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2025 has been an epic year of inspiring travel, meaningful work, and wonderful food and memories with friends. Some highlights. 1–Markets of my dreams in Bangkok. 2–Castles and gardens in Kanazawa, Japan. 3–Cherry blossoms in Shibuya, Tokyo. 4–Hosting a dinner for my hero Alice Waters in PDX. 5 and 6–Celebrating wine and connection in Austria. 7–Touring Holland infrastructure with a group of Portland leaders. 8-Experiencing Hot Luck with good friends. 9-Worlds 50 Best Restaurants in Turin, Italy. 10–Traveling throughout Oregon. 11-A pizza pilgrimage to Naples. 12–Public art in Minneapolis. 13, 14–A December trip to the Yucatan Peninsula. Even as our cities, countries, and communities experience a period of generational transition and change, it’s more important than ever to find inspiration, connection, and meaning where we can. 2026 has the potential to be a breakthrough year for humanity, for Oregon, and for many of my peers and friends. Onward and upward.

2025 has been an epic year of inspiring travel, meaningful work, and wonderful food and memories with friends. Some highlights. 1–Markets of my dreams in Bangkok. 2–Castles and gardens in Kanazawa, Japan. 3–Cherry blossoms in Shibuya, Tokyo. 4–Hosting a dinner for my hero Alice Waters in PDX. 5 and 6–Celebrating wine and connection in Austria. 7–Touring Holland infrastructure with a group of Portland leaders. 8-Experiencing Hot Luck with good friends. 9-Worlds 50 Best Restaurants in Turin, Italy. 10–Traveling throughout Oregon. 11-A pizza pilgrimage to Naples. 12–Public art in Minneapolis. 13, 14–A December trip to the Yucatan Peninsula. Even as our cities, countries, and communities experience a period of generational transition and change, it’s more important than ever to find inspiration, connection, and meaning where we can. 2026 has the potential to be a breakthrough year for humanity, for Oregon, and for many of my peers and friends. Onward and upward.

2025 has been an epic year of inspiring travel, meaningful work, and wonderful food and memories with friends. Some highlights. 1–Markets of my dreams in Bangkok. 2–Castles and gardens in Kanazawa, Japan. 3–Cherry blossoms in Shibuya, Tokyo. 4–Hosting a dinner for my hero Alice Waters in PDX. 5 and 6–Celebrating wine and connection in Austria. 7–Touring Holland infrastructure with a group of Portland leaders. 8-Experiencing Hot Luck with good friends. 9-Worlds 50 Best Restaurants in Turin, Italy. 10–Traveling throughout Oregon. 11-A pizza pilgrimage to Naples. 12–Public art in Minneapolis. 13, 14–A December trip to the Yucatan Peninsula. Even as our cities, countries, and communities experience a period of generational transition and change, it’s more important than ever to find inspiration, connection, and meaning where we can. 2026 has the potential to be a breakthrough year for humanity, for Oregon, and for many of my peers and friends. Onward and upward.

2025 has been an epic year of inspiring travel, meaningful work, and wonderful food and memories with friends. Some highlights. 1–Markets of my dreams in Bangkok. 2–Castles and gardens in Kanazawa, Japan. 3–Cherry blossoms in Shibuya, Tokyo. 4–Hosting a dinner for my hero Alice Waters in PDX. 5 and 6–Celebrating wine and connection in Austria. 7–Touring Holland infrastructure with a group of Portland leaders. 8-Experiencing Hot Luck with good friends. 9-Worlds 50 Best Restaurants in Turin, Italy. 10–Traveling throughout Oregon. 11-A pizza pilgrimage to Naples. 12–Public art in Minneapolis. 13, 14–A December trip to the Yucatan Peninsula. Even as our cities, countries, and communities experience a period of generational transition and change, it’s more important than ever to find inspiration, connection, and meaning where we can. 2026 has the potential to be a breakthrough year for humanity, for Oregon, and for many of my peers and friends. Onward and upward.

2025 has been an epic year of inspiring travel, meaningful work, and wonderful food and memories with friends. Some highlights. 1–Markets of my dreams in Bangkok. 2–Castles and gardens in Kanazawa, Japan. 3–Cherry blossoms in Shibuya, Tokyo. 4–Hosting a dinner for my hero Alice Waters in PDX. 5 and 6–Celebrating wine and connection in Austria. 7–Touring Holland infrastructure with a group of Portland leaders. 8-Experiencing Hot Luck with good friends. 9-Worlds 50 Best Restaurants in Turin, Italy. 10–Traveling throughout Oregon. 11-A pizza pilgrimage to Naples. 12–Public art in Minneapolis. 13, 14–A December trip to the Yucatan Peninsula. Even as our cities, countries, and communities experience a period of generational transition and change, it’s more important than ever to find inspiration, connection, and meaning where we can. 2026 has the potential to be a breakthrough year for humanity, for Oregon, and for many of my peers and friends. Onward and upward.

2025 has been an epic year of inspiring travel, meaningful work, and wonderful food and memories with friends. Some highlights. 1–Markets of my dreams in Bangkok. 2–Castles and gardens in Kanazawa, Japan. 3–Cherry blossoms in Shibuya, Tokyo. 4–Hosting a dinner for my hero Alice Waters in PDX. 5 and 6–Celebrating wine and connection in Austria. 7–Touring Holland infrastructure with a group of Portland leaders. 8-Experiencing Hot Luck with good friends. 9-Worlds 50 Best Restaurants in Turin, Italy. 10–Traveling throughout Oregon. 11-A pizza pilgrimage to Naples. 12–Public art in Minneapolis. 13, 14–A December trip to the Yucatan Peninsula. Even as our cities, countries, and communities experience a period of generational transition and change, it’s more important than ever to find inspiration, connection, and meaning where we can. 2026 has the potential to be a breakthrough year for humanity, for Oregon, and for many of my peers and friends. Onward and upward.

2025 has been an epic year of inspiring travel, meaningful work, and wonderful food and memories with friends. Some highlights. 1–Markets of my dreams in Bangkok. 2–Castles and gardens in Kanazawa, Japan. 3–Cherry blossoms in Shibuya, Tokyo. 4–Hosting a dinner for my hero Alice Waters in PDX. 5 and 6–Celebrating wine and connection in Austria. 7–Touring Holland infrastructure with a group of Portland leaders. 8-Experiencing Hot Luck with good friends. 9-Worlds 50 Best Restaurants in Turin, Italy. 10–Traveling throughout Oregon. 11-A pizza pilgrimage to Naples. 12–Public art in Minneapolis. 13, 14–A December trip to the Yucatan Peninsula. Even as our cities, countries, and communities experience a period of generational transition and change, it’s more important than ever to find inspiration, connection, and meaning where we can. 2026 has the potential to be a breakthrough year for humanity, for Oregon, and for many of my peers and friends. Onward and upward.

