tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-36366815630932277412024-03-14T02:14:21.358-07:00happy hour honeysWe are young professionals on a budget but we still make it a priority to enjoy the best food and drinks that Portland has to offer. Happy hours are our favorite but we post about regular restaurant and bar visits too!
Our site features reviews of the best happy hours, restaurants, and bars in Portland, OR plus cocktail recipes, party ideas, and more!Kellyhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/03253099467508872003noreply@blogger.comBlogger458125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3636681563093227741.post-25118404202770413302019-04-19T14:58:00.002-07:002019-04-19T15:04:47.962-07:00Honeys Heart: April 2019 Writing full posts is hard so here's a quick and dirty list of places we are and aren't into this month. Maybe this will be a regular thing and maybe it won't!<br />
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<b>Gin & Tonic at <a href="https://www.freelandspirits.com/" target="_blank">Freeland Spirits </a></b></div>
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<span style="text-align: center;">Seriously, what is not to love about this women-owned and run distillery? The design in on-point, the cocktails are tasty and they're now serving food. We've liked all the cocktails we've tried here, but our vote goes to their classic Gin & Tonic. </span></div>
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<b>Everything at <a href="https://www.eemportland.com/" target="_blank">Eem</a> </b></div>
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Like pretty much everyone in Portland, we are obsessed with Eem and it's commitment to "smoked meats and vacation drinks". Our favorite dishes so far are the White Curry with Brisket Burnt-Ends, the rice-filled sausage (apparently no longer on the menu?), and the Chopped BBQ Fried Rice. We'll also take any one of those cocktails. Pro tip: if you want your cocktail served in the puffer fish glass, all you have to do is ask. </div>
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<b>Saturday Happy Hour at <a href="https://www.rosarosapdx.com/" target="_blank">Rosa Rosa</a> in the Dossier Hotel</b><br />
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A good Saturday happy hour is hard to find so Kel and I were happy to stumble across Rosa Rosa's on our way to a dance show downtown. Served from 3-6pm and 10pm-close daily, the happy hour menu at this Vitaly Paley spot features well-priced small plates including kebabs, hummus and pita chips, and meatball sliders plus $4 beers and $6-8 wine and cocktails.</div>
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<b>Katsu and Egg Salad Sandwich at <a href="https://giraffegoods.com/" target="_blank">Giraffe Goods</a></b><br />
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This quirky little Japanese deli is housed inside Cargo in SE. We were partial to the Katsu and Egg Salad Sandwich and Salmon Onigiri, but we need to go back and check out the bento boxes since they were mostly sold out when we arrived for a late lunch on a Sunday. </div>
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<b>The Vibe at <a href="https://www.montesacropdx.com/" target="_blank">Montesacro</a></b></div>
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Ugh this place. The same Saturday we hit up Rosa Rosa, we also swung by Montesacro to check out their Saturday happy hour. We were a little confused since their website lists happy hour as 4-6pm but Google Maps alerted us that the restaurant doesn't actually open until 5pm. We called ahead to check and received confirmation that happy hour was being served, so imagine our surprise when we walked in on what was clearly a pre-service staff meeting in a totally empty restaurant. Everyone scattered awkwardly to their stations and our bartender made no attempt to hide his annoyance that we were encroaching on his set-up time. Sorry, dude - it's not our fault we came to a restaurant we were told would be open! On top of the iffy service, the margarita "pinsa" was just mediocre, so we will not be back. </div>
Katie @ Happy Hour Honeys http://www.blogger.com/profile/00177270408222543050noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3636681563093227741.post-71140662886522597502018-12-31T11:04:00.002-08:002019-01-10T10:36:31.963-08:00Travel: Porto & Lisbon Highlights 2018With one day left in 2018, seems like it's about time to recap the second half of our <a href="http://www.happyhourhoneys.com/2018/07/buzzed-with-happy-hour-honeys-budapest.html" target="_blank">HHH Euro Trip</a>: Portugal!<br />
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<b>Day 5: Porto</b><br />
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<li>Fly to Porto to meet up with Lauren (read her recap <a href="http://www.sisterlysojourn.com/2018/06/10/portugal-in-so-many-words/" target="_blank">here</a>)</li>
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<b>Day 6: Porto</b><br />
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<li>Lunch at <a href="https://www.facebook.com/Taberna-do-Ganh%C3%A3o-417150245123783/" target="_blank">Taberna do Ganhao</a> in Baleal </li>
<li>Drive through Sintra</li>
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<b>Day 8: Lisbon</b><br />
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<li>Tile shopping at <a href="http://www.corticoenetos.com/en/" target="_blank">Cortiço & Netos</a></li>
<li>Rooftop drinks at <a href="https://www.facebook.com/parklisboaofficial/" target="_blank">PARK</a></li>
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Our Porto AirBnB host greeted us with traditional Portuguese pastries, pasteis de nata. </div>
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A highlight of our time in Porto was sharing a bottle of vinho verde at <a href="https://baseporto.com/" target="_blank">Base</a>.<br />
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Good thing we're from Portland and didn't mind a little rain during our bike tour along the Douro. </div>
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Walking the town wall in Obidos, the first stop on our day-long roadtrip from Porto to Lisbon.<br />
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We ate A LOT of seafood in Portugal and this lunch at <a href="https://www.facebook.com/Taberna-do-Ganh%C3%A3o-417150245123783/" target="_blank">Taberna do Ganhao</a> in Baleal was one of our favorite meals. </div>
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We didn't make it to Sintra in time to tour any of the grounds but we did get this quick peek at Pena Palace. </div>
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The wait to get into <a href="https://geral24128.wixsite.com/cervejariaramiro/copia-home" target="_blank">Cervejaria Ramiro</a> on our first in Lisbon was no joke (we weren't seated until after midnight) but this was another of our favorite meals.</div>
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We had a blast on <a href="https://www.sightseeinglisbon.com/tours/" target="_blank">Sightseeing Lisbon</a>'s street art tour.<br />
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Katie @ Happy Hour Honeys http://www.blogger.com/profile/00177270408222543050noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3636681563093227741.post-80681878604744741672018-11-29T11:45:00.001-08:002018-11-29T11:45:09.417-08:00Portland Restaurant: Hey Love (and a quick throwback)<b>What: Hey Love and Elephants (again) </b><br />
<b>Where: E Burnside </b><br />
<b>When: 5pm - 2am</b><br />
<b>Honeys Heart: Decor and cocktails</b><br />
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In between Katie coaching dance, me trying to figure out this whole dating thing, and us kindly inviting Doug to join us when we go places he wants to try too, Katie and I still try to prioritize checking out new bars and restaurants just the two of us. Recently we decided it would be fun to do a "back in time" bar crawl where we started somewhere we might like to go now, as mature 30-something year olds, and travel back in time through the night to places we frequented in our 20's (aka only places in NW).<br />
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Our list included <a href="https://www.elephantsdeli.com/">Elephants</a>, a toast to The Gypsy (from <a href="https://www.muumuus.net/">Muu-Muu's</a>), Vault, and Life of Riley. Disclaimer: we did not make it to all of these places.<br />
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To begin, we checked out a recently opened restaurant/bar called <a href="https://www.heylovepdx.com/"><b>Hey Love</b></a> in the newly-built Jupiter Hotel addition. With its tropical vibe and elevated tiki-style drinks, it was a great start to the debauchery to follow.<br />
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Our bartender, a friendly woman with bright red hair, big earrings, and a colorful top, offered a warm greeting and suggestions of her favorite cocktails. We started with the <b>Companion Fare</b> ($11) and one of two rum slushy options. The one below featured strawberry and some fresh citrus and while both slushies were delicious (obvs we had to try both), they aren't sustainable additions to our daily drink repertoire as they lean a little sweet.<br />
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Recognizing that we had plenty of drinking ahead of us, we decided to try some of the tropical-inspired comfort foods. The <b>Macaroni & Cheese Pie</b> ($7) was an obvious choice for us and was made even more satisfying with wagon wheel pasta and the accompanying sauce.</div>
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After another round of cocktails, we ordered the pork cheek sliders to be safe. Good, but I don't think about them like I think about the mac. </div>
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We wrapped things up, saying again "oh my gosh, we just love this place" and requested a Lyft to Elephants.<br />
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You might remember our first ever Elephant's post in April of 2009 where we <a href="http://www.happyhourhoneys.com/2009/04/elephants-on-22nd.html">raved about their incredibly cheap happy hour</a>, then in October of 2009 when I explained my <a href="http://www.happyhourhoneys.com/2009/10/portland-love-this-bartender.html">preference in bartender</a> (sorry bartender Kelly), then in 2010 when Katie and I were SO funny and <a href="http://www.happyhourhoneys.com/2010/08/portland-restaurantbar-elephants.html">Kelly and Steve chased us out of the restaurant</a>, then in 2011 when we copied their <a href="http://www.happyhourhoneys.com/2011/02/diy-three-citrus-margaritas.html">three citrus margarita recipe</a> (we'd seen it made a few times)... and that's probably not every time they were mentioned. Point is, this stop was a MUST.<br />
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On our way there, we debated whether or not we would stay if bartender Kelly wasn't bartending. We decided we'd skip it since it just wouldn't feel the same without his adoration of us. As we walked up to the door, Katie saw him through the glass and immediately goes, "oh shit." We walk in, a bit enthusiastically, and from behind the bar we hear "oh shit." Bartender Kelly shared our sentiment, and probably a little bit of fear, of where this night was going.<br />
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We left here to have shots at Muu Muu's and toast to The Gypsy's old location, now home to a new building full of retail space and apartments. Then went to Low Brow for lemon drops and went in <i>very drunk</i> search of somewhere to dance. We failed. As you can imagine the night went downhill and we should let the past live fondly in our memories.Kellyhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/03253099467508872003noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3636681563093227741.post-15848191390909718142018-11-21T11:36:00.000-08:002018-11-21T11:36:50.091-08:00Portland Restaurant & Wine Bar: Park Avenue Fine Wines<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;">
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<b>Where: 626 SW Park Avenue, Portland </b></div>
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<b>When: Spatzle & Speck caters Tuesday - Saturday from 2 - 9pm (the shop has other hours)</b></div>
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First of all, if you find that you highly value our content and opinions (and if you really do, maybe reflect on that...), you should follow us on Instagram for more regular, but still mostly irregular, updates. You can find us at <a href="https://www.instagram.com/happyhourhoneyspdx/">@happyhourhoneyspdx</a>. </div>
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It's been four months so I'm sure you're dying for an update. Good news: our throuple is going strong (the throuple being Katie, her husband Doug, and me). Don't get confused, it's not romantic, but it makes me feel better than referring to myself as their "third wheel" on many, many a date. </div>
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Recently I joined Katie and Doug at <i>The Color Purple</i> at Portland Center Stage and we decided to check out <b><a href="http://parkavenuewines.com/">Park Avenue Fine Wines</a> </b>prior. Karl Holl, chef of <a href="https://www.spatzleandspeck.com/"><b>Spatzle & Speck</b></a> cooks up delicious eats there Tuesday through Saturday, and we knew he wouldn't disappoint. I had been last winter before a writing class and was angling for a reason to return, plus Karl caters my cousin's member events at <a href="https://www.langoloestate.com/">L'Angolo</a> and Portland Monthly named him their <a href="https://www.pdxmonthly.com/articles/2018/10/10/portland-monthly-s-2018-chef-of-the-year-karl-holl">chef of the year</a>...</div>
