Sunday, May 25, 2014

memorial day weekend

Various photos from dim sum, strawberry fields, fashion island, and other parts of Irvine. The last hurrah before I leave, I guess...














Thursday, May 22, 2014

Portland, Oregon

Spent the past week in Portland for a conference (gave my last presentation for this year!), and decided to go up a few days early to hang out with some high school friends. Lots of green things, donuts, hipsters, and DELICIOUS tap water. I also got a nice sum of money during the conference for meals, so some ridiculous food splurging occurred. 

Bacon maple bar at Blue Star Donuts. I also got called out by the cashier for Instagramming... 


Some trees around Multnomah Falls
The actual waterfall

Taking in the green sanctuary of Portland State University
Vista House near the Columbia river
Looking towards Washington and the Columbia river
Some artifacts from the Portland Art Museum



Little Bird: white bean cassoulet with sausage, pork belly, roasted duck leg, and crispy duck skin (not pictured)
Little Bird: macaroni gratin
Little Bird: free mini lime macaron that came with the bill


Heathman Hotel: $16 for 6 oysters :O
Heathman Hotel: Crab salad (so fancy!)


Voodoo Donuts, a must (though a bit sweet in my opinion)

Tax free shopping is so nice. It makes change less of a hassle. 
Unnecessarily expensive room service charcuterie plate, but tasty nonetheless


Yes, I would like to substitute the bread for my burger with two grilled cheese sandwiches. 

Monday, May 5, 2014

potluck and dogs

This past weekend, I bid farewell to a friend who will be doing a rotation in Texas for the summer. What better excuse do we need to get together for a potluck? I was very amused by all the dogs there. 

mmm cream pan 
takoyaki master


awww yeah, sawwsages

tomato mozzarella salad 




dog and baby


doge