Licorice is a plant, Glycyrrhiza glabra , Jaffe said. But the term also refers to the confections derived from that plantâs sweet roots (black licorice). Other candies of similar form use the name as well, but are not actually flavored with licorice extract.. 2.
The Residence Inn Lake Oswego all-suite hotel is perfect for extended stays. We offer free breakfast and Wi-Fi and are just 9 miles south of downtown Portland, OR. 45.416096 -122.742734. 1  Our Hotel.
The commute from Lake O to Portland is kind of lame: up I-5 through the Terwilliger Curves-can be a nightmare if there's an accident-or up OR 43, which can be slow in rush hour also. TriMet does provide service from Lake Oswego to Portland and also a few express buses at rush hour, which are supposedly quite crowded. There's a fun excursion trolley: the Willamette Shore Trolley from Lake Oswego to Johns Landing, just south of downtown Portland. But it doesn't run every day. Some people simply don't like urban neighborhoods, even though Portland's are terrific. Living in Lake Oswego might be a good alternative-its a beautiful area.