAAKpI\/_XI3m7aXtpofNwP7Hq9wTo7SbD9-O5HGQCKgB\/s1600\/thursday%2Btours%2Bcastagna%2B1.jpe\" imageanchor=\"1\" style=\"margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;\"\u003E\u003Cimg border=\"0\" height=\"367\" src=\"https:\/\/3.bp.blogspot.com\/-vjSHIzd_xCI\/VyDdY79zgHI\/AAAAAAAAKpI\/_XI3m7aXtpofNwP7Hq9wTo7SbD9-O5HGQCKgB\/s400\/thursday%2Btours%2Bcastagna%2B1.jpe\" width=\"400\" \/\u003E\u003C\/a\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\u003Cdiv class=\"separator\" style=\"clear: both; text-align: center;\"\u003E\u003Ca href=\"https:\/\/3.bp.blogspot.com\/-GtuvoMdDvtw\/VyDdY6_H5-I\/AAAAAAAAKpQ\/DnNy-S0QSLooxUiJzRp3YIIdK1SC0wcIQCKgB\/s1600\/thursday%2Btours%2Bcastagna%2B3.jpe\" imageanchor=\"1\" style=\"margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;\"\u003E\u003Cimg border=\"0\" height=\"327\" src=\"https:\/\/3.bp.blogspot.com\/-GtuvoMdDvtw\/VyDdY6_H5-I\/AAAAAAAAKpQ\/DnNy-S0QSLooxUiJzRp3YIIdK1SC0wcIQCKgB\/s400\/thursday%2Btours%2Bcastagna%2B3.jpe\" width=\"400\" \/\u003E\u003C\/a\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\u003Cdiv class=\"separator\" style=\"clear: both; text-align: center;\"\u003E\u003Ca href=\"https:\/\/4.bp.blogspot.com\/-TOxk9_9635A\/VyDdY-b2oVI\/AAAAAAAAKpM\/_YVM0h0IKzIJeGZ4ucEJ6xDwem4477ZWgCKgB\/s1600\/thursday%2Btours%2Bcastagna.jpe\" imageanchor=\"1\" style=\"margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;\"\u003E\u003Cimg border=\"0\" height=\"347\" src=\"https:\/\/4.bp.blogspot.com\/-TOxk9_9635A\/VyDdY-b2oVI\/AAAAAAAAKpM\/_YVM0h0IKzIJeGZ4ucEJ6xDwem4477ZWgCKgB\/s400\/thursday%2Btours%2Bcastagna.jpe\" width=\"400\" \/\u003E\u003C\/a\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\u003Cdiv dir=\"ltr\" style=\"line-height: 1.38; margin-bottom: 0pt; margin-top: 0pt;\"\u003E\u003Cspan style=\"background-color: transparent; color: black; font-style: normal; font-variant: normal; font-weight: 700; text-decoration: underline; vertical-align: baseline; white-space: pre-wrap;\"\u003E\u003Cspan style=\"font-family: inherit;\"\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003C\/span\u003E\u003C\/span\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\u003Cdiv dir=\"ltr\" style=\"line-height: 1.38; margin-bottom: 0pt; margin-top: 0pt;\"\u003E\u003Cspan style=\"background-color: transparent; color: black; font-style: normal; font-variant: normal; font-weight: 400; text-decoration: none; vertical-align: baseline; white-space: pre-wrap;\"\u003E\u003Cspan style=\"font-family: inherit;\"\u003ESaved for a special occasion, Castagna was a luxurious and indulgent dining experience. Justin Woodward’s ever-changing menu consists of snacks (aka some of the prettiest bites of food you’ll ever see) between 6-10 small plates, followed by three or more desserts. At $155, it’s the most expensive chef’s tasting menu in town (I think!), but worth every dime. \u003C\/span\u003E\u003C\/span\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\u003Cb style=\"font-weight: normal;\"\u003E\u003Cspan style=\"font-family: inherit;\"\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003C\/span\u003E\u003C\/b\u003E\u003Cdiv dir=\"ltr\" style=\"line-height: 1.38; margin-bottom: 0pt; margin-top: 0pt;\"\u003E\u003Cspan style=\"font-family: inherit;\"\u003E\u003Cspan style=\"background-color: transparent; color: black; font-style: normal; font-variant: normal; font-weight: 400; text-decoration: none; vertical-align: baseline; white-space: pre-wrap;\"\u003ESome of the September menu items were: \u003C\/span\u003E\u003Cspan style=\"background-color: transparent; color: black; font-style: normal; font-variant: normal; font-weight: 700; text-decoration: none; vertical-align: baseline; white-space: pre-wrap;\"\u003EDungeness crab, toasted crab emulsion, brioche and tomato. Duck, anise hyssop, duck liver, boudin. Potato, buttermilk, meringue\u003C\/span\u003E\u003Cspan style=\"background-color: transparent; color: black; font-style: normal; font-variant: normal; font-weight: 400; text-decoration: none; vertical-align: baseline; white-space: pre-wrap;\"\u003E.\u003C\/span\u003E\u003C\/span\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\u003Cb style=\"font-weight: normal;\"\u003E\u003Cspan style=\"font-family: inherit;\"\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003C\/span\u003E\u003C\/b\u003E\u003Cdiv dir=\"ltr\" style=\"line-height: 1.38; margin-bottom: 0pt; margin-top: 0pt;\"\u003E\u003Cspan style=\"background-color: transparent; color: black; font-style: normal; font-variant: normal; font-weight: 400; text-decoration: none; vertical-align: baseline; white-space: pre-wrap;\"\u003E\u003Cspan style=\"font-family: inherit;\"\u003EBe prepared for at least a 2-hour affair when dining here, but spread out over so much time you aren’t going to leave feeling uncomfortably stuffed. I would go again for another special occasion, but first I need to save up a few more ducats. \u003C\/span\u003E\u003C\/span\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\u003Cb style=\"font-weight: normal;\"\u003E\u003Cspan style=\"font-family: inherit;\"\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003C\/span\u003E\u003C\/b\u003E\u003Cdiv dir=\"ltr\" style=\"line-height: 1.38; margin-bottom: 0pt; margin-top: 0pt;\"\u003E\u003Cspan style=\"background-color: transparent; color: black; font-style: normal; font-variant: normal; font-weight: 700; text-decoration: underline; vertical-align: baseline; white-space: pre-wrap;\"\u003E\u003Cspan style=\"font-family: inherit;\"\u003E\u003Ca href=\"http:\/\/nodoguropdx.com\/\"\u003ENODOGURO\u003C\/a\u003E\u003C\/span\u003E\u003C\/span\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\u003Cdiv class=\"separator\" style=\"clear: both; text-align: center;\"\u003E\u003Ca href=\"https:\/\/1.bp.blogspot.com\/-pg1VzqySDls\/VyDdM2J-M0I\/AAAAAAAAKpA\/VPQsjUm-qLEaoLFYvenBJX2RtuFId9yZwCKgB\/s1600\/thursday%2Btours%2Bnogoduro.jpe\" imageanchor=\"1\" style=\"margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;\"\u003E\u003Cimg border=\"0\" height=\"375\" src=\"https:\/\/1.bp.blogspot.com\/-pg1VzqySDls\/VyDdM2J-M0I\/AAAAAAAAKpA\/VPQsjUm-qLEaoLFYvenBJX2RtuFId9yZwCKgB\/s400\/thursday%2Btours%2Bnogoduro.jpe\" width=\"400\" \/\u003E\u003C\/a\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\u003Cdiv dir=\"ltr\" style=\"line-height: 1.38; margin-bottom: 0pt; margin-top: 0pt;\"\u003E\u003Cspan style=\"background-color: transparent; color: black; font-style: normal; font-variant: normal; font-weight: 700; text-decoration: underline; vertical-align: baseline; white-space: pre-wrap;\"\u003E\u003Cspan style=\"font-family: inherit;\"\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003C\/span\u003E\u003C\/span\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\u003Cdiv dir=\"ltr\" style=\"line-height: 1.38; margin-bottom: 0pt; margin-top: 0pt;\"\u003E\u003Cspan style=\"font-family: inherit;\"\u003E\u003Cspan style=\"background-color: transparent; color: black; font-style: normal; font-variant: normal; font-weight: 400; text-decoration: none; vertical-align: baseline; white-space: pre-wrap;\"\u003EOn the eve of their move from ninja location on Hawthorne, we ate a wonderful meal at Nodoguro. It was December, the theme was The Nightmare Before Christmas, and Ryan Roadhouse helped end 2015 on many high notes, including\u003C\/span\u003E\u003Cspan style=\"background-color: transparent; color: black; font-style: normal; font-variant: normal; font-weight: 700; text-decoration: none; vertical-align: baseline; white-space: pre-wrap;\"\u003E oysters buried in horseradish, burdock nanban\u003C\/span\u003E\u003Cspan style=\"background-color: transparent; color: black; font-style: normal; font-variant: normal; font-weight: 400; text-decoration: none; vertical-align: baseline; white-space: pre-wrap;\"\u003E and the best \u003C\/span\u003E\u003Cspan style=\"background-color: transparent; color: black; font-style: normal; font-variant: normal; font-weight: 700; text-decoration: none; vertical-align: baseline; white-space: pre-wrap;\"\u003Esea bass\u003C\/span\u003E\u003Cspan style=\"background-color: transparent; color: black; font-style: normal; font-variant: normal; font-weight: 400; text-decoration: none; vertical-align: baseline; white-space: pre-wrap;\"\u003E I’ve ever had. \u003C\/span\u003E\u003C\/span\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\u003Cb style=\"font-weight: normal;\"\u003E\u003Cspan style=\"font-family: inherit;\"\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003C\/span\u003E\u003C\/b\u003E\u003Cdiv dir=\"ltr\" style=\"line-height: 1.38; margin-bottom: 0pt; margin-top: 0pt;\"\u003E\u003Cspan style=\"background-color: transparent; color: black; font-style: normal; font-variant: normal; font-weight: 700; text-decoration: underline; vertical-align: baseline; white-space: pre-wrap;\"\u003E\u003Cspan style=\"font-family: inherit;\"\u003E\u003Ca href=\"http:\/\/tanukipdx.com\/\"\u003ETANUKI\u003C\/a\u003E\u003C\/span\u003E\u003C\/span\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\u003Cdiv