SoCal bound

[terrencechan]

My drive south begins tomorrow morning, stopping for lunch in Seattle and for the evening in Portland to visit a friend briefly. After a night or two in Portland I will drive south, crash at the Griffins' and start researching gyms while getting ready for no-gi Worlds. I'm getting very close to being on weight for Worlds but I'll still need to

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[sabyl]

too bad you won't be in SoCal a day or two earlier to make the Goldman's party.

[mickdog]

Sounds like you will be well taken care of when you'll be here in Portland, but if you need any recommendations for anything let me know.

[terrencechan]

My friend is pretty new in town, so I will certainly be glad to any restaurant recommendations you have. Something healthy and not too carby would be a bonus.

[mickdog]

Okay, adding the healthy and not too carby qualifiers makes it a little tricky but I'll throw a few options out

[trendywendy]

Fellow Portlander seconding Podnah's - best BBQ in Portland by a mile.

Don't forget the brewpubs, either - Bridgeport and Deschutes not only have good beer but they have awesome food. Quite gourmet. I live a block from BP and it's definitely my go-to place for a good meal.

http://www.bridgeportbrew.com/#/brewpub/
http://www.deschutesbrewery.com/brewery/brew-pubs/portland-pub/default.aspx

[testing4l]

If you end up going to Fort Bragg, I cannot possibly recommend taking the 20 enough. It's a small, 2-lane road through a stretch of beautiful forest.

[laren]

Another "Belmont Shore is awesome" comment.
Parking there is a NIGHTMARE, though.

[whiskycrow]

Can't say I've been to Belmont Shore, but glad you're leaning toward LA metro at least.

+1

[pinchersofpower]

make sure to get a place with a parking spot included in the arrangement.

When you get to belmont shore...

[angrydog1977]

check out the condos on the little islands off the beach.