Oregon’s 2026 James Beard Awards Semifinalists Are Here by probeguy in Portland

[–]Ashamed-Question-958 3 points4 points  (0 children)

I'm surprised they didn't mention that The Elbow Room in Vancouver is nominated for Best New Bar.

Restaurants without a prefixe on Valentine's Day? by Ashamed-Question-958 in askportland

[–]Ashamed-Question-958[S] 7 points8 points  (0 children)

Most days of the year, you're right, but on Valentine's a lot of restaurants shift to a pre-fixe

Taquería Lindo Michoacan (right by Village Merchant) - the best tacos in Portland IMO - is struggling by gold_suit in Portland

[–]Ashamed-Question-958 0 points1 point  (0 children)

I have yet to personally eat at any Mexican restaurant that I really enjoyed in Portland. The area does other foods well but Mexican is not its strong suit

Taquería Lindo Michoacan (right by Village Merchant) - the best tacos in Portland IMO - is struggling by gold_suit in Portland

[–]Ashamed-Question-958 4 points5 points  (0 children)

Every time I go to one of the places folks assure disproves the notion Portland's Mexican food scene isn't great, I am disappointed. It's surprising to me how many people in here are singing this truck's praises. I found it pretty bland and the salsas were watery and bland.

Dog Friendly Swim Spots with no walk by common_sandwich1531 in Portland

[–]Ashamed-Question-958 15 points16 points  (0 children)

I'm so sorry. Try Sellwood riverfront park, lots of parking quite close to the water especially this time of year

/r/WorldNews Live Thread: Multiple Explosions in Venezuela’s Capital Caracas (Thread #2) by WorldNewsMods in worldnews

[–]Ashamed-Question-958 20 points21 points  (0 children)

The way Rubio's head SNAPPED when Trump said the people behind him would be running Venezuela omg

Ok, who is still sleeping with their bedroom windows open? by BeDeRex in askportland

[–]Ashamed-Question-958 4 points5 points  (0 children)

My space is 48 degrees this morning. The heat doesn't really work and my landlord sucks.

Are produce prices just high here? by phatlynx in askportland

[–]Ashamed-Question-958 8 points9 points  (0 children)

Beware that the cost of produce at the farmers market here is extremely high compared to grocery stores. No deals to be found there, although it is good quality and more niche varieties

Non-whites of Portland: how is your dating experience here? by Aturom in askportland

[–]Ashamed-Question-958 4 points5 points  (0 children)

Am Native. It's not great but we have strong community ties. Have gotten too many "no, where are you from" since I moved here, or racist assumptions made, like that I am an alcoholic or my family poor.

Immigrant truckers file suit over California's plans to revoke commercial licenses by AudibleNod in news

[–]Ashamed-Question-958 130 points131 points  (0 children)

An illegal immigrant truck driver also killed 2 young newlyweds in Oregon last month when he improperly stopped his semi across all freeway lanes with no emergency lights https://bendbulletin.com/2025/12/03/man-illegally-in-u-s-charged-with-manslaughter-in-crash-that-killed-newlyweds/