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FOOOOOD: Milk Glass Market

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Milk Glass Market is about 5 blocks from my office and I can’t believe I had never been there until last weekend.  It’s a tiny little cafe/bar and reminded me so much of Amsterdam (which we all know is basically my fave place on the planet).  Matt and I just went for coffee pastries but it is definitely on my list to come back to for drinks after work.

Next time you’re in NoPo, Milk Glass is definitely worth a stop!

xoxo

MJ

FOOOOOD: Sweedeedee

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Sweedeedee is an awesome spot for breakfast/brunch.  Anddd they have Avocado Toast which is one of the best things ever.  This place was relatively unknown for quite a while but has definitely been discovered in the past couple of months.  We went two weekends ago around 9am and had to wait 45 mins for a table.  But, worth it for sure.  Especially if you can sit outside in the sun.  Always a bonus.

Check.  It.  Out.

xoxo

MJ

Hood River

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Last weekend we headed east to spend a couple of days in Hood River.  Only a little over an hour from Portland, it truly felt like a getaway.

We stayed in the haunted Hood River Hotel…

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Stopped at Multnomah Falls on the way up…

Drank lots of good beer…

Double Mountain

Everybody’s Brewing

Pfriem

Stopped in a couple great boutiques – honestly better than I’ve found in Portland…

Plenty

Parts + Labour

And most importantly, spent a lot of quality time with good friends…

If you’re looking for a quick getaway that will feel like your 100s of miles away, Hood River is the spot.

xoxo

MJ

PS, a few more recos:

Ground

Egg River Cafe

Full Sail Brewing

Sixth Street Bistro

Bette’s Place

A lot of these are from the NY Times article, “36 Hours in Hood River,” that was published last year.  I didn’t find out about the article until about halfway through our trip but according to this list it looks like we chose well!

FOOOOOD: Basement Pub

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This isn’t a food recommendation – but rather a drink recommendation.  If you are looking for a dark, kinda dingy, European style pub in Portland – go to Basement Pub.  ASAP.

With happy hour everyday, PBR on draft and board games – what’s not to love.

Sidenote: they have branded matchbooks to add to my collection.  Tough to find these days.

xoxo

MJ

Our Interstate Ave. Adventure…

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Matt and I are really lucky to have an amazing group of friends.  Every month or so, we try to get together to do a family dinner – either someone cooks or we go out.  This month everyone wanted pizza so we decided to go out.  Now there is some bomb pizza in Portland, but not a ton of options that are super conducive to groups.  I did some Yelping and came across Pinky’s.  Pizza and whiskey are they’re specialties and the place has a great atmosphere.  If you ask the bartender, you can roll the dice for a particular whiskey shot or whiskey cocktail – I was lucky enough to get a great action shot, haha.

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Now, after dinner was the real treat.  I have ALWAYS wanted to go to the Alibi, and that Friday night, my dreams came true.  Three words: Tiki bar + karaoke.  Ridic.

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Bottom line – if you haven’t been to The Alibi – Go. Now.

xoxo

MJ

Getting My Hurr Did.

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I have a love hate relationship with my hair.  Most of the time I genuinely like the way it looks, but I HATE doing it.  It’s super thick and takes forever to blow dry and it’s basically a pain in the ass.  I chopped it off into a long bob a few months ago and I’m totally embracing it.  I love the beachy, wavy, messy look and am always hunting for products to come in with the assist.  Has anyone tried any of these?

Amika Un.Done Texture Spray

photo cred: A Piece of Toast

photo cred: A Piece of Toast

Oribe Dry Texturizing Spray

R+Co Rockaway Salt Spray

Let me know what you think!

xoxo

MJ

FOOOOOD: Boxer Ramen

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I love food. Like a lot. I’m a self proclaimed foodie and eating rules. One of Matt and I’s fave things to do is check out new bars and restaurants. Anddddd, we’re lucky to live in a place like Portland with so many awesome options. Other than everyone’s fave Top Ramen, I’m pretty new to the ramen and pho world. However, now I’m obsessed. Boxer Ramen in Union Way is one of the best. The space has a minimalist vibe, there’s like 6 items on the menu and no take out. Rather than being a detriment, these are some of the things that make it great.

IMG_5160 Definitely check it out next time your in the mood for a delicious, spicy bowl of ramen. Xoxo MJ