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
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
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
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