davidcel.is Photos David Celis me@davidcel.is https://davidcel.is/ https://davidcel.is/assets/me-46c38f84.jpg https://davidcel.is/assets/me-46c38f84.jpg https://davidcel.is/feeds/photos 2026-04-11T19:53:20Z © 2026 David Celis https://davidcel.is/posts/2043054807857440345 📍Ladd Circle Park and Rose Gardens I checked in at Ladd Circle Park and Rose Gardens / Portland / OR

stained glass hot dog at the Ladd’s 500???

A small piece of stained glass art in the shape of a hot dog hanging from a tent as cyclists gather and move beneathA map showing the location of Ladd Circle Park and Rose Gardens.]]> 2026-04-11T19:53:20Z 2026-04-11T19:53:22Z https://davidcel.is/posts/2042333969545849748 📍Judah's Delicatessen I checked in at Judah's Delicatessen / Portland / OR

holy shit. this might be the first legit deli sandwich i’ve had in this city

A pastrami and corned beef on rye with mustard, cut in half to show a generous stack of thickly sliced meatA map showing the location of Judah's Delicatessen.]]> 2026-04-09T20:08:59Z 2026-04-09T20:09:01Z https://davidcel.is/posts/2036895485902672334 📍Katsuo + Kombu I checked in at Katsuo + Kombu / San Francisco / CA

slept awful last night but holy shit, this Crabonara Udon is so rich it might put me right back to sleep

A tall and deep bowl of thick udon noodles in a rich, creamy sauce with chunks of crab meat, asparagus, fresh peas, baby potatoes, turnips, grated parmesan, and one longer strip of tempura crabA map showing the location of Katsuo + Kombu.]]> 2026-03-25T19:58:24Z 2026-03-25T19:58:26Z https://davidcel.is/posts/2036465333117861588 📍The Wild Fox I checked in at The Wild Fox / San Francisco / CA

trying to start my day off right despite the DHH jumpscare

A miso salmon onigiri in plastic wrap being held in front of a latteA map showing the location of The Wild Fox.]]> 2026-03-24T15:29:08Z 2026-03-24T15:29:10Z https://davidcel.is/posts/2036275035728508441 📍Mensho I checked in at Mensho / San Francisco / CA

aww yeah, still good

A pair of A5 wagyu nigiri on a leaf-lined wooden plate with a pile of pickled ginger, fresh wasabi, and a small dish of soy sauceA bowl of ultra creamy lamb cumin ramen with crispy shaved sweet potato, a ramen egg, cilantro, big chunks of steamed sweet potato, and crumbled lambA map showing the location of Mensho.]]> 2026-03-24T02:52:58Z 2026-03-24T02:53:03Z https://davidcel.is/posts/2036275035728508441 📍Mensho I checked in at Mensho / San Francisco / CA

aww yeah, still good

A pair of A5 wagyu nigiri on a leaf-lined wooden plate with a pile of pickled ginger, fresh wasabi, and a small dish of soy sauceA bowl of ultra creamy lamb cumin ramen with crispy shaved sweet potato, a ramen egg, cilantro, big chunks of steamed sweet potato, and crumbled lambA map showing the location of Mensho.]]> 2026-03-24T02:52:58Z 2026-03-24T02:53:03Z https://davidcel.is/posts/2036250596357632538 📍Nintendo I checked in at Nintendo / San Francisco / CA

i’m getting the korok cardigan. i’m entering my Mr. Rodgers era.

A forest green wool cardigan with a Korok patch peeking out of a front pocketA map showing the location of Nintendo.]]> 2026-03-24T01:15:50Z 2026-03-24T01:15:55Z https://davidcel.is/posts/2035804770888426455 <content type="html" xml:lang="en"> <![CDATA[<p>even the goddess of milk art is smiling upon me on my birthday</p><img alt="A cappuccino with milk art of a well-poured rosetta being held above an espresso machine" src="https://cdn.davidcel.is/blog/2035804773464792881.jpg" />]]> </content> <published>2026-03-22T19:44:16Z</published> <updated>2026-03-22T19:44:16Z</updated> <link rel="alternate" type="text/html" href="https://davidcel.is/notes/2035804770888426455"/> </entry> <entry> <id>https://davidcel.is/posts/2035755164696484686</id> <title>📍Ponto I checked in at Ponto / Portland / OR

okay this is a good birthday treat 🥳🍞

A white, rectangular box with “Ponto” in big italic letters across the front corner/edge with a salt bread shaped tag on top and a plastic cup of matcha with cold foam in frontAn open box with four salt breads nestled inside: a plain/original topped with flecks of sea salt, a longer garlic butter salt bread sliced open on top like a split roll and filled with melty garlic butter and topped with herbs, a shorter and wider salt bread topped with a savory drizzle, and a longer salt bread topped with a wavy piping of cream and sliced strawberriesThe shorter and wider salt bread with a few bites taken out to reveal a thin sausage and melted cheese fillingA map showing the location of Ponto.]]> 2026-03-22T16:27:10Z 2026-03-22T16:27:16Z https://davidcel.is/posts/2035755164696484686 📍Ponto I checked in at Ponto / Portland / OR

