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Water Ave. Coffee Revisited 3-31-13

Posted on April 28, 2013 by howpamfam

Twas a glorious morning and a couple of today’s riders were belting out “Oh What a Beautiful Morning” as we were taking in the flowers, smells, and stimulating sunshine.   Water Ave. Coffee did a great job in its rehab … Continue reading →

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Rilassi Coffeehouse and Tea- Revisited March 10, 2013

Posted on March 19, 2013 by howpamfam

Rilassi’s remains the most ornate destination of the 90+shops we’ve visited, with a fountain, curved stairway, large angelic paintings, and lions guarding the front entry.   While we enjoy the unusualness of the ornate trappings, we’d like to see some  … Continue reading →

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Green Beans Coffee and Tea- – March 3, 2103

Posted on March 19, 2013 by howpamfam

Green Beans is an unpretentious narrow shop with an unexpected  room to the side, that because of its step down, no windows, and low-ceiling feels like a cozy cavern or kids’ clubhouse.   With well used comfy chairs, this room … Continue reading →

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Blue Kangaroo — Revisited Feb. 17, 2013

Posted on March 19, 2013 by howpamfam

Three of our stalwarts, not to be denied when their original Sellwood destination was closed, opt for Blue Kangaroo, one of our favorites.   It seems to we NE residents that the Kangaroo accurately captures the independent and homey feel … Continue reading →

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Spielman Coffee Roasters- – Feb. 10 and 24, 2013

Posted on February 24, 2013 by howpamfam

Though Spielman is a small roaster, and though their small space doesn’t allow for leisurely hanging out, the draw for us is the love they put into making high quality bagels. Every style of bagel we’ve chosen seems to have … Continue reading →

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Dragon Fly Cafe- – Revisited Feb. 3, 2013

Posted on February 24, 2013 by howpamfam

So glad that E. was able to spend 90 early morning minutes with us on his 42nd birthday, before meeting his family at Lower Macleay Park in NW, we revisited a favorite that’s not too far away to the trailhead. … Continue reading →

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Southeast Grind — January 27, 2013

Posted on February 2, 2013 by howpamfam

Located on the north side of Powell close to 12th, makes access to this unpretentious 24-hour shop a bit of challenge. But it’s worth the extra effort due to the hominess inside. With games to play, books to read, many … Continue reading →

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Caffe Destino – – Revisited 1-16-13

Posted on January 26, 2013 by howpamfam

Visiting shops around the City sometimes results in our not visiting local shops for a couple of years.  A 2013 revisit to Destino showed us the positive updating that had occurred here: a nice mixture of sofa, stools and round … Continue reading →

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Posies Bakery & Cafe – Jan. 13, 2013

Posted on January 25, 2013 by howpamfam

On this cold Sunday morning we took off for Kenton – hitting a thin layer of snow on Denver.   Our revisit showed us that Posies had changed its thematic course over the past couple of years, though not to any … Continue reading →

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JoLa Cafe — Revisited on Jan. 4, + June 30 2013

Posted on January 25, 2013 by howpamfam

This was another instance where second and third visits were very rewarding.   Our initial take was that JoLa’s contained most of the ingredients for a relaxing hangout: lots of striking art on walls, a variety of seating options, and good … Continue reading →

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