PDX: Afuri Ramen + Dumpling
It’s been a few years since I last visited, possibly even pre-pandemic. Afuri has since grown into an international restaurant, and while I think it originated in Japan, I can’t be certain. Regardless, it has
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PDX: Grana Pizza Napoletana
My favorite neighborhood in Portland is Laurelhurst, which has recently added yet another pizza shop to its already bustling scene. I didn’t have high expectations, but I was intrigued when I saw online that Grana
PDX: Butcher’s Burger
There is now an infamous burger in Portland, and supposed to be the best, but available only on the last Friday of each month. This pop-up operation takes place outside a charming butcher shop and
YYJ: Red Fish Blue Fish
Every travel guide and blog about Victoria recommends Red Fish Blue Fish. It feels almost cult-like, as if everyone is fulfilling a nostalgic childhood memory inspired by a certain fictional doctor. We initially skipped it
KIX: Menya Torihisa 麺屋とりひさ
You know how they say, “When life hands you lemons, you could also get some apples”? That’s how it felt for us. The Horizon Perfekt was acting up, but I managed to finish a roll
PDX: The Turning Peel
A local food publisher, “Kitchen Table”, recently released a collecting them map for local pizza shops. This helps incentivize me to go out and get more pizza (as if I need more encouragement), and one
PDX: Smith and Bybee Wetlands Natural Area
I felt that I knew Portland well. That changed when I looked at all the places I had been on a map, and I noticed glaring holes. One of the largest holes exists on the