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

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Mary says their white chocolate popcorn is addictive!


833 Bay St, Port Orchard, WA 98366

Memento pdx

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

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


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Music Millenium

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

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

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

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Kah-Nee-Ta Resort & Spa

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

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

Web: www.kahneeta.com


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

4120 Harborview Dr Gig Harbor, WA

In Other Words

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

Web: https://inotherwords.org/

See Website for further contact details.

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Portland Center for Arts & Arlene Schnitzer Concert Hall

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

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

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

I saw that the symphony has a good season ahead!

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

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

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

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

Web: www.franksnoodlehousepdx.com

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Portlandia Sculpture (1985)

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

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

White Stag

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

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

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

WEB: www.jacivas.com

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Helen Bernhard Bakery

WEB: www.helenbernhardbakery.com

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

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Pittock Mansion

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

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

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



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

WEB: www.russellstreetbbq.com

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

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

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Sawtooth Mountains .....
 

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


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

Marsee Bakery

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WEB: http://marseebaking.com/

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

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