Hello from Portland! I spur of the moment bought a plane ticket to join my family on their Spring Break trip. My first trip to the city has been wonderful, here is a recap from some of my favorite places we visited over a long weekend:
CARIOCA BOWLS — I've been wanting to try one of these bowls forever, and it definitely lived up to the hype. So delicious! I would love to make one at home.
Drive to MOUNT HOOD — Beautiful views & lots of snow!)
Dinner at HUBERS CAFE with family friends
VooDoo DOUGHNUTS — Also worth visiting, quirky and delicious.
The PORTLAND JAPANESE GARDEN — Stunning! We got very lucky with our weather, and I can imagine it would be even more spectacular when everything is in full bloom.
The PITTOCK MANSION — Great view of the city.
DIVISION ST. FOOD TRUCKS // MENAGERIE SHOP — There are so many different food truck locations in the city it was hard to decide where to sop, but the ones at Division St. were wonderful. I tried Smakken Waffles. Lots of options, and a very cute seating area in the middle. Also visit Menagerie, it's a lovely little shop.
Drivee to CANNON BEACH — One of my favorite parts of the trip. You could easily spend more time in the park around the beach.
MULTNOMAH FALLS — Breathtaking waterfall, only about 30 minutes from the city.
PAADEE — Lunch stop for some Thai Food
ARTEMISIA COLLAGE WITH NATURE — Lovely store filled with plants and terrariums.
INK & PEAT — Home and lifestyle shop we stopped by.
WITCHES CASTLE — Forest Park is beautiful for hiking.
For our last meal we enjoyed French food at PETITE PROVENCE and we couldn't help but brave the one for SALT & STRAW for dessert. Worth it! (I tried the Salted Caramel Cupcake, Honey Lavender, Lemon Amaretto Sour Sherbet & Strawberry Honey Balsamic with Black Pepper. I choose the last two in a waffle cone!)