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There’s a REALLY HILARIOUS blog, Things About Portland That Suck, that I read and usually agree with. For instance, they are SPOT ON about the suburb in which I live. (However, nothing offends me more than what they said about Duck Fans).

Anyway, my city is really, REALLY fantastic. I love it, and I want you to, too. So, I present you with, Things About Portland That Do Not Suck. This is NOT a comprehensive list. I can’t just be posting to my blog all day, so here are a few that top my list. So what if most of them are all food related.

Andina - My FAVORITE casual-ish restaurant. I love small plates, and Andina has AMAZING small plates (also a gluten-free menu). I brought Nic here on our romantic date and I will bring you here too, if you come visit.
The Pretzel at Deschutes Brewery – I don’t even really like pretzels and I’m madly in love with this one. Just say yes to hot melty white cheddar and mustard. You won’t be sorry.
Kerri’s and My Pedicure Place – AWESOME people watching there. For instance, the girl I was sitting next to on Sunday was speaking about her recently incarcerated father. Just like a soap opera!
And, Kerri’s and My After Pedicure Lunch Place – Muu Muu’s – The Brutus Smash is AMAZING (there are fries IN YOUR SANDWICH). The service, not the best, but the sandwich is worth it.

Other selected popular things about my state in general: we don’t pump our own gas, no sales tax, vote by mail elections.

What is it about your city that you like? Where would you take me if I came to visit (KRISTABELLA, I’M LOOKING AT YOU!)

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I do so love portland. Good thing we can now be found at http://www.visitportlandoregonsneighbor.com or else I’d have had to leave.

I want to read the things about Portland that suck blog?

Hmm, things about Maidenhead (in the UK) that don’t suck, eh?
The secret beautiful bit that almost no-one knows about where you can walk along the Thames and meet Geese.
The way the Tea Pot Cafe is generous with the toast when you order scrambled eggs. James Bond says in Casino Royale (The book! Biglig always means the book!) that the trouble with caviar is that you never get enough toast. I think this should also apply to scrambled eggs.
We have a bridge built by the second greatest engineer of all time, Isambard Kingdom Brunel. This bridge is also secret as no-one can figure out where it is. Most of the cool things in Maidenhead are secret, actually.
Our council offices were used (as a hospital and a university) in three Carry-on films.

The whole no self-serve gas really annoys me. BUT, I’ve gotten used to it (reluctantly). That said, what I love about Portland in addition to NO SALES TAX is the people. They’re not as phony as those from my hometown. Which brings me to what I like (and kinda miss)about my (former) hometown: the nightlife! There is NO place that compares to Vegas’ awesome club scene. However, I am way too old to stay out until 6am, and I’ve become such an Oregon wine/beer snob, I don’t think I could even stand to drink a beer or wine that isn’t produced in Oregon. :)

I was just telling a girlfriend that we need to go to Portland for a girls’ trip and that YOU would totally hook us up with what to see/eat/do.

I so wish I could write a blog post about the city/town I live in but this little one horse po-dunk town has absolutely nothing to do unless you want to go to the local Fun Factory and I don’t even like that environment.
If you came to visit me then I guess we would end up going out of town for something to do. Maybe we would go to Pigeon Forge and Gatlinburg. They are both pretty cool.

YOU HAVE FULL SERVICE GAS?! Holy shit, I am moving there today.

You forgot to mention Portland’s next mayor is a smoking hot gay guy!

I could take you on a wine tour…

I am the best thing going in Dallas.

Tell me about it, sister! I’m hoping to see him at Doug Fir tonight.

I think if you came to Tulsa we’d just have to give in a take the 4 hour road trip to Dallas. We could visit Slynnro. Since she seems to be the best thing going on in Dallas.

We missed you on Saturday night, but had a great time! Next time. Or maybe we can organize a HH soon and go check out my new obsession, Ehren Ebbage. Let me know your upcoming schedule- sounds like you’re busy. I’m in Kauai from Nov. 20th-Dec. 3th.

I think a post about my town would be super lame. Perhaps I’ll try it though. :)

You know I loved this. Portland, why do I love you so?

Bombing memorials. yep, that’s about it.

If you came to SF, our days would be filled with eating…breakfast, brunch, lunch, afternoon coffee, dinner…I just couldn’t possibly take you to all the yummy spots SF has to offer in a few days. Oh, and the beach! The parks! Sausalito! SHOPPING in…the Haight, the Marina, Union Square! So many possibilities.

Also: NO SALES TAX in our awesome city. So all you shoppers? You need to come visit. As in, tomorrow.

(Also: the nail art at our pedicure place. SO FANTASTIC. Heh.)

I live here too. I’d never read the “Things about Portland that suck” blog, so now my evening is shot. Thanks a lot. No, really, thanks, I’m laughing out loud.

I think Andina might be my death row meal. Although Higgins is a close second.

You should check this site out..it’s a lot more fun that the one mentioned above! and a lot more nitty gritty too;)

Stefanie Powers’s last blog post..Sam Adams Says “Look Ma, No Gavel!”

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