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November 25, 2018– Fillmore Coffee

Posted on February 18, 2019 by howpamfam

Half of our extended bike group worked in the community development field in the 1990s, seeing first hand drastic changes – good and bad – that various Portland neighborhoods experienced.  This group feels a certain deja-vu buzz when we see … Continue reading →

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Nov. 18, 2018– Good Coffee/SE 12th

Posted on February 18, 2019 by howpamfam

The day looked ominous at 8:00 a.m. so only two bicyclist ventured out today.  Thankfully it was dry all the way to today’s Buckman destination, rained pretty hard once we were inside, and was a moderate shower for the ride … Continue reading →

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November 11, 2018– Revisiting Ovation Coffee & Tea

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The last time we as a group visited Ovation was in September, 2014 shortly after its opening.  We were impressed with the newness of the space with so much natural light, the buzz amongst the smiling customers, and the unique … Continue reading →

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October 28, 2018– Little Red’s Bakeshop and Cafe

Posted on February 18, 2019 by howpamfam

We’re used to bakeries having to a certain amount of heft and seriousness in order conduct business.  But here on the edge of downtown – on the west side of I-405 at 14th – we have a small bakeshop with … Continue reading →

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Sept. 30, 2018– Presso Coffee Bar

Posted on February 18, 2019 by howpamfam

  Today’s ride to Kenton was exhilarating, and it reminded us once again how far the health of this N. PDX neighborhood has improved.  Admittedly it’s been improving for more than five years, but today’s group of four remembered how … Continue reading →

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Sept. 9, 2018– Revisiting Groundwork/NW

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Last September we visited the flagship Groundwork/Portland outlet and were intrigued by the renovations that seemed to be taking place in the former Kobos showroom.   Even half done it was a stimulating place to be, so our curiosities wanted an … Continue reading →

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Sept. 2– Nova Coffee

Posted on February 18, 2019 by howpamfam

Two members on a bright day took a circuitous 7-mile route via Tillicum Crossing to reach Nova, which is less than 3 miles from their starting point as the birds fly. == They appreciated the attractive design and layout of … Continue reading →

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August 26, 2018– Fairlane Coffee

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Fairlane Coffee in Westmoreland is one of six newer shops we visited twice in 2018 because we were so surprised and pleased with them.  One trip was in late comfortable summer, the other in cooler December.  (Admittedly, the route interchange … Continue reading →

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July 29 & Oct 21, 2018– Umbria Cafe/SW

Posted on February 18, 2019 by howpamfam

Umbria’s relatively new downtown shop was one of six that we visited more than once during 2018;  the reason for revisiting Umbria is simple, we wanted to share it with our other Sunday bikeriderss whom we knew would appreciate its … Continue reading →

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July 22 +Oct. 14, 2018– Elevator Cafe and Commons

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Alert and aware that many of the newer shops we’ve visited recently are on the cozy, small side, it was a good change of pace to return to what felt like the wide open spaces at the Elevator Commons site … Continue reading →

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