2025 has been an epic year of inspiring travel, meaningful work, and wonderful food and memories with friends. Some highlights. 1–Markets of my dreams in Bangkok. 2–Castles and gardens in Kanazawa, Japan. 3–Cherry blossoms in Shibuya, Tokyo. 4–Hosting a dinner for my hero Alice Waters in PDX. 5 and 6–Celebrating wine and connection in Austria. 7–Touring Holland infrastructure with a group of Portland leaders. 8-Experiencing Hot Luck with good friends. 9-Worlds 50 Best Restaurants in Turin, Italy. 10–Traveling throughout Oregon. 11-A pizza pilgrimage to Naples. 12–Public art in Minneapolis. 13, 14–A December trip to the Yucatan Peninsula. Even as our cities, countries, and communities experience a period of generational transition and change, it’s more important than ever to find inspiration, connection, and meaning where we can. 2026 has the potential to be a breakthrough year for humanity, for Oregon, and for many of my peers and friends. Onward and upward.

2025 has been an epic year of inspiring travel, meaningful work, and wonderful food and memories with friends. Some highlights. 1–Markets of my dreams in Bangkok. 2–Castles and gardens in Kanazawa, Japan. 3–Cherry blossoms in Shibuya, Tokyo. 4–Hosting a dinner for my hero Alice Waters in PDX. 5 and 6–Celebrating wine and connection in Austria. 7–Touring Holland infrastructure with a group of Portland leaders. 8-Experiencing Hot Luck with good friends. 9-Worlds 50 Best Restaurants in Turin, Italy. 10–Traveling throughout Oregon. 11-A pizza pilgrimage to Naples. 12–Public art in Minneapolis. 13, 14–A December trip to the Yucatan Peninsula. Even as our cities, countries, and communities experience a period of generational transition and change, it’s more important than ever to find inspiration, connection, and meaning where we can. 2026 has the potential to be a breakthrough year for humanity, for Oregon, and for many of my peers and friends. Onward and upward.

2025 has been an epic year of inspiring travel, meaningful work, and wonderful food and memories with friends. Some highlights. 1–Markets of my dreams in Bangkok. 2–Castles and gardens in Kanazawa, Japan. 3–Cherry blossoms in Shibuya, Tokyo. 4–Hosting a dinner for my hero Alice Waters in PDX. 5 and 6–Celebrating wine and connection in Austria. 7–Touring Holland infrastructure with a group of Portland leaders. 8-Experiencing Hot Luck with good friends. 9-Worlds 50 Best Restaurants in Turin, Italy. 10–Traveling throughout Oregon. 11-A pizza pilgrimage to Naples. 12–Public art in Minneapolis. 13, 14–A December trip to the Yucatan Peninsula. Even as our cities, countries, and communities experience a period of generational transition and change, it’s more important than ever to find inspiration, connection, and meaning where we can. 2026 has the potential to be a breakthrough year for humanity, for Oregon, and for many of my peers and friends. Onward and upward.

2025 has been an epic year of inspiring travel, meaningful work, and wonderful food and memories with friends. Some highlights. 1–Markets of my dreams in Bangkok. 2–Castles and gardens in Kanazawa, Japan. 3–Cherry blossoms in Shibuya, Tokyo. 4–Hosting a dinner for my hero Alice Waters in PDX. 5 and 6–Celebrating wine and connection in Austria. 7–Touring Holland infrastructure with a group of Portland leaders. 8-Experiencing Hot Luck with good friends. 9-Worlds 50 Best Restaurants in Turin, Italy. 10–Traveling throughout Oregon. 11-A pizza pilgrimage to Naples. 12–Public art in Minneapolis. 13, 14–A December trip to the Yucatan Peninsula. Even as our cities, countries, and communities experience a period of generational transition and change, it’s more important than ever to find inspiration, connection, and meaning where we can. 2026 has the potential to be a breakthrough year for humanity, for Oregon, and for many of my peers and friends. Onward and upward.

2025 has been an epic year of inspiring travel, meaningful work, and wonderful food and memories with friends. Some highlights. 1–Markets of my dreams in Bangkok. 2–Castles and gardens in Kanazawa, Japan. 3–Cherry blossoms in Shibuya, Tokyo. 4–Hosting a dinner for my hero Alice Waters in PDX. 5 and 6–Celebrating wine and connection in Austria. 7–Touring Holland infrastructure with a group of Portland leaders. 8-Experiencing Hot Luck with good friends. 9-Worlds 50 Best Restaurants in Turin, Italy. 10–Traveling throughout Oregon. 11-A pizza pilgrimage to Naples. 12–Public art in Minneapolis. 13, 14–A December trip to the Yucatan Peninsula. Even as our cities, countries, and communities experience a period of generational transition and change, it’s more important than ever to find inspiration, connection, and meaning where we can. 2026 has the potential to be a breakthrough year for humanity, for Oregon, and for many of my peers and friends. Onward and upward.

2025 has been an epic year of inspiring travel, meaningful work, and wonderful food and memories with friends. Some highlights. 1–Markets of my dreams in Bangkok. 2–Castles and gardens in Kanazawa, Japan. 3–Cherry blossoms in Shibuya, Tokyo. 4–Hosting a dinner for my hero Alice Waters in PDX. 5 and 6–Celebrating wine and connection in Austria. 7–Touring Holland infrastructure with a group of Portland leaders. 8-Experiencing Hot Luck with good friends. 9-Worlds 50 Best Restaurants in Turin, Italy. 10–Traveling throughout Oregon. 11-A pizza pilgrimage to Naples. 12–Public art in Minneapolis. 13, 14–A December trip to the Yucatan Peninsula. Even as our cities, countries, and communities experience a period of generational transition and change, it’s more important than ever to find inspiration, connection, and meaning where we can. 2026 has the potential to be a breakthrough year for humanity, for Oregon, and for many of my peers and friends. Onward and upward.

2025 has been an epic year of inspiring travel, meaningful work, and wonderful food and memories with friends. Some highlights. 1–Markets of my dreams in Bangkok. 2–Castles and gardens in Kanazawa, Japan. 3–Cherry blossoms in Shibuya, Tokyo. 4–Hosting a dinner for my hero Alice Waters in PDX. 5 and 6–Celebrating wine and connection in Austria. 7–Touring Holland infrastructure with a group of Portland leaders. 8-Experiencing Hot Luck with good friends. 9-Worlds 50 Best Restaurants in Turin, Italy. 10–Traveling throughout Oregon. 11-A pizza pilgrimage to Naples. 12–Public art in Minneapolis. 13, 14–A December trip to the Yucatan Peninsula. Even as our cities, countries, and communities experience a period of generational transition and change, it’s more important than ever to find inspiration, connection, and meaning where we can. 2026 has the potential to be a breakthrough year for humanity, for Oregon, and for many of my peers and friends. Onward and upward.

