Birthday Celebrations and Last Weekend

I'm almost at the end of my time in Portland.  It flew by, but I feel like the 5 weekends I got to spend here were enough to soak up the city.  I also celebrated by birthday (definitely different this year, considering all my friends/family are spread all over the place), but it was still very great.  I got so many texts, calls, and messages that all made me feel so special and loved.  I treated myself to a great dinner and dessert, plus Saturday I did a tour of the local wineries. On my last Sunday here - I had a nice brunch and just did a final walk around downtown.

Highlights:
  • Jake's Famous Crawfish: I had a really great birthday dinner here.  The clam chowder was so good, and my birthday cheesecake was delicious and just melted in my mouth.
  • Willamette Valley Wineries: Such a fun day! I was lucky to get a really incredible weather day (like 65 for March in Portland is unheard of). My tour guide was amazing and had so much knowledge about grapes and how they are affected by Oregon weather.  He also had lots of connections with the winery owners.  I would love to visit again in the summer when the grapes are actually coming in.  I visited 2 wineries and grabbed a bottle from each: 
    • Vidon Vineyard: the new owner actually just bought it 3 months ago, it was interesting to hear his story and why he decided to purchase the place.  I got to try 4 different wine and all of them were excellent.
    • Tresori Vineyard: a family vineyard that only makes a few hundred bottles of each wine a season, all the wine was great, and the tasting room was really cute and had firepits outside, so you could take in the view.
  • Hunnymilk: I had brunch from this place and loved it!  If you know me, you know I can't make up my mind at brunch if I want sweet or savory.  The beauty of this place is that you get both plus a drink. 

My birthday cheesecake - for all those people asking me for food pics :)

Enjoying wine at Vidon

Tresori Vineyard

The fire pits at Tresori


Brunch at Hunnymilk

Comments

San said…
A special birthday indeed 🥳
April 1, 2021 at 4:30 PM
Girl With A Suitcase said…
Thanks San - It really was. Different from other years, but it was still good. Filled with lots of love.
April 5, 2021 at 11:42 PM
Julie Kane said…
haha I'm the exact same way - can never make up my mind at brunch if I want sweet or savory!
April 6, 2021 at 2:19 PM
Girl With A Suitcase said…
Julie - yeah, decisions, decisions
April 7, 2021 at 12:52 AM
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