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Christopher David- March 9, 2014

Posted on March 18, 2014 by howpamfam

On a chilly threatening morning, two of our group ventured back to the Pearl – by way of a Naito Parkway detour for additional mileage – to visit a unique destination in our portfolio of 115 shops/bakeries/roasters.   Yes, Christopher David … Continue reading →

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Red E Cafe: Revisited March 2, 2014

Posted on March 6, 2014 by howpamfam

The Red E Cafe has all the hallmarks of what an above average shop needs in order to be successful in Portland.   Though on the longer, narrow side, there’s good lighting throughout in addition to the plate glass windows facing … Continue reading →

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Kenilworth Coffeehouse: Feb. 23, 2014

Posted on March 6, 2014 by howpamfam

Four of us took off on a bright, crisp, invigorating morning to explore this relatively new shop in the mostly residential section of SE Gladstone.  And we were extremely pleased with what we found. The cozy, whimsical shop is very … Continue reading →

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Motivasi Coffee Shop– Revisited Feb. 9, 2014

Posted on February 11, 2014 by howpamfam

With our boyish bravado that we could glide easily with trekking poles over icy snow quickly dispelled, we two changed course to our closest shop, Motivasi’s.   As long as the owners keep making incremental improvements to its decor and … Continue reading →

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Muddy’s Coffeehouse — Revisited Feb. 2, 2014

Posted on February 4, 2014 by howpamfam

After initially stumbling on whether the rendez-vous route was Mason or Skidmore – (thank the cosmos for cell phones!) – four happy members biked to N. Mississippi on a hazy, chilly morning to revisit the old victorian that houses this … Continue reading →

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Heart Roasters SW– January 26, 2014

Posted on January 28, 2014 by howpamfam

Seven of us took advantage of another amazingly dry (and crisp) winter day to venture downtown to a new shop just west of downtown. Considered one of the premier roasters in town over the last few years at their NE … Continue reading →

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Posies Bakery/Cafe: Revisited Jan. 19, 2014

Posted on January 27, 2014 by howpamfam

One year after five of us had to bike through some snow flurries at the end of our five mile trip to Kenton, three decided to take the longer 8 mile scenic route via Willamette Blvd. and Portsmouth on another … Continue reading →

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Nectar Cafe– January 12, 2014

Posted on January 12, 2014 by howpamfam

On a morning that was supposed to have a 100% chance of sometimes heavy rain, two bikers dared venture a short outing to the Nectar Cafe (formerly Jazz Cat) in the Hollywood District.  This cafe, nestled into a nondescript shopping … Continue reading →

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Sterling Coffee Roasters– January 5, 2014

Posted on January 5, 2014 by howpamfam

Wrote last week about the recent string of three early, exhilarating, dry rides down NE Broadway across the Broadway Bridge, so today chose another NW destination to replicate that sense of freedom,   But because the road and bridge were frosty … Continue reading →

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Barista NW– December 29, 2013

Posted on December 29, 2013 by howpamfam

Our bike route to NW takes us along NE Broadway down a short hill to the Broadway Bridge, across the Willamette into NW, then down the Lovejoy ramp.   Traffic and lights usually make it stop-and-go.  On the last 2 early … Continue reading →

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