Girl On The Go and Citysearch
CitySearch and Girl On The Go PDX have teamed up! Check out the new look and vibe of CitySearch with recommendations from scouts who are “in the know” — and this Girl On The Go happens to be a girl-in-the-know! Our team of Portland scouts will be supplying you with rich recommendations to many of the city’s tried-and-true, as well as, new and notable businesses. Stop wasting valuable time reading mini-dissertations on other resource sites, consult CitySearch and use your time to enjoy your food, your friends and that luscious cocktail you read about! Learn more about Girl On The...
Read MoreAbout Girl On The Go PDX Blog
Girl On The Go PDX is about sharing the places, faces, food, music and peculiarities of Portland, Oregon through my personal experiences and laughable shenanigans. I explore new haunts and revisit some of the classics in an effort to share the best of Portland in an entertainingly informative venue. My love of travel, adventure and people often takes me beyond the City of Roses, and when it does, I share images, travel tips, food, findings and even some of my travel-centric frivolities. My goal is to explore and enjoy life by meeting fabulous people and visiting unique places, all the while...
Read MoreSlabtown
50 square blocks in Portland’s Northwest Alphabet District has been historically referred to as Slabtown. Why? Well it’s not because it was the birthplace of ribs basted in bitchin’ BBQ sauce, I can tell you that much! For tasty, fall-off-the-bone ribs and a selection of finger-licking-good barbecue sauces head over to Smokehouse 21 on NW 21st Ave. It’s only blocks away, go there for ribs, you can thank me later. Back to Slabtown. In the 1880’s, the working class and poor residents in this area used slabs of cheap wood from the local sawmills as fuel for...
Read MoreDo you know where to find theTikitotomoniki?
Trader Vic’s isn’t the only place you’ll spot totem poles in The Pearl. Jamison Square is one of the busiest blocks in The Pearl during these hot summer days. Walking past Jamison today, it wasn’t the red cheeked, mischievous, water bucket toting little rascals that caught my attention, it was the sky-reaching colorful totem poles. How do totem poles fit into this urban water park? The inquisitive side of me decided to do some quick research. Why? The plain and simple answer, because I wanted to know! And it could come in hand someday if I signed up for one of...
Read MoreCitysearch and Girl On The Go PDX have teamed up!
Portlanders near and far who love to shop, dine and be entertained, CitySearch and Girl on The Go PDX have teamed up to make your dining, shopping and entertainment choices nearly effortless. Check out the new look and vibe of CitySearch with recommendations from scouts who are “in the know” — and this Girl On The Go happens to be a girl-in-the-know! Citysearch along with our Portland team of scouts will be supplying you with rich recommendations to many of the city’s tried-and-true, as well as, new and notable businesses. Stop wasting valuable time reading...
Read MoreRoadside Attraction
[raw][easyrotator]erc_92_1341937791[/easyrotator][/raw] Roadside Attraction is a local bar that has succeeded in living up to its name. As you drive by, you can’t help but gawk at all the odds and ends that overflow onto the sidewalk and bait you to explore beyond its wood fence. If your curiosity’s been peaked, and you manage to find parking, your inner adventurer will be pleased. Not only will you find the large patio with fire pit, flowering vines and exotic flower arrangements meticulously well kept, most will find the massive collection of mismatched attractions curiously...
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