okay this is a good birthday treat 🥳🍞

A white, rectangular box with “Ponto” in big italic letters across the front corner/edge with a salt bread shaped tag on top and a plastic cup of matcha with cold foam in frontAn open box with four salt breads nestled inside: a plain/original topped with flecks of sea salt, a longer garlic butter salt bread sliced open on top like a split roll and filled with melty garlic butter and topped with herbs, a shorter and wider salt bread topped with a savory drizzle, and a longer salt bread topped with a wavy piping of cream and sliced strawberriesThe shorter and wider salt bread with a few bites taken out to reveal a thin sausage and melted cheese fillingA map showing the location of Ponto.]]> 2026-03-22T16:27:10Z 2026-03-22T16:27:16Z https://davidcel.is/posts/2035755164696484686 📍Ponto I checked in at Ponto / Portland / OR

okay this is a good birthday treat 🥳🍞

A white, rectangular box with “Ponto” in big italic letters across the front corner/edge with a salt bread shaped tag on top and a plastic cup of matcha with cold foam in frontAn open box with four salt breads nestled inside: a plain/original topped with flecks of sea salt, a longer garlic butter salt bread sliced open on top like a split roll and filled with melty garlic butter and topped with herbs, a shorter and wider salt bread topped with a savory drizzle, and a longer salt bread topped with a wavy piping of cream and sliced strawberriesThe shorter and wider salt bread with a few bites taken out to reveal a thin sausage and melted cheese fillingA map showing the location of Ponto.]]> 2026-03-22T16:27:10Z 2026-03-22T16:27:16Z https://davidcel.is/posts/2035080420292767415 📍HarBQ I checked in at HarBQ / Portland / OR

had a nice long walk to get lunch 🌸

An old, gnarled cherry tree in full bloom with daffodils spreading around the base in someone’s front yard near the sidewalkA small cherry tree blossoming in the grass between a sidewalk and neighborhood boulevardA melt with shredded smoked short rib on texas toast with a small paper tray of macaroni salad, set onto a paper plate on a picnic tableA map showing the location of HarBQ.]]> 2026-03-20T19:45:58Z 2026-03-20T19:46:09Z https://davidcel.is/posts/2035080420292767415 📍HarBQ I checked in at HarBQ / Portland / OR

had a nice long walk to get lunch 🌸

An old, gnarled cherry tree in full bloom with daffodils spreading around the base in someone’s front yard near the sidewalkA small cherry tree blossoming in the grass between a sidewalk and neighborhood boulevardA melt with shredded smoked short rib on texas toast with a small paper tray of macaroni salad, set onto a paper plate on a picnic tableA map showing the location of HarBQ.]]> 2026-03-20T19:45:58Z 2026-03-20T19:46:09Z https://davidcel.is/posts/2035080420292767415 📍HarBQ I checked in at HarBQ / Portland / OR

