Sabrina Says Travels: Portland

Portland is a city that I have always wanted to spend more time in. I have passed through many times, but have never spent more than a day exploring. It seemed friendly, heathy and full of life and color. And since Katie had never been before it seems like the perfect location for our next adventure!

The drive was quick enough, filled with fun road trip anthems and trail mix (we are kind of obsessed). Before we hit Portland we stopped at two waterfalls, the most recognizable being Multnomah falls.




We stopped to take a few photos, stretch and breath in the fresh Oregon air. Then hit the road so we could make it to happy hour, because really...


First, we dropped off our bags (and bags and bags)  off to our room. We found a place on Airbnb.com. Have you ever looked at the site? It came recommended by a few of our friends and it is SO great for traveling! People rent out their extra rooms or vacant condos and it is SO reasonable. Our place was perfect. A private room/bathroom and the basement. It also came with an attacking kitty, but I'm trying to forget that part.

Outfit: Dress- Forever 21 (similar) Necklace- Forever 21 (similar) Shoes- Sam Edelman (Similar) Purse-Kate Spade- (Similar) Watch- Michael Kors













We had a great list of recommended places to visit so first we headed to Clyde Common for happy hour. I had a bourbon something (so unlike me) and Katie had a beer. It was the perfect kick off to us being in Portland.


Next stop: Departure. (Insert a choir singing to the Heavens)



So. Damn. Good.
Avocado spring rolls. Crab fried rice. CRISPY PORK BELLY.
I could/ should spend the whole post talking about the crispy pork belly, it was that incredible. I'm telling you if there is one thing you have to eat when you go to Portland it is crispy pork belly from Departure.





After dinner, we met with a friend to check out a few bars, Rontoms, Dig a Pony and Doug Fir. We loved all of them, but by the last one we were Exhausted. So we called it an early night, for tomorrow, we visit the ocean.



Stay tuned for more adventures in Portland!!

Good Eats: The Elk

The Elk is a funny little place. Eclectic artwork, neon signs, beer taps for days. If it were summer time it would be hard for my little toosh to find a place to rest. The Elk is IT when the sun is out. It seems people flock from far and wide to score a prime seat on the coveted patio of the Elk. 

If you come to visit me I would probably take you here.

You would probably like it. 

But it's not summer time. It is very much late winter. The patio would be a poor choice for a girl who rarely wears a jacket. 

It's funny that I'm writing about the Elk because I really don't have much to say. If you asked me about the food I would say it's pretty good. The Service? Well, my friends. You don't really go there to meet your next BFF. It was hard enough for me to crack a smile out of my sever. 

But for some reason it doesn't bother me. 

They have sort of built a reputation for shitty service and sub-par food. 

And I'm okay with it. 

Okay, now ask me about the beer!

How could you go wrong if you have Mac and Jacks on tap?

Sometimes I don't even care if my server has rolled her eyes more than she blinks...

Keep a beer in front of me and I'm pretty content.

(She was really excited about me taking this picture)

Chicken caesar taco with corn pasta

Do you frequent any places like this? 

Would you try The Elk after my rave review?

Have a great weekend! I will be working (given) and playing with my NEW LENS!

I'll tell you all about it on Monday!