Oregon

Jamon Iberico Hanging Behind the Bar at Ataula, Portland, Oregon

Ataula: Modern Spanish Tapas in Portland, Oregon

If forced to use one word to describe Ataula, it would have to be “happy.” An unusual choice for a restaurant? Maybe. But there is a joy in this place that’s tough to describe. And it starts with the chef. Born in [amazon_textlink asin=’1465437541′ text=’Barcelona’ template=’ProductLink’ store=’theyums-20′ marketplace=’US’ link_id=’171559ea-1124-11e8-a3c3-2bbff36bd7f1′], chef Jose Chesa’s resume spans the

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Rich, thick, delicious-that's the smoked beer cheese soup with house-made croutons at ABV Pub in Hlilsboro, Oregon

Eclectic Beer and Gastropub Food at ABV Pub, Hillsboro, Oregon

Drinking great beer, especially craft and small-house brews, is a thing in [amazon_textlink asin=’1513260766′ text=’Oregon’ template=’ProductLink’ store=’theyums-20′ marketplace=’US’ link_id=’8482e416-de06-11e7-9e40-b5d7338e926a’]. A big thing. However, it’s not always easy to find the range of choices you might want, even in the greater Portland area. But when you head to ABV Pub in Hillsboro, Oregon, your problem is

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Calamari and three sauces at Jake's Famous Crawfish, Portland, Oregon

Jakes Famous Crawfish in Portland, Oregon

It’s 1892, and [amazon_textlink asin=’1628873000′ text=’Portland, Oregon’ template=’ProductLink’ store=’theyums-20′ marketplace=’US’ link_id=’e355f8eb-8738-11e7-a61e-db8c35add8a2′], is booming. Some 90 trains a day bring people pouring into the city from across the country. The economy is roaring with good jobs in the lumber mills and furniture factories, flour mills and the ships being loaded and unloaded on the busy waterfront.

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The full High Tea service at Clockwork Rose Tea Emporium, in downtown Beaverton, Oregon, is delicious, delightful and extremely filling.

Clockwork Rose Tea Emporium, Beaverton, Oregon

There are few meals more civilized than a proper Afternoon Tea. A pot of fresh-brewed fine tea and scones, tea sandwiches, [amazon_textlink asin=’B001GQ9YJ0′ text=’clotted cream’ template=’ProductLink’ store=’theyums-20′ marketplace=’US’ link_id=’895ef790-6a8b-11e7-bd4f-a72c23bf9d97′], savories, [amazon_textlink asin=’B01C1TK480′ text=’petit fours’ template=’ProductLink’ store=’theyums-20′ marketplace=’US’ link_id=’9cff1345-6a8b-11e7-8542-ab646450037b’], pinkies up… ah yes, delightful indeed. It might be even more fun when it’s served in a

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