Category Archives: Northeast

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 →

In the midst of a stormy, windy, wet weekend, 4 of us decided to play it safe and stay local,  Though this was our shortest bike ride (5 minutes) in our almost 4 years, we chewed on the problems of … Continue reading →

Two of us chose this quirky, postage-stamp-like shop for the chance to connect, before one soon takes off with his wife for their delayed national park vacation.   (Of note, their preparatory camp trip to Cape Lookout went swimmingly.)   … Continue reading →

One of our favorites since first visiting in 2011.   Today 4 of us returned to send-off E, who’s heading back east for a 9 month fellowship.   We admire the craftsmanship of Woodlawn’s transition into a bakery – particularly the … Continue reading →

For more than a year Portland bagel lovers have searched for high quality replacements for Kettleman’s, which was bought out by a national company who jettisoned their recipes.  Henry Higgins is a shoe-string operation – leasing a small retail outlet … Continue reading →

After an unsuccessful attempt visiting the new Stumptown Annex in the Central Eastside, (it’s open 10-4 F-M), today’s two riders turned to Grendel’s;  both had been there individually, but neither by bike.   Grendel’s is a funky little shop under … Continue reading →

Long before we were Sunday morning bicyclists, we were Sunday morning joggers.   This Monday afternoon’s bicycle outing to Goldrush celebrated the visit of a distinguished alumnus of the jogging group, visiting from Denver.   With its high ceilings, brick wall to … Continue reading →

Hats off to two of our stalwarts who biked 12 miles – out to Marine Drive then back through Cascade Station – to hang out at a shop just a half mile from our starting point.   Motivasi is a great … Continue reading →

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 →

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 →