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March 27, 2016: Tea Bar

Posted on April 14, 2016 by howpamfam

The Tea Bar is a relatively new shop in a renovated building, at a difficult intersection that finally is experiencing new investment after decades of stagnation.   While the two of us on today’s relatively short ride – there were Easter … Continue reading →

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March 20, 2016: Revisiting Common Grounds

Posted on April 14, 2016 by howpamfam

Five of us plus E’s young companion/son Sidney, took out this cool, cloudy morning for this reliable favorite on Hawthorne.  Common Grounds is one of Portland’s pioneers – starting 20+ years ago – in creating a homey environment for its … Continue reading →

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March 6, 2016: Kopi Coffee House

Posted on March 6, 2016 by howpamfam

Today was a good, lucky day for us to be on bikes.   As opposed to 2 weeks ago when the soaking came an hour earlier than predicted and we got drenched returning from John’s Landing, we were safely inside Kopi … Continue reading →

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Feb. 21, 2016- Revisiting JoLa Cafe

Posted on February 27, 2016 by howpamfam

This morning’s ride started out cloudy, cool, crisp, and invigorating, but the return trip was disappointing in that the rain-soaking moisture started an hour earlier than advertised, making us hunker down and less talkative on the ride back. JoLa’s is … Continue reading →

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Feb. 7, 2016- Coava Espresso Bar/Hawthorne

Posted on February 13, 2016 by howpamfam

Five of us were back on Hawthorne – after successful recent visits to the Tov Bus and Tabor Bread – discovering another fine place in  which to hang out.  In fact, we favor this Coava outpost over their SE Grand … Continue reading →

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Jan. 31, 2016- Tabor Bread

Posted on February 13, 2016 by howpamfam

G and H headed out this cold but dry morning, G’s 67th birthday, for the bakery that H started to frequent for its seeded rye bread that was kind to his blood sugar.  Unlike many busy bakeries that don’t include … Continue reading →

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Dec. 27, 2015: Henry Higgins’ Boiled Bagels

Posted on December 27, 2015 by howpamfam

Henry Higgins was one of the operations that opened after the 2011 sale of Kettleman Bagels.  Until 7 months ago it operated as a weekend pop-up first in NE off Sandy/52nd, and then in inner SE at Ash/5th.   Though … Continue reading →

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Dec. 13th& 20th, 2015: The Tov Coffee Bar

Posted on December 20, 2015 by howpamfam

There’s a shop in a bright red double decker bus at the Hawthorne/32nd  food cart pod, that’s so alluring  we visited it two Sundays in a row.  As you might imagine it can feel cramped – and cold in this … Continue reading →

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November 29, 2015: Cup & Bar

Posted on December 2, 2015 by howpamfam

It being a dry, invigorating morning, we took the scenic route to this new inner NE shop.  We biked first to downtown via the Steel Bridge, then got on the Burnside Bridge heading east to assess the Bridgehead construction projects … Continue reading →

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Nov. 22, 2015: Locale

Posted on December 2, 2015 by howpamfam

Locale is a new, small, stylish spot on N. Mississippi intended to cater to the interests of morning, afternoon and evening customers.   The furnishings, counter area, and art are all tasteful.  The service is great.  And still it is … Continue reading →

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