class=\"separator\" style=\"clear: both; text-align: center;\"\u003E\u003Ca href=\"https:\/\/1.bp.blogspot.com\/-zgpZtV9qSa4\/VyDdMxbZ_yI\/AAAAAAAAKpE\/p3vgFkm-E8oTOcFArzJxw_L102RLAXVhwCKgB\/s1600\/Thursday%2Btours%2Bolivia%2Btanuki.jpe\" imageanchor=\"1\" style=\"margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;\"\u003E\u003Cimg border=\"0\" height=\"377\" src=\"https:\/\/1.bp.blogspot.com\/-zgpZtV9qSa4\/VyDdMxbZ_yI\/AAAAAAAAKpE\/p3vgFkm-E8oTOcFArzJxw_L102RLAXVhwCKgB\/s400\/Thursday%2Btours%2Bolivia%2Btanuki.jpe\" width=\"400\" \/\u003E\u003C\/a\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\u003Cb style=\"font-weight: normal;\"\u003E\u003Cspan style=\"font-family: inherit;\"\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003C\/span\u003E\u003C\/b\u003E\u003Cdiv dir=\"ltr\" style=\"line-height: 1.38; margin-bottom: 0pt; margin-top: 0pt;\"\u003E\u003Cspan style=\"font-family: inherit;\"\u003E\u003Cspan style=\"background-color: transparent; color: black; font-style: normal; font-variant: normal; font-weight: 400; text-decoration: none; vertical-align: baseline; white-space: pre-wrap;\"\u003EAh, Tanuki. You are so unique,, but eaters should be aware of what they’re getting themselves into. Come here for a great \u003C\/span\u003E\u003Cspan style=\"background-color: transparent; color: black; font-style: normal; font-variant: normal; font-weight: 700; text-decoration: none; vertical-align: baseline; white-space: pre-wrap;\"\u003Eomakase \u003C\/span\u003E\u003Cspan style=\"background-color: transparent; color: black; font-style: normal; font-variant: normal; font-weight: 400; text-decoration: none; vertical-align: baseline; white-space: pre-wrap;\"\u003Eexperience where you can choose a price (all very reasonable for the amount of food given) and a crazy selection of craft\u003C\/span\u003E\u003Cspan style=\"background-color: transparent; color: black; font-style: normal; font-variant: normal; font-weight: 700; text-decoration: none; vertical-align: baseline; white-space: pre-wrap;\"\u003E sake\u003C\/span\u003E\u003Cspan style=\"background-color: transparent; color: black; font-style: normal; font-variant: normal; font-weight: 400; text-decoration: none; vertical-align: baseline; white-space: pre-wrap;\"\u003E and \u003C\/span\u003E\u003Cspan style=\"background-color: transparent; color: black; font-style: normal; font-variant: normal; font-weight: 700; text-decoration: none; vertical-align: baseline; white-space: pre-wrap;\"\u003EJapanese whisky\u003C\/span\u003E\u003Cspan style=\"background-color: transparent; color: black; font-style: normal; font-variant: normal; font-weight: 400; text-decoration: none; vertical-align: baseline; white-space: pre-wrap;\"\u003E. \u003C\/span\u003E\u003Cspan style=\"background-color: transparent; color: black; font-style: normal; font-variant: normal; font-weight: 700; text-decoration: none; vertical-align: baseline; white-space: pre-wrap;\"\u003ESquid jerky, kimchi buns \u003C\/span\u003E\u003Cspan style=\"background-color: transparent; color: black; font-style: normal; font-variant: normal; font-weight: 400; text-decoration: none; vertical-align: baseline; white-space: pre-wrap;\"\u003Eand \u003C\/span\u003E\u003Cspan style=\"background-color: transparent; color: black; font-style: normal; font-variant: normal; font-weight: 700; text-decoration: none; vertical-align: baseline; white-space: pre-wrap;\"\u003Ecaramel popcorn\u003C\/span\u003E\u003Cspan style=\"background-color: transparent; color: black; font-style: normal; font-variant: normal; font-weight: 400; text-decoration: none; vertical-align: baseline; white-space: pre-wrap;\"\u003E and are likely suspects on the menu of 10+ dishes served. \u003C\/span\u003E\u003C\/span\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\u003Cb style=\"font-weight: normal;\"\u003E\u003Cspan style=\"font-family: inherit;\"\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003C\/span\u003E\u003C\/b\u003E\u003Cdiv dir=\"ltr\" style=\"line-height: 1.38; margin-bottom: 0pt; margin-top: 0pt;\"\u003E\u003Cspan style=\"background-color: transparent; color: black; font-style: normal; font-variant: normal; font-weight: 400; text-decoration: none; vertical-align: baseline; white-space: pre-wrap;\"\u003E\u003Cspan style=\"font-family: inherit;\"\u003EHowever, do not come here if you are a squeamish person. Tanuki is always playing cult Korean and Japanese films that are often graphic\/violent\/porn-ish in nature. I had the unfortunate experience of being there while a particularly grotesque movie was on (I’m talkin’ poop, people!) and I think that influenced my memory of the experience to be somewhat negative. This is probably one of the most unique restaurants in Portland, but make sure you have the stomach to eat here. \u003C\/span\u003E\u003C\/span\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003Cdiv style=\"text-align: center;\"\u003E\u003Cspan style=\"font-size: large;\"\u003EAll food photos courtesy O. Flynn\u003C\/span\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\u003Cdiv style=\"text-align: center;\"\u003E\u003Cspan style=\"font-size: large;\"\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003C\/span\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\u003Cdiv style=\"text-align: center;\"\u003E\u003Cspan style=\"background-color: white; color: #867d58; font-family: arial; font-size: 14.6667px; font-style: italic; vertical-align: baseline; white-space: pre-wrap;\"\u003E#ThursdayToursPDX is a collaborative series between Portland, OR bloggers {Erin} \u003C\/span\u003E\u003Ca href=\"http:\/\/bakerybingo.com\/\" style=\"background-color: white; color: #6aa84f; font-family: Georgia, Utopia, 'Palatino Linotype', Palatino, serif; font-size: 13.2px; line-height: 18.48px; text-decoration: none;\"\u003E\u003Cspan style=\"color: #1155cc; font-family: arial; font-size: 14.6667px; font-style: italic; text-decoration: underline; vertical-align: baseline; white-space: pre-wrap;\"\u003EBakery Bingo \u003C\/span\u003E\u003C\/a\u003E\u003Cspan style=\"background-color: white; color: #867d58; font-family: arial; font-size: 14.6667px; font-style: italic; vertical-align: baseline; white-space: pre-wrap;\"\u003E+ {Meredith} \u003C\/span\u003E\u003Ca href=\"http:\/\/marthachartreuse.blogspot.com\/\" style=\"background-color: white; color: #6aa84f; font-family: Georgia, Utopia, 'Palatino Linotype', Palatino, serif; font-size: 13.2px; line-height: 18.48px; text-decoration: none;\"\u003E\u003Cspan style=\"color: #1155cc; font-family: arial; font-size: 14.6667px; font-style: italic; text-decoration: underline; vertical-align: baseline; white-space: pre-wrap;\"\u003EMartha Chartreuse\u003C\/span\u003E\u003C\/a\u003E\u003Cspan style=\"background-color: white; color: #867d58; font-family: arial; font-size: 14.6667px; font-style: italic; vertical-align: baseline; white-space: pre-wrap;\"\u003E. In a city filled with amazing restaurants, artisan experiences, and fantastic tastemakers the inside scoop is a must. We will be asking our friends and fellow bloggers for their recommendations and tips for all the City of Roses has to offer.\u003C\/span\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E"},"link":[{"rel":"replies","type":"application/atom+xml","href":"http:\/\/marthachartreuse.blogspot.com\/feeds\/7997029363012162730\/comments\/default","title":"Post Comments"},{"rel":"replies","type":"text/html","href":"http:\/\/marthachartreuse.blogspot.com\/2016\/04\/thursdaytourspdx-specialty-dining.html#comment-form","title":"1 Comments"},{"rel":"edit","type":"application/atom+xml","href":"http:\/\/www.blogger.com\/feeds\/6502967530929541671\/posts\/default\/7997029363012162730"},{"rel":"self","type":"application/atom+xml","href":"http:\/\/www.blogger.com\/feeds\/6502967530929541671\/posts\/default\/7997029363012162730"},{"rel":"alternate","type":"text/html","href":"http:\/\/marthachartreuse.blogspot.com\/2016\/04\/thursdaytourspdx-specialty-dining.html","title":"#ThursdayToursPDX {Specialty Dining Experiences}"}],"author":[{"name":{"$t":"Meredith {Martha Chartreuse}"},"uri":{"$t":"http:\/\/www.blogger.com\/profile\/08290305314474946511"},"email":{"$t":"noreply@blogger.com"},"gd$image":{"rel":"http://schemas.google.com/g/2005#thumbnail","width":"16","height":"32","src":"http:\/\/4.bp.blogspot.com\/-zazu56o7efY\/U1qOgBFDXJI\/AAAAAAAABq0\/LZeeJzKSdhM\/s220\/Headshot.jpg"}}],"media$thumbnail":{"xmlns$media":"http://search.yahoo.com/mrss/","url":"https:\/\/4.bp.blogspot.com\/-JDWDPfmC2Yc\/VyDgPw3H85I\/AAAAAAAAKpg\/vYoB1NxRskAoeEZriERdwbIrkDSolnSAQCLcB\/s72-c\/thursday%2Btours%2Bspecialty%2Bdining%2Bexperiences.jpe","height":"72","width":"72"},"thr$total":{"$t":"1"}},{"id":{"$t":"tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6502967530929541671.post-9026790271505908583"},"published":{"$t":"2016-04-14T07:00:00.000-07:00"},"updated":{"$t":"2016-08-17T14:56:40.444-07:00"},"category":[{"scheme":"http://www.blogger.com/atom/ns#","term":"pdx"},{"scheme":"http://www.blogger.com/atom/ns#","term":"thursdaytourspdx"}],"title":{"type":"text","$t":"#ThursdayToursPDX {Convenient Eats}"},"content":{"type":"html","$t":"\u003Cdiv class=\"separator\" style=\"clear: both; text-align: center;\"\u003EHave things seemed a bit slower around here? That is probably because they have been. Erin and I have both been working (truth time: we do more than just eat!) a lot lately. Erin is a super smart, fierce person and got an awesome promotion! I am pushing through a few client launches.