had a nice long walk to get lunch 🌸

An old, gnarled cherry tree in full bloom with daffodils spreading around the base in someone’s front yard near the sidewalkA small cherry tree blossoming in the grass between a sidewalk and neighborhood boulevardA melt with shredded smoked short rib on texas toast with a small paper tray of macaroni salad, set onto a paper plate on a picnic tableA map showing the location of HarBQ.]]> 2026-03-20T19:45:58Z 2026-03-20T19:46:09Z https://davidcel.is/posts/2033212654257026664 <content type="html" xml:lang="en"> <![CDATA[<p>gm to everyone else who rebuilt a Pokémon Center today</p><img alt="A cappuccino with milk art of a reasonable rosetta" src="https://cdn.davidcel.is/blog/2033212656647149792.jpg" /><img alt="A screenshot from Pokémon Pokopia showing the completion of an important request: “Rebuild the Pokémon Center!” Farfetch’d, Tangrowth, and the player character (Ditto transformed into a human) are celebrating in front of the newly completed Pokémon Center." src="https://cdn.davidcel.is/blog/2033212656728038575.jpg" />]]> </content> <published>2026-03-15T16:04:07Z</published> <updated>2026-03-15T16:04:07Z</updated> <link rel="alternate" type="text/html" href="https://davidcel.is/notes/2033212654257026664"/> </entry> <entry> <id>https://davidcel.is/posts/2029259476356424124</id> <title/> <content type="html" xml:lang="en"> <![CDATA[<p>my friend <a href="https://bsky.app/profile/vertedin.de" title="@vertedin.de" target="_blank" rel="nofollow noopener noreferrer">@vertedin.de</a> brought me some FANCY beans from one of my favorite coffee shops in Japan so i had to bust out the pour over dripper for the first time in ages</p><img alt="A small bag of white honey process Costa Rica Geisha coffee beans from LiLo Coffee Roaster: León Cortés Tarrazú from San Antonio Rodolfo Rivera. The bag is decorated with art of various fruits like peaches, pomegranates, citrus wedges, blueberries, and more. Held along with the bag is a small card detailing the coffee as high acidity and light body, with the following flavor notes: "A burst of white peach and cranberry, blending tartness and sweetness, fills your palate. As you continue to sip, refreshing muscat flavors gently unfold. A silky white wine mouthfeel complemented by a lingering, honey-like sweetness."" src="https://cdn.davidcel.is/blog/2029259478901611472.jpg" /><img alt="The bag of coffee and flavor card next to a pour-over dripper set on a glass carafe and cofee scale as it finishes brewing" src="https://cdn.davidcel.is/blog/2029259478996614946.jpg" />]]> </content> <published>2026-03-04T18:15:36Z</published> <updated>2026-03-04T18:15:36Z</updated> <link rel="alternate" type="text/html" href="https://davidcel.is/notes/2029259476356424124"/> </entry> <entry> <id>https://davidcel.is/posts/2029259476356424124</id> <title/> <content type="html" xml:lang="en"> <![CDATA[<p>my friend <a href="https://bsky.app/profile/vertedin.de" title="@vertedin.de" target="_blank" rel="nofollow noopener noreferrer">@vertedin.de</a> brought me some FANCY beans from one of my favorite coffee shops in Japan so i had to bust out the pour over dripper for the first time in ages</p><img alt="A small bag of white honey process Costa Rica Geisha coffee beans from LiLo Coffee Roaster: León Cortés Tarrazú from San Antonio Rodolfo Rivera. The bag is decorated with art of various fruits like peaches, pomegranates, citrus wedges, blueberries, and more. Held along with the bag is a small card detailing the coffee as high acidity and light body, with the following flavor notes: "A burst of white peach and cranberry, blending tartness and sweetness, fills your palate. As you continue to sip, refreshing muscat flavors gently unfold. A silky white wine mouthfeel complemented by a lingering, honey-like sweetness."" src="https://cdn.davidcel.is/blog/2029259478901611472.jpg" /><img alt="The bag of coffee and flavor card next to a pour-over dripper set on a glass carafe and cofee scale as it finishes brewing" src="https://cdn.davidcel.is/blog/2029259478996614946.jpg" />]]> </content> <published>2026-03-04T18:15:36Z</published> <updated>2026-03-04T18:15:36Z</updated> <link rel="alternate" type="text/html" href="https://davidcel.is/notes/2029259476356424124"/> </entry> <entry> <id>https://davidcel.is/posts/2024696651203105848</id> <title/> <content type="html" xml:lang="en"> <![CDATA[<p>made some vegetarian miso ramen for dinner tonight</p><img alt="A bowl of miso ramen with straight noodles and garnished with a jammy marinated egg, kimchi, spicy bean sprout salad, sweet corn, bok choy, and green onions" src="https://cdn.davidcel.is/blog/2024696653728794407.jpg" />]]> </content> <published>2026-02-20T04:04:33Z</published> <updated>2026-02-20T04:04:33Z</updated> <link rel="alternate" type="text/html" href="https://davidcel.is/notes/2024696651203105848"/> </entry> <entry> <id>https://davidcel.is/posts/2023829741768638553</id> <title/> <content type="html" xml:lang="en"> <![CDATA[<p>finally got my AYN Thor reasonably set up and i love this thing. its maiden voyage will, of course, be Pokémon Polished Crystal</p><img alt="An AYN Thor (a dual-screen Android handheld) being held left-handed; the top screen shows Pokémon Polished Crystal while the bottom screen shows system stats like temperature and CPU/GPU speeds" src="https://cdn.davidcel.is/blog/2023829744415907736.jpg" />]]> </content> <published>2026-02-17T18:39:46Z</published> <updated>2026-02-17T18:39:46Z</updated> <link rel="alternate" type="text/html" href="https://davidcel.is/notes/2023829741768638553"/> </entry> <entry> <id>https://davidcel.is/posts/2022712254204713171</id> <title>📍Ollini I checked in at Ollini / Portland / OR

tag yourself i’m the slice of chocolate cake that’s just out of frame

Stacked trays of pastries: chocolate chunk cookies, canelés, bacon cheddar chive scones, pasteis de nata, old fashioned donuts, cardamom buns, churro dulce de leche kouign amanns, tiramisu danishes, and coconut passion fruit danishesA map showing the location of Ollini.]]> 2026-02-14T16:39:19Z 2026-02-14T16:39:22Z