I'm going to be catching up on some of the news that has happened while I've been away over the last month. La Moule, the mussels bar from St. Jack chef Aaron Barnett is almost ready to open. According to The Oregonian, the bar is taking over the former Savoy Tavern in the same S.E. neighborhood where the original St. Jack was located. Come opening, look for Pacific … [Read more...] about News Clearance Sale: La Moule, Ataula, Bunk and Coppia
Baker & Spice Bakery
Reader Survey 2015: Best Bakery in Portland
Just what is the Best Bakery in Portland? Judging by the sheer number of comments in the poll, many of you feel quite strongly about your favorites.A shakeup in the top bakeries this year, with the top choice from previous years falling all the way to the 5th position. I think the shuffle may be due to my separating out bread and splitting it into a different category. … [Read more...] about Reader Survey 2015: Best Bakery in Portland
Reader Survey 2012: Best Bakery in Portland
How do I love thee? Let me count the ways.We love our bakeries like we love books and strip clubs. This category got many passionate comments, 61 different bakeries were nominated and over 1000 votes counted. The top two winners received 35% of the vote between them. Six others followed closely, and then the bottom fell out. A relatively new business, Kim Boyce's Bakeshop … [Read more...] about Reader Survey 2012: Best Bakery in Portland
Guide to Portland’s Best Bakeries & Patisseries
Our guide to Portland's Best Bakeries (Last updated: 9.22 - Removed Lovejoy Bakers which has gone way downhill. Removed La Rose Patisserie in Beaverton which changed ownership and has gone downhill. Added quick look at Champagne Poetry on SE Hawthorne, which is the new patisserie from the original owner of La Rose. Removed Grano Bakery which closed (It's now Canard Oregon … [Read more...] about Guide to Portland’s Best Bakeries & Patisseries
Review: Baker and Spice
By Lizzy Caston. Updated 12.18 - new details, photos, etc.Baker and Spice is nowhere near my house, yet I seem to have developed quite a knack for inventing errands that take me to or near its Hillsdale location. "Ummm… I need to go to Fred Meyer. Yes, the six other Fred Meyer stores closer to home were plumb out of tulip bulbs, so I had to cruise out to the Burlingame … [Read more...] about Review: Baker and Spice