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Canard – Oregon City

June 1, 2024 by Jessica Berger and Tekela Fisher Leave a Comment

Hot Spot of the week is the new outpost of Canard in Oregon City! We recently headed over there for a leisurely business lunch, and it is the perfect spot for exactly that. This new restaurant offers some of the Canard classics, plus some new and interesting dishes.

Canard Oregon City

We started, as usual with some lovely cocktails. I had the Standard OG, a nice dark cocktail in the vein of a Vieux Carre. Jessica gave the Old Habits a spin, which was bright citrusy and a tad spicy from the jalapeno. Both were well-mixed and tasty!

For lunch we started with the shrimp cocktail lettuce wraps. This dish is a refreshing twist on the classic shrimp cocktail, with the shrimp nestled in a leaf of butter lettuce and topped with a Thai cocktail sauce. It’s the perfect light lunch option that won’t leave you feeling weighed down.

If you’re feeling more adventurous, try the foie gras dumplings. These little bites of heaven are bursting with rich and savory flavor. The dumplings are filled with foie gras and are bathed in dashi and hoisin that perfectly complements the richness of the filling.

For a wonderful vegetarian option, don’t miss out on the seven spice squash. This dish features tender slices of Delicata squash that are seasoned with a blend of seven spices, and served alongside cashew cream, lemongrass, and grapefruit. It’s a perfect side dish to pair with any of Canard’s other offerings.

Not only does Canard offer amazing food, but the restaurant itself is a sight to behold. The chic and modern decor creates a cozy and inviting atmosphere that will make you feel right at home. Whether you’re grabbing a quick bite on your lunch break or enjoying a leisurely meal with friends, Canard is the perfect spot.

In terms of location, Canard is conveniently located in the heart of Oregon City. So, whether you’re a local or just passing through, it’s the perfect spot to stop and refuel during your day.

Have you tried out Canard’s new Oregon City location yet? What were your favorite dishes? Let us know in the comments!

Crumbl Cookies

March 29, 2021 by Jessica Berger and Tekela Fisher Leave a Comment

Portland is full of amazing dessert shops that we know and love. In fact we’ve talked about a lot of them. Today we are stepping just outside of Portland, because our suburbs have some pretty great stuff as well. This week we went to Crumbl Cookies in Lake Oswego! Crumbl Cookies also has shops in Beaverton, Clackamas, Hillsboro, and Wilsonville.

The first thing you should know about Crumbl is that they are serving you warm cookies! Each cookie is thick and just slightly gooey in the center. Before you even walk into the shop, the smell of freshly baked cookies takes over all of your senses. It’s impossible to not fall in love right away! These are not your average cookies that we are talking about. Crumbl has a rotation of 120 delicious flavors. Some of these flavors include red velvet, carrot cake, sea salt toffee, funfetti, and so many more. The number one staple here is the milk chocolate chip cookie. Check out their current selection Here. Crumbl claims to have the world’s best chocolate chip cookie. This is a big statement to make and while we haven’t had all the cookies in the world yet. We agree with their bold claim.

Crumbl Cookies was started in Utah by two cousins who sought out to just make the best cookies they could. After several failed attempts they went back to the drawing board and A/B tested each cookie at their local gas stations and grocery stores until they found the perfect combination of ingredients and bake time. The original shop opened up in 2017 in Utah, Since that point 75 more locations have opened and they show no sign of slowing down! If you’re ready to give “the world’s best cookie” a try let us know in the comment below which flavor you’re most excited about. Also check out some of our other Hot Spots Here.

Portland’s Best Re-Opened Bars

March 18, 2021 by Jessica Berger and Tekela Fisher Leave a Comment

2020 was a rough year for most people. Unfortunately, Portland had to say goodbye to some of its favorite bars, restaurants, and local shops. They will forever be missed. However it’s 2021 now! We are ready to celebrate Portland’s Best Re-Opened Bars. Portland has too many amazing bars to be able to name them all at once, So this week we are featuring the ones that we are most excited to welcome back! In no particular order.

Palomar

959 SE Division St. Portland, Ore. 97214
Open Wednesday – Sunday 4pm – 10pm
Authentic cuban food and cocktails.
Website Here

Bantam Tavern

922 NW 21st Ave Portland, OR 97209
Open Monday – Friday 3pm – 11pm
Saturday – Sunday 12pm – 11pm
Interurban’s sister restaurant, Providing high quality pub classics with a twist.
Website Here

Scotch Lodge

215 SE 9th Ave #102 Portland, OR 97214
Open Wednesday – Saturday 4pm – 11pm
A cocktail bar for whiskey lovers, with a french inspired menu.
Website Here

Sapphire Hotel

5008 SE Hawthorne Blvd, Portland, OR 97215
Open Tuesday – Saturday 4pm – 11pm
Sassy cocktails of all sorts, and dinner to please every crowd. Home to the best cheese plate in Portland in our opinion.
Website Here

Tropicale

2337 NE Glisan St., Portland, OR 97232
Open Tuesday – Friday 12pm – 10pm
Saturday – Sunday 10am – 10pm
Home to the pina colada king! Serving Caribbean and Latin American small bites.
Website Here

5 & Dime

6535 SE Foster Rd Portland, OR 97206
Open 7 days a week 4pm – 10pm
Exceptionally done classic cocktails and light snacks.
Website Here

Someday

3634 SE Division St. Portland, Oregon
Open Thursday – Sunday 3pm – 10pm
Classic cocktails and a variety of small plates
Website Here

If you’re not quite ready to dine-in at these bars, that’s ok! Most of the bars listed above will do food-to-go as well. It’s so exciting to see some of our local favorites come back to life, and we are ready to celebrate them again! If you think your favorite bar needs to be on our Portland’s Best Re-Opened Bars list, leave us a comment and we will check it out. Head to our website Here for other featured Portland favorites of ours.

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