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Filbert’s Farmhouse Kitchen

For an elegant mix of history and style, stop by for lunch in Aurora, Oregon at Filbert’s Farmhouse Kitchen. With a black and white theme, brass, and antiques, the restaurant offers a variety of booths, bar seating, and sit down tables, and with seasonally available outdoor dining on the outside… Read More

Cecilia

Cecilia

Joining the food scene in Vancouver, WA is Cecelia – a breakfast and lunch restaurant near Fort Vancouver.  A bistro style menu features outstanding eggs Benedict (including fabulous vegetarian version) smoked trout hash, and reuben sandwiches.  Open 7-2  and located in the Grand Shopping center by Fred Meyer just off… Read More

Tacoma: Firehouse E9 Gastropub

Dine in a historic old firestation built in 1907 at the Firehouse E9 Gastropub. Reserving the firehouse feel inside and out, the pub is a great option while in Tacoma. Located in a quiet neighborhood not far from the University of Puget Sound. 611 N. Pine Street, Tacoma www.EHouse9.com  

10 Favorite Retro Diners with Attitude

A unique spirit fills these diners with more than just the smell of good home cooking. It’s about attitude… and most often includes a good sense of humor and positive outlook on life. Diners don’t take life too seriously. But they do take the experience of dining out seriously. If… Read More

A Visit to the Montavilla Neighborhood

A Visit to the Montavilla Neighborhood

The little neighborhood of Montavilla comes alive when they host a big jazz festival and street fair every year. Even when it isn’t festival time, the Montavilla area can be a nice way to spend an afternoon. Located just off I-205 on the east side of Portland, the area is… Read More

Gilgamesh Brewing, Salem

Gilgamesh Brewing, Salem

A flight of locally crafted beers, a warm sunny day, good food, and surrounded by friends. What better way to spend a late Saturday afternoon? We stopped by Gilgamesh Brewery when in town on Saturday recently and enjoyed a nice, leisurely lunch. Mid-afternoon was the perfect time to go with… Read More