The France Hopper Network - Part 2

Photo of the new Crab Roll at Meadowrue in The Ritz-Carlton, Portland. Featuring avocado, cucumber, radish sprouts, and furikake.

Taken on Jul 17, 2026 @ 19:39.

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Picture Post: A refreshed food menu awaits at Meadowrue. Introducing …

Photo of a preview pour of 薬 (Kusuri), or Medicine in English. Featuring Suntory Toki Black, Kanade Yuzu Liqueur, Sazon Pina Tapache, and Giffard Ginger. The cocktail will be available exclusively as part of the ten-course omakase experience at Meadowrue in The Ritz-Carlton, Portland.

Taken on Jul 15, 2026 @ 20:24.

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Picture Post: Sneak peak: Introducing 薬 (Kusuri, or Medicine in …

Photo of the new Don’t Mez With Me cocktail at Meadowrue in The Ritz-Carlton, Portland. Featuring Del Maguey Vida Puebla Mezcal, Meletti Amaro, Aperol, house-made hibiscus syrup, lime, and prosciutto marcona garnish. (Contains nuts)

Taken on Jul 14, 2026 @ 17:12.

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Picture Post: Introducing the Don’t Mez With Me.

As of 7pm Pacific on July 17, 2026, the blog is finally on a VPS.

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Photo of a newly installed City of Portland rubbish bin with recycling basket at the S Bond and Lane crossing in South Waterfront.

Taken on Jul 10, 2026 @ 16:39.

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Picture Post: South Waterfront finally got the city’s new, more …

Photo of Liu, the male Red Panda, at the Oregon Zoo laying on a tree branch in his habitat. The stripes of his tail can be seen hanging down in the middle of the tree.

Taken on Jul 10, 2026 @ 12:44.

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Picture Post: Liu sure loves his tree.

Photo of one of the female lions at the Oregon Zoo playing with a ball filled with pieces of meat in her habitat at the Oregon Zoo.

Taken on Jul 10, 2026 @ 12:14.

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Picture Post: It’s not a meatball but a ball filled …

Photo of the two female lions at the Oregon Zoo lounging under trees in their habitat.

Taken on Jul 10, 2026 @ 12:06.

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Picture Post: Lions are enjoying the sun today.

Photo of Leaf, a Green Tree Python at the Oregon Zoo, moving along the mister at the top of her habitat.

Taken on Jul 10, 2026 @ 11:24.

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Picture Post: Leaf got a weekly heath checkup and was …

Photo of a William Slim Briefcase from Will Leather Goods upon return from a repair.

Taken on Jul 09, 2026 @ 16:24.

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Picture Post: The briefcase is finally back!

Photo of an iris along the Zig-Zag Bridge at the Portland Japanese Garden.

Taken on Jul 03, 2026 @ 14:32.

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Picture Post: Some more photos of the irises at the …

Photo of an iris at the Portland Japanese Garden.

Taken on Jul 03, 2026 @ 14:28.

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Picture Post: If you haven’t seen the irises at the …

Photo of a small wisteria bloom in the wisteria arbor at the Portland Japanese Garden.

Taken on Jul 03, 2026 @ 14:17.

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Picture Post: There’s a tiny bit of wisteria back at …

Photo of a Satsuki Azalea 'Yamato' bonsai at the Portland Japanese Garden.

Taken on Jul 03, 2026 @ 14:02.

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Picture Post: It’s been a bit since I made it …

Photo of the bongos Banjo and Bentley in their habitat at the Oregon Zoo.

Taken on Jul 03, 2026 @ 12:37.

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Picture Post: Banjo and Bentley are enjoying munching on the …

Photo of one of the female lions at the Oregon Zoo laying in their den.

Taken on Jul 03, 2026 @ 12:36.

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Picture Post: I think the lions are a little happy …

Photo of Kallik the polar bear sitting on a hill in his habitat at the Oregon Zoo with front paws hanging off the edge of the hill.

Taken on Jul 03, 2026 @ 11:43.

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Picture Post: Kallik sure switches between Blob and Ball Mode …

Photo of a "Reporting Problems in Portland" sticker on the Portland Streetcar shelter at SW 11th & Alder.

Taken on Jun 28, 2026 @ 14:27.

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Picture Post: Need help on or around Portland Streetcar? Keep …

Photo of a bag of Wild Flower coffee beans from Stumptown Coffee awaiting loading into an espresso machine.

Taken on Jun 28, 2026 @ 09:04.

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Picture Post: Now cupping: Wild Flower, a seasonal blend from …

Photo of the Red Panda habitat at the Oregon Zoo. Liu, the new male Red Panda, is climbing inside a tree in the middle of the photo. A small patch of orange can be seen in the middle of the tree, which is Liu's head.

Taken on Jun 26, 2026 @ 12:13.

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Picture Post: That’s not a tree turning colors, that’s Liu …