Red Square Cafe

Red Square Cafe is a cool little place, much like a lot of the spots I find on Belmont. They serve Stumptown Coffee, Jasmine Pearl Tea, Broadway Bagels, and some gluten-free options from the Blue Moon. You don’t see a lot of internet cafe’s but they can come in handy. They have about five computers … Read more

Cloudline 2007

The 2007 Cloudline Pinot Noir – On the nose, there is an immediate burst of bright, fresh red fruits, including strawberries and raspberry, followed by an earthy quality.  On the palate, the wine has a fine texture, soft tannins, good acidity and a strong core of fruit. A long, dry, relatively mild summer left Oregon … Read more

Ground Kontrol

Pac-Man Ghosts and Galaga Aliens, ahhhhh. Ground Kontrol, depending on your age, is either the coolest place you know about or the place you can’t believe you didn’t learn about until now. Over 90 video games from the ’70’s, ’80’s, and 90’s? 26 Pinball machines?  Beer?  Yep. Ground Kontrol just recently started offering beer on … Read more

World Cup Coffee & Tea

From World Cup Coffee & Tea : Portland, Oregon is one of the greatest places on the face of this earth to live. There are several aspects of everyday life that make life here so grand. There is the scenery, the activities, the community, and the beverages. At world cup coffee, we focus on the … Read more

Thank You

I am taking Monday off, it’s a holiday, but will be back on Tuesday the 1st which means a whole month has passed.  I want to thank you all for dropping by, subscribing, following on twitter, liking on Facebook, and leaving comments.  I hope you learned about a new place and even more that you … Read more

Rose Festival

The Rose Festival starts today.  There are many parts to the Rose Festival but for most people it means the Waterfront Village opens with rides, foods, drinks, and entertainment.  Admission is free on the 28th, which is opening day, and it runs through June 13th.  The Waterfront Village is closed June 1st, 7th, and 8th. … Read more

Memorial Weekend Wine Events

It seems everyone has something going on this weekend including new releases but here are some highlights. The  20th annual Memorial Weekend in the Wine Country kicks off the summer wine tasting season. Join us May 29-31 for one of wine country’s longest running celebrations when more than 150 wineries open their doors for special events … Read more

Memorial Weekend Beer Events

Most everyone has something going on this weekend including new releases but here are some highlights. Rogue Ales – Great deals on Rogue Ales. The Garage Sales kick off on Friday- 5/28-31 in Newport, Astoria, Eugene, & Portland, OR. Sales on time. Follow them @RogueAles on Twitter. SEVEN BRIDES TAPROOM OPENS – 12 Taps, 13 Wines, … Read more