Turkey, Bacon And Avocado On Ciabatta at Lovejoy Bakers in Portland, OR

peppery pork ball soup noodle at HA & VL

One of my favorites!

Masala Bowl at Blossoming Lotus in Portland, OR

Satisfyying and deeply flavored...especially with a side of soy curls!

Phnom Penh Noodle Soup at HA & VL

Breakfast of Champions!

Aji Nigiri at Takashimaya Namba Osaka

Takoyaki at Takoyaki Jyuhachiban in Osaka, Kansai

Heavenly hot octopus balls

Poached fig w/red peppercorn at Nishiki Soya

Totally fantastic. Light and flavorful.

Tofu sampler at Nishiki Soya

Beautiful & delectable app sampler at Nishiki Soya.

Ramen at Kyoto Station in Kyoto, Japan

There is an entire floor of ramen (9th or 10th floor of Isetan building) within the Tokyo Station building! Happiness!

Katsu at Katsukura Tonkatsu in Tokyo, Japan

Bun Thit Nuong at Pho An Sandy in Portland, OR

Soba Set at HONKE OWARIYA

Paying respect to the oldest noodle shop in Kyoto

Parisian Macaroons at Nuvrei Pastries in Portland, OR

Mini cupcakes at Hungry Heart Cupcakes in Portland , Or

My new favorite cupcakery in PDX

Apple leather and Birch financier at Castagna in Portland, OR

Genius! I wanted 10 more of these!