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Two is Better Than One: Seastar Bakery + Handsome Pizza

November 2, 2015Filed in: Reviews

1603 NE Killingsworth Street • SeastarBakery.com + HandsomePizza.com • @SeastarBakery + @HandsomePizza

Hours: Seastar Mon, Tues, Thurs, Fri 7am-12pm; Sat + Sun 8am-1pm

Handsome Pizza Mon, Tues, Thurs, Fri 12-9pm; Sat + Sun 1-9pm

If in some freak scenario, I need to select one building where I have to live the rest of my days, I have found the exact perfect place – One Stop, a recently renovated block in North Portland.

With one of my favorite tea cafes, Tea Bar, La Taq for Mexican snacks, and Prospect Bottleshop where I can get some cider, I was already digging this space. Then came the Seastar Bakery and Handsome Pizza combo. I have now died and gone to heaven. Continue Reading...

Milk Glass Mrkt

October 22, 2015Filed in: Reviews

2150 N Killingsworth St & N Gay Ave • www.milkglassmrkt.com • @milkglassmrkt

Hours: Tues-Sun 9am-4pm

I am on the continual look out for cute coffee shop/sandwich joints. I don’t know if it’s because working from home has made me more inclined to pop into places like that to work for the day or for an afternoon break. But I am a big fan of anywhere with delicious food and a cozy, casual atmosphere. Enter Milk Glass Mrkt.

Its North Portland size is quaint but charming, from the modern design and big windows overlooking the west-end of Killingsworth to the cute marketplace filled with Woodblock chocolate, housemade granola and other treats. Continue Reading...

Hello to the New Ruby Jewel in SE

September 10, 2015Filed in: Reviews

4707 SE Hawthorne & 47th • RubyJewel.com • @RubyJewelIceCream

Hours: Sun-Thurs 12-10pm, Fri-Sat 12-11pm

Well, happy birthday to me! Is that too much to include on a blog post? I feel like that statement should be followed by something like #humblebrag. That isn’t quite right but you know what I mean? I promise I am not telling you all just to get “happy birthday” messages!

I am just excited for an excuse to make all my favorite people hang out with me and getting myself some Pip’s Donuts (did you know they give you a free dozen anytime during your birthday week?!). I’ve also signed myself and Brice up for a dinner at Farm Spirit, the new, super well-received vegan multi-course restaurant from the former chef-owner of Portobello. They’ve been getting lots of great press, so I’m pretty jazzed. I’ll keep you all posted! Continue Reading...