Monthly Archives: September 2014

Ovation Coffee&Tea– Sept.28, 2014

Posted on September 30, 2014 by howpamfam

Thanks go to Willamette Week’s recent Coffee Issue for listing Ovation as one of its favorite new shops opening in 2014.  We liked it for a number of reasons: first is its public bicycle parking – which we didn’t expect … Continue reading →

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Coffeehouse NW– Revisited Sept. 7, 2014

Posted on September 15, 2014 by howpamfam

Though right on busy West Burnside – not normally thought of as a pedestrian-friendly environment – this shop’s early Sunday morning patrons appear primarily to be residents – many young – of the immediate neighborhood who walked there.  And as … Continue reading →

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Waves of Grain Bakery– Sept. 14, 2014

Posted on September 14, 2014 by howpamfam

The owners of the recently opened Waves of Grain operated a bakery in Astoria for seven years before beginning their Portland venture this spring.  With good lighting, stylish clean lines, an inviting counter made of re-used wood, and attractive pastry, … Continue reading →

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Urban Grind — Revisited Aug. 31, 2014

Posted on September 14, 2014 by howpamfam

2011 was the last time we visited the NW Urban Grind, and honestly it was a disappointment because the service and vibe were having a bad day.   (It was probably extra disappointing for those of us who had been regulars … Continue reading →

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Happy Sparrow Cafe– Revisited August 24, 2014

Posted on September 14, 2014 by howpamfam

KOLACHES are the order of the day at the Happy Sparrow.   They originated as a semi-sweet wedding dessert in Czeckoslovakia and central Europe.  Over time they were brought over to the US, becoming popular – and enhanced – in parts … Continue reading →

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Frice Pastry– August 3, 2014

Posted on September 7, 2014 by howpamfam

With lots of members on vacation, two stalwarts visited our group’s 126th independently owned shop on N. Williams at Mason. We find ourselves drawn to unusual settings, and Frice fits meets that standard in that it shares its retail and … Continue reading →

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Henry Higgins Boiled Bagels– July 20, 2014

Posted on September 7, 2014 by howpamfam

Portland’s bagel lovers have been distraught ever since Kettleman’s Bagels were acquired by Einsteins.   Henry Higgins is one of the valiant upstart efforts of former Kettleman workers to produce high quality bagels, which we greatly appreciate.   However, since hanging … Continue reading →

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