Lovejoy Bakers will feature a casual indoor dining area
The folks behind the Pizzacatto Pizza chain and Sal’s Famous Italian restaurants are opening a bakery in Portland’s Pearl District on the corner of NW 10th and Lovejoy. This has been a problematic location for years – some say it is cursed. I say none of the restaurants have ever been any good, and the building itself is not conducive to a restaurant. The new business will be called Lovejoy Bakers. An extensive remodel is now underway. The exterior walls will feature lots of curved windows. The bakery plans to have a large area for indoor dining and a patio area outside along the boardwalk.
ephilps says
The baker behind this endevor is a talented guy, Dan Griffin. He has an impressive baking pedigree, most recently at Pearl Bakery. With this kind of backing, I am looking forward to tasting what they can do.
Blog of their progress is http://www.lovejoybakers.com
Food Dude says
Thanks!
sabernar says
Dear Dan Griffin, if you put pesto (and maybe a couple slices of tomato) on your eggplant, grilled red peppers and fresh mozzarella sandwich, you will be my eternal hero.
JDG says
Dear Dan Griffin, if you are listening, if you bake non-rustic hoagie/cheesesteak/po-boy sandwich bread, you will be MY eternal hero and frequent customer.
On a semi-related note, I thought this was an interesting read on the New Orleans Po-Boy Preservation Festival:
http://www.nytimes.com/2009/11/11/dining/11unit.html?_r=1
JDG says
…rather, I’ll be your frequent customer… not the other way ’round… uh, you get the point.
Sarah H says
mmmmm mmmm can’t wait! Don’t live in that area but work only a few doors down. Nothing beats a perfectly made scone. We’re really excited.
mm says
It is spelled PIZZICATO………….not PIZZACATO