Monthly Archives: December 2013

Barista NW– December 29, 2013

Posted on December 29, 2013 by howpamfam

Our bike route to NW takes us along NE Broadway down a short hill to the Broadway Bridge, across the Willamette into NW, then down the Lovejoy ramp.   Traffic and lights usually make it stop-and-go.  On the last 2 early … Continue reading →

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Nossa Familia Espresso Bar– Dec. 22, 2013

Posted on December 27, 2013 by howpamfam

After last week’s successful trip to Barista Pearl, we returned to NW 13th and another quirky shop.  When Nossa Familia says Bar, that’s what they mean rather than “shop.”   This site is the company’s warehouse and roaster, and a … Continue reading →

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Barista Pearl– December 15, 2013

Posted on December 27, 2013 by howpamfam

The layout for Barista Pearl is quirky as the shop is located in a small cutout just after entering the Gadsby Building, with most of its seating and tables aligning the corridor that leads to the elevator.   Thus, there aren’t … Continue reading →

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Caffe D’Arte– Revisited Dec. 8, 2013

Posted on December 10, 2013 by howpamfam

Despite a frigid 15 degrees, seven stalwarts came together to spend quality time together around a coffee shop table.   We originally fantasized of crossing the river to go to a shop downtown, but 2 miles out it was clear not … Continue reading →

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Cathedral Coffee Shop – Dec. 1, 2013

Posted on December 2, 2013 by howpamfam

This three month-old shop took the seven of us by surprise.    With great lights and windows, the latter possibly reclaimed, a definitely reclaimed barn door, bright yellow stool seats made out of wood stumps, brightly colored striped murals, a lending … Continue reading →

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Seven Virtues — Revisited Nov. 24, 2013

Posted on December 2, 2013 by howpamfam

It’s been a couple of years since two of us last visited Seven Virtues, which was then recently remodelled.  Today seven of us took the long, exhilarating way around Mt. Tabor to take advantage of clear skies and good company.   … Continue reading →

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