[TRAVEL] Portland, OR – day 1
Portland, OR., is becoming my second home. I love its calmness, its laid-back attitude, the weather (surprisingly, being a California girl most of my life) and the food scene. The food… ah, yes… Most importantly (and the very reason why I’m there), two of my very good friends are there – Joke and Sally. They are both great moms, both are very creative and both have such big open hearts that allow me be who I am. All three of us connected naturally as if we’ve been friends forever; so is our kids. Twice already (see my last pdx journal), after my return from Portland I’d feel renew and energized, but with a much calmer soul.
For this trip, I took Miss V and my parents with me, so we did more sightseeing then last time. It was a fun experience as my parents are foodie + my dad is a photographer as well, love being able to share something with them.
:: Day One ::
We arrived in the afternoon. First place we went to was Grüner Restaurant. Unfortunately, we got there right when lunch was over, so we ordered some small eats from their Happy Hour menu. Food was great, service was wonderful. Miss V’s grilled cheese sandwich was too spicy for her cause of the mustard, so our server had the kitchen make a new one right right away. I was bummed at first when they didn’t serve their famous donuts during happy hour, but luckily we stayed long enough that dinner was just starting, so we got to have some… Wow… best donuts we’ve ever had! Alder & Co. was next door, so we stopped by for a quick visit.
Grüner Restaurant
527 SW 12th Avenue
Portland, OR 97205
(503) 241-7163
Alder & Co.
537 SW 12th Avenue
Portland, OR 97205
(503) 224-1647
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Stay tune for Day 2…
All images were photographed by bonnie tsang
bonnie, absolutely BEAUTIFUL shots…seriously.
such alluring photos! and the food~~ and alder + co! so happy to hear about your connection w/ s+j, portland + your renewed soul. i’m always so inspired by your work!
I’ve always wanted to go to Portland & now I want to go even more, which I didn’t really think was possible.
I have to say, I always get a little giddy with happiness when I see you’ve posted new travel photos. :) I visited Portland last summer, and it was really something. It sounds like you’ve found a second home!
{sigh} Words cannot express how much I love how you document your life. You are AMAZING!!!
Bonnie, I always look forward to looking at your photos, especially all your travel ones. Love the way you compose your shots, and your amazing ability to notice the tiniest details that make each of your photos so special.
your pics never cease to amaze me. are you always travelling with a Canon Mk I and 50mm lens only?
Thank you, everyone!! Really appreciate all of your comments. :)
@ zhou – I pretty much shoot everything (including work) with the 5D (not MK 1) and 50mm.
The second picture is jaw-droppingly beautiful!! Thanks for sharing!
Bonnie, I follow your blog a lot and your portland posted are amazing! Small world, I must have just missed you in portland. I stayed at the Ace Hotel and ate at similar places just a couple of days after you :) check out my latest posts…so weird.
xoxo