Kudos to @pomomagazine for its cover package that acknowledges and celebrates 25 restaurants that shaped Portland’s dining scene. In the greater food media universe dominated by lists and obsessed only with the new, it’s refreshing to see context, voice, point-of-view—and some skillful editorial work showing how all things are connected. Congrats to @jacksonglidden @karenbrooks_pdx @suitcasewine @mattytrueherz @franiac for a great package.

This beautiful @toyama_oregon collaboration dinner by @thenodoguro celebrated the ties between Oregon and Japan’s Toyama prefecture—featuring Toyama products throughout. Famous for its rugged coastline, Alpine mountains, and skilled maker culture, Toyama has a lot in common with Oregon, so this felt like a special occasion for the 15 or so Japanese specialty producers who broke bread with locals—everyone overjoyed (and the Japanese delegation genuinely impressed) by the wonderful experience that @ryan.nodoguro and @elena_roadhouse had created.Oregon and Japan have a special relationship. Not only is Japan our most important and largest trading partner, Japanese investment in Nike was crucial to its survival in the early days, and Oregon’s Tektronix played a massive role in post war development of Sony electronics. (The tea garden at the Portland Japanese Garden was a gift from Sony’s president). Japan values Oregon wheat, Oregon wine, and Oregon semiconductors. Portland, as we know, is home to what many call the finest Japanese Garden outside of Japan, also the site of the first Kengo Kuma building on American soil. More than ever, it’s important we celebrate the global ties that bind us and underpin our economic and cultural well being, and it’s our duty to do all we can to strengthen our global relationships at the local level amid the chaos of what we cannot control at the federal level. Culinary diplomacy seems like a great way to start and is a love language that Portland shares with Japan. Also, @thenodoguro is one hell of a restaurant isn’t it? Their new space is a cozy gem. We are so fortunate to have them here.

This beautiful @toyama_oregon collaboration dinner by @thenodoguro celebrated the ties between Oregon and Japan’s Toyama prefecture—featuring Toyama products throughout. Famous for its rugged coastline, Alpine mountains, and skilled maker culture, Toyama has a lot in common with Oregon, so this felt like a special occasion for the 15 or so Japanese specialty producers who broke bread with locals—everyone overjoyed (and the Japanese delegation genuinely impressed) by the wonderful experience that @ryan.nodoguro and @elena_roadhouse had created.Oregon and Japan have a special relationship. Not only is Japan our most important and largest trading partner, Japanese investment in Nike was crucial to its survival in the early days, and Oregon’s Tektronix played a massive role in post war development of Sony electronics. (The tea garden at the Portland Japanese Garden was a gift from Sony’s president). Japan values Oregon wheat, Oregon wine, and Oregon semiconductors. Portland, as we know, is home to what many call the finest Japanese Garden outside of Japan, also the site of the first Kengo Kuma building on American soil. More than ever, it’s important we celebrate the global ties that bind us and underpin our economic and cultural well being, and it’s our duty to do all we can to strengthen our global relationships at the local level amid the chaos of what we cannot control at the federal level. Culinary diplomacy seems like a great way to start and is a love language that Portland shares with Japan. Also, @thenodoguro is one hell of a restaurant isn’t it? Their new space is a cozy gem. We are so fortunate to have them here.

This beautiful @toyama_oregon collaboration dinner by @thenodoguro celebrated the ties between Oregon and Japan’s Toyama prefecture—featuring Toyama products throughout. Famous for its rugged coastline, Alpine mountains, and skilled maker culture, Toyama has a lot in common with Oregon, so this felt like a special occasion for the 15 or so Japanese specialty producers who broke bread with locals—everyone overjoyed (and the Japanese delegation genuinely impressed) by the wonderful experience that @ryan.nodoguro and @elena_roadhouse had created.Oregon and Japan have a special relationship. Not only is Japan our most important and largest trading partner, Japanese investment in Nike was crucial to its survival in the early days, and Oregon’s Tektronix played a massive role in post war development of Sony electronics. (The tea garden at the Portland Japanese Garden was a gift from Sony’s president). Japan values Oregon wheat, Oregon wine, and Oregon semiconductors. Portland, as we know, is home to what many call the finest Japanese Garden outside of Japan, also the site of the first Kengo Kuma building on American soil. More than ever, it’s important we celebrate the global ties that bind us and underpin our economic and cultural well being, and it’s our duty to do all we can to strengthen our global relationships at the local level amid the chaos of what we cannot control at the federal level. Culinary diplomacy seems like a great way to start and is a love language that Portland shares with Japan. Also, @thenodoguro is one hell of a restaurant isn’t it? Their new space is a cozy gem. We are so fortunate to have them here.

This beautiful @toyama_oregon collaboration dinner by @thenodoguro celebrated the ties between Oregon and Japan’s Toyama prefecture—featuring Toyama products throughout. Famous for its rugged coastline, Alpine mountains, and skilled maker culture, Toyama has a lot in common with Oregon, so this felt like a special occasion for the 15 or so Japanese specialty producers who broke bread with locals—everyone overjoyed (and the Japanese delegation genuinely impressed) by the wonderful experience that @ryan.nodoguro and @elena_roadhouse had created.Oregon and Japan have a special relationship. Not only is Japan our most important and largest trading partner, Japanese investment in Nike was crucial to its survival in the early days, and Oregon’s Tektronix played a massive role in post war development of Sony electronics. (The tea garden at the Portland Japanese Garden was a gift from Sony’s president). Japan values Oregon wheat, Oregon wine, and Oregon semiconductors. Portland, as we know, is home to what many call the finest Japanese Garden outside of Japan, also the site of the first Kengo Kuma building on American soil. More than ever, it’s important we celebrate the global ties that bind us and underpin our economic and cultural well being, and it’s our duty to do all we can to strengthen our global relationships at the local level amid the chaos of what we cannot control at the federal level. Culinary diplomacy seems like a great way to start and is a love language that Portland shares with Japan. Also, @thenodoguro is one hell of a restaurant isn’t it? Their new space is a cozy gem. We are so fortunate to have them here.

This beautiful @toyama_oregon collaboration dinner by @thenodoguro celebrated the ties between Oregon and Japan’s Toyama prefecture—featuring Toyama products throughout. Famous for its rugged coastline, Alpine mountains, and skilled maker culture, Toyama has a lot in common with Oregon, so this felt like a special occasion for the 15 or so Japanese specialty producers who broke bread with locals—everyone overjoyed (and the Japanese delegation genuinely impressed) by the wonderful experience that @ryan.nodoguro and @elena_roadhouse had created.Oregon and Japan have a special relationship. Not only is Japan our most important and largest trading partner, Japanese investment in Nike was crucial to its survival in the early days, and Oregon’s Tektronix played a massive role in post war development of Sony electronics. (The tea garden at the Portland Japanese Garden was a gift from Sony’s president). Japan values Oregon wheat, Oregon wine, and Oregon semiconductors. Portland, as we know, is home to what many call the finest Japanese Garden outside of Japan, also the site of the first Kengo Kuma building on American soil. More than ever, it’s important we celebrate the global ties that bind us and underpin our economic and cultural well being, and it’s our duty to do all we can to strengthen our global relationships at the local level amid the chaos of what we cannot control at the federal level. Culinary diplomacy seems like a great way to start and is a love language that Portland shares with Japan. Also, @thenodoguro is one hell of a restaurant isn’t it? Their new space is a cozy gem. We are so fortunate to have them here.