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We started with a bottle of wine (not pictured) that was a good deal for the three of us and, as I recall, tasty. They have wine by the glass and featured wines, but you can also get any wine in the wine shop. We told our server what we were hoping to spend and let her make the call. </div>
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For food, we started with <b>Oregon bay shrimp</b> ($9) with hazelnuts, sultana, and a rustic baguette, which I was a little hesitant on. I don't usually like bay shrimp or raisins and the combination wasn't necessarily calling to me, but as in all relationships, you compromise. And sometimes you find out you do like something! </div>
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Next up, a more predictable crowd pleaser, <b>Tempura Vegetables </b>($14) with their garden ranch dip and dusted with smoke parmigiano reggiano. </div>
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We ended with the <b>100 Layer Lasagna </b>($21) with wild mushrooms, ricotta, fonduta, winter truffles, and more parmigiano reggiano (do you see it there?). It was delicate and silky, and I'm glad we tried it. There are other pastas and vegetable dishes that I would try next time before having this again, but don't get me wrong, if anyone ever just set this in front of me, I would thank them. </div>
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Overall a lovely fall evening that I would highly encourage you to replicate. It's fine, we like to be copied. Next up on the blog: Katie and I go from the present to the past and remember why we like the present.<br />
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<b>Where: 1208 E Historic Columbia River Hwy, Troutdale, OR</b><br />
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It's pretty much guaranteed that if you put pretty glasses of frosé, soft serve cones with sprinkles, and a pulled pork sandwich on the menu of your hipsterfied drive-thru, I will show up opening weekend. Even if your restaurant is located in Troutdale.<br />
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<span style="text-align: center;">As part of Amanda's going away weekend (</span><i style="text-align: center;">sob</i><span style="text-align: center;">), we drove the 30 minutes out to Troutdale last Friday to check-out the recently opened </span><b style="text-align: center;"><a href="http://sugarpinedrivein.com/" target="_blank">Sugerpine Drive-In</a></b><span style="text-align: center;">.</span><br />
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Located on the Sandy River right across the Troutdale Bride, Sugarpine boasts an impressive restaurant pedigree with owners Emily and Ryan coming from such Portland staples as Beast and Pok Pok.<br />
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We kicked things off with the made-for-Instagram <b>Frozen Rosé Slushies </b>($8).<br />
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I mean, how pretty is that? The edible flower.. the cute striped paper straw... Someone knows what they're doing social media-wise. They were good too - not watery and tasteless like some frosé.<br />
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For dinner, Amanda and I split the <b>Waffle Grilled Cheese </b>($10) with tomato, onion jam, and bacon and the <b>Pulled Pork Sandwich</b> ($10).<br />
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The grilled cheese was delicious, though significantly less photogenic than the frosé (you can't win 'em all!). Definitely add all the fixin's even though the price shoots up from $6 to $10. Amanda especially appreciated the potato bread bun which, in her opinion, is not used regularly enough here on the west coast.<br />
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We also liked the Pulled Pork. While it was nothing out of the ordinary, I enjoyed the addition of carrots to the slaw which gave the sandwich some nice crispness.<br />
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While I'm not sure I would make the drive out to Sugerpine solely for a visit there, it will definitely warrant a stop if we're hitting up the adidas outlet or heading to or from Hood River.<br />
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I'll also note that we were a little surprised there was no burger on the menu. Seems like a must-have for an old-school drive-thru, but given the owners' chefly background, it wouldn't be surprising if the menu is changed up more frequently than the average diner. Guess we'll have to wait and see!Katie @ Happy Hour Honeys http://www.blogger.com/profile/00177270408222543050noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3636681563093227741.post-17739653494069733232018-07-12T11:16:00.000-07:002018-07-12T11:16:33.842-07:00Weekend Getaway: Hood River Birthday BashKatie and I recently reminisced on my adult birthdays and decided that they have been mostly bad or sort of non-existent with exception of 2013 (dancing) and 2015 (champagne bar + karaoke). Outside of these, my birthday has been meh and my 30th was horrible. Have we mentioned recently all my life changes...?? Well, my birthday was collateral damage.<br />
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So this year for my 31st, I needed to do something different and I needed my best friends there. Luckily they felt guilty for missing last year or they were just available this year, one of the two. Either way, my people (Katie, Doug, Jen, Michael, Alex, Mary, and me!) were together and it was so so so fun.<br />
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We decided on a weekend in Hood River, one night in, some kind of physical activity, one night out, and the ability to follow our hearts' desires. My favorite.<br />
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We arrived at the condo we rented through <a href="https://www.vacasa.com/unit.php?UnitID=8283" target="_blank">Vacasa</a>, which was situated on the edge of downtown. While we waited for Jen and Michael to arrive, and since we were planning on dinner in, we ventured for a beer at the <b><a href="https://www.bighorsebrewpub.com/" target="_blank">Big Horse Brew Pub</a></b>. We posted up on the patio with the awkward guidance of the host and the waitress who accidentally spilled a few glasses of water on me. No worries, we relocated to another table, ordered beers (no pitchers because what we wanted was "too high of an alcohol percentage" - classic), and took in the sunshine.<br />
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Back at the condo, Jen and Katie set up cheese, more cheese, and treats (including the best cookies and macarons from Whole Foods and <a href="http://thatssomichelle.com/2013/02/pink-champagne-heart-shaped-jello-shots.html" target="_blank">rosé jello squares</a>) and Doug got to work on his pizzas (made with a homemade sourdough starter) while Mary and I took in the view. We really kicked things off by pouring some Aperol spritz's (our summer fav) and promptly started taking photo shoots.<br />
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After a delicious dinner and a walk around the neighborhood with drinks in hand - gotta love Hood River's open container law - we played Piccolo (previously mentioned in our <a href="http://www.happyhourhoneys.com/2018/07/buzzed-with-happy-hour-honeys-budapest.html" target="_blank">Budapest podcast and visual guide</a>). It is really a fun game and made even better with funny people. Mary was laughing so hard, at everything, which basically meant Katie and I were too. A personal favorite was when Michael had to sing everything he said...<br />
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A lazy morning was just was the doctor - or my body - ordered. Jen and Michael made quiche and mimosas. YES. And we ventured to <b><a href="https://www.groundhoodriver.com/" target="_blank">Ground</a></b> just a couple blocks away for coffee.<br />
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Our breakfast was enjoyed with the backdrop of soccer followed by <i>Jersey Shore</i> and we gave each other pep talks about getting our swimsuits on. Because it's the Gorge, I had put in our very loose itinerary that we would go on a hike, but Katie and Doug reminded me that I like to be on the water more than I like to hike, so we rented paddle boards instead.<br />
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With our large to-go mimosa we walked to the <b><a href="http://www.gorgekayaker.com/" target="_blank">Gorge Paddling Center</a> </b>where we all rented SUP's, except Doug who opted for a kayak. Our only mistake was not entrusting the mimosas to Doug. After fighting the wind, paddling out of the rocks, and my attempt and fail at taking my SUP out on the waves with the kite boarders (please note, no one was concerned enough for my safety to follow me), we had the best moment of our paddle boarding adventure. Laying down, we grabbed the straps at the end of our boards to create a trail of paddle boarders being led/dragged by our very own kayak leader, Doug. This is what he gets for being in the faster, more powerful mode of water transportation.<br />
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After another photo shoot, we wandered to a couple food carts on a dock overlooking the water. Over beers from <b>Sandbar Cafe </b>and Hawaiian food from <a href="http://www.localgrindpdx.com/hood_river" style="font-weight: bold;" target="_blank">The Local Grind</a>, we listened to the best playlist and watched teens jump off the dock. A great find as a result of not over-planning our weekend. See the benefit of a "suggested itinerary"!<br />
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Our initial idea after lunch was naps and showers, but we wanted to watch the kite boarders and wind surfers and Michael wanted to start a trend of resting in the grass. Again, following our whims and having the best, most relaxing day. Oh, and another photo shoot.<br />
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After a delicious dinner, we were on our way to the bar that advertised "nightlife" but weren't quite at our best yet. Katie encouraged an impromptu stop at <b><a href="http://camp1805.com/" target="_blank">Camp 1805</a> </b>and it was 100% the right choice. Shots all around (except Jen, she's pregnant...) followed by a round of cocktails, a sampler of booze for the boys, and more shots for me and Katie. It was here that Mary taught us about "soaking" which has proceeded to be my favorite new conversation starter with strangers. Just google "Mormon soaking" and you'll get the details. Or text me or Katie because that's our new favorite option we make available to our readers.<br />
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I basically had to force Katie out of her new favorite bar to go to <b>Whiskey Tango</b>, the aforementioned nightlife of Hood River. Jen and Michael took this opportunity to sneak to bed, and I give Jen incredible props for making it that long into the night six months pregnant. More shots, more drinks... now dancing! The assistant DJ, Israel, quickly became familiar with us and as most DJ bouncers do, promptly ignored our requests. No bother, we danced with cowboys and unexpected <i>Jersey Shore</i> types. Katie had the occasional dance off, Mary hooted and hollered at a cowboy, I danced with a man who's butt was at my knees (maybe he wasn't that short but it felt like it), and Doug and Alex were also there keeping drinks full and eyeing questionable folk.</div>
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Time for the best weekend to come to an end. We ate more quiche, didn't drink any mimosas, and packed up the decorations. Resigned to the reality of nursing our hangovers on my couch, Mary and I took naps and partially watched Queer Eye.<br />
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We may have then gone on a walk, drank a bottle of rose at <b><a href="http://www.ensowinery.com/" target="_blank">Enso</a></b>, had dinner and a bottle of pinot gris at <b><a href="http://bamboosushi.com/" target="_blank">Bamboo Sushi</a></b>, and had more wine and watched Ocean's 8 at <b><a href="https://laurelhursttheater.com/" target="_blank">Laurelhurst Theater</a></b>, but Sunday's are scary and you have to make the most of birthday weekends.<br />
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Take a listen (NSFW as usual) to hear about the Budapest leg of our trip, then scroll down for more info about our trip + our visual guide to the podcast.<br />
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<b>Europe Trip: Budapest Itinerary & Highlights</b></h3>
Day 1:<br />
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<li>Arrive from Frankfurt</li>
<li>Dinner & Drinks on Király Street</li>
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Day 2:<br />
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<li>Budapest Overview Tour with <a href="https://budapestlocals.com/" target="_blank">Budapest Locals</a> </li>
<li>Dinner at <a href="https://mazeltov.hu/en" target="_blank">Mazel Tov</a></li>
