29 August 2014

Portlandia

'Keep Portland Weird' they say. But is Portland weird? Well, it is interesting, especially if you like craft beer, good (strong) coffee and food from trucks. This is the center of Portland's extensive food truck industry. You can buy pretty much any type of food here, from British Fish and Chips to Ethiopian stews and breads:

 

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After lunch why not go to Voodoo Donuts for a box:

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Don't worry if you are still full from lunch. It will take a couple of hours to make your way to the front of the line. While you wait you can do people-watching, which in Portland is always entertaining.

If you can't get to Portland but want to get an idea of what it's like, watch Portlandia, Fred Armisen and Carrie Brownstein's sketch show which is definitely based on some real experiences in the city. Here's a great example:

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