Brown Bagging on the Road: Portland, Oregon

My husband and I are on a road trip from California to Vancouver Island, British Columbia. Yesterday, we made it to Portland, Oregon.

We’re both fans of Guy Fierri’s TV show, “Diners, Drive Ins, and Dives.” With that in mind, we decided to visit one of Fierri’s Portland favorites, Otto’s Deli and Sausage Kitchen.

Otto’s is located across the Williamette River in East Portland. The neighborhood is older and dotted with 20th century craftsman homes. Lots of lovely trees, shrubs, and flowers: Irises, roses, snapdragons, and much more.

Otto’s is not a large place, but it’s chock full of delicious, German-based product: A large sausage counter, a deli section, and a selection of delicious wines and German beers. We decided to forgo the beer. Instead, we both had pastrami and sauerkraut sandwiches. They were delicious!