Jun 15, 2010

Portland - Small and Clean

As I flew into Portland, the amount of green in the landscaping was breathtaking, and the trees nestled into the gentle curves of the Cascade mountains was spectacular.  There was a view of Crater Lake out the left hand of the plane, and it brought back fond memories of a recent visit out here with my wife and my folks.

Last night was quiet, spent in the hotel bar having dinner and watching the NBA Playoffs.  This morning, it was a search for a cup of coffee on my way to meetings, and an busy morning of work.

We took a lunch break and headed to a parking lot about seven blocks from the office, where we had a wide selection of Food Carts (Thai, Korean, Mexican, Greek, Slovick, ...).  I had Chicken Pod Thai, it was delicious, and yes, I used chop sticks.

Tonight for dinner we went to City Grill, on the 30th floor of the BofA building, and below are the pictures.  I had fresh, never frozen spring Salmon, with a Pinot Noir, it was awesome, one of the best Salmon dishes I have ever had.


9 comments:

  1. Portland is one of my favorite cities in the world, and it doesn't hurt that some of the finest Pinots come from Oregon!

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  2. Ooh... sounds like fun! Enjoy your time there!!

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  3. Sounds like a marvelous place. When your meetings are over... ENJOY!

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  4. I like Portland, too ... enjoy!!
    Best,
    Marty

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  5. A great, great liberal city!

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  6. Glad you are having a great time Ken!

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  7. Welcome to Portland. I am in Hood River, so if you make it down the Columbia River, do give me a call. It is about an hour away. PUK PUK is a great thai place. And EAT is a great New Orleans fare. This town is all about food, Enjoy.

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  8. I've never learned how to eat with chop sticks! Sounds like your business trips are also pleasant ones as well.

    Hugs,Rose

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