This beautiful @toyama_oregon collaboration dinner by @thenodoguro celebrated the ties between Oregon and Japan’s Toyama prefecture—featuring Toyama products throughout. Famous for its rugged coastline, Alpine mountains, and skilled maker culture, Toyama has a lot in common with Oregon, so this felt like a special occasion for the 15 or so Japanese specialty producers who broke bread with locals—everyone overjoyed (and the Japanese delegation genuinely impressed) by the wonderful experience that @ryan.nodoguro and @elena_roadhouse had created.Oregon and Japan have a special relationship. Not only is Japan our most important and largest trading partner, Japanese investment in Nike was crucial to its survival in the early days, and Oregon’s Tektronix played a massive role in post war development of Sony electronics. (The tea garden at the Portland Japanese Garden was a gift from Sony’s president). Japan values Oregon wheat, Oregon wine, and Oregon semiconductors. Portland, as we know, is home to what many call the finest Japanese Garden outside of Japan, also the site of the first Kengo Kuma building on American soil. More than ever, it’s important we celebrate the global ties that bind us and underpin our economic and cultural well being, and it’s our duty to do all we can to strengthen our global relationships at the local level amid the chaos of what we cannot control at the federal level. Culinary diplomacy seems like a great way to start and is a love language that Portland shares with Japan. Also, @thenodoguro is one hell of a restaurant isn’t it? Their new space is a cozy gem. We are so fortunate to have them here.

This beautiful @toyama_oregon collaboration dinner by @thenodoguro celebrated the ties between Oregon and Japan’s Toyama prefecture—featuring Toyama products throughout. Famous for its rugged coastline, Alpine mountains, and skilled maker culture, Toyama has a lot in common with Oregon, so this felt like a special occasion for the 15 or so Japanese specialty producers who broke bread with locals—everyone overjoyed (and the Japanese delegation genuinely impressed) by the wonderful experience that @ryan.nodoguro and @elena_roadhouse had created.Oregon and Japan have a special relationship. Not only is Japan our most important and largest trading partner, Japanese investment in Nike was crucial to its survival in the early days, and Oregon’s Tektronix played a massive role in post war development of Sony electronics. (The tea garden at the Portland Japanese Garden was a gift from Sony’s president). Japan values Oregon wheat, Oregon wine, and Oregon semiconductors. Portland, as we know, is home to what many call the finest Japanese Garden outside of Japan, also the site of the first Kengo Kuma building on American soil. More than ever, it’s important we celebrate the global ties that bind us and underpin our economic and cultural well being, and it’s our duty to do all we can to strengthen our global relationships at the local level amid the chaos of what we cannot control at the federal level. Culinary diplomacy seems like a great way to start and is a love language that Portland shares with Japan. Also, @thenodoguro is one hell of a restaurant isn’t it? Their new space is a cozy gem. We are so fortunate to have them here.

This beautiful @toyama_oregon collaboration dinner by @thenodoguro celebrated the ties between Oregon and Japan’s Toyama prefecture—featuring Toyama products throughout. Famous for its rugged coastline, Alpine mountains, and skilled maker culture, Toyama has a lot in common with Oregon, so this felt like a special occasion for the 15 or so Japanese specialty producers who broke bread with locals—everyone overjoyed (and the Japanese delegation genuinely impressed) by the wonderful experience that @ryan.nodoguro and @elena_roadhouse had created.Oregon and Japan have a special relationship. Not only is Japan our most important and largest trading partner, Japanese investment in Nike was crucial to its survival in the early days, and Oregon’s Tektronix played a massive role in post war development of Sony electronics. (The tea garden at the Portland Japanese Garden was a gift from Sony’s president). Japan values Oregon wheat, Oregon wine, and Oregon semiconductors. Portland, as we know, is home to what many call the finest Japanese Garden outside of Japan, also the site of the first Kengo Kuma building on American soil. More than ever, it’s important we celebrate the global ties that bind us and underpin our economic and cultural well being, and it’s our duty to do all we can to strengthen our global relationships at the local level amid the chaos of what we cannot control at the federal level. Culinary diplomacy seems like a great way to start and is a love language that Portland shares with Japan. Also, @thenodoguro is one hell of a restaurant isn’t it? Their new space is a cozy gem. We are so fortunate to have them here.

This beautiful @toyama_oregon collaboration dinner by @thenodoguro celebrated the ties between Oregon and Japan’s Toyama prefecture—featuring Toyama products throughout. Famous for its rugged coastline, Alpine mountains, and skilled maker culture, Toyama has a lot in common with Oregon, so this felt like a special occasion for the 15 or so Japanese specialty producers who broke bread with locals—everyone overjoyed (and the Japanese delegation genuinely impressed) by the wonderful experience that @ryan.nodoguro and @elena_roadhouse had created.Oregon and Japan have a special relationship. Not only is Japan our most important and largest trading partner, Japanese investment in Nike was crucial to its survival in the early days, and Oregon’s Tektronix played a massive role in post war development of Sony electronics. (The tea garden at the Portland Japanese Garden was a gift from Sony’s president). Japan values Oregon wheat, Oregon wine, and Oregon semiconductors. Portland, as we know, is home to what many call the finest Japanese Garden outside of Japan, also the site of the first Kengo Kuma building on American soil. More than ever, it’s important we celebrate the global ties that bind us and underpin our economic and cultural well being, and it’s our duty to do all we can to strengthen our global relationships at the local level amid the chaos of what we cannot control at the federal level. Culinary diplomacy seems like a great way to start and is a love language that Portland shares with Japan. Also, @thenodoguro is one hell of a restaurant isn’t it? Their new space is a cozy gem. We are so fortunate to have them here.

This beautiful @toyama_oregon collaboration dinner by @thenodoguro celebrated the ties between Oregon and Japan’s Toyama prefecture—featuring Toyama products throughout. Famous for its rugged coastline, Alpine mountains, and skilled maker culture, Toyama has a lot in common with Oregon, so this felt like a special occasion for the 15 or so Japanese specialty producers who broke bread with locals—everyone overjoyed (and the Japanese delegation genuinely impressed) by the wonderful experience that @ryan.nodoguro and @elena_roadhouse had created.Oregon and Japan have a special relationship. Not only is Japan our most important and largest trading partner, Japanese investment in Nike was crucial to its survival in the early days, and Oregon’s Tektronix played a massive role in post war development of Sony electronics. (The tea garden at the Portland Japanese Garden was a gift from Sony’s president). Japan values Oregon wheat, Oregon wine, and Oregon semiconductors. Portland, as we know, is home to what many call the finest Japanese Garden outside of Japan, also the site of the first Kengo Kuma building on American soil. More than ever, it’s important we celebrate the global ties that bind us and underpin our economic and cultural well being, and it’s our duty to do all we can to strengthen our global relationships at the local level amid the chaos of what we cannot control at the federal level. Culinary diplomacy seems like a great way to start and is a love language that Portland shares with Japan. Also, @thenodoguro is one hell of a restaurant isn’t it? Their new space is a cozy gem. We are so fortunate to have them here.

