#92: Eat, Not Shop Through Black Friday.
Tasty & Alder’s in Portland, Oregon: the supreme brunch spot. And what a better way to avoid the mayhem of Black Friday shopping than to enjoy a nice hangover-brunch with a cousin?!
#90: Trek To The Original Starbucks.
Tinier than most Starbucks chains I’ve been in, this original location was underwhelming and equally unimpressive as every other. The sidewalk was packed with people swarming to the door to protect their spot in line. And 45 minutes later, I stepped inside to find an equally clustered scene of patrons on the floor and beans on the wall. Just like the coffee tasted–– burned and plain –– the establishment smell and ambiance was just that. But…
#89: X-MAS Tree Lighting In Portland.
Oh Christmas tree, oh Christmas tree!
#87: Friends-Style Thanksgiving In Portland.
This past Thanksgiving was not a typical turkey day. I spent it doing an extended family and friend-style Thanksgiving, a “Friends-Giving.” Survey says? Turkey-licious and Awesome. Instead of the usual Thanksgiving affair –– where my little cousins run amuck; my aunts and uncles sample the gravy; my brothers hog the kitchen counters; or there are MASSIVE lines to get sweet potato casserole before it’s all gone –– this year is going to be different. I’m going to take the non-traditional…