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Day 3:<br />
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<li><a href="http://www.bathsbudapest.com/szechenyi-bath" target="_blank">Szechenyi Baths</a></li>
<li>Dinner at <a href="http://www.zellerbistro.hu/en/" target="_blank">Zeller Bistro</a> </li>
<li>Drinks and Stag Parties at <a href="http://szimpla.eu/" target="_blank">Szimpla Kert</a></li>
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<li>Dinner at <a href="https://welovebudapest.com/en/venue/karavan-2" target="_blank">Karavan</a> Food Cart Pod</li>
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Kel was right! Almost 2 million people live in Budapest, but Hungary's population is almost 10 million (slightly more than Kel's guesstimate of 4 mil).<br />
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Kel was a big fan of <a href="http://www.bathsbudapest.com/szechenyi-bath" target="_blank">Szechenyi Baths</a> (above) and <a href="http://www.bathsbudapest.com/gellert-bath" target="_blank">Gellert Baths</a> (below).<br />
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Katie liked the ruin bars, including the original ruin bar <a href="http://szimpla.eu/" target="_blank">Szimpla Kert</a> (above) and the more trendy <a href="https://mazeltov.hu/en" target="_blank">Mazel Tov</a> (below).<br />
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Our cute (but noisy) apartment in Budapest.<br />
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Some sights from our tour with <a href="https://budapestlocals.com/" target="_blank">Budapest Locals</a> (aka "walking around Budapest with a stranger").<br />
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Goulash from <a href="https://welovebudapest.com/en/venue/karavan-2" target="_blank">Karavan</a> food cart pod.<br />
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Savory strudel with on our tour with Bridget.<br />
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Dinner at <a href="http://www.zellerbistro.hu/en/" target="_blank">Zeller Bistro</a><br />
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Spritzes at <a href="https://mazeltov.hu/en" target="_blank">Mazel Tov</a>.<br />
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The best part of the boat tour: our back-of-the-boat photo shoot.<br />
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Avoid the cave museum, officially called <a href="http://visitbudapest.travel/arts-entertainment/budapest-museums/hospital-in-the-rock-museum/" target="_blank">Hospital in the Rock</a> (photos were not allowed).<br />
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Langos, a Hungarian specialty.<br />
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Long drink = well drinks<br />
Short drink = martini<br />
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Fun drinking app = <a href="https://itunes.apple.com/us/app/picolo-drinking-game/id1001473964?mt=8" target="_blank">Piccolo</a><br />
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Katie @ Happy Hour Honeys http://www.blogger.com/profile/00177270408222543050noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3636681563093227741.post-64550020589588689552018-06-07T11:40:00.000-07:002018-06-07T11:40:07.450-07:00Portland Brunch: Canard<div class="MsoNormal">
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Amanda and I both had a snack before heading to Canard for brunch last Sunday in anticipation of at least a 30-minute wait. So you can imagine
our surprise when there was zero wait when we showed up around 10am. In fact, there were so many open tables that
we had our choice of a four-top, seats at the kitchen bar, seats at the bar bar, or seats at the window overlooking Burnside. Basically, any seat in the house
was up for grabs. Very weird.<br />
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Turns out that Canard hadn't actually announced that they were open for brunch yet, so our experience probably won't be the norm going forward. Bummer!<br />
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Canard’s brunch menu is made up of small plates, so Amanda and
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Katie @ Happy Hour Honeys http://www.blogger.com/profile/00177270408222543050noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3636681563093227741.post-56252284051622498602018-05-02T12:38:00.000-07:002018-05-02T16:32:41.201-07:00Portland Bachelorette Recs for OldsIt’s that time of the year, folks: bachelorette party season!<br />
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Kel and I have been on the bach party circuit for almost 10 years (omg, barf, we are old), so we’re pretty much experts.<br />
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In this post, we’re going to do something we almost NEVER do: respond to a request from one of our readers. Yeah, it’s like a pretty big deal (and not just because we didn’t know we still had any readers. Okay, that’s exactly why).<br />
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Christina writes:<br />
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<i>“There's a few of us ladies coming down to Portland for a weekend in May. We are in our mid 30s and up, professionals coming for a bachelorette. Any chance you could give me some ideas on where to go and what do, etc? We’re staying at [a nice downtown hotel].”</i></blockquote>
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Christina, we have so many ideas for you. But first, here’s a list of our previous bachelorette party coverage:<br />
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<li>Listen to us try not to insult our friends and their matrimonial choices on our <a href="http://www.happyhourhoneys.com/2017/06/buzzed-with-happy-hour-honeys-wedding.html" target="_blank">wedding/bachelorette episode of <i>Buzzed</i></a><span id="goog_169238854"></span><a href="https://www.blogger.com/"></a><span id="goog_169238855"></span>. </li>
<li>Read about the best <a href="http://www.happyhourhoneys.com/2014/06/how-to-throw-best-bachelorette-party.html" target="_blank">bachelorette party games here</a>. </li>
<li>Check out our posts about my bachelorette <a href="http://www.happyhourhoneys.com/2014/06/how-to-throw-best-bachelorette-party_5.html" target="_blank">in Austin</a> and Leslie’s <a href="http://www.happyhourhoneys.com/2011/05/las-vegas-10-ways-to-make-most-of-your.html" target="_blank">in Vegas</a>. </li>
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Okay, so Christina, we are going to assume that Friday is going to be your more laid-back night. Like your jeans, going-out top, cute booties kind of night. Saturday night is going to be your BIG NIGHT where you get all fancied up. We're also keeping you (mostly) within walking distance of your nice downtown hotel. Also, we didn't include any of these spots in our recs, but some of Portland's gay and drag bars/clubs are not into bachelorette parties, and some might even deny you entry if you are overtly a bach party - just a heads up.<br />
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Cheers!<br />
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<li>Explore <b><a href="http://explorethepearl.com/" target="_blank">The Pearl</a> </b>in the afternoon. Don’t miss Powell’s Books!</li>
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<li>Grab happy hour at <a href="https://10barrel.com/pub/portland/" style="font-weight: bold;" target="_blank">10 Barrel Brewing</a><b> </b>(rooftop patio!) or <b><a href="http://shiftdrinkspdx.com/happy-hour" target="_blank">Shift Drinks</a></b></li>
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<li>Dinner at <b><a href="http://www.clydecommon.com/" target="_blank">Clyde Common</a> </b>or <b><a href="http://bamboosushi.com/restaurant/sw/" target="_blank">Bamboo Sushi</a></b> (make reservations!) </li>
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<li>Socialize with the locals at <b><a href="http://jackknifepdx.com/" target="_blank">Jackknife</a></b> or grab a nightcap at <a href="http://pepelemokopdx.com/" target="_blank"><b>Pepe Le Moko</b></a> or <b><a href="https://www.bistroagnes.com/kask/" target="_blank">Kask</a>*</b></li>
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<li>Grab coffee & and doughnuts at <b><a href="http://www.bluestardonuts.com/" target="_blank">Blue Star Donuts</a> </b></li>
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<li>Lyft to <b><a href="http://explorewashingtonpark.org/" target="_blank">Washington Park</a> </b>to check out the Rose Garden/do some light hiking </li>
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<li>Lunch at the adorable <b><a href="http://www.mauricepdx.com/" target="_blank">Maurice</a> </b>or the heartier <a href="http://lardosandwiches.com/" target="_blank"><b>Lardo</b></a></li>
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<li>Getting ready + game time back at the hotel </li>
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<li>Dinner at <b><a href="http://www.imperialpdx.com/">Imperial</a> </b>or <a href="http://departureportland.com/" target="_blank"><b>Departure</b></a>* (make reservations!) </li>
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<li>90's dance party at <a href="https://www.mcmenamins.com/crystal-ballroom/lolas-room" target="_blank"><b>Lola’s Room</b></a> at the Crystal Ballroom</li>
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<li>Recovery brunch at <a href="http://www.tastynalder.com/" target="_blank"><b>Tasty & Alder</b></a> (send your least hungover friend to put your name on the list at least an hour before you want to eat.) </li>
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<b><br /></b>If you’re feeling refined (and patient), you could also get to <b><a href="https://mwlpdx.com/" target="_blank">Multnomah Whiskey Library</a></b> right when they open at 4pm on Friday or Saturday and put your name in. This has the potential to derail your plans as you are now at the mercy of the waitlist, but MWL can be worth it if you’re looking for a chill night spent sipping cocktails with the girls rather than schmoozing with strangers.<br />
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The eastside is also worth a visit when in Portland, so instead of heading to Washington Park on Saturday, you could instead Lyft to <a href="http://mississippiave.com/" target="_blank"><b>N Mississippi Ave</b>.</a> to wander a bit, go shopping at our favorite boutique Sloan, and have lunch at <a href="http://www.porquenotacos.com/" target="_blank"><b>Por Que No</b></a> (expect a line). Portland's eastside <a href="http://www.pdxurbanwine.com/the-wines/" style="font-weight: bold;">Urban Wineries</a> would also be fun to check out and you could even end at <a href="http://sewinecollective.com/oui-wine-bar-restaurant"><b>SE Wine Collective</b></a> for happy hour.<br />
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We are over/too old for the "club scene" here, but if that's what you're looking for,<b> <a href="http://centurybarpdx.com/" target="_blank">Century Bar</a></b> and <a href="https://www.holocene.org/" target="_blank"><b>Holocene</b></a>, both on the eastside, are much better options than anything in Old Town (avoid Barrel Room at all costs!).</div>
Katie @ Happy Hour Honeys http://www.blogger.com/profile/00177270408222543050noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3636681563093227741.post-58193022024672345312018-02-02T12:49:00.000-08:002018-02-02T12:49:28.308-08:00Portland Brunch: Proud Mary Coffee USA<b>What: <a href="https://proudmarycoffee.com/pages/cafe-menu" target="_blank">Proud Mary Coffee USA</a></b><br />
<b>Where: 2012 NE Alberta St</b><br />
<b>When: Kitchen closes at 3pm</b><br />
<b>Honeys Heart: Most everything but the prices</b><br />
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Not to brag, but we’ve kinda been killing the brunch game lately. We found <a href="http://www.happyhourhoneys.com/2017/11/portland-brunch-trinket.html" target="_blank">this gem</a> out in SE and managed to get into <a href="http://www.happyhourhoneys.com/2017/11/portland-brunch-hunnymilk-tov-coffee-tea.html" target="_blank">this popular spot</a> with zero wait.<br />
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To continue our streak, we decided to check out the much-buzzed-about <b><a href="https://proudmarycoffee.com/" target="_blank">Proud Mary Coffee USA</a></b>.<br />
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More restaurant than counter-service coffee shop, Proud Mary is a Melbourne-based micro-chain and Portland is its first stateside location.<br />
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After a short wait for our party of 2, we kicked things off with some coffee. These people know their way around latte art, let me tell you!<br />
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Really taking things to the next level with the cocoa powder addition on the cappuccino. I thought this was just a British proclivity, but I'm happy to see the Australians are on board too.<br />
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With too many tasty-sounding options on the food menu, we turned to our server for support. He pointed to the hash as a customer favorite but said his personal pick would be the cauliflower dish. Done!<br />
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I don't think I've even seen a prettier<b> Potato Hash </b>($16). Served with smoked bacon, a poached egg, kale salad, and bagna cauda (a traditional Italian sauce made with garlic, anchovies, and cream), this hash was just as rich and delicious as it looks.<br />
