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A Lot of Meat, Cheese, Vegetables, and Pasta at Ava Gene's — Oh, and the Bean Topped Bread

Ava Gene's 3377 SE Division Street Portland, OR 97202 So, Ava Gene's has been open about a year, which means it's right on schedule for us to have tried it for the first time. Hint: my husband and I are not really timely. The restaurant has even gotten national mentions, like when Bon Appétit magazine …

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Savory Spice Shop in Sellwood + Ghostly Spiced and Roasted Pumpkin (or Squash) Seeds

Savory Spice Shop 7857 SE 13th Avenue Portland, Oregon 97202 Recently, I was invited to spend a bit of time hanging out at Savory Spice Shop in the Sellwood neighborhood of Portland. I can't believe I had never been there before! It was so much fun - especially since you can smell as well as …

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