Portland, OR

The highlight of driving 1200 miles to fix our heating system, was visiting with Janique in Portland. Portland is a foodie heaven even if the weather isn't always divine.



We toured the new offices of Actual Industries, the video production company where Janique works. They just moved in and were still setting up. The office is in a renovated warehouse in SE Portland. To see some of their work, check out the website. www.actualindustries.com




Of course, we got to eat a lot of great food. Janique recently spent time with chefs in Portland while producing a documentary on the culinary institute. So we decided to try one of the new restaurants she toured, June, which features seasonal, locally sourced foods. Best stuffed cabbage I've had in many years. Here's Janique enjoying her filet of sole.




If you go to Portland, you MUST eat at a food cart. This time we sampled a food bus! The Grilled Cheese Grill on NE Alberta is a popular late night hot spot. The interior of the bus features a ceiling mural and tables embossed with high school year book photos.







Philip had The Jamie (he was drooling with pleasure) and I opted for the First Grader. For your next grilled cheese inspiration check out the menu options at www.grilledcheesegrill.com.

Of course there is more to do in Portland than just eat...there are many coffee houses, breweries, and the wine country is just outside the city!

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