The beauty of Whidbey Island in the Puget Sound was on full display on a cool January weekend as a flock of trumpeter swans rested then took flight.Read More
St. Honore’ Boulangerie is a French style bakery and cafe in NW Portland. Located in a great walking district, St. Honore’ is a little slice of Paris in Portland. When you walk in you find a lovely selection of fresh made breads, pastries, desserts, and sandwiches.Read More
A favorite stop when at the Northern Oregon Coast is the beautiful McMenamin’s Hotel and Restaurant in Gearhart. Situated in the quiet town of Gearhart just 4 miles from Seaside, it is a beautiful small coastal hotel with cedar shingles and white trim. The interior is stunning polished wood.Read More
A little hideaway tea shop sits in a quiet corner of East Portland, not far from I-84. Unless you know it’s there, it could be easy to miss. Their flagship store is set in a beautifully restored old white building with beautiful arched windows.Read More
Maurice’s Luncheonette in downtown Portland is a unique Nordic/French fusion lunch spot within walking distance of Powell’s City of Books.Read More
La Bottega Authentic Italian Cafe is a fabulous spot for lunch or dinner in downtown Vancouver with good food, a gourmet grocery, and comfortable Old World feel.Read More