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Nossa Familia Espresso Bar– Dec. 22, 2013

Posted on December 27, 2013 by howpamfam

After last week’s successful trip to Barista Pearl, we returned to NW 13th and another quirky shop.  When Nossa Familia says Bar, that’s what they mean rather than “shop.”   This site is the company’s warehouse and roaster, and a … Continue reading →

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Barista Pearl– December 15, 2013

Posted on December 27, 2013 by howpamfam

The layout for Barista Pearl is quirky as the shop is located in a small cutout just after entering the Gadsby Building, with most of its seating and tables aligning the corridor that leads to the elevator.   Thus, there aren’t … Continue reading →

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Caffe D’Arte– Revisited Dec. 8, 2013

Posted on December 10, 2013 by howpamfam

Despite a frigid 15 degrees, seven stalwarts came together to spend quality time together around a coffee shop table.   We originally fantasized of crossing the river to go to a shop downtown, but 2 miles out it was clear not … Continue reading →

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Cathedral Coffee Shop – Dec. 1, 2013

Posted on December 2, 2013 by howpamfam

This three month-old shop took the seven of us by surprise.    With great lights and windows, the latter possibly reclaimed, a definitely reclaimed barn door, bright yellow stool seats made out of wood stumps, brightly colored striped murals, a lending … Continue reading →

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Seven Virtues — Revisited Nov. 24, 2013

Posted on December 2, 2013 by howpamfam

It’s been a couple of years since two of us last visited Seven Virtues, which was then recently remodelled.  Today seven of us took the long, exhilarating way around Mt. Tabor to take advantage of clear skies and good company.   … Continue reading →

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Pearl Bakery– November 17, 2013

Posted on November 17, 2013 by howpamfam

Though most of us had individually been to the Pearl Bakery before, we hadn’t visited as a bike group.  Our impetus today was its recent ranking as the 10th best bakery in the country.  Hang-out wise, its strengths are the … Continue reading →

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Miss Zumstein Bakery & Coffee Shop– Nov. 10, 2013

Posted on November 17, 2013 by howpamfam

Took a long round-about ride to get to this new neighborhood shop.   Miss Zumstein has some challenges in terms of hanging out for extended periods as it is a small space and seating options are limited.  However, in terms of … Continue reading →

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Ristretto Roasters/NE Couch November 2, 2013

Posted on November 12, 2013 by howpamfam

After closing its original shop (admittedly a cubby hole,) in our central NE neighborhood, Ristretto replaced it with a new inner E shop near the Burnside Bridge.   Six of us ventured down and appreciated the industrial feel and clean lines … Continue reading →

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Stumptown Downtown – October 27, 2013

Posted on November 11, 2013 by howpamfam

Though two of us were familiar with this respected, hip shop from years of having worked downtown, two were new to it.   And all of us were disappointed that the music system felt extra loud this morning, making a relaxed … Continue reading →

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Coffeehouse-Five– October 20, 2013

Posted on October 22, 2013 by howpamfam

Had totally underestimated how comfortable Coffeehouse-Five’s interior would be to hang out in; otherwise we would have visited a lot earlier.   With its impressive molded concrete counter, great window space plus bright fixtures, some seating variety, and bright abstract … Continue reading →

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