Let's start our foodie tour down at Lake View Village. On the southwest corner of the village is St. Honore Bakery. This little bakery is named for the patron saint of bakers and is self described as a place to "discover a slice of old world France." More than just fantastic pastries, this is a great place to pick up some rustic baguettes to accompany a hearty meal at home.
St. Honore Bakery
315 1st St. Lake Oswego
Amble down to the Northeast corner of Lake View Village and you will find Sur La Table. This is the place to go for cookware, cutlery, dinnerware, kitchen gadgets and anything else you might need to prepare a delicious meal. You may find something there you didn't even know you needed!
Sur La Table
390 N. State St. Lake Oswego
Cross the street and hang a right on 1st St. to The Oilerie. It is always fun to visit this place. You can sample dozens of wonderful extra virgin olive oils and vinegars before they bottle it for you. More than just oils and vinegars, The Oilerie carries olive oil based beauty products, and other food products. The staff is super friendly and knowledgeable and can answer all of your questions and make recommendations.
The Oilerie
438 1st Street Lake Oswego
Continue down 1st Street and cross B Ave and you will see Gourmet Productions just to your right. This is a great little place when you are entertaining but need a little help with the cooking. Gourmet Productions makes fabulous dishes that are inventive and absolutely delicious. You can get dishes to go, heat up for your company, and you will be a hero! They also have full catering services.
Gourmet Productions
39 B Ave. Lake Oswego
Directly adjacent to Gourmet Productions is Upper Crust Bread Company. Pick up a loaf of their "Better than Pound Cake" for a dessert. My favorite product from Upper Crust is their Jalepeno Cheese Bread. Toast a slice of this and slather it with cream chesse and all is right with the world.
Upper Crust Bread Company
41 B Ave. Lake Oswego
Trek up B Ave. to 5th Street and hang a left and stop into Crave Bake Shop. Crave is one of the newest companies in Lake Oswego and they are an amazing bakery. And guess what? They are 100% gluten free! This is a wonderful little place and a must stop if you are entertaining a gluten intolerant guest. Pick out a lovely little dessert. (By the way, their cinnamon rolls are gooey goodness that is to die for!)
Crave Bake Shop
460 5th Street Lake Oswego
Step out of Crave and step next door into Bernard C. Chocolates. These are my favorite chocolates in town. The staff here is always friendly and helpful. I like to build my own box of chocolates and they are always helpful with recommendations. The packaging is elegant and gift-ready. Pick up some chocolates for a little after dinner palate cleanser, or put a gift box together to bring as a hostess gift.
Bernard C. Chocolates
440 5th Street Lake Oswego
Round the corner of 5th Street back to A Ave and walk down to World Class Wines. This charming little wine shop is family owned and operated and is just the place to pick up a bottle of wine to accompany your meal. Tell the staff your menu and allow them to recommend just the right wine for you. I've taken their recommendations several times and their choices have been right on every time. Stop in on Friday afternoons for wine tastings.
World Class Wines
269 A Ave. Lake Oswego
To end our foodie tour of Lake Oswego, continue down A Ave. to Bellagio Interiors. Although you will not find food here, you will find everything else you need for entertaining: dishware, table linens, service pieces, and stem ware. You will also find lovely cookbooks and books on entertaining.
Bellagio Interiors
145 A Ave. Lake Oswego
Enjoy your foodie tour of Lake Oswego! Stop into all of these great places and let them know the Panther sent you!
-The Panther
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