\u003C\/div\u003E\u003Cdiv class=\"separator\" style=\"clear: both; text-align: center;\"\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\u003Cdiv class=\"separator\" style=\"clear: both; text-align: center;\"\u003EHopefully things will pick up real soon!\u003C\/div\u003E\u003Cdiv class=\"separator\" style=\"clear: both; text-align: center;\"\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\u003Cdiv class=\"separator\" style=\"clear: both; text-align: center;\"\u003EBut until then we will be relying on a few of our favorite restaurants for weeknight dinners. And make sure you head over to\u003Ca href=\"http:\/\/www.bakerybingo.com\/\"\u003E Bakery Bingo\u003C\/a\u003E to find out where I've been eating.\u003C\/div\u003E\u003Cdiv class=\"separator\" style=\"clear: both; text-align: center;\"\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\u003Cdiv class=\"separator\" style=\"clear: both; text-align: center;\"\u003E\u003Ca href=\"https:\/\/1.bp.blogspot.com\/-19lv-EGvAiw\/Vw7bH9-8IgI\/AAAAAAAAKko\/hgyBF-XE3PQaqHgh42TRb9XWRqill-NNgCKgB\/s1600\/thursday%2Btours%2Bconvenient.jpg\" imageanchor=\"1\" style=\"margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;\"\u003E\u003Cimg border=\"0\" height=\"400\" src=\"https:\/\/1.bp.blogspot.com\/-19lv-EGvAiw\/Vw7bH9-8IgI\/AAAAAAAAKko\/hgyBF-XE3PQaqHgh42TRb9XWRqill-NNgCKgB\/s400\/thursday%2Btours%2Bconvenient.jpg\" width=\"400\" \/\u003E\u003C\/a\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\u003Cdiv class=\"separator\" style=\"clear: both; text-align: center;\"\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\u003Cdiv dir=\"ltr\" style=\"line-height: 1.295; margin-bottom: 8pt; margin-top: 0pt;\"\u003E\u003Cspan style=\"font-family: inherit;\"\u003E\u003Cspan style=\"background-color: transparent; color: black; font-style: normal; font-variant: normal; font-weight: 400; text-decoration: none; vertical-align: baseline; white-space: pre-wrap;\"\u003EHello Martha Chartreuse fans! Erin of \u003C\/span\u003E\u003Ca href=\"http:\/\/bakerybingo.com\/\" style=\"text-decoration: none;\"\u003E\u003Cspan style=\"background-color: transparent; color: #0563c1; font-style: normal; font-variant: normal; font-weight: 400; text-decoration: underline; vertical-align: baseline; white-space: pre-wrap;\"\u003EBakery Bingo\u003C\/span\u003E\u003C\/a\u003E\u003Cspan style=\"background-color: transparent; color: black; font-style: normal; font-variant: normal; font-weight: 400; text-decoration: none; vertical-align: baseline; white-space: pre-wrap;\"\u003E here. Eesh, these last few weeks have been crazy busy. I generally love cooking and making myself dinner. But with long work days and sitting in traffic, lately that hasn’t been happening so much. Luckily for me, there are some great take-out and delivery options in this city. Here are a few of my faves:\u003C\/span\u003E\u003C\/span\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\u003Cdiv dir=\"ltr\" style=\"line-height: 1.295; margin-bottom: 8pt; margin-top: 0pt;\"\u003E\u003Cspan style=\"font-family: inherit;\"\u003E\u003Cspan style=\"background-color: transparent; color: black; font-style: normal; font-variant: normal; font-weight: 400; text-decoration: none; vertical-align: baseline; white-space: pre-wrap;\"\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003C\/span\u003E\u003C\/span\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\u003Cdiv class=\"separator\" style=\"clear: both; text-align: center;\"\u003E\u003Ca href=\"https:\/\/2.bp.blogspot.com\/-yb7f0_q0SzE\/Vw7a-cJBKbI\/AAAAAAAAKkg\/S-p3zS5sSvE1F9vaFjWn34jf2m9DsZSxACKgB\/s1600\/Thursday%2BTours%2BDevil%2BDills.png\" imageanchor=\"1\" style=\"margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;\"\u003E\u003Cimg border=\"0\" height=\"400\" src=\"https:\/\/2.bp.blogspot.com\/-yb7f0_q0SzE\/Vw7a-cJBKbI\/AAAAAAAAKkg\/S-p3zS5sSvE1F9vaFjWn34jf2m9DsZSxACKgB\/s400\/Thursday%2BTours%2BDevil%2BDills.png\" width=\"347\" \/\u003E\u003C\/a\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\u003Cdiv dir=\"ltr\" style=\"line-height: 1.295; margin-bottom: 8pt; margin-top: 0pt;\"\u003E\u003Cspan style=\"font-family: inherit;\"\u003E\u003Cspan style=\"background-color: transparent; color: black; font-style: normal; font-variant: normal; font-weight: 400; text-decoration: none; vertical-align: baseline; white-space: pre-wrap;\"\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003C\/span\u003E\u003C\/span\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\u003Cdiv dir=\"ltr\" style=\"line-height: 1.295; margin-bottom: 8pt; margin-top: 0pt;\"\u003E\u003Cspan style=\"font-family: inherit;\"\u003E\u003Ca href=\"http:\/\/devilsdill.com\/\" style=\"text-decoration: none;\"\u003E\u003Cspan style=\"background-color: transparent; color: #0563c1; font-style: normal; font-variant: normal; font-weight: 700; text-decoration: underline; vertical-align: baseline; white-space: pre-wrap;\"\u003EDevil’s Dill Sandwiches\u003C\/span\u003E\u003C\/a\u003E\u003Cspan style=\"background-color: transparent; color: black; font-style: normal; font-variant: normal; font-weight: 700; text-decoration: none; vertical-align: baseline; white-space: pre-wrap;\"\u003E:\u003C\/span\u003E\u003Cspan style=\"background-color: transparent; color: black; font-style: normal; font-variant: normal; font-weight: 400; text-decoration: none; vertical-align: baseline; white-space: pre-wrap;\"\u003E My friend \u003C\/span\u003E\u003Ca href=\"https:\/\/www.instagram.com\/thekitchenpaper\/\" style=\"text-decoration: none;\"\u003E\u003Cspan style=\"background-color: transparent; color: #0563c1; font-style: normal; font-variant: normal; font-weight: 400; text-decoration: underline; vertical-align: baseline; white-space: pre-wrap;\"\u003EMary\u003C\/span\u003E\u003C\/a\u003E\u003Cspan style=\"background-color: transparent; color: black; font-style: normal; font-variant: normal; font-weight: 400; text-decoration: none; vertical-align: baseline; white-space: pre-wrap;\"\u003E had told us about this place recently so Brice and I decided to try it out one night when we were having a sandwich craving. Served on fluffy and chewy Fleur de Lis ciabatta bread, they’ve got everything from house smoked or braised meats to charred broccolini and tomato jam for toppings. While located in SE Hawthorne, they deliver to most parts of town – or just get Caviar to order and deliver for you! They also are open until 3am with delivery until 2:30am. I have no idea why you’d need to be up that late, but just in case, you’ve now got it as an option ;)\u003C\/span\u003E\u003C\/span\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\u003Cdiv class=\"separator\" style=\"clear: both; text-align: center;\"\u003E\u003Ca href=\"https:\/\/1.bp.blogspot.com\/-dEQloOt7fBU\/Vw7bDw9KipI\/AAAAAAAAKkk\/IB3kkAqqrV4VcXLx2EVVInw9fVi7UoteACKgB\/s1600\/Thursday%2Btours%2Bstellas.jpe\" imageanchor=\"1\" style=\"margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;\"\u003E\u003Cimg border=\"0\" height=\"262\" src=\"https:\/\/1.bp.blogspot.com\/-dEQloOt7fBU\/Vw7bDw9KipI\/AAAAAAAAKkk\/IB3kkAqqrV4VcXLx2EVVInw9fVi7UoteACKgB\/s400\/Thursday%2Btours%2Bstellas.jpe\" width=\"400\" \/\u003E\u003C\/a\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\u003Cdiv dir=\"ltr\" style=\"line-height: 1.295; margin-bottom: 8pt; margin-top: 0pt;\"\u003E\u003Cspan style=\"font-family: inherit;\"\u003E\u003Cspan style=\"background-color: transparent; color: black; font-style: normal; font-variant: normal; font-weight: 400; text-decoration: none; vertical-align: baseline; white-space: pre-wrap;\"\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003C\/span\u003E\u003C\/span\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\u003Cdiv dir=\"ltr\" style=\"line-height: 1.295; margin-bottom: 8pt; margin-top: 0pt;\"\u003E\u003Cspan style=\"font-family: inherit;\"\u003E\u003Ca href=\"http:\/\/www.stellaskitchenco.com\/\" style=\"text-decoration: none;\"\u003E\u003Cspan style=\"background-color: transparent; color: #0563c1; font-style: normal; font-variant: normal; font-weight: 700; text-decoration: underline; vertical-align: baseline; white-space: pre-wrap;\"\u003EStella’s Kitchen\u003C\/span\u003E\u003C\/a\u003E\u003Cspan style=\"background-color: transparent; color: black; font-style: normal; font-variant: normal; font-weight: 700; text-decoration: none; vertical-align: baseline; white-space: