The Portland Rose Garden is one of the most popular attractions in Portland. Even if you've been there a few times, its worth revisiting. Most of you have probably been with friends or family, but I would encourage you to go alone sometime. It's a really stunning ye…

Urban Grind on NW 14th and Kearney is one of my favorite coffee shops. The drinks are outstanding! Whether you like straight espresso, a mocha or latte, or one of a dozen teas, Urban Grind will not disappoint you. They also carry several beers and wines. The food…

The strip of buildings as you cross over the Burnside bridge to downtown, referred to as the "White Stag Block," (due to the iconic "Made in Oregon" Old Town sign over main building featuring a leaping white deer) is about to get a major face lift. The University of…

South Waterfront is Portland's newest urban neighborhood located in a beautiful natural setting along the Willamette River. By integrating alternative transportation, parks and trails, green building practices and mixed-use retail, South Waterfront is added proof th…

Portland has more than its share of Mexican restaurants, but Cha! Cha! Cha! has definitely distinguished itself with its great food, great service, and great prices. I've been a regular patron of this humble little chain of taquerias for years now and have yet to be…

In the Portland golfing world, Eastmoreland is an institution. It's been around forever and it's location within the city makes it very accessible to most amateur golfers. It's also one of my local favorites. For a short course, it's got plenty of challenges: water …

One of my favorite attractions in Portland is the Pittock Mansion. Henry Pittock, business man and founder of the Oregonian newspaper, built the chateau a thousand feet above Portland that stayed in his family for over 50 years until 1964, when it was sold to the c…

If you are looking for a romantic night, Il Piatto is one of those special places that always rises to the occasion. Located on a very residential block, it provides an charming, intimate setting for some great Italian food and wine. The way the restaurant is laid o…

Vivace Coffee House & Creperie is one of the most relaxing and quiet places to enjoy a cup of coffee in the day or a glass of wine at night. And, you may have already guessed, they also make delicious crepes! Vivace is located in a lovely old house and serve cre…

I just heard about this really interesting event going on out at Milepost 5. It's called Project X: You Are Here. The project is put on by Portland's own Hand@Mouth Theatre and is meant to be a living time capsule filled with your stories, testimonies and myths. The ove…