Maybe we were too excited about the new Lovejoy Bakers outlet in S. Waterfront.  Their Pearl store contains a number of out-of-the- ordinary touches –  adirondack chairs outdoors on a wooden boardwalk, plenty of windows producing an airy vibe,  stools both at tables for two as well as a main communal one – that for us, created a relaxed atmosphere for good conversation.   Additionally, knowing this S. Waterfront site is just down the street from the stunning Tillicum Crossing bridge, there was a lot we were looking forward to.

Unfortunately, this shop did not live up to our expectations.  The indoor section felt too cramped to be conducive to long conversations, and the southern and eastern views from the outdoor patio were unexciting – except for the tram and adjacent OHSU building it was Zidell’s industrial site and a parking lot.

Most of our discussion topics were all over the gossip map: Did the City delay issuing its boil-water edict until after election day?   Due to surveillance cameras it was not likely that disgruntled voters contaminated the reservoirs?  Did the Merkley camp have any role in spreading the dirt re. Monica Wehby and her ex-boyfriend?   Why did Jim Francesconi lose so badly?   One thing we did agree on was that the Tillicum Crossing bridge – which one friend said reminded her of large silver sailboats – next year will be great fun to cross.    3159 SW Moody     Lovejoybakers.com