pre-wrap;\"\u003E:\u003C\/span\u003E\u003Cspan style=\"background-color: transparent; color: black; font-style: normal; font-variant: normal; font-weight: 400; text-decoration: none; vertical-align: baseline; white-space: pre-wrap;\"\u003E When I know that I’ve got a really crazy week ahead, having some premade meals is really helpful. I know there are some folks out there who can spend all Sunday, “meal prepping.” That always impresses and inspires me but even with how much I love cooking, that is just not my jam. Stella’s makes life that much easier. The meals are extremely healthy – mostly in the “paleo” variety but she’s got some great options for vegetarians like me – and all you have to do is reheat. Weeknight perfection. (Read more and get a discount code for your first order on my \u003C\/span\u003E\u003Ca href=\"http:\/\/bakerybingo.com\/stellas-kitchen\/\" style=\"text-decoration: none;\"\u003E\u003Cspan style=\"background-color: transparent; color: #0563c1; font-style: normal; font-variant: normal; font-weight: 400; text-decoration: underline; vertical-align: baseline; white-space: pre-wrap;\"\u003Eprevious blog post\u003C\/span\u003E\u003C\/a\u003E\u003Cspan style=\"background-color: transparent; color: black; font-style: normal; font-variant: normal; font-weight: 400; text-decoration: none; vertical-align: baseline; white-space: pre-wrap;\"\u003E about Stella’s Kitchen!)\u003C\/span\u003E\u003C\/span\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\u003Cdiv class=\"separator\" style=\"clear: both; text-align: center;\"\u003E\u003Ca href=\"https:\/\/3.bp.blogspot.com\/-3_3TVic8m6s\/Vw7brjdyt-I\/AAAAAAAAKk0\/0N8EwwVlm4Y-OJ3XSALcVmrFCaEsYkfMgCLcB\/s1600\/IMG_9782%2B%25282%2529.JPG\" imageanchor=\"1\" style=\"margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;\"\u003E\u003Cimg border=\"0\" height=\"266\" src=\"https:\/\/3.bp.blogspot.com\/-3_3TVic8m6s\/Vw7brjdyt-I\/AAAAAAAAKk0\/0N8EwwVlm4Y-OJ3XSALcVmrFCaEsYkfMgCLcB\/s400\/IMG_9782%2B%25282%2529.JPG\" width=\"400\" \/\u003E\u003C\/a\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\u003Cdiv dir=\"ltr\" style=\"line-height: 1.295; margin-bottom: 8pt; margin-top: 0pt;\"\u003E\u003Cspan style=\"font-family: inherit;\"\u003E\u003Cspan style=\"background-color: transparent; color: black; font-style: normal; font-variant: normal; font-weight: 400; text-decoration: none; vertical-align: baseline; white-space: pre-wrap;\"\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003C\/span\u003E\u003C\/span\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\u003Cdiv dir=\"ltr\" style=\"line-height: 1.295; margin-bottom: 8pt; margin-top: 0pt;\"\u003E\u003Cspan style=\"font-family: inherit;\"\u003E\u003Ca href=\"http:\/\/www.wholefoodsmarket.com\/stores\/pearl\" style=\"text-decoration: none;\"\u003E\u003Cspan style=\"background-color: transparent; color: #0563c1; font-style: normal; font-variant: normal; font-weight: 700; text-decoration: underline; vertical-align: baseline; white-space: pre-wrap;\"\u003EWhole Foods Market\u003C\/span\u003E\u003C\/a\u003E\u003Cspan style=\"background-color: transparent; color: black; font-style: normal; font-variant: normal; font-weight: 700; text-decoration: none; vertical-align: baseline; white-space: pre-wrap;\"\u003E: \u003C\/span\u003E\u003Cspan style=\"background-color: transparent; color: black; font-style: normal; font-variant: normal; font-weight: 400; text-decoration: none; vertical-align: baseline; white-space: pre-wrap;\"\u003EWhen I really can’t come up with any other ideas, Whole Foods it is for me. Sometimes I just browse around the salad bar, but if it is nice out, I love heading to their fish counter. Their fish is definitely some of the best I’ve found, both from a sustainability standpoint and taste. Throwing something on the grill and dining al fresco can make even the busiest of days seem peaceful. Plus, WFM will even season the fish for you so it makes weeknight meals even easier. \u003C\/span\u003E\u003C\/span\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\u003Cspan style=\"font-family: inherit;\"\u003E\u003Cspan id=\"docs-internal-guid-7e1a21e5-1205-6f07-aa62-81b8de2c5245\"\u003E\u003C\/span\u003E\u003C\/span\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003Cdiv class=\"separator\" style=\"clear: both; text-align: center;\"\u003E\u003Ca href=\"https:\/\/4.bp.blogspot.com\/-S1LSslj-2oE\/Vw7a7zVbHyI\/AAAAAAAAKkw\/9zRfdUOce54P6xit0hQR3WKFpENSNPY3wCKgB\/s1600\/Thursday%2BTours%2BCookie%2BCouple.jpe\" imageanchor=\"1\" style=\"margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;\"\u003E\u003Cimg border=\"0\" height=\"400\" src=\"https:\/\/4.bp.blogspot.com\/-S1LSslj-2oE\/Vw7a7zVbHyI\/AAAAAAAAKkw\/9zRfdUOce54P6xit0hQR3WKFpENSNPY3wCKgB\/s400\/Thursday%2BTours%2BCookie%2BCouple.jpe\" width=\"346\" \/\u003E\u003C\/a\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\u003Cdiv class=\"separator\" style=\"clear: both; text-align: center;\"\u003E\u003Cspan style=\"font-family: inherit;\"\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003C\/span\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\u003Cdiv dir=\"ltr\" style=\"line-height: 1.295; margin-bottom: 8pt; margin-top: 0pt;\"\u003E\u003Cspan style=\"font-family: inherit;\"\u003E\u003Cb style=\"background-color: white; color: #222222; line-height: normal;\"\u003E\u003Ca data-saferedirecturl=\"https:\/\/www.google.com\/url?hl=en\u0026amp;q=http:\/\/thecookiecouple.com\/\u0026amp;source=gmail\u0026amp;ust=1460731569246000\u0026amp;usg=AFQjCNG7B-qjhN9CMdhmNIKJvbcq6XSHbg\" href=\"http:\/\/thecookiecouple.com\/\" style=\"color: #1155cc;\" target=\"_blank\"\u003EThe Cookie Couple\u003C\/a\u003E\u003C\/b\u003E\u003Cb style=\"background-color: white; color: #222222; line-height: normal;\"\u003E:\u003C\/b\u003E\u003Cspan style=\"background-color: white; color: #222222; line-height: normal;\"\u003E\u0026nbsp;For those cookie cravings (c’mon, we all have ‘em from time to time!), there is a new cookie delivery service. Woah. The Cookie Couple delivers fresh-baked cookies straight to your door (assuming you live in Portland), from\u0026nbsp;\u003C\/span\u003E\u003Cspan style=\"background-color: white; color: #222222; line-height: normal;\"\u003EThursdays through Saturdays (they will soon be opening a food cart as well). They bring you huge 4-ounce cookies, somewhat reminiscent of the ones from New York’s\u0026nbsp;\u003C\/span\u003E\u003Ca data-saferedirecturl=\"https:\/\/www.google.com\/url?hl=en\u0026amp;q=http:\/\/www.levainbakery.com\/\u0026amp;source=gmail\u0026amp;ust=1460731569246000\u0026amp;usg=AFQjCNFDtEwheKxB95xDlalIqfpdDWLylA\" href=\"http:\/\/www.levainbakery.com\/\" style=\"background-color: white; color: #1155cc; line-height: normal;\" target=\"_blank\"\u003ELevain Bakery\u003C\/a\u003E\u003Cspan style=\"background-color: white; color: #222222; line-height: normal;\"\u003E. My recommendation is to go for their rich, creamy Peanut Butter cookies or the ultra-chocolately Chocolate Chip version. Some of our difficult-to-please friend group who tested these out with me thought perhaps they needed some actual peanuts or added sea salt, but to me, these were great. I mean, if someone wants to bake me cookies and bring them to me so I don’t even have to move, particularly after a few weekend drinks, count me in.\u003C\/span\u003E\u003C\/span\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E"},"link":[{"rel":"replies","type":"application/atom+xml","href":"http:\/\/marthachartreuse.blogspot.com\/feeds\/9026790271505908583\/comments\/default","title":"Post Comments"},{"rel":"replies","type":"text/html","href":"http:\/\/marthachartreuse.blogspot.com\/2016\/04\/thursdaytourspdx-convenient-eats.html#comment-form","title":"1 Comments"},{"rel":"edit","type":"application/atom+xml","href":"http:\/\/www.blogger.com\/feeds\/6502967530929541671\/posts\/default\/9026790271505908583"},{"rel":"self","type":"application/atom+xml","href":"http:\/\/www.blogger.com\/feeds\/6502967530929541671\/posts\/default\/9026790271505908583"},{"rel":"alternate","type":"text/html","href":"http:\/\/marthachartreuse.blogspot.com\/2016\/04\/thursdaytourspdx-convenient-eats.html","title":"#ThursdayToursPDX {Convenient Eats}"}],"author":[{"name":{"$t":"Meredith {Martha Chartreuse}"},"uri":{"$t":"http:\/\/www.blogger.com\/profile\/08290305314474946511"},"email":{"$t":"noreply@blogger.com"},"gd$image":{"rel":"http://schemas.google.com/g/2005#thumbnail","width":"16","height":"32","src":"http:\/\/4.bp.blogspot.com\/-zazu56o7efY\/U1qOgBFDXJI\/AAAAAAAABq0\/LZeeJzKSdhM\/s220\/Headshot.jpg"}}],"media$thumbnail":{"xmlns$media":"http://search.yahoo.com/mrss/","url":"https:\/\/1.bp.blogspot.com\/-19lv-EGvAiw\/Vw7bH9-8IgI\/AAAAAAAAKko\/hgyBF-XE3PQaqHgh42TRb9XWRqill-NNgCKgB\/s72-c\/thursday%2Btours%2Bconvenient.jpg","height":"72","width":"72"},"thr$total":{"$t":"1"}},{"id":{"$t":"tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6502967530929541671.post-5595969882754021595"},"published":{"$t":"2016-03-03T06:00:00.000-08:00"},"updated":{"$t":"2016-08-17T14:56:40.416-07:00"},"category":[{"scheme":"http://www.blogger.com/atom/ns#","term":"pdx"},{"scheme":"http://www.blogger.com/atom/ns#","term":"thursdaytourspdx"}],"title":{"type":"text","$t":"#ThursdayToursPDX {When I Come to Portland}"},"content":{"type":"html","$t":"\u003Cdiv class=\"separator\" style=\"clear: both; text-align: center;\"\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\u003Cdiv style=\"background-color: white; color: #222222;\"\u003E\u003Cdiv class=\"separator\" style=\"clear: both; text-align: center;\"\u003E\u003Ca href=\"https:\/\/3.bp.blogspot.com\/-0NcjFSFGLKg\/VtXvOIfITZI\/AAAAAAAAKaM\/u4n47Wt-nng\/s1600\/thursday%2Btours%2Bwhen%2BI%2Bcome%2Bto%2Bportland.jpg\" imageanchor=\"1\" style=\"font-family: arial, sans-serif; font-size: 12.8px; margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;\"\u003E\u003Cimg border=\"0\" height=\"640\" src=\"https:\/\/3.bp.blogspot.com\/-0NcjFSFGLKg\/VtXvOIfITZI\/AAAAAAAAKaM\/u4n47Wt-nng\/s640\/thursday%2Btours%2Bwhen%2BI%2Bcome%2Bto%2Bportland.jpg\" width=\"640\" \/\u003E\u003C\/a\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\u003Cspan style=\"font-family: inherit;\"\u003E\u003C\/span\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003Cdiv style=\"background-color: white; color: #222222;\"\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003Cdiv style=\"text-align: center;\"\u003EI have a dream in life to create a city that is home to all of my favorite people and highlights the best parts of the best towns and cities. I shall call this Perfect City. Or MereLand. I know - I'm extremely original.\u003C\/div\u003E\u003Cdiv style=\"text-align: center;\"\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\u003Cdiv style=\"text-align: center;\"\u003ESadly, I don't have the cash - or land rights for the moon, \u003Cb\u003Eyet\u003C\/b\u003E - to make that happen!\u0026nbsp;\u003C\/div\u003E\u003Cdiv style=\"text-align: center;\"\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\u003Cdiv style=\"text-align: center;\"\u003EMy friend Michelle would definitely live in MereLand. In fact, she would live on the same idyllic lake as me, but we would only be a few blocks from the bustling city center. She would bring me baked goods, we would drink wine and gossip. We would always have put-together outfits, fun jewelry and always-fun jobs. MereLand is awesome!\u003C\/div\u003E\u003Cdiv style=\"text-align: center;\"\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\u003Cdiv style=\"text-align: center;\"\u003EWho is this Michelle chic, and why does she get prime-time real estate in MereLand? First, all real estate in MereLand in prime. Secondly, she is one of my favorite people! How'd we meet? Oh, how I meet most of my friends - blogging! She writes the amazing blog\u0026nbsp;\u003Ca href=\"http:\/\/www.hummingbirdhigh.com\/\"\u003EHummingbird High\u003C\/a\u003E. It is gorgeous, clever and tasty. While we initially connected over our love of eating, we quickly developed a a real friendship. From careers to love, we talk about it all. When she comes into town the best restaurants are necessary for the stupendous conversation we have.\u003C\/div\u003E\u003Cdiv style=\"text-align: center;\"\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\u003Cdiv style=\"text-align: center;\"\u003EIn real-life Michelle lives in San Francisco, develops phenomenal recipes, and we gossip over GChat. It isn't ideal, but it works. She moved there from Portland last year for a very exciting job.\u0026nbsp;\u003C\/div\u003E\u003Cdiv style=\"text-align: center;\"\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\u003Cdiv class=\"separator\" style=\"clear: both; text-align: center;\"\u003E\u003Ca href=\"https:\/\/4.bp.blogspot.com\/-zqrIQWn_-zg\/Vtduf5sQnbI\/AAAAAAAAKas\/L5cBp-zsgi8\/s1600\/michelle%2Bthursday%2Btours%2Bcollage.jpe\" imageanchor=\"1\" style=\"margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;\"\u003E\u003Cimg border=\"0\" height=\"640\" src=\"https:\/\/4.bp.blogspot.com\/-zqrIQWn_-zg\/Vtduf5sQnbI\/AAAAAAAAKas\/L5cBp-zsgi8\/s640\/michelle%2Bthursday%2Btours%2Bcollage.jpe\" width=\"640\" \/\u003E\u003C\/a\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\u003Cdiv style=\"text-align: center;\"\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\u003Cdiv style=\"text-align: center;\"\u003EDon't forget to stop by\u003Ca href=\"http:\/\/www.bakerybingo.com\/\"\u003E Bakery Bingo\u003C\/a\u003E and find out where Portland's Favorite Friend, \u003Ca href=\"http:\/\/www.nomnerd.com\/\"\u003EGreg of NomNerd\u003C\/a\u003E, noshes while in town.\u003C\/div\u003E\u003Cdiv style=\"text-align: center;\"\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\u003Cdiv style=\"text-align: center;\"\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\u003Ca name='more'\u003E\u003C\/a\u003EFrom Michelle of Hummingbird High\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\u003Cspan style=\"font-family: inherit;\"\u003EIt took me a while to realize this, but Portland's food scene is really unique and special compared to other cities in the country (even the big ones like San Francisco and New York!). In Portland, chefs are more adventurous and inventive, deviating from the usual California-Italian menus that offer the usual chicken, steak, brussels sprouts variations that I find here in San Francisco. Count your stars that you live in Portland! I miss it everyday.\u0026nbsp;\u003C\/span\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\u003Cdiv style=\"background-color: white; color: #222222;\"\u003E\u003Cspan style=\"font-family: inherit;\"\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003C\/span\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\u003Cdiv style=\"background-color: white; color: #222222;\"\u003E\u003Cspan style=\"font-family: inherit;\"\u003ESo when I'm in Portland, I tend to head to the places whose type of food I can't get anywhere else in the country. I just booked reservations at the following places:\u003C\/span\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\u003Cdiv style=\"background-color: white; color: #222222;\"\u003E\u003Cspan style=\"font-family: inherit;\"\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003C\/span\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\u003Cdiv style=\"background-color: white; color: #222222;\"\u003E\u003Cdiv class=\"separator\" style=\"clear: both; text-align: center;\"\u003E\u003Ca href=\"https:\/\/2.bp.blogspot.com\/-lFzUbFY1v3Y\/Vtd4Phv3h1I\/AAAAAAAAKbM\/ygus4DckuUw\/s1600\/thursdaytoursmichelle4.jpe\" imageanchor=\"1\" style=\"margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;\"\u003E\u003Cimg border=\"0\" height=\"640\" src=\"https:\/\/2.bp.blogspot.com\/-lFzUbFY1v3Y\/Vtd4Phv3h1I\/AAAAAAAAKbM\/ygus4DckuUw\/s640\/thursdaytoursmichelle4.jpe\" width=\"633\" \/\u003E\u003C\/a\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\u003Cdiv class=\"separator\" style=\"clear: both; text-align: center;\"\u003EPhoto\/\/Ava Gene's\u003C\/div\u003E\u003Cdiv class=\"separator\" style=\"clear: both; text-align: center;\"\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\u003Cdiv style=\"text-align: center;\"\u003E\u003Cb\u003E\u003Cspan style=\"font-family: inherit; font-size: large;\"\u003E\u003Ca href=\"http:\/\/avagenes.com\/\"\u003EAva Gene's\u003C\/a\u003E\u003C\/span\u003E\u003C\/b\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\u003Cdiv style=\"background-color: white; color: #222222;\"\u003E\u003Cspan style=\"font-family: inherit;\"\u003EI once tried describing Ava Gene's to a friend down here in SF, and found that I couldn't come up with a comparable restaurant. Because sure, on paper, Ava Gene's is just another Italian restaurant. But it's mostly the kind of Italian food you can't really get anywhere else. Because it's really rare that an Italian restaurant shifts the focus from traditional pastas onto vegetables instead. Even my mom — a woman who is an incredibly adventurous eater and has travelled to over 50 different countries — admitted that dinner at Ava Gene's was one of the most exciting, unique meals that she's ever had.\u003C\/span\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\u003Cdiv style=\"background-color: white; color: #222222;\"\u003E\u003Cspan style=\"font-family: inherit;\"\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003C\/span\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\u003Cdiv style=\"background-color: white; color: #222222;\"\u003E\u003Cspan style=\"font-family: inherit;\"\u003EOrder: one or two things from every section of the menu and share it family style.