Shannon Pedersen

"Wait for a sunny weekday, then go to this indoor restaurant. Everyone else will be elsewhere enjoying the sun, and you will be able to get a seat with a good view"

"Drive to the Rose Garden - finding the gardens from the MAX, bus or on foot can prove a challenge. Take a picnic and enjoy the view"

"Go to Casa del Matador. Watch the very spicy salsa. Go for Happy Hour versus full dinner and don't miss the chili or nachos along with one of their premier margaritas."

"Go to JB O'Briens. Skip the Irish Food and get the enchilada dish. Start with some sliders from their happy hour menu."

"Go to this Mo's versus any of the others on the Coast. This one is still owned by the family that started the business and the reason they are known for their clam chowder."

"They are known for a corn appetizer called Elote, but we enjoyed the Guac better. Get reservations if going after 5p as you will wait a good hour for a table"