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April 26, 2015- Revisiting Crema

Posted on May 3, 2015 by howpamfam

Crema is a popular Kerns bakery, which we haven’t had a chance to return to in three years.   And except for its increased popularity, its basics remain the same: an impressive counter and display of great looking pastries, and chairs/tables … Continue reading →

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April 5, 2015: Case Study Coffee/Alberta

Posted on April 6, 2015 by howpamfam

Two stalwarts on this chilly early Easter morning – who happen to have been raised Jewish – started out early to visit Case Studies’ relatively new shop on Alberta.  And we’re glad to report that CS should be proud of … Continue reading →

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March 29, 2015: Revisiting Floyd’s Coffee/NW

Posted on April 6, 2015 by howpamfam

Visiting Floyd’s/NW after three years – and many coffee shops in between – made the four of us (plus Sidney,) really appreciate how special it is in terms of seating options and visuals.     Seating-wise one can sit on soft … Continue reading →

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March 22, 2015: Revisiting Cup Coffee Co.

Posted on April 6, 2015 by howpamfam

It’s been some 20 months since first visiting Cup Coffee and we were impressed with how Cup had successfully transitioned into its role as a community institution.   We liked the way the community just naturally seem to gather there, no … Continue reading →

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March 15, 2015: POA Cafe

Posted on March 20, 2015 by howpamfam

Daylight Savings Time began on this wet Sunday morning, and we three bicyclists decided to take the long way to the POA Cafe.  Since we already had taken out & put on our waterproof gear – which hadn’t been used … Continue reading →

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March 8, 2015: Revisiting World Cup Coffee

Posted on March 9, 2015 by howpamfam

Our hats are off to the NW World Cup – their other outlet is in Powell’s –  for adding so many homey touches to this space. Even with predominantly hard chairs, the plate glass windows, mixture of tables and stools … Continue reading →

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March 1, 2015: Revisiting Sound Grounds

Posted on March 9, 2015 by howpamfam

Upon entering the three of us were quickly reminded that Sound Grounds is primarily about community engagement and gatherings.  Mondays are for psychic meetings, on Wednesdays there are clowns, and their chalkboard urged patrons to advocate against Monsanto’s latest effort. … Continue reading →

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Feb. 15, 2015: Stark Street Station

Posted on March 9, 2015 by howpamfam

On a brisk clear morning, four riders took the stimulating scenic route – via the top of Mt. Tabor Park – to arrive at today’s destination. Stark Street Station, which sits in a portion of a former fire station, is … Continue reading →

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St. Honore Boulangerie, NW- Revisited Feb. 1, 2015

Posted on February 15, 2015 by howpamfam

On our original visit to the NW St. Honore, with five riders a couple of years ago, the bakery was crowded and feeling relaxed for an extended conversation was a challenge.  This Sunday it was only 2/3rds full, and easier … Continue reading →

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Space Monkey Coffee- Jan.25, 2015

Posted on February 15, 2015 by howpamfam

Five and a half, (Sidney’s 2+ yrs. old), of us rode cross town this morning – to the Mt. Scott Community Center area – to learn about the Space Monkey.   Unfortunately for the shop’s owners, their  glassed front door had … Continue reading →

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