This beautiful @toyama_oregon collaboration dinner by @thenodoguro celebrated the ties between Oregon and Japan’s Toyama prefecture—featuring Toyama products throughout. Famous for its rugged coastline, Alpine mountains, and skilled maker culture, Toyama has a lot in common with Oregon, so this felt like a special occasion for the 15 or so Japanese specialty producers who broke bread with locals—everyone overjoyed (and the Japanese delegation genuinely impressed) by the wonderful experience that @ryan.nodoguro and @elena_roadhouse had created.Oregon and Japan have a special relationship. Not only is Japan our most important and largest trading partner, Japanese investment in Nike was crucial to its survival in the early days, and Oregon’s Tektronix played a massive role in post war development of Sony electronics. (The tea garden at the Portland Japanese Garden was a gift from Sony’s president). Japan values Oregon wheat, Oregon wine, and Oregon semiconductors. Portland, as we know, is home to what many call the finest Japanese Garden outside of Japan, also the site of the first Kengo Kuma building on American soil. More than ever, it’s important we celebrate the global ties that bind us and underpin our economic and cultural well being, and it’s our duty to do all we can to strengthen our global relationships at the local level amid the chaos of what we cannot control at the federal level. Culinary diplomacy seems like a great way to start and is a love language that Portland shares with Japan. Also, @thenodoguro is one hell of a restaurant isn’t it? Their new space is a cozy gem. We are so fortunate to have them here.

After adding on two quick days in Naples after a few in Turin first @theworlds50best (which was incredible btw), I am wondering why it took me so long to visit here. Naples is so alive and teeming with honest humanity—the kind of city you rarely encounter—a place that doesn’t at all feel influenced by anything beyond its borders—and one that’s polarizing to visitors—you either love it or don’t—there seems to be no in between. I happened to love it—the way it feels like being in a nonstop action movie, a place where footballers are treated as actual saints (Maradona is like a god), the pizza restaurants and gelato shops on every block (both invented here), the winding alleys, the eccentric shops, the beautiful decay. There is a lot of uncertainty and darkness in our world today—and yet humanity remains complex and beautiful. Places like Naples can remind you of that.

After adding on two quick days in Naples after a few in Turin first @theworlds50best (which was incredible btw), I am wondering why it took me so long to visit here. Naples is so alive and teeming with honest humanity—the kind of city you rarely encounter—a place that doesn’t at all feel influenced by anything beyond its borders—and one that’s polarizing to visitors—you either love it or don’t—there seems to be no in between. I happened to love it—the way it feels like being in a nonstop action movie, a place where footballers are treated as actual saints (Maradona is like a god), the pizza restaurants and gelato shops on every block (both invented here), the winding alleys, the eccentric shops, the beautiful decay. There is a lot of uncertainty and darkness in our world today—and yet humanity remains complex and beautiful. Places like Naples can remind you of that.

After adding on two quick days in Naples after a few in Turin first @theworlds50best (which was incredible btw), I am wondering why it took me so long to visit here. Naples is so alive and teeming with honest humanity—the kind of city you rarely encounter—a place that doesn’t at all feel influenced by anything beyond its borders—and one that’s polarizing to visitors—you either love it or don’t—there seems to be no in between. I happened to love it—the way it feels like being in a nonstop action movie, a place where footballers are treated as actual saints (Maradona is like a god), the pizza restaurants and gelato shops on every block (both invented here), the winding alleys, the eccentric shops, the beautiful decay. There is a lot of uncertainty and darkness in our world today—and yet humanity remains complex and beautiful. Places like Naples can remind you of that.

After adding on two quick days in Naples after a few in Turin first @theworlds50best (which was incredible btw), I am wondering why it took me so long to visit here. Naples is so alive and teeming with honest humanity—the kind of city you rarely encounter—a place that doesn’t at all feel influenced by anything beyond its borders—and one that’s polarizing to visitors—you either love it or don’t—there seems to be no in between. I happened to love it—the way it feels like being in a nonstop action movie, a place where footballers are treated as actual saints (Maradona is like a god), the pizza restaurants and gelato shops on every block (both invented here), the winding alleys, the eccentric shops, the beautiful decay. There is a lot of uncertainty and darkness in our world today—and yet humanity remains complex and beautiful. Places like Naples can remind you of that.

After adding on two quick days in Naples after a few in Turin first @theworlds50best (which was incredible btw), I am wondering why it took me so long to visit here. Naples is so alive and teeming with honest humanity—the kind of city you rarely encounter—a place that doesn’t at all feel influenced by anything beyond its borders—and one that’s polarizing to visitors—you either love it or don’t—there seems to be no in between. I happened to love it—the way it feels like being in a nonstop action movie, a place where footballers are treated as actual saints (Maradona is like a god), the pizza restaurants and gelato shops on every block (both invented here), the winding alleys, the eccentric shops, the beautiful decay. There is a lot of uncertainty and darkness in our world today—and yet humanity remains complex and beautiful. Places like Naples can remind you of that.

After adding on two quick days in Naples after a few in Turin first @theworlds50best (which was incredible btw), I am wondering why it took me so long to visit here. Naples is so alive and teeming with honest humanity—the kind of city you rarely encounter—a place that doesn’t at all feel influenced by anything beyond its borders—and one that’s polarizing to visitors—you either love it or don’t—there seems to be no in between. I happened to love it—the way it feels like being in a nonstop action movie, a place where footballers are treated as actual saints (Maradona is like a god), the pizza restaurants and gelato shops on every block (both invented here), the winding alleys, the eccentric shops, the beautiful decay. There is a lot of uncertainty and darkness in our world today—and yet humanity remains complex and beautiful. Places like Naples can remind you of that.

After adding on two quick days in Naples after a few in Turin first @theworlds50best (which was incredible btw), I am wondering why it took me so long to visit here. Naples is so alive and teeming with honest humanity—the kind of city you rarely encounter—a place that doesn’t at all feel influenced by anything beyond its borders—and one that’s polarizing to visitors—you either love it or don’t—there seems to be no in between. I happened to love it—the way it feels like being in a nonstop action movie, a place where footballers are treated as actual saints (Maradona is like a god), the pizza restaurants and gelato shops on every block (both invented here), the winding alleys, the eccentric shops, the beautiful decay. There is a lot of uncertainty and darkness in our world today—and yet humanity remains complex and beautiful. Places like Naples can remind you of that.

