Pearl District

Never Too Cold for Pumpkin Ice Cream: Cool Moon

November 2, 2011Filed in: Reviews

1105 NW Johnson St & 11th Ave • 503.224.2021 • coolmoonicecream.com

I filled out a survey a little while back that asked “If you were stranded on a deserted island and could only bring one type of food, what would you bring?” I responded with “SQUASH!” My friends mocked me for about 10 minutes and still like to laugh about it months later. In my mind, squash is the perfect thing to take – I mean, it’s nutritious AND tasty!

In particular I really, really love pumpkin (but I didn’t want to discriminate in my survey answer). Probably my favorite part of fall is the pumpkin everything – pumpkin bread, pumpkin lattes, and of course pumpkin ice cream! Continue Reading...

How to Spend a Rainy Day in Portland

September 30, 2011Filed in: Reviews

My brother and sister-in-law came to visit from Maryland earlier this week and I wanted to show them my favorite places in Portland. The weather was drizzly and windy, but that didn’t stop us from taking the stroll over to Lovejoy Bakers. If anything, the cold weather just made the treats that much better.

We got a chocolate banana croissant, which was warmed in the oven so the chocolate and sliced banana were both a little melted. The outside was crispy and flaked perfectly when I cut into it. It was so delicious that I was a tad angry at myself for agreeing to share it (I know I know, I should know better… but we had just eaten our way through Portland since it turns out all of my favorite places are food-related… shocking I know!). Continue Reading...

Cast Iron Cookie Pie: Bridgeport Brewery

September 10, 2011Filed in: Reviews

1313 NW Marshall & 13th Ave • 503.241.3612 • bridgeportbrew.com

This birthday weekend is off to a good start! Last night we stopped in at Bridgeport Brewery in the Pearl District for dessert. The best thing to get there is their warm cookie pie.

You wouldn’t necessarily think a brew pub would have great dessert, but this is a great choice if you are looking for a treat! Served in a mini cast iron skillet, this warm chocolate chip cookie is pretty incredible. It’s served incredibly warm – like so hot that the Tillamook vanilla ice cream that tops the cookie actually was boiling when it was placed in front of us. So take my advice and while you will be tempted to bite into this cookie pie as soon as it hits the table, wait a minute or two so you don’t burn your tongue. Continue Reading...