Dining out Archive

  • Deschutes Brewery is the spectacular birth place of my family’s obsession with brew pubs and wings and IPAs. The Windheims discovered the Deschutes Brewery many, many years ago on one of […]

    Deschutes Brewery

    Deschutes Brewery is the spectacular birth place of my family’s obsession with brew pubs and wings and IPAs. The Windheims discovered the Deschutes Brewery many, many years ago on one of […]

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  • It was a close 4-3 vote by Sherwood’s City Council to allow a donut shop to grace the space in the new library building. Sesame Donuts opened it’s doors in […]

    Sesame Donuts Sweetens-up Sherwood

    It was a close 4-3 vote by Sherwood’s City Council to allow a donut shop to grace the space in the new library building. Sesame Donuts opened it’s doors in […]

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  • When I spied a gift certificate for Tina’s restaurant in Dundee at a silent auction I immediately made a bid. Tina’s always catches my eye while driving through Dundee. Truth […]

    Treat Yourself to Tina’s for Lunch in Dundee

    When I spied a gift certificate for Tina’s restaurant in Dundee at a silent auction I immediately made a bid. Tina’s always catches my eye while driving through Dundee. Truth […]

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  • “Ladies’ Night” was declared and not kid basketball practices nor the threat of snow could stop us. Especially when margaritas are on the line. So off the ladies went in […]

    Agave Grill

    “Ladies’ Night” was declared and not kid basketball practices nor the threat of snow could stop us. Especially when margaritas are on the line. So off the ladies went in […]

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  • “Next time you find yourself slack-jawed and hungry in front of a fast-food counter – and a clown is anywhere nearby – just turn on  your heels and head for […]

    Crazy Good Sushi in Sherwood

    “Next time you find yourself slack-jawed and hungry in front of a fast-food counter – and a clown is anywhere nearby – just turn on  your heels and head for […]

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  • Wine tasting tour? Done that. Pub crawl? Done that. Beer tasting tour? Whoa! I gotta do that. And, so I did. Some out-of-towner friends (actually from Australia) are bidding farewell […]

    Hoppy Times on Portland Brew Bus

    Wine tasting tour? Done that. Pub crawl? Done that. Beer tasting tour? Whoa! I gotta do that. And, so I did. Some out-of-towner friends (actually from Australia) are bidding farewell […]

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  • Farm to Fork. I wasn’t sure if I liked the name at first, though it certainly grabbed my attention. It works great for me if I’m thinking of fruits, vegetables […]

    Fresh, Fabulous Food at Farm to Fork

    Farm to Fork. I wasn’t sure if I liked the name at first, though it certainly grabbed my attention. It works great for me if I’m thinking of fruits, vegetables […]

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  • Twice a week I join five of my favorite ladies for an hour-long walk through Sherwood, Oregon. Over the years, we have occasionally sabotaged our calorie burning by following up […]

    Treat Yourself to Hayden’s for Breakfast

    Twice a week I join five of my favorite ladies for an hour-long walk through Sherwood, Oregon. Over the years, we have occasionally sabotaged our calorie burning by following up […]

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  • Could anything be more soothing and calm than a coconut-creamy, slightly sweet, slightly spicy bowl of curry? I often sigh as I slowly enjoy the first mouthful. What a joy […]

    Sawatdee Thai Cuisine: Best Take-out in Sherwood

    Could anything be more soothing and calm than a coconut-creamy, slightly sweet, slightly spicy bowl of curry? I often sigh as I slowly enjoy the first mouthful. What a joy […]

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  • It could be said that after 7 hours of hiking and exploring the Ramona Falls area, any hot meal would taste phenomenal. However, I truly think I had my 2nd […]

    El Burro Loco – Best Meal on Mt. Hood

    It could be said that after 7 hours of hiking and exploring the Ramona Falls area, any hot meal would taste phenomenal. However, I truly think I had my 2nd […]

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