\u003C\/span\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\u003Cdiv style=\"background-color: white; color: #222222;\"\u003E\u003Cspan style=\"font-family: inherit;\"\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003C\/span\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\u003Cdiv style=\"background-color: white; color: #222222;\"\u003E\u003Cdiv class=\"separator\" style=\"clear: both; text-align: center;\"\u003E\u003Ca href=\"https:\/\/2.bp.blogspot.com\/-pDwsvts0wXs\/Vtd4PZwkCPI\/AAAAAAAAKbQ\/j9VktH8Fukw\/s1600\/thursdaytoursmichelle3.jpe\" imageanchor=\"1\" style=\"margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;\"\u003E\u003Cimg border=\"0\" height=\"626\" src=\"https:\/\/2.bp.blogspot.com\/-pDwsvts0wXs\/Vtd4PZwkCPI\/AAAAAAAAKbQ\/j9VktH8Fukw\/s640\/thursdaytoursmichelle3.jpe\" width=\"640\" \/\u003E\u003C\/a\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\u003Cdiv style=\"text-align: center;\"\u003E\u003Cspan style=\"font-family: inherit;\"\u003EPhoto\/\/Meredith Davison\u003C\/span\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\u003Cdiv style=\"text-align: center;\"\u003E\u003Cspan style=\"font-family: inherit;\"\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003C\/span\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\u003Cdiv style=\"background-color: white; color: #222222;\"\u003E\u003Cdiv style=\"text-align: center;\"\u003E\u003Cspan style=\"font-family: inherit; font-size: large;\"\u003E\u003Cb\u003E\u003Ca href=\"http:\/\/www.aviarypdx.com\/\"\u003EAviary\u003C\/a\u003E\u003C\/b\u003E\u003C\/span\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\u003Cdiv style=\"background-color: white; color: #222222;\"\u003E\u003Cspan style=\"font-family: inherit;\"\u003EAviary is also a really hard place to describe to folks who've never had dinner there. It's kinda mostly Asian. But also kinda mostly Pacific Northwest. Mostly, it's just Portland food done really, really well.\u003C\/span\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\u003Cdiv style=\"background-color: white; color: #222222;\"\u003E\u003Cspan style=\"font-family: inherit;\"\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003C\/span\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\u003Cdiv style=\"background-color: white; color: #222222;\"\u003E\u003Cspan style=\"font-family: inherit;\"\u003EOrder: Their Happy Hour menu rocks and is a great bang for your buck; their dinner menu rotates frequently with the seasons, but it's worth ordering the standards like the Japanese eggplant and crispy pig ear salad.\u0026nbsp;\u003C\/span\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\u003Cdiv style=\"background-color: white; color: #222222;\"\u003E\u003Cspan style=\"font-family: inherit;\"\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003C\/span\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\u003Cdiv style=\"background-color: white; color: #222222;\"\u003E\u003Cspan style=\"font-family: inherit;\"\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003C\/span\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\u003Cdiv style=\"background-color: white; color: #222222;\"\u003E\u003Cdiv class=\"separator\" style=\"clear: both; text-align: center;\"\u003E\u003Ca href=\"https:\/\/1.bp.blogspot.com\/-FtGg3EDiNRA\/Vtd3HseupjI\/AAAAAAAAKa8\/sNAMLm3qPyA\/s1600\/feast%2B2015%2Bnight%2Bmarket%2Bkachka%2Brussian%2Blamb%2Bdumplings.JPG\" imageanchor=\"1\" style=\"margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;\"\u003E\u003Cimg border=\"0\" height=\"426\" src=\"https:\/\/1.bp.blogspot.com\/-FtGg3EDiNRA\/Vtd3HseupjI\/AAAAAAAAKa8\/sNAMLm3qPyA\/s640\/feast%2B2015%2Bnight%2Bmarket%2Bkachka%2Brussian%2Blamb%2Bdumplings.JPG\" width=\"640\" \/\u003E\u003C\/a\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\u003Cdiv class=\"separator\" style=\"clear: both; text-align: center;\"\u003EPhoto\/\/Meredith Davison\u003C\/div\u003E\u003Cdiv class=\"separator\" style=\"clear: both; text-align: center;\"\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\u003Cdiv style=\"text-align: center;\"\u003E\u003Cb\u003E\u003Cspan style=\"font-family: inherit; font-size: large;\"\u003E\u003Ca href=\"http:\/\/kachkapdx.com\/\"\u003EKachka\u003C\/a\u003E\u003C\/span\u003E\u003C\/b\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\u003Cdiv style=\"background-color: white; color: #222222;\"\u003E\u003Cspan style=\"font-family: inherit;\"\u003EKachka took Russian food (the world's grimmest, saddest cuisine — my dad lived in Siberia for a while and believe me, the food situation up there was bad) and actually made it\u003Ci\u003E\u0026nbsp;delicious\u003C\/i\u003E. And not only that, they actually made it COOL. You won't find a Russian restaurant anywhere else that's as delicious and desirable (waits can be surprisingly long!) as Kachka.\u0026nbsp;\u003C\/span\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\u003Cdiv style=\"background-color: white; color: #222222;\"\u003E\u003Cspan style=\"font-family: inherit;\"\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003C\/span\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\u003Cdiv style=\"background-color: white; color: #222222;\"\u003E\u003Cspan style=\"font-family: inherit;\"\u003EOrder: I like the warm side of the menu better than the cold, but that's because I have an undying love for dumplings. I believe Meredith and I once ate three giant servings of their pelmeni dumplings in less than 5 minutes during last year's Feast.\u003C\/span\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\u003Cdiv style=\"background-color: white; color: #222222;\"\u003E\u003Cspan style=\"font-family: inherit;\"\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003C\/span\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\u003Cdiv style=\"background-color: white; color: #222222;\"\u003E\u003Cdiv class=\"separator\" style=\"clear: both; text-align: center;\"\u003E\u003Ca href=\"https:\/\/2.bp.blogspot.com\/-myDfP8cEKY8\/Vtd4PcbUThI\/AAAAAAAAKbI\/f5VsWFxS2PE\/s1600\/thursdaytoursmichelle1.jpe\" imageanchor=\"1\" style=\"margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;\"\u003E\u003Cimg border=\"0\" height=\"620\" src=\"https:\/\/2.bp.blogspot.com\/-myDfP8cEKY8\/Vtd4PcbUThI\/AAAAAAAAKbI\/f5VsWFxS2PE\/s640\/thursdaytoursmichelle1.jpe\" width=\"640\" \/\u003E\u003C\/a\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\u003Cdiv style=\"text-align: center;\"\u003EPhoto\/\/Tasty N'Sons\u003C\/div\u003E\u003Cdiv style=\"text-align: center;\"\u003E\u003Cspan style=\"font-size: large;\"\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003C\/span\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\u003Cdiv style=\"background-color: white; color: #222222;\"\u003E\u003Cdiv style=\"text-align: center;\"\u003E\u003Cb\u003E\u003Cspan style=\"font-family: inherit; font-size: large;\"\u003E\u003Ca href=\"http:\/\/www.tastynalder.com\/\"\u003ETasty N' Alder\/Sons\u003C\/a\u003E\u003C\/span\u003E\u003C\/b\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\u003Cdiv style=\"background-color: white; color: #222222;\"\u003E\u003Cspan style=\"font-family: inherit;\"\u003EUh, what brunch place allows you to order standard fare like scrambled eggs and bacon alongside Korean fried chicken and Burmese pork stew? Pretty much nowhere besides the Tasty N' family. Keep Portland awesome, guys.\u0026nbsp;\u003C\/span\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\u003Cdiv style=\"background-color: white; color: #222222;\"\u003E\u003Cspan style=\"font-family: inherit;\"\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003C\/span\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\u003Cdiv style=\"background-color: white; color: #222222;\"\u003E\u003Cspan style=\"font-family: inherit;\"\u003EOrder: the chocolate potato donut, the maple cumin yams, the bambino plate, the Burmese pork stew, the Korean fried chicken, and\/or any of their breakfast boards.\u003C\/span\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\u003Cdiv style=\"background-color: white; color: #222222;\"\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\u003Cdiv style=\"background-color: white; color: #222222;\"\u003E\u003Cdiv class=\"separator\" style=\"clear: both; text-align: center;\"\u003E\u003Ca href=\"https:\/\/2.bp.blogspot.com\/-B3_G845oA24\/Vtd4PcPLohI\/AAAAAAAAKbE\/RUFOR1Nsz1E\/s1600\/thursdaytoursmichelle2.jpe\" imageanchor=\"1\" style=\"margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;\"\u003E\u003Cimg border=\"0\" height=\"634\" src=\"https:\/\/2.bp.blogspot.com\/-B3_G845oA24\/Vtd4PcPLohI\/AAAAAAAAKbE\/RUFOR1Nsz1E\/s640\/thursdaytoursmichelle2.jpe\" width=\"640\" \/\u003E\u003C\/a\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\u003Cdiv style=\"text-align: center;\"\u003EPhoto\/\/PokPokPDX\u003C\/div\u003E\u003Cdiv style=\"text-align: center;\"\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\u003Cdiv style=\"text-align: center;\"\u003E\u003Cb\u003E\u003Cspan style=\"font-family: inherit; font-size: large;\"\u003E\u003Ca href=\"http:\/\/www.pokpokpdx.com\/\"\u003EPok Pok\u003C\/a\u003E\u003C\/span\u003E\u003C\/b\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\u003Cdiv style=\"background-color: white; color: #222222;\"\u003E\u003Cspan style=\"font-family: inherit;\"\u003EPok Pok has been around for so long that it's almost passe or something to recommend it. It's basically the restaurant that put Portland on the culinary map, and is even recommended by all the usual travel guides for tourists. Doesn't mean it's any less good though. I've been to several knockoffs trying to replicate Pok Pok's success, and they never quite nail it like the original.