Portland food news and views
Camellia Patisserie turned 3. And they’ll be celebrating by popping up this Sunday, July 27, from 10am to 1pm at Jet Black Coffee Company. Specials (all vegan) include birthday macarons, Earl Grey madeleines with lavender glaze, kinako macaron (toasted soybean), and more. 10% of sales will go to Sage & Spoon (they offer online ED support for BIPOC folks). 5308 NE 30th Avenue, Portland
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More good news from the Hollywood District: It appears that Missionary Chocolates will open in the old Just “4” Kids space next to the Sonder Listening Bar. This is on the heels of the news of Bar Hollywood opening recently; seems that things are looking up in the neighborhood.
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This year, both Easter and Orthodox Easter fall on Sunday, April 20, with Holy Week starting Sunday, April 13. It is very uncommon for the two to land on the same day. But regardless of your level of religiosity, Easter can be a sweet time: Brunch, holiday candy, wine, and feeling grateful for spring are All Good Things. After all, Easter’s spring placement has origins in Oestre/Eostre, who is goddess of spring and fertility.
Here is where you can enjoy Easter’s tasty charms in Portland
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Photo credit: Rocky Butte Coffee Roasters
I stopped by the Rocky Butte Espresso Bar earlier this week and thought I’d share an update on what’s up with them these days. First, my latte with a touch of cardamom syrup (from Portland’s own Holy Kakow) was very good, and it was great to chat with James Helms, one of Rocky Butte’s owners (Parkrose’s Bryan Atkinson is another owner) and barista extraordinaire. We love having them out here in our little corner of Portland (Sumner-Roseway-Madison South), which I continue to enjoy more and more the longer I live here.
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