Five Fifty-Five

I have long been a fan of 555 in Portland. It is a great place for terrific food with a cozy atmosphere. However, my appreciation has grown considerably since Monday, 10/5/2009 when the doors were open for a sampling of the new bar menu. Fun drinks together with complementary snack samples. An absolutely great time.

Here is what we noshed on:

-Mini Cheeseburgers – mouthwateringly awesome

-Cauliflower Soup – Good, but too much smokiness for me

-Mini Pulled-Pork Sandwiches – Very good, but with slightly more pickle flavor than I care for

-French Fries with Basil Dipping Sauce – So yummy, salty and perfect

-Chili – Good flavor with just the right amount of heat

-Flatbreads – The bacon on top made them awesome, as bacon generally does

-Oysters – No thanks

-Mac & Cheese – The famous 555 Mac and Cheese! By far the best sample of the night. It had great flavor, perfect creaminess and the noodles had just the right texture. Honestly, I have thought of this Mac & Cheese since … a lot.

Now I’m obsessed with the Mac & Cheese and can’t wait till I can get my butt over there again to have a whole bowl of it to myself! If you, yourself are looking for a fun, fancy time in Portland – check out 555, no doubt.

Garage Sale

Today was my first garage sale. Let me tell you, it was an experience! It was so interesting to see all the different types of people showing up and even more interesting to see what people did and did not choose to buy.

We were selling many of the trinkets that my grandparents have collected over the past 50 years. Items ranged from 600 National Geographics, different varieties of chairs and puzzles to seemingly endless collections of Christmas and Halloween decorations. It was eye-opening to see what people were interested in and the things that people passed by.

In the end I think it was a success. We sold a lot, but we also still have a lot left. I guess we will be having another one in the spring!