Bonnie Carroll's Life Bites

Cadillac Café has been an innovative institution for breakfast and lunch on Portland’s NE Broadway dining scene for over 35 years. Jumpstarting their business in 1989, owners Rod Brackenbury and Terry Hughes moved their neighborhood location nine blocks east in 2002 to the Art Deco inspired space you are enjoying now. When Rod and Terry retired, they sought new owners to continue their commitment to quality, consistency and exceptional service, passing the torch to local restaurateurs Jim Hall and Josh Johnston in 2015. Rod and Terry are enjoying their retirement; Jim and Josh pop in to the café often, occasionally with their families and kiddos for Portland’s Best Brunch!

Our fully functioning 1961 Cadillac model “Series 62” Convertible originally came to Oregon from Owensboro, Kentucky in 1989. Discovered in an old barn and covered in hay, it was resurrected, restored and brought to Portland. The convertible was top of the line, with power steering and brakes, power windows, automatic seek and scan AM radio, Cadillac Hydra-Matic Drive automatic transmission, and a Cadillac 325 horsepower, 390 cubic inch V8 engine.

This is not to miss eating spot near the Hollywood Theatre while in Portland, and such a fun place to gather with friends and savor some amazing breakfast items that are overflowing with home comfort. My cousins introduced me to this, and we all had so much fun filling our faces and laughing over good old childhood memories.

My Portland Cousin Marcella and Chicago Cousin Jill enjoying a great Cadilac breakfast and some family love and fun.

Our eggs benedict were amazing and so healthy with potatoes and fresh juice, or breakfast style cocktails. Fabulous looking French Toast, and love the classic Cadilac in the middle of the café. So John Trivoltaish! Loved the whole experience.

1801 NE Broadway, Portland OR 97232•503–287–4750•info@cadillaccafepdx.com

5^th ANNUAL SANTA BARBARA/PUERTO VALLARTA SISTER CITIES CRUISE FOR A CAUSE FOR FAMILIES OF CHILDREN WITH CANCER

On Saturday, October 11, 3:30 p.m. – 6:00 p.m. City of Santa Barbara Puerto Vallarta Sister Cities Committee will celebrate the 5^th Annual Cruise for a Cause to benefit Puerto Vallarta Families of Children with Cancer aboard the Condor Express for a fun and entertaining afternoon cruise along the Santa Barbara coastline.

The charitable SB/PV Committee afternoon cruise for 2025 will include great music by DJ Joseph P. Souza and dancing, no-host bar (ID required), catered lunch by Mayo Villapando, a bevy of tempting silent auction items, and an exciting prize opportunity gift item overnight Fall Escape with Dinner for two at the Hilton Santa Barbara Beachfront Resort.

Santa Barbara/Puerto Vallarta Sister Cities, along with Santa Barbara Rotary built a rehab center in Puerto Vallarta that is an ongoing asset and rejuvenating space available to the families of children with cancer in Puerto Vallarta for their ongoing care. SB/PV committee members have all participated in visits to this special rehab center in Puerto Vallarta and understood fully the important part it plays in the needs of these families.

Members of the 2025 cruise event committee including board members Sebastian Aldana and Norma Aldana, Alicia Sorkin, Mike Hernandez, Claudia Alvarado, Bonnie Carroll and a few kind volunteer mates will be ready and able sailors to help with this highly anticipated charity cruise event, and welcome all to support the cause while having a fun memorable oceanfront experience with old and new Sister Cities Committee friends.

All proceeds from the cruise will be donated to Families of Children with Cancer in Puerto Vallarta. Puerto Vallarta Sister Cities Committee members are all pleased to present this 5^th annual event to support the important work being done to help the families of children with cancer in Puerto Vallarta. For tickets, please call 805-965-1573 or visit sbpvsistercity805@gmail.com.