Ticari's place is on the edge of a very cute part of Portland. I would have liked to explore it more. We were in walking distance of many restaurants and coffee shops. Tacari's kitchen was wonderfully supplied and I wonder if she is not a foodie herself. In her bookshelves, there are many cookbooks and books about Portland that were fun and informative. My family enjoyed our stay in Portland and at Ticari's place.