Kate moved out yesterday. So sad 
. I went over to her new place and brought some takeout. I asked her what she wanted. Pizza! she said. I went to Pyro. They make small, chewy, pies with lots of fresh vegetables. I got: Pesto with artichoke hearts and red peppers; basil and sausage and red sauce; grilled eggplant slices with tomato sauce.
I had lunch at the pasta cart Ciao Chow on SW 2nd and Stark. Lindsey got bruchetta and peasant’s pasta, dressed very simply with garlic, red peppers, some basil, and lot’s of olive oil. I got pasta with shrimp and a tomato cream sauce.
The cart is very small but has tall ceilings.
Met Amber at 3rd and Stark. Jeez, the pod down there is huge. It stretches across two parking lots along 5 or 6 city blocks. We both got sandwiches at the People’s Pig. Cliff is now making lemon sodas and slaw.
I met Elle and Lindsey downtown for lunch at Violetta, a food cart at SW Taylor and 8th, in director park. This is a new park, and it’s stunning. It’s one large seating area for Violetta, which will soon be opening a little restaurant in the park. The food is American comfort food, very similar to McDonalds (or perhaps I should say Burgerville), but it’s local and delicious. Elle got a lentil burger, Lindsey got squash and coconut soup, and we all split freshly fried beignets with chocolate sauce for dessert.
Joel is opening a coffee shop! It’s in the old half and half location, at W Burnside and 10th. As you can see, he’s in the demolition phase. I was offered a snack of some pasta when I stopped in, but I had just eaten.
In the bathroom are many little cartoons of various figures peeing and pooping. I love this one. Unfortunately I’m sure it’s destined to be repainted.
