Monthly Archives: November 2012

Lovejoy Bakers- A Revisit on November 25, 2012

Posted on November 28, 2012 by howpamfam

One of the few hangouts we visited that’s in a brand new building. With primarily stools for sitting around a common table or along the windows, the feel is part European, though we recognize Lovejoy’s interior design can be easily … Continue reading →

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Stumptown Coffee Roasters- November 18, 2012

Posted on November 28, 2012 by howpamfam

We agree with Stumptown’s claim that this shop – opened in the fall of 1999 – started a coffee revolution in Portland.  And that in turn accelerated the neighborhood hangout craze that was in its infancy.  We found this shop … Continue reading →

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Ristretto Roasters NW- November 11, 2012

Posted on November 17, 2012 by howpamfam

An out-of-the-way discovery in the NW industrial district, whose delightful layout made us question some of our hang out assumptions. No, there’s not many seating options, nor any reading material, nor bike parking, et. al;  still, the perfect siting of … Continue reading →

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Elevated Coffee – Nov. 4, 2012

Posted on November 17, 2012 by howpamfam

Elevated is a relatively new, small shop with clean lines and lots of window space on NE MLK between Alberta and Killingsworth.   Its interior has a couple of soft chairs, piano, and reading material for homey touches. The other tables … Continue reading →

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Bipartisan Cafe- An Oct. 28, 2012 Revisit

Posted on November 3, 2012 by howpamfam

Today was a red letter day as we biked up both Rocky Butte and Mt. Tabor before settling in at one of our favorite shops.   We noticed a new soft couch had been added, but otherwise the strengths that have … Continue reading →

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