\u003C\/span\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\u003Cdiv style=\"background-color: white; color: #222222;\"\u003E\u003Cspan style=\"font-family: inherit;\"\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003C\/span\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\u003Cdiv style=\"background-color: white; color: #222222;\"\u003E\u003Cspan style=\"font-family: inherit;\"\u003EOrder: Half the menu. Whatever. It's awesome.\u0026nbsp;\u003C\/span\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E"},"link":[{"rel":"replies","type":"application/atom+xml","href":"http:\/\/marthachartreuse.blogspot.com\/feeds\/5595969882754021595\/comments\/default","title":"Post Comments"},{"rel":"replies","type":"text/html","href":"http:\/\/marthachartreuse.blogspot.com\/2016\/03\/thursdaytourspdx-when-i-come-to-portland.html#comment-form","title":"1 Comments"},{"rel":"edit","type":"application/atom+xml","href":"http:\/\/www.blogger.com\/feeds\/6502967530929541671\/posts\/default\/5595969882754021595"},{"rel":"self","type":"application/atom+xml","href":"http:\/\/www.blogger.com\/feeds\/6502967530929541671\/posts\/default\/5595969882754021595"},{"rel":"alternate","type":"text/html","href":"http:\/\/marthachartreuse.blogspot.com\/2016\/03\/thursdaytourspdx-when-i-come-to-portland.html","title":"#ThursdayToursPDX {When I Come to Portland}"}],"author":[{"name":{"$t":"Meredith {Martha Chartreuse}"},"uri":{"$t":"http:\/\/www.blogger.com\/profile\/08290305314474946511"},"email":{"$t":"noreply@blogger.com"},"gd$image":{"rel":"http://schemas.google.com/g/2005#thumbnail","width":"16","height":"32","src":"http:\/\/4.bp.blogspot.com\/-zazu56o7efY\/U1qOgBFDXJI\/AAAAAAAABq0\/LZeeJzKSdhM\/s220\/Headshot.jpg"}}],"media$thumbnail":{"xmlns$media":"http://search.yahoo.com/mrss/","url":"https:\/\/3.bp.blogspot.com\/-0NcjFSFGLKg\/VtXvOIfITZI\/AAAAAAAAKaM\/u4n47Wt-nng\/s72-c\/thursday%2Btours%2Bwhen%2BI%2Bcome%2Bto%2Bportland.jpg","height":"72","width":"72"},"thr$total":{"$t":"1"}},{"id":{"$t":"tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6502967530929541671.post-6134916023412140965"},"published":{"$t":"2016-02-18T07:00:00.000-08:00"},"updated":{"$t":"2016-08-17T14:56:40.420-07:00"},"category":[{"scheme":"http://www.blogger.com/atom/ns#","term":"pdx"},{"scheme":"http://www.blogger.com/atom/ns#","term":"thursdaytourspdx"}],"title":{"type":"text","$t":"#ThursdayToursPDX {Power Couples}"},"content":{"type":"html","$t":"\u003Cdiv class=\"separator\" style=\"clear: both; text-align: center;\"\u003E\u003Cspan style=\"font-size: large;\"\u003EThe month of love continues and we are turning to Portland's Power Couples to find out where they go for dates.\u003C\/span\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\u003Cdiv class=\"separator\" style=\"clear: both; text-align: center;\"\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003Cdiv class=\"separator\" style=\"clear: both; text-align: center;\"\u003E\u003Ca href=\"https:\/\/3.bp.blogspot.com\/-JrzyuhMPnmw\/VsStJrAfc2I\/AAAAAAAAKUw\/vVL8eL_ZC5o\/s1600\/thursday%2Btours%2Bpower%2Bcouples.jpg\" imageanchor=\"1\" style=\"margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;\"\u003E\u003Cimg border=\"0\" height=\"400\" src=\"https:\/\/3.bp.blogspot.com\/-JrzyuhMPnmw\/VsStJrAfc2I\/AAAAAAAAKUw\/vVL8eL_ZC5o\/s400\/thursday%2Btours%2Bpower%2Bcouples.jpg\" width=\"400\" \/\u003E\u003C\/a\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003Cdiv class=\"separator\" style=\"clear: both; text-align: center;\"\u003EHave you been to \u003Ca href=\"http:\/\/ataulapdx.com\/\"\u003EAtaula\u003C\/a\u003E or \u003Ca href=\"http:\/\/www.180pdx.com\/\"\u003E180\u003C\/a\u003E yet? If you haven't been, I know you've at least heard about these restaurants. And come next week you will know all about \u003Ca href=\"http:\/\/www.pdxmonthly.com\/articles\/2016\/2\/16\/first-look-and-menu-details-for-ataula-s-sister-restaurant-chesa-opening-next-week\"\u003EChesa\u003C\/a\u003E. These three distinctly unique, yet cohesive restaurants are all the creations of Cristina Baez and Jose Chesa.\u0026nbsp;\u003C\/div\u003E\u003Cdiv class=\"separator\" style=\"clear: both; text-align: center;\"\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\u003Cdiv class=\"separator\" style=\"clear: both; text-align: center;\"\u003E\u003Ca href=\"https:\/\/4.bp.blogspot.com\/-DA5JWJCbjEc\/VsStHYmaF5I\/AAAAAAAAKUs\/z7TuXQ9FVfg\/s1600\/thursday%2Btours%2Bbaez%2Bchesa.jpe\" imageanchor=\"1\" style=\"margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;\"\u003E\u003Cimg border=\"0\" height=\"301\" src=\"https:\/\/4.bp.blogspot.com\/-DA5JWJCbjEc\/VsStHYmaF5I\/AAAAAAAAKUs\/z7TuXQ9FVfg\/s400\/thursday%2Btours%2Bbaez%2Bchesa.jpe\" width=\"400\" \/\u003E\u003C\/a\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\u003Cdiv class=\"separator\" style=\"clear: both; text-align: center;\"\u003EThe Baez-Chesa family!!\u0026nbsp;\u003C\/div\u003E\u003Cdiv class=\"separator\" style=\"clear: both; text-align: center;\"\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\u003Cdiv class=\"separator\" style=\"clear: both; text-align: center;\"\u003EAtaula is one of my favorite restaurants in Portland. Obviously, the food is amazing. The space is sexy - flattering lighting,cozy tables and a pretty bar. More than anything, the service is really special. After my first visit I couldn't stop talking about how personable and thoughtful Jose was. He was so excited about the food he was presenting, and made sure to stop by a few times. And every time I've encountered him, or Cristina, since they have been the sweetest, happiest people. A seasoning more precious and rare than saffron.\u0026nbsp;\u003C\/div\u003E\u003Cdiv class=\"separator\" style=\"clear: both; text-align: center;\"\u003E\u003Cb\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003C\/b\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\u003Cdiv class=\"separator\" style=\"clear: both; text-align: center;\"\u003E\u003Cb\u003EIt is no surprise that Jose is a \u003Ca href=\"http:\/\/www.jamesbeard.org\/blog\/2016-jbf-restaurant-and-chef-award-semifinalists\"\u003EJames Beard Award Finalist for Best Chef: Northwest\u003C\/a\u003E!!!\u003C\/b\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\u003Cdiv class=\"separator\" style=\"clear: both; text-align: center;\"\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\u003Cdiv class=\"separator\" style=\"clear: both; text-align: center;\"\u003EAnd 180: Xurros. Trust me. Get yourself there! Ms. Baez, you are my spirit animal!\u003C\/div\u003E\u003Cdiv class=\"separator\" style=\"clear: both; text-align: center;\"\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\u003Cdiv class=\"separator\" style=\"clear: both; text-align: center;\"\u003E\u003Ca href=\"https:\/\/2.bp.blogspot.com\/-cTdCa_PlyGw\/VsStMELW7PI\/AAAAAAAAKU0\/7iwjWWULVok\/s1600\/thursday%2Btours%2Bbingo%2Bchartreuse.jpe\" imageanchor=\"1\" style=\"margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;\"\u003E\u003Cimg border=\"0\" height=\"297\" src=\"https:\/\/2.bp.blogspot.com\/-cTdCa_PlyGw\/VsStMELW7PI\/AAAAAAAAKU0\/7iwjWWULVok\/s400\/thursday%2Btours%2Bbingo%2Bchartreuse.jpe\" width=\"400\" \/\u003E\u003C\/a\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\u003Cdiv class=\"separator\" style=\"clear: both; text-align: center;\"\u003EPortland's 3rd Power Couple: #CharIngo\u003C\/div\u003E\u003Cdiv class=\"separator\" style=\"clear: both; text-align: center;\"\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\u003Cdiv class=\"separator\" style=\"clear: both; text-align: center;\"\u003EAnd head on over to \u003Ca href=\"http:\/\/www.bakerybingo.com\/\"\u003EBakery Bingo\u003C\/a\u003E to find out where the Sappingtons head for dates when they aren't at \u003Ca href=\"http:\/\/thecountrycat.net\/#about\"\u003EThe Country Cat\u003C\/a\u003E - or hanging out with Harry Connick Jr.