ONE: Ruby Jewel
Lisa Herlinger-Esco and her sister, Becky Burnett, joined together to open Ruby Jewel Scoops in July 2010. Lisa, with a long-standing cult following from her ice cream sandwich business, wanted a permanent spot where people could come. The Scoop shop, located at 3713 N. Mississippi Avenue in Portland, Oregon, answered this desire. While Ruby Jewel Scoops has become an instant Portland icon, you can still get Lisa’s ice cream sandwiches at local farmers’ markets, and at many grocery stores throughout the Portland area and in many other states. One of my favorite stories about Ruby Jewel is how Lisa got her start and a leg up. Lisa won the first annual “American Food Fight” contest created by Portland’s Food Innovation Center. Her win gave her a professional marketing agency to redesign and produce new packaging – the beautiful packaging you see today. AND, Ruby Jewel ice cream sandwiches were featured in O magazine! If Oprah loves them, you know they gotta be good. My favorite of course, is the salted caramel with dark chocolate.
You can follow Ruby Jewel on facebook to check out some of their specials.
TWO: Black Wagon
Located at 3964 N. Mississippi Ave. in Portland, Oregon, Black Wagon is a wonderfully creative and earth-friendly kids’ store. The owner, Sarah Shaoul brings style inherited from a family with many generations of gifted shoppers. Her first venture was Retread Threads where she brought together vintage and modern classics. Once her first son arrived, Sarah, as a new mom, was motivated to find unique and eco-friendly designs for him to wear, and Black Wagon was born.
In addition to eco-friendly clothing, Sarah is also committed to supporting local and independent designers. She is a small-business advocate for locally owned and operated businesses and serves as a consultant for, and is a member of, Portland’s Small Business Advisory Council. What a model she is for us all!
You can see or buy some of Sarah’s great products including books, clothes and toys at blackwagon.com
THREE: The Hip Hound
The Hip Hound is located at 610 NW 23rd Avenue in Portland, Oregon. Owner Jennifer Heckman was inspired by a need for a life change and a love and passion for furry creatures when she decided to open her store. Her two handsome dogs, Bentley and Malcolm, help create a warm and welcoming environment with their everyday presence in the store.
The Hip Hound is a boutique pet store with a great variety of options for your pet. Jennifer strives to provide the best quality food, treats and accessories for Portland’s pet-loving community. You can find the Hip Hound at hiphoundpdx.com
Bentley & Malcolm
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