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<b><br /></b>The <b>Cauli-Town</b> ($14.5) also did not disappoint. With the exception of its sesame granola, this was certainly not your traditional brunch dish (outside of brunch at Tasty n Sons, I guess) but the spiced cauliflower, chickpea dahl puree, tahini, and crispy chickpeas made for a very tasty combo of flavors and textures. Plus, it provided a nice, light contrast to the heavier hash.<br />
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Katie @ Happy Hour Honeys http://www.blogger.com/profile/00177270408222543050noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3636681563093227741.post-4441108527133573782018-01-30T15:36:00.002-08:002018-01-30T15:36:53.591-08:00Portland Restaurant: Short Round<b>What: <a href="http://shortroundpdx.com/#">SHoRT ROUND</a><br />Where: 3962 SE Hawthorne Blvd</b><br />
<b>When: Daily 11am - 12am</b><br />
<b>Honeys Heart: Grilled Mussels + Wings (for today)</b><br />
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As covered in a <a href="http://www.happyhourhoneys.com/2017/12/portland-restaurant-olympia-oyster-bar.html" target="_blank">previous post</a>, I rarely cook in my transitional housing (new apartment and healthier lifestyle coming soon). Luckily, I have one friend who at least makes me workout before we indulge in a happy hour or bottle(s) of wine.<br />
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Maggie and I met for a Barre3 class and then booked it from NW Marshall to SE Hawthorne in record time for happy hour at Short Round. Side note, we have decided Barre3 classes are too full and the consequential foggy mirror grosses me out.<br />
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Anyway, <a href="http://fishsaucepdx.com/">Fish Sauce</a>'s sister restaurant opened last summer and is serving up Saigon street food with a daily happy hour from 3-6pm and 9pm-midnight. We arrived at 5:55pm and managed to put in an exhaustive food order and two drinks by 5:58pm. Our bartender was on it, and I appreciated the assist versus semi-ignoring us to avoid the end of happy hour all together.<br />
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We started with a <b>Gin Gimlet</b> ($6) and <b>Whiskey Sour </b>($6). When summer time hits and Maggie and I meet here - it's between our digs so I anticipate a second visit - I will be into trying the fresh <b>Watermelon Margarita </b>frozen cocktail ($8).<br />
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For food, we ordered seven things and the variety and corresponding price tags made it possible to get a true sampling. In order of how things came out...<br />
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First up, <b>Chao Tom*</b> ($3), the fried sugarcane shrimp.<br />
<span style="font-size: xx-small;">*lets just note that the proper Vietnamese characters are not included</span><br />
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The <b>Grilled Mussels </b>($5) were a bartender recommendation and I think they were one of our favorite items. We were doing some serious catching up and I wasn't paying nearly enough attention, but there where cheese and peanuts involved, and that sounds like a weird combo, but we were into it.<br />
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<b>Bo La Lot</b> ($4) beef wrap betel leaf. Perhaps our least favorite, but I'm glad we tried it.<br />
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I love the texture of sticky rice. so the <b>Banh Tet</b> ($3 - pan fried sticky rice cake with pork belly and mung bean) was simple but satisfying.<br />
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Another bartender recommendation, the <b>wings</b> ($4). I'm not typically a wings kind of gal, but if I had to choose I would go Asian vs buffalo. Plus, these were crispy and drizzled with just the right amount of sauce.<br />
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These <b>Cha Gio </b>($2) are pretty self-explanatory. For $2, why not?!<br />
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And lastly, the <b>Chicken Banh Mi </b>($7) with a side of sweet potato fries. My fav Banh Mi is at <a href="http://www.happyhourhoneys.com/2011/09/portland-restaurant-lelas-bistro.html">Lela's </a>so in order of Banh Mi's, I probably would skip this for more mussels, wings, or to try some of our bartenders other highlighted dishes, i.e. the <b>Soy Sauce Geoduck</b> ($7) or the prawns.<br />
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Verdict? I would definitely go back. The industrial space has the owner's mom and mother-in-law in the kitchen. Something I didn't know at the time, but makes it more charming. And for five drinks plus all this food, our grand total was $64. It's in the budget!Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3636681563093227741.post-45958177324483721752017-12-29T13:39:00.001-08:002018-01-11T12:02:41.747-08:00Portland Restaurant: Olympia Oyster Bar<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">
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<b>What: <a href="http://oobpdx.com/">Olympia Oyster Bar</a> </b><br />
<b>Where: 4214 N Mississippi </b><br />
<b>When: Tues-Thurs 4-9 pm, Fri & Sat 2-10 pm, Sun 2-9pm, <u>HH open-6 pm Tues-Fri </u></b><br />
<b>Honeys Heart: Natty and Shellfish Wednesday Special</b><br />
<b><br /></b>My life really got a solid shake up in 2017 and as a result, my cousin Chase got an expected new roommate: yours truly! My new living situation means more than a few things have changed for me. For example:<br />
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<li>I watch substantially more sports and boy movies, i.e. movies with Keanu Reeves.</li>
<li>I have been exploring more of my new neighborhood, Mississippi St.</li>
<li>I don't cook anymore because one of my roomies cooks, or I order food, or I meet up with friends.</li>
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In accordance with those last two bullet points, I think I have now been to every restaurant on Mississippi, my favs being <a href="https://lovelysfiftyfifty.wordpress.com/" target="_blank"><b>Lovely's Fifty Fifty</b></a>, <a href="http://www.porquenotacos.com/" target="_blank"><b>Por Que No</b></a>, and my #1, <b><a href="http://oobpdx.com/" target="_blank">Olympia Oyster Bar</a></b>.<br />
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Olympia Oyster Bar (can we just call it OOB because I'm typing this hungover and it's a long restaurant name?) is just the cutest neighborhood oyster and wine bar with dishes inspired by Chef Maylin's Mexican heritage and flavors influenced by Japan and the Mediterranean. It's where I like to go when I want to class it up a bit and balance out those nights of drinking beer at dive bars (because I do that now too).<br />
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The best discovery I made about OOB is their Wednesday night<b> "Natty and Shellfish" </b>special. It's a $20 bucket of mussels and clams and $20(ish) bottles of natural wines. The bucket is enough to share, but if I'm going to be drinking/eating alone (add that to the list), it feels better to do it somewhere nice.<br />
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On my recent solo visit, I did take home about half the mussels and clams and half the bottle of wine because Chase and I needed to watch <i>The Voice</i>. #priorities<br />
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I also probably didn't need to add oysters into the mix that night seeing as how I was a party of one, but I felt like trying their <b>Raw Pomegranate</b> ($13) preparation with pomegranate elixir, ginger amaranth, and blood orange oil. I mean, it was tasty but I would rather go on "Oyster Tuesday" and just get a $9 half dozen. </div>
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Because I have become obsessed with this Wednesday night special, I try to go a lot. A friend I hadn't seen in six months wanted to grab happy hour and I knew the life update would need to be accompanied by plenty of wine - perfect opportunity for the OOB Wednesday night special!</div>
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Bottle one. Look at that funny dog...</div>
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Yes, we got the mussels and clams and yes, it was delicious again.</div>
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Two bottles in means more food, obvs. We tried to get bread and goat butter, but they were out of butter so instead we tried the <b>Trout Conserva Toast</b> ($7) off the happy hour menu. It was light, fresh, and delish.</div>
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Bottle three. (Yes, you read that right. We had three bottles of wine and the best part is that for three bottles of wine, mussels and clams, and trout toast, I think our bill was only $96 aka $48 per person... um, that's a good deal for all that food and wine!)<br />
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In addition to great food and drink, the service at OOB has always been exceptional. Their staff is friendly and they offer recommendations, which is important for someone who lacks certain decision-making capabilities.<br />
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Even when I move out of the hood (I can't live with my cousin forever, I am a 30-year-old single lady, after all) OOB will bring me back. And probably I'll also swing by Chase's for some wine while I'm at it...Anonymousnoreply@blogger.com4214 N Mississippi Ave, Portland, OR 97217, USA45.5541439 -122.67531820.0321094 -163.983912 71.0761784 -81.366724tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3636681563093227741.post-60508112716365718632017-12-12T10:26:00.000-08:002017-12-12T20:33:52.356-08:00Portland Taprooms: Where to Drink with Your Dog Indoors<div class="MsoNoSpacing">
Portland is a paradise for beer-loving dog owners in the summer - but once winter sets in, it becomes a lot harder to find good spots to enjoy your pup and a pint at the same time.<br />
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Doug and I are now into our second winter with our Bernese Mountain Dog Ziggy, and while we’ve been known to tough it out at <a href="http://www.saraveza.com/" target="_blank">Saraveza</a>’s uncovered, outdoor tables when nothing but cheese curds will do, we’ve also discovered quite a few breweries and beer bars near us in North Portland that allow us to have a drink indoors with Zig in tow.</div>
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<b><a href="http://chillnfill.com/" target="_blank">Chill n Fill </a> - </b><i>5215 N Lombard St</i></div>
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Last year, Chill n Fill become our dedicated Thursday night, post-basketball game hangout. Their recent reconfiguration of tables has made it a little more tricky to find a spot to sit where our 120-pound dog can lie down without being in the way, and Zig is still a little traumatized after an unfortunate incident at Chill n Fill in July involving local hooligans and fire crackers, but the beer selection is good, most other patrons seem cool with a giant Berner invading their space, and it is so cute to hear our favorite bartender yell “fluffyhead!” every time we walk in with Zig. </div>
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<b><a href="http://www.hoplandiabeer.com/" target="_blank">Hoplandia</a> -</b> <i>8600 N Ivanhoe St</i></div>
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Since it’s walkable from our house, Hoplandia was a godsend during last winter’s Snowpocalypse (so fun living in a neighborhood at the bottom of Portland’s "To Plow" list). <a href="http://www.portlandpizzadelivery.com/" target="_blank">Pizza Nostra</a> is also right next door and there’s always lots of other dogs there for Zig to make friends with. </div>
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Tap Haus bills itself as the smallest bar in Portland and believe me, you can’t get much smaller. There’s barely enough room for more than 6 people in this tiny beer cart, let alone our big boy Zig, but it’s always an adventure when we visit because the quarters are so close that you’re thrown into conversation with whoever else happens to be there that night.<br />
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<b><a href="http://www.upnorthsurfclub.com/" target="_blank">Up North Surf Club</a> -</b><i>1229 N Killingsworth St</i></div>
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Up North is part beer bar, part surf shop.Yes, it leans a little hipster, but it’s a great place to hang out with Zig when we’re looking to have a chill night. It also gets the most ambiance points of any spot on this list. </div>
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With the exception of <a href="http://velocult.com/" target="_blank">Velo Cult Bicycle Shop</a>, we have yet to discover any beer spots outside of North Portland that allow dogs inside. However, there are a few covered patios that we're willing to make the drive for:<br />
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<b><a href="http://www.levelbeer.com/" target="_blank">Level Beer</a> - </b><i>5211 NE 148th Ave</i></div>
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Level opened this summer and they have a huge tented and enclosed outdoor patio with heat lamps. It’s way out by the airport, so a bit of a drive for us, but the beer is good, they have a few sets of cornhole, and the food carts are decent. Plus, little dogs and dads love Level too!<br />
