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Anna Bannanas NE- 1-2-2013

Posted on January 25, 2013 by howpamfam

This Anna Bannanas outlet is the site of the former Star E. Rose shop, one of the early commercial outlets on Alberta when most of the street was vacant and blighted. Despite some additions (beer/wine, a bar with stools, some … Continue reading →

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Albina Press Coffee Shop- – Revisited 12-31-12

Posted on January 25, 2013 by howpamfam

It was great to see physical improvements to one of the pioneering successes in alt. culture/upscale barista-ing.  The minor expansions and remodels have made the shop less cramped. Also, a plus is the clientele not being so homogeneously hip. That … Continue reading →

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DiPrima Dolci Trattoria/Italian Bakery- -Revisited 12-30-12

Posted on December 30, 2012 by howpamfam

Biking out to St. Johns on a very clear, very cold morning, we chose en route to take a warm-up break at Diprima Dolci, an Italian bakery/dinner spot not listed on some coffee shop lists, but which we like it … Continue reading →

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The Fresh Pot- -Revisited Dec. 24, 2012

Posted on December 30, 2012 by howpamfam

The Fresh Pot was the first coffee shop in this now popular district, opening in 02 or 03 when the area was pretty sketchy.  Still it was popular right away, and quite possibly the inspiration for the Portlandia line that … Continue reading →

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World Cup Coffee & Tea- December 23, 2012

Posted on December 24, 2012 by howpamfam

World Cup is a fine neighborhood residential shop two blocks from I-405 and the commercial Pearl District. Books and games, a TV to watch soccer, big corner windows to watch the streetscape, and a mixture of chairs are all invite … Continue reading →

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Case Study Downtown – December 16, 2012

Posted on December 22, 2012 by howpamfam

The recently opened downtown branch of Case Study is laid out almost perfectly for its downtown location across from the library. Full length corner windows for great streetscape views, warm toned wood finishes, a central mobile-like chandelier augmented by stylish … Continue reading →

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Floyd’s Coffee Shop SE – December 9, 2012

Posted on December 9, 2012 by howpamfam

Floyd’s SE store is an intimate, cozy spot with a somewhat retro feel due to the checkerbox linoleum pattern and the displays + lighting over the curved ordering counter. Despite limited space, it still has a variety of seating options. … Continue reading →

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Case Study Coffee NE – A Revisit on Dec. 2, 2012

Posted on December 9, 2012 by howpamfam

A trip up to the top of Rocky Butte ended at one of our favorites in NE.   We still appreciate the fine craftsmanship that was used in turning a challenging space into a comfortable spot for treats and hanging out.   … Continue reading →

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Lovejoy Bakers- A Revisit on November 25, 2012

Posted on November 28, 2012 by howpamfam

One of the few hangouts we visited that’s in a brand new building. With primarily stools for sitting around a common table or along the windows, the feel is part European, though we recognize Lovejoy’s interior design can be easily … Continue reading →

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Stumptown Coffee Roasters- November 18, 2012

Posted on November 28, 2012 by howpamfam

We agree with Stumptown’s claim that this shop – opened in the fall of 1999 – started a coffee revolution in Portland.  And that in turn accelerated the neighborhood hangout craze that was in its infancy.  We found this shop … Continue reading →

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