After adding on two quick days in Naples after a few in Turin first @theworlds50best (which was incredible btw), I am wondering why it took me so long to visit here. Naples is so alive and teeming with honest humanity—the kind of city you rarely encounter—a place that doesn’t at all feel influenced by anything beyond its borders—and one that’s polarizing to visitors—you either love it or don’t—there seems to be no in between. I happened to love it—the way it feels like being in a nonstop action movie, a place where footballers are treated as actual saints (Maradona is like a god), the pizza restaurants and gelato shops on every block (both invented here), the winding alleys, the eccentric shops, the beautiful decay. There is a lot of uncertainty and darkness in our world today—and yet humanity remains complex and beautiful. Places like Naples can remind you of that.

After adding on two quick days in Naples after a few in Turin first @theworlds50best (which was incredible btw), I am wondering why it took me so long to visit here. Naples is so alive and teeming with honest humanity—the kind of city you rarely encounter—a place that doesn’t at all feel influenced by anything beyond its borders—and one that’s polarizing to visitors—you either love it or don’t—there seems to be no in between. I happened to love it—the way it feels like being in a nonstop action movie, a place where footballers are treated as actual saints (Maradona is like a god), the pizza restaurants and gelato shops on every block (both invented here), the winding alleys, the eccentric shops, the beautiful decay. There is a lot of uncertainty and darkness in our world today—and yet humanity remains complex and beautiful. Places like Naples can remind you of that.

After adding on two quick days in Naples after a few in Turin first @theworlds50best (which was incredible btw), I am wondering why it took me so long to visit here. Naples is so alive and teeming with honest humanity—the kind of city you rarely encounter—a place that doesn’t at all feel influenced by anything beyond its borders—and one that’s polarizing to visitors—you either love it or don’t—there seems to be no in between. I happened to love it—the way it feels like being in a nonstop action movie, a place where footballers are treated as actual saints (Maradona is like a god), the pizza restaurants and gelato shops on every block (both invented here), the winding alleys, the eccentric shops, the beautiful decay. There is a lot of uncertainty and darkness in our world today—and yet humanity remains complex and beautiful. Places like Naples can remind you of that.

After adding on two quick days in Naples after a few in Turin first @theworlds50best (which was incredible btw), I am wondering why it took me so long to visit here. Naples is so alive and teeming with honest humanity—the kind of city you rarely encounter—a place that doesn’t at all feel influenced by anything beyond its borders—and one that’s polarizing to visitors—you either love it or don’t—there seems to be no in between. I happened to love it—the way it feels like being in a nonstop action movie, a place where footballers are treated as actual saints (Maradona is like a god), the pizza restaurants and gelato shops on every block (both invented here), the winding alleys, the eccentric shops, the beautiful decay. There is a lot of uncertainty and darkness in our world today—and yet humanity remains complex and beautiful. Places like Naples can remind you of that.

After adding on two quick days in Naples after a few in Turin first @theworlds50best (which was incredible btw), I am wondering why it took me so long to visit here. Naples is so alive and teeming with honest humanity—the kind of city you rarely encounter—a place that doesn’t at all feel influenced by anything beyond its borders—and one that’s polarizing to visitors—you either love it or don’t—there seems to be no in between. I happened to love it—the way it feels like being in a nonstop action movie, a place where footballers are treated as actual saints (Maradona is like a god), the pizza restaurants and gelato shops on every block (both invented here), the winding alleys, the eccentric shops, the beautiful decay. There is a lot of uncertainty and darkness in our world today—and yet humanity remains complex and beautiful. Places like Naples can remind you of that.

@hotluckfest was a delicious four day feast this Memorial Day weekend in Austin, TX thanks to @franklinbbq @mikethelin @james_p_moody Hundreds of chefs fed over a thousand guests.

🎥 ✂️ by @irenewongi

Looking back at the last two decades in Portland, there has not a person who has used their passion, heart, honesty, creativity, talent, and truth to better influence our city than Naomi, and this is a presence you feel profoundly here-whether you are part of the food world or not. She was and will remain bigger than life. This is the last photo I took of Naomi—from an event at wine country this spring. It’s not the best photo I have of her, but captures the spirit of the evening as she fed us greens she had grown, and entertained us with gardening tales (take note of the massive asparagus from her garden on the foreground). We all loved @pdxgardenparty, just as we had been inspired by her previous endeavors, ALL of which defined entire eras in Portland. What a tragic loss. There will never be another Naomi Pomeroy—an absolute force of wonderful humanity that we will forever treasure.

At age 29 I sold my house, quit my job, and moved to Spain. Most people told me I was foolish to make such a brash move, but I didn’t care what anyone thought once I tried my first bite of jamon ibericio. Before our year in Madrid, I had no idea what I wanted to do with my life, but living here in a culture with such a reverence for good products and local food gave me the direction I sought, and coming back always is a reminder of what’s important—and what is possible. It also makes me proud to me from Portland and Oregon, a place that despite its frustrations, has products as good as any place on earth—and a true food culture that’s rare in America. Thank you Madrid for three perfect days. See you soon.

At age 29 I sold my house, quit my job, and moved to Spain. Most people told me I was foolish to make such a brash move, but I didn’t care what anyone thought once I tried my first bite of jamon ibericio. Before our year in Madrid, I had no idea what I wanted to do with my life, but living here in a culture with such a reverence for good products and local food gave me the direction I sought, and coming back always is a reminder of what’s important—and what is possible. It also makes me proud to me from Portland and Oregon, a place that despite its frustrations, has products as good as any place on earth—and a true food culture that’s rare in America. Thank you Madrid for three perfect days. See you soon.

At age 29 I sold my house, quit my job, and moved to Spain. Most people told me I was foolish to make such a brash move, but I didn’t care what anyone thought once I tried my first bite of jamon ibericio. Before our year in Madrid, I had no idea what I wanted to do with my life, but living here in a culture with such a reverence for good products and local food gave me the direction I sought, and coming back always is a reminder of what’s important—and what is possible. It also makes me proud to me from Portland and Oregon, a place that despite its frustrations, has products as good as any place on earth—and a true food culture that’s rare in America. Thank you Madrid for three perfect days. See you soon.

At age 29 I sold my house, quit my job, and moved to Spain. Most people told me I was foolish to make such a brash move, but I didn’t care what anyone thought once I tried my first bite of jamon ibericio. Before our year in Madrid, I had no idea what I wanted to do with my life, but living here in a culture with such a reverence for good products and local food gave me the direction I sought, and coming back always is a reminder of what’s important—and what is possible. It also makes me proud to me from Portland and Oregon, a place that despite its frustrations, has products as good as any place on earth—and a true food culture that’s rare in America. Thank you Madrid for three perfect days. See you soon.

