Author Archives: Phauxtog

Sep
17
2009

RT4.3333333 begins

Hey folks, we’re back after a few months of silence — glad you’re still with us.
We started a mini road trip today, we’re going to call this RT4.333 for the moment …  we’d planned to go from NYC to Toronto (AKA TorTonto) to Detroit To Glen Arbor, but someone, who shall not be named here, [...]

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Mar
23
2009

Phaux’s Closing Thoughts, Part 1

I am sitting in seatac airport with five’ish hours to go until I liftoff for home, and want to record some thoughts while they are fresh and juicy.
First off, Zoo is a GREAT road mate. Words cannot express his huge contribution to the road trips being extraordinary, but I’ll give it a shot..
He is unflinching [...]

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Mar
23
2009

Sleeping in is sooo good.


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Mar
23
2009

Sequim, WA and the ferry back…

On our way out of Portland, I decided that I wanted to check out the rumor that Sequim (pronounced “SQWIM”), WA was one of the most wonderful places on earth to live. It was a helluva long drive to get there but the reports of it being sunny when all else is rainy were.. True. They [...]

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Mar
23
2009

Stumptown Coffee and Voodoo Donuts

I was headed out for an early breakfast with Reggie and Boo when I realized I hadn’t gotten my two pounds of Stumptown Coffee yet! Fortunately, it was only 8 blocks from the hotel.

Saw some interesting art on the walls - crocheted portraits!

If you like, here is how to contact Jo Hamilton about the work.
I moseyed [...]

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Mar
23
2009

Road Trip Worthy: Slow Bar in Portland, OR

Burger: Yes
Beer: Yes
Slow: Yes
Good: Yes

This was the Winter Burger:
1/2lb. Strawberry Mountain natural beef, Rogue Creamery Blue Cheese, Pancetta, grape tomato relish and butter lettuce
Yes, medium rare it was the most delicious burger I’ve had in many months.
Check out their menu for the other burger. Find Slow Bar on a map.

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Mar
22
2009

Atoms Rearranged at Rontoms in Portland

We switched streams to another bar, called Rontoms, where Phaux immediately engaged with Matt Brown and discovered Matt’s passion for music as ACTUAL indie music label owner. 

While Phaux was having a conversation of actual substance, I was pointing at this girl’s cleavage.

Not sure what this is all about.  I think I thought her nose was [...]

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Mar
21
2009

Broders for Breakfast - Portland

First off, breakfast is a tradition in Portland. Expect to wait 30-45 minutes to sit down. But also expect free coffee while you wait :) It’s worth it.
We walked from downtown …

all the way over to Broders Cafe. Saw some cool graffiti on the way, plus an inventive sign discouraging parking in a particular spot.

Zoo snapped [...]

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Mar
21
2009

Pioneer Square in the morning

Snappy-snappy while getting coffee this morning.

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Mar
21
2009

Ground Kontrol - Arcade Bar

I was introduced to Ground Kontrol last time I came to Portland, and we visited yesterday for a few drinks before heading out the the Kennedy School. Awesome place - bar filled with old-skool arcade games, tons of pinball upstairs, and from what I hear, Rock Band Karaoke on Thursdays.
After kicking Zoo’s arse in Soul [...]

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