Cure your Friday night hangover on Saturday morning at Bernstein’s bagels with a refreshing matcha from Kalesa! What spot should we try next?

Stop in for a sip at this moody little neighborhood cocktail bar! Wonderful drinks, intimate interior, and small bites including tinned fish, focaccia, olives and ice cream sandos! The Italian jazz club cocktail is my personal favorite with sun dried tomato and basil infused gin!

Date Yourself in PDX is a series that we wanted to create to tell you, our friends and followers, where to go when you want to enjoy a date with yourself in and around Portland. We want to encourage you to take time this summer to truly DATE YOURSELF because, in the words of our reverend RuPaul, “If you can’t love yourself, how the hell are you gonna love anyone else?”

Treat yourself, take time to yourself, drink cocktails and eat hors d’oeuvres by yourself this summer…because sometimes the best companion is simply just YOU!

We’re starting out this journey with a trip to the Portland State Farmers market on Saturday morning. Pack up your tote and grab yourself some juicy berries, a bouquet of peonies, or farm fresh eggs. This is one of my favorite solo activities on the weekend! :)

Head up to Walton Beach with your friends or solo! Go stand up paddle boarding, enjoy some refreshments or take a dip! On the way back stop by Columbia Farms to pick some berries in season from June to August, more details on their website!

https://www.columbiafarmsu-pick.com

The perfect spot for that post work drink and snacks! Don’t miss out on the ginger margarita and crispy wonton nachos with jalapeño crema! The smash burger with bacon is also unbeatable!

A wonderful little neighborhood spot to visit for a glass and some olives! They have indoor and outdoor seating with a selection of unique wines of the northwest, Counoise, Mourvèdre, Cabernet Franc and more!