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Katie @ Happy Hour Honeys http://www.blogger.com/profile/00177270408222543050noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3636681563093227741.post-17313898251985820072017-11-16T16:15:00.001-08:002017-11-16T19:51:46.410-08:00Portland Brunch: HunnyMilk + Tōv Coffee & Tea<b>What: <a href="http://www.hunnymilk.com/" target="_blank">HunnyMilk</a></b><br />
<b>Where: 40 NE 28th Ave (in what's usually La Buca) </b><br />
<b>When: Saturdays & Sundays, 9am-2pm</b><br />
<b>Honeys Heart: The concep</b>t<br />
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We've been on a <a href="http://www.happyhourhoneys.com/2017/11/portland-brunch-trinket.html" target="_blank">bit of a brunch kick</a> lately with our latest weekend indulgences including a celebratory bday brunch for our friend Amanda at <b>HunnyMilk</b> two weeks ago and a rainy visit to at <b><a href="http://www.happyhourhoneys.com/2015/01/portland-food-cart-fried-egg-im-in-love.html" target="_blank">Fried Egg I'm in Love</a></b> food cart and <b>TOV </b>coffee bus last weekend.<br />
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Amanda's bday brunch was my second time at HunnyMilk, and while we did beat a potential hours-long wait (a major sticking point of my first visit) by arriving right when they opened at 9am, I still left our brunch wishing I liked HunnyMilk more.<br />
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I think the main problem is that the concept itself is really great, so when the execution falls short, it's more disappointing. Let's discuss some of the issues:<br />
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<b><i>The Food</i></b><br />
<b>Great Idea!: </b>The tricky part about brunch is deciding whether you're going to go savory or sweet. HunnyMilk solves that problem by letting you choose one item off their savory menu and one off their sweet so you get the best of both worlds.<br />
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<li><i>Sample Savory Item:</i> <b>Brunchy Quesadilla</b> with smoked bacon, red bells and pepper jack scramble, re-fried bean fritter, sour cream and sun dried tomato</li>
<li><i>Sample Sweet Item:</i> <b>Vanilla Bean Cheesecake Waffle</b> dipped in honey butter with cranberry-mango compote, astronaut strawberries and graham cracker almond crumble</li>
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<b>Meh Execution: </b>At both my visits, the savory items were the clear winners on the tray. The sweet items were just way, way too sugary and over-the-top. It's still the morning, after all, and this is brunch, not dessert! You also get so much food, with each item portioned as if it weren't sharing the plate with your other pick. We would have been plenty with a full portion of the savory item and half of the sweet.<br />
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<b><i>The Price</i></b><br />
<b>Great Idea!: </b>The fixed price includes a savory item, sweet item, and a drink. You can upgrade your drink for a few bucks to make it boozy.<br />
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<b>Meh Execution: </b>HunnyMilk's fixed priced increased from $20 to $22 at some point and you're paying $5 for the champagne they add to your orange juice... so now we're talking <b>$27 per person</b>, which is definitely on the higher side for brunch in Portland. It's true that you get a ton of food for the price, but I would rather pay less and not leave so much food on the plate. Plus, you have to pay more if you want two savory items - and the savory items are the good items!<br />
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<b><i>The Space</i></b><br />
<b>Great Idea!:</b> HunnyMilk is a weekend-only pop-up held in a restaurant that doesn't serve lunch on Saturdays and Sundays. It's a smart way to use an existing space.<br />
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<b>Meh Execution:</b> The food trays and the custom coloring sheets are pretty cute, but<b> </b>La Buca itself, where HunnyMilk is held, is pretty low on the Portland restaurant interior design scale. I think that brunch at a place that calls itself HunnyMilk should be twee to the max, and twee La Buca is not. And those outdoor Costco bistro lights hanging randomly from the ceiling... just, no.<br />
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So that's HunnyMilk. Now let's talk about a place that I am now obsessed with.<br />
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<b>What: <a href="https://www.tovcoffee.com/" target="_blank">Tōv Coffee & Tea</a></b><br />
<b>Where: SE 32nd & Hawthorne</b><br />
<b>When: 7:30am-5pm everyday</b><br />
<b>Honeys Heart: All of it </b><br />
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Tōv coffee bus is located right next to Fried Egg and it is <i>the most</i> Portland. We are talking:<br />
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I ordered the <b>Cardamom Caramel Latte </b>and it was probably the most delicious latte I've ever had. So tasty with just the right amount of sweet (are you listening, HunnyMilk? Sometimes less is more with the sugar). </div>
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Kel took a chance and ordered the <b>Charcoal and Cream Latte </b>which, while understandably slightly grainy, was also super delicious and maybe even good for the ol' stomach. </div>
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Katie @ Happy Hour Honeys http://www.blogger.com/profile/00177270408222543050noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3636681563093227741.post-44708375461967418432017-11-07T15:39:00.001-08:002017-11-07T15:39:31.243-08:00Portland Brunch: Trinket<b>What: </b><a href="http://trinketpdx.com/" target="_blank">Trinket</a><br />
<b>Where:</b> 2045 SE Cesar Chavez Blvd<br />
<b>When:</b> 8am - 3:30pm<br />
<b>Honeys Heart: </b>Cute and no wait (when you go late)!<br />
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I am very proud of Doug in that he has finally given up his dream of moving to Seattle and has very much embraced being a Portlander (I am the BEST, MOST supportive wife).<br />
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However, there is one vital part of the quintessiantal Portland hipster lifestyle that he refuses to get on board with: brunch.<br />
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I know! It is appalling.<br />
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His argument against going to brunch is that he can make just as good of food at home (probably true) and he doesn't have to wait hours for it (definitely true).<br />
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I haven't had the heart to tell him that a big part of the brunch appeal is the drinking part, which just doesn't feel as acceptable at 9am in your own home as it does when you're at an adorable restaurant, but I'm sure he'll figure it out someday.<br />
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That said, I somehow conned him into brunch twice in the month of October. Bahahaha.<br />
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The two of us stopped by my favorite brunch spot, <a href="http://www.sweedeedee.com/" target="_blank">Sweedeedee</a>, where I very mistakenly veered from my usual order (BLT or whatever version is on the menu that day) in favor of the Sweedeedee breakfast plate. We are now required to return soon so I can rectify my mistake (even though the plate was mostly good).<br />
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Our second brunch outing was with Kel at <b><a href="http://trinketpdx.com/" target="_blank">Trinket</a></b>, a small spot in SE that I found via Eater's <a href="https://pdx.eater.com/maps/best-portland-brunches-restaurants/trinket" target="_blank">brunch map</a>.<br />
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We kicked things off with cocktails (obviously). Doug had the <b>Bloody Mary </b>which was very good and Kel and I had the <b>Rosé Spritz</b> which was not.<br />
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To eat, Doug tried the <b>Duck Egg Breakfast Sandwich</b> and a side of <b>Grits </b>which he enjoyed.<br />
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Kel and I split the <b>Huevos al Pastor </b>with pineapple-braised pork, corn tortillas, fried eggs, and avocado and the <b>Hash of the Day</b>.<br />
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My morning brain had not registered that I was ordering Huevos al Pastor, not Huevos Rancheros (my usual brunch choice), but it was nice to switch things up with some pulled pork. The hash was tasty if not overly memorable.<br />
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Probably the best thing about Trinket was that we got the cute brunch vibe we were going for without any wait at all. This could have been because we didn't get there until 2pm... but we'll take it. (And seriously don't get Doug started about whether or not that means we were at brunch or lunch. Spoiler alert, he would say we were at lunch. So much less fun!)<br />
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I think if Trinket were closer to us, it would be a great, reliable brunch option but I can't say that it warrants the 30-minute drive there for us. If you're closer though, you should definitely check it out!<br />
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And stay tuned for more hhh brunch coverage as we also stopped by <a href="http://www.hunnymilk.com/" target="_blank">Hunnymilk</a> recently. Poor Doug!Katie @ Happy Hour Honeys http://www.blogger.com/profile/00177270408222543050noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3636681563093227741.post-82345365936331293332017-11-02T15:30:00.000-07:002017-11-02T15:30:27.155-07:00Spring/Summer Travels 2017Here's the thing about travel posts: I like to write them but they're probably pretty boring to read. And unlike solicited travel advice that you MIGHT take into account, I understand that my unsolicited travel recs are even less likely to be of interest to the average reader.<br />
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Also, this post is now incredibly untimely since it's already November.<br />
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But sorry. This is basically the only way I remember where I went and what I ate and drank there, so this post is happening.<br />
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<b><u>Spring/Summer Travels 2017:</u></b><br />
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<b>Las Vegas, NV</b><br />
<i>Occasion:</i> Dance team ish<br />
<i>Travel Partners:</i> Doug & Anna (& the dance team)<br />
<i>HHH Approved:</i><br />
- Happy hour at <a href="https://www.aria.com/en/restaurants/bardot-brasserie.html" target="_blank">Bardot Brasserie</a> in the Aria (everyday from 5:30-7pm)<br />
- Boozy milkshakes at <a href="https://www.cosmopolitanlasvegas.com/restaurants/milk-bar" target="_blank">Milk Bar</a> in the Cosmo<br />
- In-n-Out (delicious and can't beat those prices on The Strip)<br />
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<b>Oakland, CA</b><br />
<i>Occasion: </i>To visit Lauren<br />
<i>Travel Partners:</i> Lauren & Nicole<br />
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- Pale ales & ping pong at <a href="http://www.lostandfound510.com/" target="_blank">Lost & Found Beer Garden</a><br />
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<b>Nashville, TN</b><br />
<i>Occasion: </i>Work conference<br />
<i>Travel Partners:</i> My mom<br />
<i>HHH Approved: </i><br />
<i>- </i>Mushroom tacos and margs at<i> </i><a href="https://bartaco.com/location/nashville-tn/" target="_blank">Bar Taco</a><i> </i><br />
<i>- </i>For other recs, check out <a href="http://www.happyhourhoneys.com/2016/05/buzzed-with-happy-hour-honeys-nashville.html" target="_blank">this post</a> cuz we went to all the same places<br />
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<b>San Diego, CA</b><br />
<i>Occasion: </i>Doug's 30th Birthday<br />
<i>Travel Partners:</i> Doug, Sarah & Chris<br />
<i>HHH Approved: </i><br />
- Tiki drinks at <a href="http://www.falseidoltiki.com/" target="_blank">False Idol</a> (opened by a former member of the <a href="https://www.halepele.com/" target="_blank">Hale Pele</a> team)<br />
- The beers at North Park Beer Co. were decent but we were really all about <a href="http://www.mastiffsausagecompany.com/npbc/" target="_blank">Mastiff</a>'s sausages.<br />
- <a href="http://www.moderntimesbeer.com/" target="_blank">Modern Times</a> is always a must (except we're mad at them cuz <a href="https://www.google.com/url?sa=t&rct=j&q=&esrc=s&source=web&cd=4&cad=rja&uact=8&ved=0ahUKEwj2i-TqpdDWAhVS2WMKHdBNADIQFgg5MAM&url=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.newschoolbeer.com%2F2017%2F09%2Fcommons-brewery-shutters-make-room-modern-times-beer.html&usg=AOvVaw20t8RJxtafmoe3WkESN7bJ" target="_blank">they're taking over The Commons</a>)<br />
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<b>Portland, ME</b><br />
<i>Occasion: </i>Annual Boston girls reunion<br />
<i>Travel Partners:</i> Shannon, Anna & Erica<br />
<i>HHH Approved: </i><br />
- Scandinavian snacks & craft cocktails at <a href="http://huntandalpineclub.com/" target="_blank">Portland Hunt & Alpine Club</a><br />
- I like donuts and I like potatoes so I was very into <a href="https://theholydonut.com/" target="_blank">The Holy Donut</a>'s potato donuts<br />
