Coffee Break
In Portland there are a few things there are no lack of – great breweries, local wine, strip clubs (this city has more strip clubs per capita than any other city!) and coffee. After getting back late Monday night and thrown right back into the throws of things on Tuesday, now more than ever I’m wishing I was back on vacation and I could make my multiple daily stop to one of the great Portland coffee shops for a chai (I’m not a coffee drinker). I quickly became a fan of Stumptown, a very local chain, and loved that each location had it’s own style (meanwhile most Starbucks tend to have the exact same feel). However, my favorite location of all was at the ACE hotel, where I lounged on the couches in the great interior and sat next to the classic black & white photobooth per Grace’s recommendation. Speaking of photos, hopefully I’ll get the rest of my pictures uploaded this weekend (the trouble with getting a fun, new camera is that you take even more than usual).
ann.e
February 19, 2009 at 3:30 pm //
This is the first time in a post of yours where I can say heeeyy I’ve sat on that couch! I’ve been in that photo booth! Stumptown is pretty awesome..[l
MichelleC
February 19, 2009 at 4:22 pm //
You were so close…when are you coming to Seattle? We’ve got less strip clubs but more coffee shops. You’ve always got a place to stay if you want to visit.
xo, Michelle Clark
Kelly Anne
February 19, 2009 at 4:35 pm //
Oh, so jealous!
Tara
February 19, 2009 at 5:16 pm //
I love that photo booth!
Lauren K
February 20, 2009 at 5:40 am //
Every one of your posts has me reaching for my passport
Corey
February 20, 2009 at 6:39 pm //
I’ve been dying to go to an Ace Hotel. How was it?
abby
February 20, 2009 at 6:58 pm //
i love stumptown!
Prêt à Voyager
February 21, 2009 at 5:26 am //
corey – wish i could have ventured up to see a room. i loved the lobby – relaxed by stylish (hip without trying to be). just a nice vibe. i expected just by the sound of it that rooms would be real expensive, but from what my guidebook said, it would have been cheaper than the hilton i stayed at (wedding deal). and according to their website, there are a few ACE’s around the US.
michelle- i’d love to visit you, ted and tagg one of these days :) last time i was in seattle it was so short – where our ship docked after SAS
Cate
February 27, 2009 at 7:10 am //
Hi, I’ve been seeing your blog name pop up on other sites that I visit and thought it was time I checked yours out. Sorry to say I should have done this much sooner. Fabulous!
Your voice comes clearly through your writing and pictures. I’ll be a regular visitor here, and the coffee post. Great! Will put this place on my list of “must drink there”.