Shopping at the Tacoma Mall anytime soon?
 

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For mall food it was pretty good and I have a weekness for Cheese-steak sandwiches..........:hangloose:

Any fool knows it's "weakness"! I'm blaming it on that horrible doctor's visit! That's my story and I'm sticking to it.........

Someone has challenged me on this! They INSIST both cocktails and views are much better at Cite...

Top of Lake Point Tower 505 N Lake Shore Dr

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And so yet a third person has stepped forward to CLAIM that this establishment atop the Chicago Athletic Association Hotel has the best views!

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The Signature Room 875 N Michigan Ave, 95th Floor, Chicago


And a fourth contender emerges.............

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1740 Pacific Ave, Tacoma, WA


$$$$$$ but you only live once and you can't take it with you!

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1750 South Prospect Street #B, Tacoma, WA ( off 19th Ave)

Don't be put off because it's a food truck!

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924 M.L.K. Jr Way, Tacoma, WA


Mary raved about some chocolate covered almond patties she lugged home :eatinghersheybar:

Me and Mary split the Seoul Burger,:eating: but something tells me next time we'll each get our own.....

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Stocklight Gifts 1936 Pacific Ave, Tacoma, WA


Unique gift & souvenir shop, stop in and browse!

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The Camp Bar 1310 Tacoma Ave S Tacoma, WA

It's a little "different" and maybe not for everyone, but you can beat the food....we split a Hangover Burger.

Sidebar: Most on this site know my distaste for camping, so yes stopping here was purely on a lark.......:giggle:

Joe's Chocolate now in Pike Place Market.....
 

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This was a winner!

It had been awhile since I toured the Market and last week we came across this new addition. If you're around Seattle stop in especially on June 1st for their Grand Opening Celebration.

While in Seattle check out.........
 

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Edgewater Hotel 2411 Alaskan Way, Seattle

The one special request my visitor asked was too stop by the place where the famous picture of the Beatles was taken fishing out of their hotel room!

We stopped by and enjoyed drinks during happy hour.

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Marination Ma Kai 1660 Harbor Ave SW Seattle, WA 98126


There are few better dining options on a warm Seattle day or evening than Marination Ma Kai on Alki Beach in West Seattle. Food aside, this restaurant’s large patio overlooks the Seattle skyline and has some wonderful views! Even tho it was a rainy evening we sallied forth from Downtown and headed there. My visitor lives in one of the best foodie's paradise IMHO, so I tried to take her to places that were distinctive to our area.

Owners fuse Korean and Hawaiian fare here for a unique experience that includes Spam musubi sliders, kalbi beef tacos, Hawaiian mac salad, and kimchi fried rice. We passed on the Spam sliders, but did enjoy several of the other items.

Looking for a beer tasting adventure in Portland?
 

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Check out Stormbreaker Brewing 8409 N Lombard St Portland


I am not a beer connoisseur but my travel companion is and at the suggestion of either someone at our hotel or god only knows where we stopped here! They had a nice selection and tons more of seasonal beers that rotate.

Sidebar: They have an ax throwing area. but having had a few libations we thought it best to avoid partaking in that!

Going to be in Portland, check out their
 

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PORTLAND PRIDE PARADE JUNE 16, 2019


The Portland Pride Parade is held each year the 3rd Sunday after Memorial Day. Beginning in the North Park Blocks, the 1.1 mile parade route travels through Old Town, continuing South on SW Naito Parkway, ending at SW Pine Street and the entrance to the Portland Pride Waterfront Festival.

I've never attended Pride in Portland but I have a feeling that's about to change.....:LGBTQFlag:

Looking for a good whiskey bar in Portland?
 

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Pope House Bourbon Lounge 2075 NW Glisan St, Portland


Unique setting in a Victoria Mansion. We stopped in during happy hour our second day in Portland and enjoyed some delicious old fashions and hush-puppies.

In Portland and have a sweet tooth?
 

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Cookie Dough Cafe 120 NW 13th Ave, Portland


This was the perfect way to start our walk to explore our surroundings!

Pizza craving?
 

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Hotlips Pizza 721 NW 9th Ave, Portland

We checked this out our first day in Portland and all I can say is Yum....:hangloose:

Looking for something other than Voodoo in Portland?
 

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NOLA Doughnuts 110 NW 10th Ave Portland


What a way to start the day! I gobbled down a S'more and my companion inhaled a sticky oat! We stopped back to pick up a few more the day we departed Portland for the ride home.

Thirsty and looking for something a little different?
 

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Oven and Shakers 1134 NW Everett St, Portland

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

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

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Paper Source 638 NW 23rd Ave, Portland


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

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Ecru Modern Stationer 1215 NW 11th Ave, Portland


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

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

Looking for some gifts?
 

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Zim Zim 144 NE 28th Ave Portland

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

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

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

Hey looking for a cute cupcake in Portland?
 

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Toadstool Cupcakes 3557 SE Hawthorne Blvd Portland


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

Need to replace your old bag?
 

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


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

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Aalto Lounge 3356 SE Belmont St, Portland

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

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

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

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

cathexis, I guess not!

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

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

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

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

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

1038 SW Stark St, Portland

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

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

Crush Bar 1400 SE Morrison St Portland,

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

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

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

Maybe hit up an OKC Dodgers game.

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

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

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

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

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

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

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