- <a href="https://www.blythandburrows.com/" target="_blank">Blyth & Burrows</a> has a back bar behind a swinging bookcase, so obvs into that too<br />
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<b>San Francisco, CA</b><br />
<i>Occasion: </i>Work event<br />
<i>Travel Partners: </i>Kel<br />
<i>HHH Approved: </i><br />
<i>- </i>We loved the laidback vibe, tiki drinks, and delicious Thai dishes at<i> </i><a href="http://www.hawkerfare.com/" target="_blank">Hawker Fare</a><br />
- The gin tonics are as big as your head at <a href="http://www.bellotasf.com/" target="_blank">Bellota</a> - and there are 3 different versions to try!<br />
- <a href="http://sfblues.net/Saloon.html" target="_blank">The Saloon</a> claims to be SF's oldest bar and it's a great option for Sunday night dance parties<br />
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<b>Minneapolis, MN</b><br />
<i>Occasion: </i>Summer trip<br />
<i>Travel Partners:</i> Doug<br />
<i>HHH Approved: </i><br />
- All about the wood-fired eats (and free kitchen entertainment) at <a href="https://www.youngjoni.com/" target="_blank">Young Joni</a><br />
- <a href="http://surlybrewing.com/" target="_blank">Surley Brewing Co.</a> might be the only MN brewery that makes a decent IPA; great beer garden too<br />
- It's hard to find, but we loved the speakeasy vibe of <a href="https://www.yelp.com/biz/volsteads-emporium-minneapolis" target="_blank">Volstad's Emporium</a><br />
- Fun, creative flavors at <a href="https://milkjamcreamery.com/" target="_blank">Milk Jam Creamery</a> and can't beat soft serve + cookie dough at <a href="https://www.facebook.com/MNNICECREAM/" target="_blank">MN Nice Cream</a><br />
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<b>Bend, OR</b><br />
<i>Occasion: </i>Visit Parentals<br />
<i>Travel Partners:</i> Doug<br />
<i>HHH Approved: </i><br />
- Bend is a beer town, but <a href="http://barrelthiefbend.com/" target="_blank">Barrel Thief</a> does cocktails right<br />
- <a href="https://chowbend.com/menu/" target="_blank">Chow</a> is always packed for a reason. Go on a weekday right when it opens if possible.<br />
- It wouldn't be a trip to Bend without an ocean roll at <a href="http://www.thesparrowbakery.net/" target="_blank">Sparrow Bakery</a><br />
- <a href="https://www.barriobend.com/" target="_blank">Barrio</a> is our go-to special occasion spot in Bend<br />
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<b>Olympia, WA</b><br />
<i>Occasion:</i> Girls Weekend<br />
<i>Travel Partners:</i> Kel, Jenna & Shelby<br />
<i>HHH Approved: </i><br />
<i>- </i>Most of the cute places on our list were closed for Labor Day, but not <a href="http://oobpdx.com/" target="_blank">Olympia Oyster Bar</a>!<br />
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Okay, now I miss summer. Bye!Katie @ Happy Hour Honeys http://www.blogger.com/profile/00177270408222543050noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3636681563093227741.post-29424171695120502512017-09-26T12:46:00.001-07:002017-09-27T09:15:23.170-07:00Weekend Getaway: Willamette Valley Overnight with the Girls<div class="MsoNormal" style="color: #222222; font-family: arial, sans-serif; font-size: small;">
Things have been a little crazy in happy hour honeys land lately, so I decided that my 31<sup>st</sup> bday would be an excellent excuse to get away for a night.<br />
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I’ve had my eye on <b><a href="https://www.the-vintages.com/" target="_blank">The Vintages</a></b> for a while, so when Kel, Dana, and Amanda said they were all in for a celebratory wine country sleepover, I booked the second cutest-looking trailer (the cutest was already taken) and went into planning mode.</div>
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The Vintages is a “trailer resort” located in Dayton, about 10 minutes southwest of Dundee. “Resort” might be taking it a little too far though. The Vintages is actually a collection of about 20 restored trailers of different makes and models attached to your run-of-the-mill RV park. The “county store” is stocked with more gourmet items than you might expect and the cruiser bikes and striped umbrellas that come with each rental are cute, but no matter what the rental price might suggest, this really is just a trailer park in the middle of wine country, not any sort of “resort”.<br />
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That said, our quick trip was definitely one for the books. Here’s our itinerary from the weekend: </div>
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<b>Lunch at <a href="http://ruddickwood.com/" target="_blank">Ruddick/Wood </a>in Newburg</b></div>
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Wood/Ruddick is cute little hipster spot about 50 minutes outside of Portland. Our 12:30 lunch reservations seemed unnecessary when we arrived, but the place filled up more as we ate.<br />
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In order to prep for our day of drinking, we all ordered hearty sandwiches with fries plus a bottle of champagne to get the party started.<br />
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<b>Meet up with Trish of <a href="http://nowhiningwinetours.com/" target="_blank">No Whining Wine Tours</a></b></div>
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For me, the trickiest part of wine tasting is the driving aspect. Uber and Lyft have pretty much eliminated the need for a DD on a night out in Portland, but ride shares aren’t as readily available in wine country. Kel’s brilliant solution: hire a driver!</div>
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Trish was recommended by one of Kel’s mom’s friends and we got an insider deal. Aside from the perk of having a driver, using Trish meant that we had access to reduced tasting fees at the wineries that Trish recommended AND a personal photographer for the day. Trish also introduced us to a new winery that all of us loved and probably wouldn’t have found on our own. Basically, you should hire Trish.</div>
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<b>Winery #1 – <a href="https://www.langoloestate.com/" target="_blank">L’Angolo Estate</a> in Dundee</b></div>
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Chase, Kelly’s third cousin (sister grandmas, sister grandmas!), opened the tasting room at L’Angolo last year and we like to go there to use Kelly’s membership to get a free tasting and to feel very fancy that we know the winemaker.<br />
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<b>Winery #2- <a href="http://www.lenneestate.com/" target="_blank">Lenne Estate</a> in Yamhill</b></div>
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This stop was Trish’s idea and we loved the great view (which would have been even better without all the smokiness).<br />
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<b>Winery #3- <a href="https://fairsingvineyard.com/" target="_blank">Fairsing Vinyard</a> in Yamhill</b></div>
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Trish also introduced us to this spot, which I think all of us plan to visit again soon. The tasting room is built so that when you look out from the front lawn (which houses a labyrinth and lots of Adirondack chairs), there’s a visual affect akin to an infinity pool. I was getting some serious Lord of the Rings vibes, especially since Fairsing has Gaelic touches throughout the winery.<br />
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We barely made it to Fairsing before closing time at 5pm, but at that point we were ready for some food anyhow.</div>
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<b>Supply Stop at <a href="http://www.redhillsmarket.com/" target="_blank">Red Hills Market</a> in Dundee</b></div>
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We had packed a snacky dinner to enjoy on our trailer “patio” back at The Vintages, but we decided to stock up on more wine at Red Hills just in case. Picking up a pizza here would also have been a good dinner option.<br />
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<b>Dinner + Fun & Games at The Vintages</b></div>
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Trish dropped us back at The Vintages and we got a peek at our trailer, the <a href="https://www.the-vintages.com/the-trailers/1965-boles-aero/" target="_blank">Boles Aero</a>, for the first time. The Vintages website labeled our trailer as appropriate for 2 adults and one kid, but with the double twin beds and the couch/futon, the four of us fit just fine. The trailer was outfitted with a few special touches like a cute couch, robes with slippers, and updated curtains, bedding, and light fixtures … but once again, a trailer is trailer – so don’t expect anything too luxe.</div>
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Following our dinner, we hopped on our bikes and cruised around the park for a bit before setting up Amanda’s ring and flamingo game. I also had a surprise for the girls: matching RV & flamingo pjs that I found at Target.<br />
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Such a fun birthday trip!<br />
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Katie @ Happy Hour Honeys http://www.blogger.com/profile/00177270408222543050noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3636681563093227741.post-7982325917733074692017-08-09T10:34:00.001-07:002017-08-09T10:34:03.172-07:00Portland Happy Hour: Kachka<b>What: <a href="http://kachkapdx.com/" target="_blank">Kachka</a></b><br />
<b>Where: 720 SE Grand Ave</b><br />
<b>When: Happy Hour is daily 4-6pm and 10pm-midnight</b><br />
<b>Honeys Heart: Dumplings & Moscow Mules</b><br />
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It's crazy that we haven't written about Kachka yet since it's possibly number one on Katie's list of "Favorite Portland Restaurants", but we finally have pictures and recently had a pretty great happy hour.<br />
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This June, I was recruited to run the Helvetia Half Marathon with Doug with the primary goal of beating Katie's best half marathon time (just some friendly competition between husband and wife). I will say we did pretty well, and earned ourselves a whole day of bar crawling... and as supportive spouse and primary drinking partner to us both, Katie obviously partook in this reward.<br />
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After beers at <a href="http://www.commonsbrewery.com/" target="_blank">The Commons</a>, a gin and beer tasting at <a href="http://loyallegionpdx.com/" target="_blank">Loyal Legion</a>, and a quick beer at <a href="http://www.bithousesaloon.com/" target="_blank">Bithouse Saloon</a>, we went to <a href="http://kachkapdx.com/" target="_blank">Kachka</a> just minutes after they opened for happy hour at 4pm and luckily got one of the last tables in the lounge.<br />
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Despite having been on a beer kick, Katie and I started our happy hour with a <b>Moscow Mule</b> ($5) and Doug went big with a <b>Yorsh </b>($7), i.e. a pint of beer with a rotating vodka. I will say the vodka was perfectly chilled and Katie might have downed the last half of it before we left.<br />
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For food, we got an array of items because our friend Alex, who also ran the race, was there and had never been to Kachka. Plus, his fiance is a vegetarian so he has to take advantage of a meal with meat eaters!<br />
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Because we had worked hard and needed to replenish with some carbs and fat, we ordered the <b>Bread and Whipped Salo</b> ($2) which is just what it sounds like - cured fatback mixed with garlic and coriander and bread. A sprinkle of salt and this is uber satisfying.<br />
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For another shared dish, we got the <b>Sprat Snack</b> ($5) with tiny hot smoked fish, parsley mayo, and rye bread. These little cured fish aren't my favorite to look at, but they're salty and definitely satisfying with the mule or a beer. </div>
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Alex, on a meat kick, ordered the <b>Golubtsi </b>($8), which is a pork and beef-stuffed cabbage roll. I wouldn't say this was the easiest for sharing but the combination of the roll in the sauce and cream definitely was a comfort food dish.<br />
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So far, I haven't had something I didn't like at Kachka, but I <i>crave</i> the<b> Siberian Pelmeni </b>($9), dumplings filled with beef, pork, veal, and onion. </div>
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Even though the happy hour is a good deal, the dinner menu apps aren't a bad price and a favorite lives on that menu. The <b>Herring "under a fur coat" </b>($9) is "a seven layer dip. but Russian. and actually a salad" aka it's layered herring, potatoes, onions, carrots, beets, mayo, and eggs.<br />
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Katie and I often stray from our happy hour roots these days due to schedules and thinking we have more money now (our bank accounts post home-buying would say differently), but this was a definite reminder that there are excellent happy hours in this city and it's a shame not to take advantage of them. Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3636681563093227741.post-59419381794876824962017-06-01T13:33:00.000-07:002017-06-01T13:34:36.758-07:00Buzzed with the Happy Hour Honeys: Wedding SpecialIn this Wedding Special, we discuss all things bridal! Take a listen for our bachelorette and wedding dos and don'ts plus two of the best wedding stories of all time (sorry again, Jessica).<br />
