Toast Tuesday: Sake

I’ve had a wonderful week of sake.  The story, the process, and the different types are all too vast for me to summarize in any succinct manner.  I’ll just tell you, sake is yummy.  If you don’t believe me, I’ve got a room full of ladies that’ll tell you I changed some minds.  Our guide inContinue reading “Toast Tuesday: Sake”

Thirsty Thursday goes Tiki

I hosted Happy Hour at home on Thursday for a bunch of ladies.   The evening was so much fun it has been decided this will be a yearly event, if not more often.  I had originally scheduled it during a bitter cold snap, but the day turned out so warm and lovely, we hadContinue reading “Thirsty Thursday goes Tiki”

Thirsty Thursday was Mortified

Giggly girl’s night went out on the town. After work, Christa and I headed to NW to kill time before meeting up with the other girls. We scored an incredible parking spot and now wondered what we’d do with this extra 45 minutes. What’s that? Used to be St Cupcake, looks like it might beContinue reading “Thirsty Thursday was Mortified”

Thirsty Thursday: Nuestra Cocina

I’m a little embarrassed to say I drive by Nuestra Cocina all the time. It took me until a few months ago to check this place out. And now I’m hooked! I get off work at 4:15 and by the time I get over there the doors are swinging open at 5pm and the barContinue reading “Thirsty Thursday: Nuestra Cocina”

Thirsty Thursday: Luc Lac

I have a new favorite happiest hour. There’s a new Vietnamese restaurant, Luc Lac, near my office. Everything I had heard was outstanding. Then by chance I met the bartender at an event. Just one more reason to check this place out. The space is open and the decor is great. Whenever I walk byContinue reading “Thirsty Thursday: Luc Lac”

eat & drink and eat & drink some more

I just got scolded for going radio silent for a few days. But Brother was here and we had serious business to attend to. We had to EAT! and eat we did! Tour d’Portland commenced Friday lunch at a local landmark, Nicholas Restaurant. I knew the Mezza for 3 would be more than enough forContinue reading “eat & drink and eat & drink some more”