At age 29 I sold my house, quit my job, and moved to Spain. Most people told me I was foolish to make such a brash move, but I didn’t care what anyone thought once I tried my first bite of jamon ibericio. Before our year in Madrid, I had no idea what I wanted to do with my life, but living here in a culture with such a reverence for good products and local food gave me the direction I sought, and coming back always is a reminder of what’s important—and what is possible. It also makes me proud to me from Portland and Oregon, a place that despite its frustrations, has products as good as any place on earth—and a true food culture that’s rare in America. Thank you Madrid for three perfect days. See you soon.

At age 29 I sold my house, quit my job, and moved to Spain. Most people told me I was foolish to make such a brash move, but I didn’t care what anyone thought once I tried my first bite of jamon ibericio. Before our year in Madrid, I had no idea what I wanted to do with my life, but living here in a culture with such a reverence for good products and local food gave me the direction I sought, and coming back always is a reminder of what’s important—and what is possible. It also makes me proud to me from Portland and Oregon, a place that despite its frustrations, has products as good as any place on earth—and a true food culture that’s rare in America. Thank you Madrid for three perfect days. See you soon.

At age 29 I sold my house, quit my job, and moved to Spain. Most people told me I was foolish to make such a brash move, but I didn’t care what anyone thought once I tried my first bite of jamon ibericio. Before our year in Madrid, I had no idea what I wanted to do with my life, but living here in a culture with such a reverence for good products and local food gave me the direction I sought, and coming back always is a reminder of what’s important—and what is possible. It also makes me proud to me from Portland and Oregon, a place that despite its frustrations, has products as good as any place on earth—and a true food culture that’s rare in America. Thank you Madrid for three perfect days. See you soon.

At age 29 I sold my house, quit my job, and moved to Spain. Most people told me I was foolish to make such a brash move, but I didn’t care what anyone thought once I tried my first bite of jamon ibericio. Before our year in Madrid, I had no idea what I wanted to do with my life, but living here in a culture with such a reverence for good products and local food gave me the direction I sought, and coming back always is a reminder of what’s important—and what is possible. It also makes me proud to me from Portland and Oregon, a place that despite its frustrations, has products as good as any place on earth—and a true food culture that’s rare in America. Thank you Madrid for three perfect days. See you soon.

At age 29 I sold my house, quit my job, and moved to Spain. Most people told me I was foolish to make such a brash move, but I didn’t care what anyone thought once I tried my first bite of jamon ibericio. Before our year in Madrid, I had no idea what I wanted to do with my life, but living here in a culture with such a reverence for good products and local food gave me the direction I sought, and coming back always is a reminder of what’s important—and what is possible. It also makes me proud to me from Portland and Oregon, a place that despite its frustrations, has products as good as any place on earth—and a true food culture that’s rare in America. Thank you Madrid for three perfect days. See you soon.

At age 29 I sold my house, quit my job, and moved to Spain. Most people told me I was foolish to make such a brash move, but I didn’t care what anyone thought once I tried my first bite of jamon ibericio. Before our year in Madrid, I had no idea what I wanted to do with my life, but living here in a culture with such a reverence for good products and local food gave me the direction I sought, and coming back always is a reminder of what’s important—and what is possible. It also makes me proud to me from Portland and Oregon, a place that despite its frustrations, has products as good as any place on earth—and a true food culture that’s rare in America. Thank you Madrid for three perfect days. See you soon.

At age 29 I sold my house, quit my job, and moved to Spain. Most people told me I was foolish to make such a brash move, but I didn’t care what anyone thought once I tried my first bite of jamon ibericio. Before our year in Madrid, I had no idea what I wanted to do with my life, but living here in a culture with such a reverence for good products and local food gave me the direction I sought, and coming back always is a reminder of what’s important—and what is possible. It also makes me proud to me from Portland and Oregon, a place that despite its frustrations, has products as good as any place on earth—and a true food culture that’s rare in America. Thank you Madrid for three perfect days. See you soon.

At age 29 I sold my house, quit my job, and moved to Spain. Most people told me I was foolish to make such a brash move, but I didn’t care what anyone thought once I tried my first bite of jamon ibericio. Before our year in Madrid, I had no idea what I wanted to do with my life, but living here in a culture with such a reverence for good products and local food gave me the direction I sought, and coming back always is a reminder of what’s important—and what is possible. It also makes me proud to me from Portland and Oregon, a place that despite its frustrations, has products as good as any place on earth—and a true food culture that’s rare in America. Thank you Madrid for three perfect days. See you soon.

At age 29 I sold my house, quit my job, and moved to Spain. Most people told me I was foolish to make such a brash move, but I didn’t care what anyone thought once I tried my first bite of jamon ibericio. Before our year in Madrid, I had no idea what I wanted to do with my life, but living here in a culture with such a reverence for good products and local food gave me the direction I sought, and coming back always is a reminder of what’s important—and what is possible. It also makes me proud to me from Portland and Oregon, a place that despite its frustrations, has products as good as any place on earth—and a true food culture that’s rare in America. Thank you Madrid for three perfect days. See you soon.

At age 29 I sold my house, quit my job, and moved to Spain. Most people told me I was foolish to make such a brash move, but I didn’t care what anyone thought once I tried my first bite of jamon ibericio. Before our year in Madrid, I had no idea what I wanted to do with my life, but living here in a culture with such a reverence for good products and local food gave me the direction I sought, and coming back always is a reminder of what’s important—and what is possible. It also makes me proud to me from Portland and Oregon, a place that despite its frustrations, has products as good as any place on earth—and a true food culture that’s rare in America. Thank you Madrid for three perfect days. See you soon.

At age 29 I sold my house, quit my job, and moved to Spain. Most people told me I was foolish to make such a brash move, but I didn’t care what anyone thought once I tried my first bite of jamon ibericio. Before our year in Madrid, I had no idea what I wanted to do with my life, but living here in a culture with such a reverence for good products and local food gave me the direction I sought, and coming back always is a reminder of what’s important—and what is possible. It also makes me proud to me from Portland and Oregon, a place that despite its frustrations, has products as good as any place on earth—and a true food culture that’s rare in America. Thank you Madrid for three perfect days. See you soon.

At age 29 I sold my house, quit my job, and moved to Spain. Most people told me I was foolish to make such a brash move, but I didn’t care what anyone thought once I tried my first bite of jamon ibericio. Before our year in Madrid, I had no idea what I wanted to do with my life, but living here in a culture with such a reverence for good products and local food gave me the direction I sought, and coming back always is a reminder of what’s important—and what is possible. It also makes me proud to me from Portland and Oregon, a place that despite its frustrations, has products as good as any place on earth—and a true food culture that’s rare in America. Thank you Madrid for three perfect days. See you soon.