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NSFW cuz wine makes us swear. Enjoy! <br />
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Leslie's Vegas Bachelorette by Night</div>
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Kel's NYC Bachelorette</div>
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Sparkle Dresses for Katie's Bach</div>
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Boys, stop drinking water and make sure the father-of-the-bride gets home safe!</div>
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A Toast by Kel/A Public Shaming of Doug<b></b></div>
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Leslie's Reception. That's right, they gave us a mic.</div>
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<b>SUPER BONUS: Our Real First Bachelorette Ever</b><br />
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Somehow we neglected this story in this episode, but our first bachelorette party ever was when we were in college. Katie made a veil, we bought a $6 ring at Fred Meyer, and we went to Greek Cuisina in downtown Portland. Best way to get free drinks, but also real awkward when you run into a "coworker" from where you're interning.<br />
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P.S. The veil was worn at all of our bachelorette parties and Les wore the ring in Vegas. The most common reaction to that canary yellow cubic zirconia monstrosity: "Wow, your fiance must be so rich!"<br />
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<b>Where: 210 SE MLK Blvd. </b><br />
<b>Honeys Heart: Seaweed Noodles & Tuna Bowl</b><br />
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Doug and I celebrated his 30th bday with a trip to San Diego (don't get too jealous - it was rainy the whole time and he got the flu on our last full day), but it was obviously necessary to celebrate with friends when we got back too.<br />
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Doug's first pick was <a href="http://www.happyhourhoneys.com/2016/03/portland-pop-up-mae.html" target="_blank">Mae</a>, but the stars didn't align in our favor and we had to go with his second choice: <a href="http://www.relayrestaurantgroup.com/restaurants/revelry/" target="_blank">Revelry</a>.<br />
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I will admit, I had a little bit of attitude about Revelry prior to our dinner, mostly because I do not like kimchi and I was convinced that, being a Korean street food restaurant, they would put it in everything. This was an ignorant and incorrect assumption, and having tasted Revelry's crazy delicious food, I very much regret not giving it a try sooner.<br />
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Revelry's menu is divided up into "anytime", "pancake", "noodle", "rice bowl", and "sweets". With our server's help, we narrowed it down to the following dishes to split among 7 people. Here they are in order of favorite to least favorite, though it should be noted that even our least favorite was pretty tasty.<br />
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Our group's favorite dish was the<b> Seaweed Noodles ($17) </b>made with Dungeness crab, red curry, and creme fraiche. This was so, so good. The noodles were nice and chewy, and a great contrast to the creaminess of the crab. And while the flavors were more delicate than some of the other dishes, they worked very well together.<br />
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Right behind the seaweed noodles was <b>Blackened</b> <b>Tuna Rice Bowl ($16) </b>with cured yolk, koji asparagus, and zucchini. The tuna was seasoned perfectly and our group couldn't get over how tasty the zucchini was. They worked miracles with that squash, let me tell you.<br />
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We ordered <b>Mrs. Yang's Fried Chicken ($14) </b>in honor of our attempted meal at Mae and while there's no competing with Maya Lovelace's drumsticks, we all enjoyed this quite a bit. It had just the right kick of spice and the peanut brittle crumbled on top was an inspired addition.<br />
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We also tried the <b>Dan Dan Noodles ($16) </b>with<b> </b>chipotle pork and collard greens and while this was good, I'd definitely recommend the seaweed noodles first if you only want one noodle dish.<br />
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And in last place, the<b> Short Rib Rice Bowl ($17) </b>with cured yolk, herb tabbouleh, and charred spring onion. This was tasty, but on my next visit, I'll definitely skip this in favor of trying something new (that will not be the case with the seaweed noodles or tuna).<br />
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We also tried out a variety of cocktails including the gin & tonic. For whatever reason, people were not as jazzed about the drinks as they were about the food (I thought my G&T was good), but guess you can't win them all.<br />
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Doug and I are already plotting when we can go back. It's been over a week, so I think we've waited long enough. Eat you soon, seaweed noodles!Katie @ Happy Hour Honeys http://www.blogger.com/profile/00177270408222543050noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3636681563093227741.post-1225975231511878432017-04-07T16:20:00.000-07:002017-04-07T16:20:57.418-07:00Portland Happy Hour: SuperBite<b>What: <a href="http://www.superbitepdx.com/" target="_blank">SuperBite</a></b><br />
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<b>When: Daily HH from 5-6pm (also available at Kask 4-6pm)</b><br />
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Katie and I are super proud of ourselves when we actually make it to a happy hour these days. This is partially because we rarely have weeknight dates (thanks, dogs and husbands) and partially because we never make it anywhere early enough for happy hour (looking at you, semi-demanding work schedules). So when we finally scheduled a <a href="http://www.superbitepdx.com/" target="_blank"><b>SuperBite</b></a> happy hour date, we had to make the most of it.<br />
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Our dining experience at SuperBite started with a bit of seat-selection anxiety. Katie arrived 10 minutes before me and played musical chairs, ultimately ending up choosing a seat in the bar. Moments after I arrived and sat down, Karen Brooks, <i>Portland Monthly</i>'s food critic, walked in and sat at the well-lit kitchen bar in the main dining area, highlighting what Katie already knew to be true: she had made the wrong seating decision. Basically, we missed out on any potential hobnobbing and the lighting was terrible for photos, but we'll forgive Katie, it's a lot of pressure! <br />
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Anyway, regardless of seating choices, we unfortunately left SuperBite underwhelmed.<br />
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Our expectations were high going in because 1) this is the second venture for the husband-wife chef team behind the impressive <b><a href="http://oxpdx.com/" target="_blank">Ox</a></b> and 2) if your whole restaurant concept is built on combining unique or seemingly separate flavors into one "super bite", that one bite better be fucking phenomenal.<br />
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When we finally were able to track down a server (we know we're not Karen Brooks but come on!), we asked for his top happy hour recommendations and he tricked us into buying all of the bites, which were $2 each. The bites are really the right size for one person but we opted to share all but the salmon. Also, he didn't really trick us, we're actually very easily convinced to order lots of food...<br />
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The <b>Salmon Crudo</b> is served with hibiscus ponzu, pickled jalapeno, and shiso, and was a pretty solid bite - I suppose at $2, it's similar to getting a piece of sashimi at a sushi restaurant.<br />
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Both of us really enjoyed the <b>Dungeness Crab </b>taco with celery root tortilla, sesame mayo, orange, and tobiko. The celery root tortilla provided a unique texture and the bite featured a solid serving of crab.<br />
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I think we were originally most intrigued by the <b>Grilled Shitake</b> with miso-procini marshmallow and sauternes glaze, but the porcini marshmallow didn't quite live up to the hype and was fairly indistinguishable.<br />
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Next up was the <b>Beef Tongue</b> "spam" musubi with cucumber, and Chinese hot mustard served on top of rice. This was one of our server's favorites and I could imagine it being one that people lean towards since it is a bit more substantial.<br />
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Finally, we tried the <b>Duck Croquette A L'Orange</b> with crispy duck rillettes and tangerine aioli. Neither of us had tried duck l'orange prior and while it was good, again we wanted to be wowed and didn't quite get there.<br />
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As I write this, I'm wondering if our expectations were unreasonable or if the experience really was missing a little something something.<br />
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To round out our happy hour, we also ordered the <b>Nashville-style Hot Fried Cauliflower</b> which was super spicy and a dish I probably would skip next time around (if there is a next time around...).<br />
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Last up, we had the <b>Double Stack Cheeseburger</b> ($10) with ground beef and shitake mushroom topped with fontina and cheddar, fancy sauce, dill pickle, and onion on a sesame seed bun. It sounds like a good idea and a ton of burger for $10 so we jumped on it. I would actually like to get Doug and Adam's take on this burger because Katie and I were not digging the texture that the mushroom added.<br />
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The real topper on the iffy service and underwhelming food is that we both felt nauseous for the rest of the night. Not the best way to remember what should have been an enjoyable happy hour. <br />
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Basically, we're not raring to try this happy hour again anytime soon - but we are curious to know if our experience was the norm, or if we caught SuperBite on an off night. Let us know!Anonymousnoreply@blogger.com527 SW 12th Ave, Portland, OR 97205, USA45.521444 -122.683976919.999409500000002 -163.9925709 71.0434785 -81.3753829tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3636681563093227741.post-79751000912482523372017-03-23T15:31:00.001-07:002017-03-23T15:51:10.358-07:00Portland Restaurant: Güero<b>What: <a href="http://www.gueropdx.com/" target="_blank">G</a></b><b><a href="http://www.gueropdx.com/" target="_blank"><span class="st">ü</span>ero</a></b><br />
<b>Where: </b><b>200 NE 28th Ave</b><br />
<b>When: 11am-10pm, Tuesday-Sunday</b><br />
<b>Honeys Heart: Refrito Torta</b><br />
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The first torta I ever had was from a small cart in Guatemala<b>. </b><a href="http://www.happyhourhoneys.com/2011/06/guatemala-part-i-coban-lanquin-semuc.html" target="_blank">That torta</a> was filled with pieces of hot dog, ham, chicken, and chorizo topped with mayo, salsa, tomatoes, and jalapenos, and though Doug was adamant that it didn't do justice to tortas as a whole, I was already hooked on what is essentially a Mexican street food sandwich.<br />
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Since then, I've had a few different torta experiences, including an insanely spicy version at Rick Bayless's <a href="http://www.rickbayless.com/restaurants/tortas-frontera/" target="_blank">Tortas Frontera</a> in Chicago and a delicious, but sadly no longer available, carnitas torta at Edgar's Cantina at Safeco Field. My torta consumption has been lacking here in Portland though, and so I was very excited to check out the new brick and mortar location of well-reputed torta food cart <b><a href="http://www.gueropdx.com/" target="_blank">G</a></b><b><a href="http://www.gueropdx.com/" target="_blank"><span class="st">ü</span>ero</a>. </b><br />
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G<span class="st">ü</span>ero's food menu features seven different tortas as well as bowls, snacks, and sides.<br />
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I opted for the <b>Refrito</b> ($9.50) made with refried beans, avocado, roasted serrano peppers, fresh onions, pink pickled onions, cotija cheese, cilantro, poblano crema, and chile lime aioli. <br />
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Doug went for the <b>Ahogado </b>($9) with carnitas, habanero slaw, and cilantro topped with achiote tomato sauce.<br />
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Both of our sandwiches were huge, very flavorful with a definite spicy kick, and pretty messy. In other words, come hungry and don't wear your Sunday best.<br />
