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102 NW 9th Ave & Couch • 503.827.0910 • pearlbakery.com
A few years ago, in December of 2008, my now-husband surprised me by taking me on a culinary walking tour of Portland. I could not think of a more perfect way to spend the day! The tour offered by Portland Walking Tours is so much fun, especially for foodies like me. We learned about beer making at Bridgeport Brewery, the history of tea at the Tea Zone, single origin chocolates at Cacao, and then my favorite – bread making at Pearl Bakery! Continue Reading...
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1314 NW Glisan & 13th Ave • 503.228.9535 • andinarestaurant.com
During the spring of my senior year of high school, I went on a trip to backpack the Inca Trail in Peru. It was one of the best trips I have ever been on – seeing Machu Picchu and other ruins, meeting wonderful Peruvian people, and eating delicious food. Coincidentally about a month after we got back Andina, featuring “novo-Peruvian” cuisine, opened in the Pearl District. Three of my trip companions and I excitedly went to check it out and relive our fantastic trip. Andina totally fit the bill, with beautiful pictures of Peru lining the walls, our favorite dishes including Lomo Saltado (steak strips wok-fried with onion, tomatoes and papas fritas fries – so good!) and of course Inca Cola, Peru’s national soft drink (it’s like liquified bubble gum, but somehow it works). Continue Reading...
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939 NW 10th Ave & Lovejoy • 503.208.3113 • lovejoybakers.com
I have now also heard back from Marc Frankel of Lovejoy Bakers! I mentioned Marc in my earlier blog on Lovejoy Bakers – he is the co-owner I see almost every time I go there, so it was especially great to hear from him. As he is basically living my dream of owning an awesome local bakery, I was particularly excited to hear that he loves every minute of being there; it “never really feels like work,” Marc said. Someday maybe that will be me 🙂 Continue Reading...