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 … [Read more...] about Review: Baker and Spice
Product and Portland Metro Business Review Archives
Now and then I do a review of a store or commercial product. You'll find the archive of those stories here.
Donut Roundup
By Emily James When FD asked me to start writing for this site, I was extremely nervous. I’m not an expert in any manner of food preparation, serving, or procurement. I am, however, an expert in eating and I have my Lifetime Weight Watchers membership to prove it- from a brief moment, back in 1995 when I was 30 lbs … [Read more...] about Donut Roundup
Review: Foster & Dobbs Authentic Foods in Portland
If you are looking for a gourmet food store in Portland Irvington neighborhood, Foster & Dobbs is a good choice. When Foster & Dobbs first opened in 2005, it made an impact just because it was the first "gourmet" food store anywhere in northeast Portland. They had a few rough edges, but over the years they … [Read more...] about Review: Foster & Dobbs Authentic Foods in Portland
Penzeys Spices Portland Store Opens
Updated 7/19 - Penzeys Spices Portland stores, information about Pearl District and Beaverton stores I spent some time this week checking out the new Penzeys Spices store in the Pearl District in Downtown Portland. Things I like: They have tons of stuff. If you haven’t ever gotten a Penzys catalog before … [Read more...] about Penzeys Spices Portland Store Opens