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Portland’s Best Restaurants If You Don’t Feel Like Cooking

Wednesday, November 25th, 2009

Ladies, we’re officially witnessing fall in Portland! Some days, the dreary gloom in the sky drains the life out of my creative inner chef. Do you know what that means? It’s time to bundle up and explore this fabulous city of ours to find the latest indulgence!

Apizza Scholls: Whether you’re looking for cozy or chic, you’ll be able to relax and nosh on some great food at Apizza Scholls in the Hawthorne District. It’s Apizza perfection! Apizza Scholls believes in the craft of pizzaiolo, to dedicate their life to the perfection of pizza.  Enjoy the freshest of toppings and savor their Caesar salad. Vampires beware—it’s heavenly garlic at Apizza Scholls! Follow Apizza Scholls on twitter.

Andina Restaurant: If you’re looking for a sassy martini with a flaky pastry, slow cooked beef, ceviche or oysters with a salsa tray, Andina in the Pearl is the place for you. They offer small to large plates serving delicious food in a comfortable setting, generally alongside live music! And happy hour is perfect for your book club meeting or a relaxing ladies night after work. Andina takes Latin cuisine in Portland to the next level offering a genuine taste of Peru. Follow Andina on twitter.

Piazza Italia: Another fun getaway in the Pearl is Piazza Italia. Proprietors Gino and Kevin have an authentic Italian atmosphere decorated with their favorite things. Vino any one? They have an amazing wall of wine and the bologanese is AMAZING. What a great little Italian joint hidden away in the Pearl. We recommend making reservations if you’re looking to dine on the weekend.

Mother’s Bisstro & Bar: On the Southwest side of downtown is the fabulous Mother’s Bistro & Bar. If you haven’t heard about Mother’s then you’re in for a treat! Chosen as best restaurant, best brunch, best lunch and nationally recognized for “Americas Top Restaurant Bargains” by Food and Wine Magazine, Mother’s features authentic dishes by mothers from all around the world! Everything is made from scratch and the sunny side room is decorated with charming chandeliers and gilded mirrors, perfect for post or pre theater cocktails and late night dining. Follow Mother’s Bistro & Bar on twitter!

Por Qué No Taqueria: This wouldn’t be best of restaurants if we failed to mention Por Qué No Taqueria. Grab your friends, family, and even the stranger looking for a place to eat and visit Por Qué No at either one of their two locations on N. Mississippi and SE Hawthorne. They have traveled from the Pacific Coast of Mexico to the mountains of Oaxaca to share the essence of their finds for their guests. Open 7 days a week for lunch and dinner so we can indulge and savor fresh ingredients.

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Put Your Best Face Forward: Portland’s Best of Facials

Wednesday, November 4th, 2009

Attention Ladies! Cancel that morning appointment and indulge in some facial therapy. Reorganize your daily to-do list and make a facial escape.  Taking care of yourself is a necessity, caring for your skin will empower and energize your inner goddess!

Spa Lola is a quaint, peaceful, and oh so relaxing spa.  The feel is clean and cozy with a little bit of shabby chic. No matter how spa savvy you are, treatments can be customized to your liking. Lola is proud to use Yon-ka products. Yon-Ka uses not only the fragrant part of the plant, its revitalizing essential oil charged with solar energy, but all of the complementary ingredients contained in plant and marine extracts: Vitamins, trace elements, fruit acids. Lola is conveniently located in NW Portland between 17th & 18th Street on NW Raleigh.

Teko Skincare pampers and provides a relaxing experience for clients while using forward-thinking, noninvasive Bio-Therapeutic microcurrent and LED phototherapy technology for preventive aging, heath, and wellness. It is never too early to consider anti-aging treatments! Owner Teko has been practicing skincare for 31 years, and her facials always provide satisfying results! She offers treatments for addressing expression aging, the appearance of fine lines and wrinkles, as well as for hydration and improving the skin’s circulation. Her storefront carries Epionce skincare, Skinceuticals, Jan Marini skin research, and Jane Iredale mineral make-up. Teko is the ultimate skincare studio. Teko Studio is located between 11th & 12th on NW Marshall Street, Suite #7.

skin by MARYWYNN is located on the corner of NW 23rd and Raleigh. Whether it’s monthly facial treatments, a microdermabrasion series, or the simple luxury of having your eyebrows sculpted, Marywynn Ryan has the experience to help her clients capture the essence of beautiful, healthy skin.  After your facial experience the word “wonderful” doesn’t seem sufficient.

Haven is a holistic and organic skin care studio that offers a range of products and services to transform your skin, stimulate your mind, and energize your spirit. They use organic products and believe that if you wouldn’t put it in your mouth, you shouldn’t put it on your body.  Erin is a perfectionist so prepare to be spoiled! Haven is located at 511 SW 10th Ave (@ SW Washington) Suite 1108 Portland, OR 97205.

Blooming Moon Wellness Spa is a locally owned cooperative of practitioners joined together to provide nurturing treatments to members of our community. Whether you’re enjoying a relaxing facial or finding escape through massage, you will be pampered with impeccable intention and presence. Blooming Moon also offers fragrance-free & nut-free alternatives for those with sensitivities. Visit Blooming Moon Wellness Spa at 2050 NW Lovejoy ST, Portland OR 97209.

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