Can You IMAGINE? A Restaurant named "FULL BELLY" ?

Okay, I'll admit that I am a (very) old woman who has (very) old fashioned ideas but I can't avoid stating my opinion that "FULL BELLY' would be my last choice for a restaurant name.  The positive thing about this cafe is that it just next door to American Plaza so what is more wonderful than just walking next door to the University Hotel to have breakfast, brunch, happy hour or dinner?

Last night we were invited to an introduction party (happy hour) and about 50 people showed up so it didn't take us long to get "happy".  Between 4 and 6 pm they feature a bistro menu and a slight reduction on drink prices (my Manhattan still cost $12 though).  The best thing about the party was a chance to reacquaint myself with old friends and an opportunity to meet new neighbors.

SO, if you're in the neighborhood, stop by and give them a try.  This part of downtown greatly needs a cafe / pub / restaurant so we'll wish them well ..................

Busy weeks in Downtown Portland

It's said that "idle hands are the devil's workshop" so I want to reassure you that I'm next to being an angel.  When I offered to help an owner who lives in California, rent his condo, I truly didn't know how much work it would be.  As it turns out, though, it has been a positive experience even though there have been a few challenges.  The unit is now advertised on Zillow and Craigslist, it's clean, and everything is repaired and beautiful.  The views are impressive so now - I'm waiting to find it's new tenant.






Portland awaits you !

DOWNTOWN PORTLAND LUXURY CONDO FOR RENT

MADISON TOWER AT AMERICAN PLAZA CONDOMINIUMS
GORGEOUS WRAP AROUND VIEWS OF CITY, RIVER AND MOUNTAINS

- Downtown Portland City location
- Steps away from the MAX Orange Line, 2 blocks from streetcar line and close to four bus lines
- Close proximity to PSU, OSHU and Willamette River waterfront
- Secure building with elevators
- 16th floor of Madison Tower located at American Plaza Condominiums
- Two large balconies, one facing west to the West Hills and one facing east to the     Willamette River and Mt Hood
- In addition, a third view of the OSHU Medical Center
- Spacious living room with built-in cabinets and formal dining room
- 2 large bedrooms
- Master bedroom walk-in closet with custom closet organizers
- Large den/office with built-in book and computer shelves
- 2 upgraded bathrooms
- Recent installation of energy efficient appliances (all electric)
- Laundry closet with washer and drier in unit
- Gas burning fireplace
- Walk-in storage unit
- Assigned underground garage parking place
- Renter pays electricity and Internet
- Must have renter's insurance
-$2,000 deposit includes a non-refundable $750 move-in and move-out fee for elevator and security and a $250 non-refundable cleaning fee at move out (remaining $1,000 refundable if unit is undamaged at end of lease)
- Water, sewer and garbage included
- NO SMOKING / NO PETS

FULL ACCESS TO PROPERTY AMENITIES
- 24/7 concierge
- Heated indoor and outdoor pools
- 2 exercise rooms, saunas, locker rooms and Jacuzzi
- Access to 2 meeting or party rooms with kitchens and fireplaces 

Portland's SNOW-MAGEDDON 2020

YES, IT'S TRUE - Portland is gearing up for SNOW !!  For those of you who don't live here - this is a really big deal.  Downtown is not the first priority (obviously freeways and thoroughfares get the first clean-up) so we have to basically "hunker down".    So far I've done Trader Joe's and Grand Central Bakery.  Monday it will be New Seasons and I probably should pick up a pizza (for an emergency, don't you think?)