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We also split a <b>Sik'il Pak</b> ($7) which is a pumpkin seed dip with fire-roasted tomatoes, chiles, citrus, and herbs served with jicama slices and tostadas. To me, this dish was totally lacking in flavor compared to the tortas and Doug found the dip oddly sweet. The jicama did provide a crisp, refreshing contrast to the spicy tortas, but that wasn't enough for me to be pleased with this dish. <br />
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Of course, we had to sample some drinks too. I went with the classic <b>Margarita </b>($8.5) and Doug tried the <b>Margarita Yucateca</b> ($10) made with mezcal, sour orange juice, and grapefruit. We both preferred my margarita, which wasn't a surprise on my end since I am not the mezcal fan that Doug is.<br />
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I'd like to go back again soon to try some of the other tortas as well as La Jefa, a cocktail made with horchata, tequila, ancho chile liqueur, and orange zest. <br />
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Te veo pronto, G<span class="st">ü</span>ero!Katie @ Happy Hour Honeys http://www.blogger.com/profile/00177270408222543050noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3636681563093227741.post-15092719249600250362017-03-09T13:57:00.002-08:002017-03-09T13:57:49.972-08:00Portland Happy Hour: High Noon<b>What: <a href="http://www.highnoonpdx.com/happy-hour/" target="_blank">High Noon</a></b><br />
<b>Where: 822 SW 2nd Ave</b><br />
<b>When: HH Mon-Fri, 3pm-7pm </b><br />
<b>Honeys Heart: Lots of happy hour food & drink options</b><br />
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Sometimes you just have to embrace being a #basicbitch and go see<i> 50 Shades Darker </i>with your girlfriends. If you saw the first <i>50 Shades</i> movie, you know that a certain level of tipsiness is necessary to endure two hours of horrible dialogue and "kinky f***ery", so with that in mind, Kel, Dana, and I met for happy hour at <a href="http://www.highnoonpdx.com/happy-hour/" target="_blank">High Noon</a> before heading to the movie theater.<br />
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High Noon's slogan is "Southwest by Northwest" and their menu highlights Southwestern dishes like frybread, arepas, and nachos, all prepared with local ingredients. While the decor borders on gimmicky (at least <a href="http://www.wweek.com/restaurants/2015/12/09/high-noon-restaurant-review/" target="_blank">they got rid of the John Wayne mural</a>?), we were impressed with the number of food and drink items on the happy hour menu and the prices.<br />
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From the happy hour menu, we ordered the <b>Nachos</b> ($5), <b>Hush Puppies</b> ($4), and <b>Street Corn </b>($3), plus <b>Grapefruit Drops</b> ($6).<br />
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The nachos were tasty and a decent-sized portion and the hush puppies were good too. I never say no to street corn and High Noon's version did not disappoint.<br />
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While my first Grapefruit Drop was on the weak side, a pet peeve of mine when it comes to happy hour drinks, the second seemed like a standard pour, making the $6 price tag feel like more of a steal.<br />
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Since none of us had tried frybread before, we also ordered a <b>Sweet Pork Frybread with Roasted Pasilla Verde</b> ($9) off the regular menu.<br />
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High Noon describes frybread as "southwest scones" which I don't think gives an accurate picture of this dish. Frybread is more like flatbread that has been fried... so exactly what it sounds like and not like a scone at all. Descriptions aside, it was flavorful and delicious, and worth the non-happy hour price.<br />
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I should also mention that the service was a bit touch and go, depending on what server was helping us.<br />
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However, overall, we left very satisfied with our happy hour experience at High Noon and I would recommend it as a great post-work spot for the downtown crowd. Katie @ Happy Hour Honeys http://www.blogger.com/profile/00177270408222543050noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3636681563093227741.post-60115859736233116242017-02-22T10:13:00.000-08:002017-02-22T10:13:48.390-08:00Portland Restaurant: Q Restaurant<b>What: <a href="http://q-portland.com/" target="_blank">Q Restaurant & Bar</a></b><br />
<b>Where: 828 SW 2nd Ave</b><br />
<b>When: Dinner daily, lunch on weekdays, and brunch on weekends</b><br />
<b>Honey's Heart: The Quiche</b><br />
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Veritable Quandary, a classic old Portland restaurant and favorite of downtown professionals and travelers alike, recently closed its doors after 45 years. The property that was home to VQ is being turned into a new Portland Courthouse (boring) and so the GM and chef were forced to start a new venture or, in some ways, replicate their previous one.<br />
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<b><a href="http://q-portland.com/" target="_blank">Q Restaurant</a></b>, their new spot, does share much of the same vibe as VQ with dark wood, similar menu items, the bar separated from dining space, etc. It is missing VQ's beloved patio, but we have insider news that Q is working with businesses in the building with the hopes of utilizing the rooftop at some point in the future.<br />
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We started our brunch at Q with <b>grapefruit mimosas</b>, which were some much needed hair of the dog for this gal who had indulged in wine, fireball shots, and vodka sodas the night prior.<br />
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Katie also ordered a black coffee with cream and sugar (which I shared with her...did I mention the state I was in?) and it was beautifully presented. Perhaps taking up a bit too much table space, but never-the-less an upscale coffee experience.<br />
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To amp up our citrus intake, we also enjoyed <b>Grapefruit Slices ($5) </b>with green tea simple syrup and mint. If you're looking for something super light and refreshing, this is a great starter dish to share. One for a group of four would probably be great.<br />
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For our savory brunch items, we opted for the <b>quiche special </b>($16), which we learned Chef Annie only makes occasionally. It was definitely our favorite dish with sweetness from caramelized onions and hearty squash and cheese, and I think probably they should just make it all the time. I would be fairly disappointed if I went there for brunch and didn't get to have this!<br />
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We also shared the <b>Chilaquiles</b> ($15) which were tasty and beautifully presented. Our waiter had also recommended the Monte Cristo and I feel like that could have been a good direction for us - apparently it's the real deal.<br />
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On the sweet side, we shared the <b>Pugliese French Toast</b> ($14) with bananas, mascarpone, and candied walnuts and <b>Cinnamon & Sugar</b> <b>Churros </b>($7) with dipping chocolate. Unfortunately, both slightly missed the mark on texture and flavor. The french toast felt bland and a bit dry to us, and the churros weren't quite crispy enough on the outside, leaving the whole bite with a pretty doughy consistency.<br />
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We should also mention that the service we received during our visit was impeccable, right down to the thoughtful tour of the kitchen that Q's GM Erin took us on.<br />
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So, will Q be around in 40 some years like its predecessor? Will people be up in arms when/if it closes? I'm not sure yet, but I think the new location combined with the strong references to its predecessor is nothing but a good thing. Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3636681563093227741.post-74506722582423171542017-01-26T15:01:00.000-08:002017-01-26T15:01:51.220-08:00Portland Restaurant: Han Oak<b>What: <a href="http://hanoakpdx.com/" target="_blank">Han Oak</a></b><br />
<b>Where: <span class="site-address" id="yui_3_17_2_1_1485284737562_152">511 NE 24th Ave</span></b><br />
<b>Honeys Heart: Everything</b><br />
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Hiiii! Remember us? Your wildly inconsistent blogger friends?<br />
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Well, it's 2017 and that means this little blog is coming up on 9 years in existence. Yikes. We're old.<br />
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If there is one good thing about getting old, it's that we can now afford some classier dining experiences (when is the last time we even wrote about a happy hour?!) - including dinner at <a href="http://hanoakpdx.com/" target="_blank"><b>Han Oak</b></a>.<br />
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Tucked behind The Ocean's micro-restaurant complex, Han Oak is a reservation-only, non-traditional Korean restaurant specializing in prix-fixe dinners.<br />
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The reservation process is slightly intense (read about it <a href="http://hanoakpdx.com/reserve/#" target="_blank">here</a>), but thankfully Kelly, Adam, and I have Doug, planner extraordinaire, who coordinated a dinner reservation for us.<br />
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Dinners at Han Oak are $35 per person plus gratuity and whatever drinks and additional plates you have. Doug and I came away from our last hyped-up prix-fixe meal (looking at you, <span class="tL8wMe EMoHub" dir="ltr" id=":hp.co" style="text-align: left;">Nodoguro</span>) feeling underwhelmed and still kind of hungry, but that was definitely not our experience at Han Oak. We were so stuffed but also so impressed with the food and drinks. Definitely worth the reservation hassle and the $35.<br />
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Here's what we had: <br />
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1)<b> Pork and Chive Dumplings</b> ($9), served with black vinegar broth and ginger<br />
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These dumplings are<b> </b>not part of the prix-fixe meal but<b> </b>they are worth the extra cost. Trust me. <br />
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2)<b> Korean Fried Cauliflower (</b>$9), with spicy gochujang glaze and bread & butter daikon <br />
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The cauliflower was another delicious add-on, but since there are three other veggie dishes on the prix-fixe menu, you could skip this one, no problem. <b> </b><br />
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3) <b>Napa Cabbage and Daikon Kimchi </b><br />
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4)<b> Roasted Brussel Sprouts</b> with miso and mustard<br />
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5) <b>Crispy Sweet & Sour Potatoes</b> with toasted sesame<b> </b><br />
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I love sweet potatoes and the sour kick that these had in addition to the natural sweetness made this my favorite veggie plate on the menu. <br />
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6) <b>Winter Squash </b>with togarashi, meyer lemon, and fried garlic<br />
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7) <b>Kalgooksu</b>- egg drop chicken broth with handcut wheat noodles and poached chicken<br />
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I didn't think this soup was as flavorful as the other dishes served, but the handcut wheat noodles had a great texture.<br />
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8)<b> Smoked Hanger Steak</b><br />
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Both main dishes were served with wrappers of sorts (lettuce with the steak and rice noodle sheets with the pork belly) so you could create your own little hand-held bites. Our server encouraged us to experiment and combine ingredients from both main dishes, which was fun and very tasty. <br />
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9) Koji-marinated, slow-roasted <b>Pork Belly</b> with rice noodle sheets, pickled daikon, and scallion salad<br />
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I don't usually like pork belly but even I liked this. <br />
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To drink, Kel and I both had <b>The Golden Age</b> ($9), made with saffron soju, cocchi americano, mezcal, satsuma, meyer lemon, and gochujang foam.<br />
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The description sounds a bit ominous (soju AND mezcal), but the resulting drink was actually quite nice and lighter than I expected.<br />
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Han Oak also serves <a href="http://hanoakpdx.com/menu/" target="_blank">brunch</a> and just announced that they will operate as a no-reservations noodle and dumpling house on Sunday and Monday nights from 5-10pm. Pretty sure we'll need to check that out. <br />
<b><span class="site-address" id="yui_3_17_2_1_1485284737562_152"></span> </b>Katie @ Happy Hour Honeys http://www.blogger.com/profile/00177270408222543050noreply@blogger.com