The Dump Truck

The Dump Truck is located near SW 10th and Alder in downtown Portland, Oregon. Julia and Reid worked in Beijing for a few years and brought their love for dumplings back to the States.

Aloha Center Cafe

Aloha Center Cafe is an outdoor cafe located within the Pacific Beach Hotel in Waikiki.

Red Ribbon Bake Shop

Red Ribbon Bake Shop has multiple storefronts across the United States, including one in Washington and two in Hawaii. This post covers the Honolulu location on Kaheka Street.

Leo's Taverna Express

Leo's Taverna Express is a Greek food stand in Honolulu, Hawaii.

YouTube: L.A. Beast Ghost Pepper Altoids; Lays Canada; Hatch Chiles

Missed any of my YouTube videos in the past few weeks? I've tried some unique Lay's chips only sold in Canada, eaten some ghost pepper Altoids, and overloaded on Hatch New Mexico green chiles. So at least I've only been partially stupid for a change.

Fukuya

Fukuya is a Japanese deli in Honolulu, Hawaii. On a short trip home, I somehow made this one of my first stops after getting off the plane. I had been here many times growing up in the 808, but only reviewed this place now. Yup, I'm slacking.

Barista

Barista is a coffee shop on NE Alberta St. in Portland, Oregon.