\u003C\/div\u003E\u003Cdiv class=\"separator\" style=\"clear: both; text-align: center;\"\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\u003Ca name='more'\u003E\u003C\/a\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003Cdiv class=\"separator\" style=\"clear: both; text-align: center;\"\u003E\u003Ca href=\"https:\/\/3.bp.blogspot.com\/-FbQLH3wGEcI\/VsSlKygO7lI\/AAAAAAAAKUY\/sTk0Xk8PsTk\/s1600\/thursday%2Btours%2Bpdx%2Bava%2Bgenes.jpe\" imageanchor=\"1\" style=\"margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;\"\u003E\u003Cimg border=\"0\" height=\"396\" src=\"https:\/\/3.bp.blogspot.com\/-FbQLH3wGEcI\/VsSlKygO7lI\/AAAAAAAAKUY\/sTk0Xk8PsTk\/s400\/thursday%2Btours%2Bpdx%2Bava%2Bgenes.jpe\" width=\"400\" \/\u003E\u003C\/a\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\u003Cdiv class=\"separator\" style=\"clear: both; text-align: center;\"\u003EPhoto courtesy Ava Gene's\u003C\/div\u003E\u003Cdiv class=\"separator\" style=\"clear: both; text-align: center;\"\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\u003Cspan style=\"color: #666666; font-family: inherit;\"\u003E\u003Cspan style=\"background-color: white;\"\u003E\u003Cspan style=\"vertical-align: baseline; white-space: pre-wrap;\"\u003E\u003Ca href=\"http:\/\/avagenes.com\/\"\u003EAva Gene's\u003C\/a\u003E: we order the salad sampler, probably any special that night, the burrata and share 1 or 2 pastas. It is always delicious! this is what date night should feel like.\u003C\/span\u003E\u003C\/span\u003E\u003C\/span\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003Cspan style=\"color: #666666; font-family: inherit;\"\u003E\u003Cspan style=\"background-color: white;\"\u003E\u003Cspan style=\"vertical-align: baseline; white-space: pre-wrap;\"\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003C\/span\u003E\u003C\/span\u003E\u003C\/span\u003E\u003Cdiv class=\"separator\" style=\"clear: both; text-align: center;\"\u003E\u003Ca href=\"https:\/\/1.bp.blogspot.com\/-zTGDZVDCNTs\/VsS4abDPJQI\/AAAAAAAAKVI\/-oTR_O2-Pe4\/s1600\/bibimbap.jpg\" imageanchor=\"1\" style=\"margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;\"\u003E\u003Cimg border=\"0\" height=\"285\" src=\"https:\/\/1.bp.blogspot.com\/-zTGDZVDCNTs\/VsS4abDPJQI\/AAAAAAAAKVI\/-oTR_O2-Pe4\/s400\/bibimbap.jpg\" width=\"400\" \/\u003E\u003C\/a\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\u003Cdiv class=\"separator\" style=\"clear: both; text-align: center;\"\u003EPhoto by Drew Tyson\u003C\/div\u003E\u003Cdiv class=\"separator\" style=\"clear: both; text-align: center;\"\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\u003Cspan style=\"color: #666666; font-family: inherit;\"\u003E\u003Cspan style=\"background-color: white;\"\u003E\u003Cspan style=\"white-space: pre-wrap;\"\u003E\u003Ca href=\"http:\/\/departureportland.com\/\"\u003EDeparture:\u003C\/a\u003E oh man, it is always a treat when we get a night off and get to go here. We always get the kampachi sashimi, sushi and garlic fried rice! the cocktails are tropical and I love that, it reminds me of home. The view is great and date night at Departure is bound to be fun and very tasty!\u003C\/span\u003E\u003C\/span\u003E\u003C\/span\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003Cspan style=\"color: #666666; font-family: inherit;\"\u003E\u003Cspan style=\"background-color: white;\"\u003E\u003Cspan style=\"white-space: pre-wrap;\"\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003C\/span\u003E\u003C\/span\u003E\u003C\/span\u003E\u003Cdiv class=\"separator\" style=\"clear: both; text-align: center;\"\u003E\u003Ca href=\"https:\/\/3.bp.blogspot.com\/-3a10ALQ7fJU\/VsSjtyBNJlI\/AAAAAAAAKUE\/OkXlPqLbAwQ\/s1600\/thursday%2Btours%2Bgrass%2Bataula.jpe\" imageanchor=\"1\" style=\"margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;\"\u003E\u003Cimg border=\"0\" height=\"400\" src=\"https:\/\/3.bp.blogspot.com\/-3a10ALQ7fJU\/VsSjtyBNJlI\/AAAAAAAAKUE\/OkXlPqLbAwQ\/s400\/thursday%2Btours%2Bgrass%2Bataula.jpe\" width=\"400\" \/\u003E\u003C\/a\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\u003Cdiv class=\"separator\" style=\"clear: both; text-align: center;\"\u003EPhoto courtesy C. Baez\u003C\/div\u003E\u003Cspan style=\"color: #666666; font-family: inherit;\"\u003E\u003Cspan style=\"white-space: pre-wrap;\"\u003E\u003Cbr style=\"background-color: white;\" \/\u003E\u003C\/span\u003E\u003Cspan style=\"background-color: white;\"\u003E\u003Cspan style=\"white-space: pre-wrap;\"\u003E\u003Ca href=\"http:\/\/grassapdx.com\/\"\u003EGrassa\u003C\/a\u003E (relaxed date night), simply good all the time and very relaxing atmosphere. We get the fritto misto, Jose usually orders the carbonara but will switch it up if there's any special with squid and I go for the caccio e peppe  or the mac. Simplicity, great flavors and chill.\u003C\/span\u003E\u003C\/span\u003E\u003C\/span\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003Cspan style=\"color: #666666; font-family: inherit;\"\u003E\u003Cspan style=\"background-color: white;\"\u003E\u003Cspan style=\"white-space: pre-wrap;\"\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003C\/span\u003E\u003C\/span\u003E\u003C\/span\u003E\u003Cdiv class=\"separator\" style=\"clear: both; text-align: center;\"\u003E\u003Ca href=\"https:\/\/2.bp.blogspot.com\/-_FvGox6RUj8\/VsSlUqgDyXI\/AAAAAAAAKUc\/7HZnbr0Cunk\/s1600\/thursday%2Btours%2Bimperial%2Bataula.jpe\" imageanchor=\"1\" style=\"margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;\"\u003E\u003Cimg border=\"0\" height=\"320\" src=\"https:\/\/2.bp.blogspot.com\/-_FvGox6RUj8\/VsSlUqgDyXI\/AAAAAAAAKUc\/7HZnbr0Cunk\/s320\/thursday%2Btours%2Bimperial%2Bataula.jpe\" width=\"320\" \/\u003E\u003C\/a\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\u003Cdiv class=\"separator\" style=\"clear: both; text-align: center;\"\u003EPhoto courtesy Imperial\u003C\/div\u003E\u003Cspan style=\"color: #666666; font-family: inherit;\"\u003E\u003Cspan style=\"white-space: pre-wrap;\"\u003E\u003Cbr style=\"background-color: white;\" \/\u003E\u003C\/span\u003E\u003Cspan style=\"background-color: white;\"\u003E\u003Cspan style=\"white-space: pre-wrap;\"\u003E\u003Ca href=\"http:\/\/www.imperialpdx.com\/\"\u003EImperial;\u003C\/a\u003E for brunch, lunch or dinner you name it. We have celebrated \u003C\/span\u003E\u003C\/span\u003E\u003Cspan style=\"background-color: white; white-space: pre-wrap;\"\u003Eanniversaries, birthdays, goodbye to friends you here. Food is spot on every time and we feel right at home. Cocktails are refreshing, that \"when a radish walks into a bar...\" is a home run!\u0026nbsp;\u003C\/span\u003E\u003C\/span\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003Cspan style=\"color: #666666; font-family: inherit;\"\u003E\u003Cspan style=\"background-color: white; white-space: pre-wrap;\"\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003C\/span\u003E\u003C\/span\u003E\u003Cdiv class=\"separator\" style=\"clear: both; text-align: center;\"\u003E\u003Ca href=\"https:\/\/3.bp.blogspot.com\/-UFdEChByCac\/VsSj51dmz_I\/AAAAAAAAKUI\/U1EB5Kun7cA\/s1600\/thursday%2Btours%2Bbig%2Begg%2Bataula.jpe\" imageanchor=\"1\" style=\"margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;\"\u003E\u003Cimg border=\"0\" height=\"320\" src=\"https:\/\/3.bp.blogspot.com\/-UFdEChByCac\/VsSj51dmz_I\/AAAAAAAAKUI\/U1EB5Kun7cA\/s320\/thursday%2Btours%2Bbig%2Begg%2Bataula.jpe\" width=\"320\" \/\u003E\u003C\/a\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\u003Cdiv class=\"separator\" style=\"clear: both; text-align: center;\"\u003EPhoto courtesy C. Baez\u003C\/div\u003E\u003Cspan style=\"color: #666666; font-family: inherit;\"\u003E\u003Cspan style=\"white-space: pre-wrap;\"\u003E\u003Cbr style=\"background-color: white;\" \/\u003E\u003C\/span\u003E\u003Cspan style=\"background-color: white;\"\u003E\u003Cspan style=\"white-space: pre-wrap;\"\u003E\u003Ca href=\"http:\/\/www.thebigegg.com\/\"\u003EThe Big Egg,\u003C\/a\u003E because of our schedule a lot of times we have breakfast date and this is our go to place. Yeah, you might wait 5 minutes longer than what you expect but nothing we mind for one of the best egg sandwiches.\u003C\/span\u003E\u003C\/span\u003E\u003C\/span\u003E"},"link":[{"rel":"replies","type":"application/atom+xml","href":"http:\/\/marthachartreuse.blogspot.com\/feeds\/6134916023412140965\/comments\/default","title":"Post Comments"},{"rel":"replies","type":"text/html","href":"http:\/\/marthachartreuse.blogspot.com\/2016\/02\/thursdaytourspdx-power-couples.html#comment-form","title":"2 Comments"},{"rel":"edit","type":"application/atom+xml","href":"http:\/\/www.blogger.com\/feeds\/6502967530929541671\/posts\/default\/6134916023412140965"},{"rel":"self","type":"application/atom+xml","href":"http:\/\/www.blogger.com\/feeds\/6502967530929541671\/posts\/default\/6134916023412140965"},{"rel":"alternate","type":"text/html","href":"http:\/\/marthachartreuse.blogspot.com\/2016\/02\/thursdaytourspdx-power-couples.html","title":"#ThursdayToursPDX {Power Couples}"}],"author":[{"name":{"$t":"Meredith {Martha Chartreuse}"},"uri":{"$t":"http:\/\/www.blogger.com\/profile\/08290305314474946511"},"email":{"$t":"noreply@blogger.com"},"gd$image":{"rel":"http://schemas.google.com/g/2005#thumbnail","width":"16","height":"32","src":"http:\/\/4.bp.blogspot.com\/-zazu56o7efY\/U1qOgBFDXJI\/AAAAAAAABq0\/LZeeJzKSdhM\/s220\/Headshot.jpg"}}],"media$thumbnail":{"xmlns$media":"http://search.yahoo.com/mrss/","url":"https:\/\/3.bp.blogspot.com\/-JrzyuhMPnmw\/VsStJrAfc2I\/AAAAAAAAKUw\/vVL8eL_ZC5o\/s72-c\/thursday%2Btours%2Bpower%2Bcouples.jpg","height":"72","width":"72"},"thr$total":{"$t":"2"}}]}});