At age 29 I sold my house, quit my job, and moved to Spain. Most people told me I was foolish to make such a brash move, but I didn’t care what anyone thought once I tried my first bite of jamon ibericio. Before our year in Madrid, I had no idea what I wanted to do with my life, but living here in a culture with such a reverence for good products and local food gave me the direction I sought, and coming back always is a reminder of what’s important—and what is possible. It also makes me proud to me from Portland and Oregon, a place that despite its frustrations, has products as good as any place on earth—and a true food culture that’s rare in America. Thank you Madrid for three perfect days. See you soon.

At age 29 I sold my house, quit my job, and moved to Spain. Most people told me I was foolish to make such a brash move, but I didn’t care what anyone thought once I tried my first bite of jamon ibericio. Before our year in Madrid, I had no idea what I wanted to do with my life, but living here in a culture with such a reverence for good products and local food gave me the direction I sought, and coming back always is a reminder of what’s important—and what is possible. It also makes me proud to me from Portland and Oregon, a place that despite its frustrations, has products as good as any place on earth—and a true food culture that’s rare in America. Thank you Madrid for three perfect days. See you soon.

At age 29 I sold my house, quit my job, and moved to Spain. Most people told me I was foolish to make such a brash move, but I didn’t care what anyone thought once I tried my first bite of jamon ibericio. Before our year in Madrid, I had no idea what I wanted to do with my life, but living here in a culture with such a reverence for good products and local food gave me the direction I sought, and coming back always is a reminder of what’s important—and what is possible. It also makes me proud to me from Portland and Oregon, a place that despite its frustrations, has products as good as any place on earth—and a true food culture that’s rare in America. Thank you Madrid for three perfect days. See you soon.

There are not enough words to describe how big and wild and rugged and unrelentingly windy and painfully beautiful Chilean Patagonia happens to be. This place could rip you in half. Unreal.

There are not enough words to describe how big and wild and rugged and unrelentingly windy and painfully beautiful Chilean Patagonia happens to be. This place could rip you in half. Unreal.

There are not enough words to describe how big and wild and rugged and unrelentingly windy and painfully beautiful Chilean Patagonia happens to be. This place could rip you in half. Unreal.

There are not enough words to describe how big and wild and rugged and unrelentingly windy and painfully beautiful Chilean Patagonia happens to be. This place could rip you in half. Unreal.

There are not enough words to describe how big and wild and rugged and unrelentingly windy and painfully beautiful Chilean Patagonia happens to be. This place could rip you in half. Unreal.

There are not enough words to describe how big and wild and rugged and unrelentingly windy and painfully beautiful Chilean Patagonia happens to be. This place could rip you in half. Unreal.

There are not enough words to describe how big and wild and rugged and unrelentingly windy and painfully beautiful Chilean Patagonia happens to be. This place could rip you in half. Unreal.

There are not enough words to describe how big and wild and rugged and unrelentingly windy and painfully beautiful Chilean Patagonia happens to be. This place could rip you in half. Unreal.

There are not enough words to describe how big and wild and rugged and unrelentingly windy and painfully beautiful Chilean Patagonia happens to be. This place could rip you in half. Unreal.

A good summer day to take a lovely walk to see what is among the most insane looking chunks of mountain on our planet. Pictures just don’t capture Fitz Roy. It’s so massive and extreme and heavenly and inspiring and perfect.

Today thus ends the loveliest 27 days in Italy—featuring big mountains, rich sunsets, a retreat with the great @micheleloew and @bob__thurman, the most epic hike of my life (so far at least), delicious pasta, Amarones and Barolos, amaro spritzes, country living, city life, and so much more. The best trips leave you wanting more, and Italy always fills the void. It’s like a drug—the more you get, the more you want. Until next time, which will be soon I hope.

Today thus ends the loveliest 27 days in Italy—featuring big mountains, rich sunsets, a retreat with the great @micheleloew and @bob__thurman, the most epic hike of my life (so far at least), delicious pasta, Amarones and Barolos, amaro spritzes, country living, city life, and so much more. The best trips leave you wanting more, and Italy always fills the void. It’s like a drug—the more you get, the more you want. Until next time, which will be soon I hope.

Today thus ends the loveliest 27 days in Italy—featuring big mountains, rich sunsets, a retreat with the great @micheleloew and @bob__thurman, the most epic hike of my life (so far at least), delicious pasta, Amarones and Barolos, amaro spritzes, country living, city life, and so much more. The best trips leave you wanting more, and Italy always fills the void. It’s like a drug—the more you get, the more you want. Until next time, which will be soon I hope.

Today thus ends the loveliest 27 days in Italy—featuring big mountains, rich sunsets, a retreat with the great @micheleloew and @bob__thurman, the most epic hike of my life (so far at least), delicious pasta, Amarones and Barolos, amaro spritzes, country living, city life, and so much more. The best trips leave you wanting more, and Italy always fills the void. It’s like a drug—the more you get, the more you want. Until next time, which will be soon I hope.

Today thus ends the loveliest 27 days in Italy—featuring big mountains, rich sunsets, a retreat with the great @micheleloew and @bob__thurman, the most epic hike of my life (so far at least), delicious pasta, Amarones and Barolos, amaro spritzes, country living, city life, and so much more. The best trips leave you wanting more, and Italy always fills the void. It’s like a drug—the more you get, the more you want. Until next time, which will be soon I hope.

Today thus ends the loveliest 27 days in Italy—featuring big mountains, rich sunsets, a retreat with the great @micheleloew and @bob__thurman, the most epic hike of my life (so far at least), delicious pasta, Amarones and Barolos, amaro spritzes, country living, city life, and so much more. The best trips leave you wanting more, and Italy always fills the void. It’s like a drug—the more you get, the more you want. Until next time, which will be soon I hope.

Today thus ends the loveliest 27 days in Italy—featuring big mountains, rich sunsets, a retreat with the great @micheleloew and @bob__thurman, the most epic hike of my life (so far at least), delicious pasta, Amarones and Barolos, amaro spritzes, country living, city life, and so much more. The best trips leave you wanting more, and Italy always fills the void. It’s like a drug—the more you get, the more you want. Until next time, which will be soon I hope.

Today thus ends the loveliest 27 days in Italy—featuring big mountains, rich sunsets, a retreat with the great @micheleloew and @bob__thurman, the most epic hike of my life (so far at least), delicious pasta, Amarones and Barolos, amaro spritzes, country living, city life, and so much more. The best trips leave you wanting more, and Italy always fills the void. It’s like a drug—the more you get, the more you want. Until next time, which will be soon I hope.

Living my best life.

My favorite food television shows of all time are @chefstablenetflix and @streetfoodnetflix by @boardwalkpictures—so when Street Food came to town, it was a career moment and absolute joy to work with the team on the Portland episode, and an honor to be one of the episode commentator—along with my longtime friend @karenbrooks_pdx Our talented producer @tamararosenfeld was in town to accept an award for the episode at a @travelportland event, so here’s the three of us having a reunion post @cafeolli snacks over the weekend.