Monthly Archives: April 2014

Common Grounds Coffeehouse– Revisited April 27, 2014

Posted on April 28, 2014 by howpamfam

With threatening weather, we chose a 15-20 minute ride to SE Hawthorne to introduce some members to an older shop that we value a lot.   Its website clearly states its mission: “Common Grounds Coffeehouse has been riding the waves … Continue reading →

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Heart Coffee Roasters– Revisited April 20, 2014

Posted on April 22, 2014 by howpamfam

On a cool, sensual Easter Sunday, three of us took the scenic route to Heart, to take advantage of the bursting colors and smells.  We chose to revisit Heart because it again was named one of the 50 best coffee … Continue reading →

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Barista Downtown– April 6, 2014

Posted on April 20, 2014 by howpamfam

Because the downtown site of the growing Barista enterprise does not open until 9, the four of us were planning an extended ride through S. Waterfront beforehand, in part to look at the under-construction Tilikum Crossing bridge, on this cool … Continue reading →

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Roman Candle Baking Co.– March 30, 2014

Posted on April 4, 2014 by howpamfam

What we’ve chosen to do in terms of categorization, is to include both small neighborhood coffee shops that make most of their own baked goods and large bakeries that sell wholesale, under the same  “bakery” category.  And we’ve discovered that … Continue reading →

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March 16, 2014– Revisiting the Rocking Frog

Posted on April 4, 2014 by howpamfam

Members of our group keep being drawn back to the Frog, in part due to the unique alternative seating options in the library, living room, game room, or outside; and in part, to be honest, for the hot fresh donuts.  … Continue reading →

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