La Provence and Petite Provence
La Provence and Petite Provence are related chains of French bakeries in the Portland metropolitan area, in the United States.[1] There were seven locations in the area, as of November 2017.[2] In Portland, there are locations on Alberta Street and Division Street, and there are also locations in Beaverton, Hillsboro, Lake Oswego,[3] and The Dalles, as well as Vancouver, Washington.[4] Petite Provence Boulangerie and Patisserie, or simply Petite Provence,[5] as been described as a spin-off of La Provence.[6]
Description and history
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The chains of French bakeries[5] serve breakfast items like omelettes, a salmon hash, and coffee drinks, as well as desserts.[3] The locations offer king cake for Mardi Gras.[4] There has also been a location at Portland International Airport.[7]
La Provence
[edit]La Provence opened in Lake Oswego in 1996.[8] La Provence has also operated in northeast Portland, southeast Portland, and The Dalles.[9] In Beaverton, La Provence has operated in Progress Ridge TownSquare.[10][11] La Provence has operated at Cedar Hills Crossing since October 2024.[12]
Alain Machtelinckx is a co-owner of La Provence.[13]
Petite Provence
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Petite Provence has been described as a spin-off of Lake Oswego-based La Provence.[14] Petite Provence serves Eggs Benedict, quiches,[14] sandwiches (including Monte Cristos),[15] a scramble with brie and sausage,[16] and soups (including French onion), as well as breads and baked goods such as baguettes and croissants.[17][18][19] Some locations also offer dinner service.[5]
The interior of Petite Provence along Alberta has tile floors and wicker chairs.[15]
Reception
[edit]Krista Garcia included Petite Provence in Eater Portland's 2024 overview of the city's best French onion soups.[5] Brooke Jackson-Glidden and other writers also included Petite Provence in the website's 2024 list of Portland's best French restaurants.[15]
See also
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References
[edit]- ^ "La Provence & Petite Provence". Portland Monthly. Retrieved 2024-12-15.
- ^ Walsh, Chad. "La Petite Provence Announces New Breakfast and Lunch Joint". Portland Mercury. Archived from the original on 2024-02-25. Retrieved 2024-12-15.
- ^ a b Jackson-Glidden, Brooke (2020-04-09). "Where to Get Breakfast and Brunch for Delivery or Takeout in Portland". Eater Portland. Archived from the original on 2021-12-24. Retrieved 2024-12-15.
- ^ a b Swindler, Samantha (2021-02-09). "Where to find a New Orleans-style Mardi Gras king cake in Portland". The Oregonian. Archived from the original on 2021-02-14. Retrieved 2024-12-15.
- ^ a b c d Garcia, Krista (2021-12-06). "Where to Find Fantastic French Onion Soup in Portland". Eater Portland. Archived from the original on 2023-08-23. Retrieved 2024-12-15.
- ^ DeJesus, Erin (2014-02-28). "La Provence Plans New Location; So Does Tarboush". Eater Portland. Archived from the original on 2015-05-16. Retrieved 2024-12-15.
- ^ Stevenson, Jen (2017-04-18). Portland Family Adventures: City Escapades, Day Trips, Weekend Getaways, and Itineraries for Fun-Loving Families. Sasquatch Books. ISBN 978-1-63217-100-9.
- ^ Faubion, William (2005). Treasures of Western Oregon. Morgan & Chase Pub. ISBN 978-0-9754162-1-1.
- ^ Marum, Anna (2014-07-22). "Progress Ridge neighbors rejoice as La Provence patisserie opens in Beaverton". The Oregonian. Retrieved 2024-12-15.
- ^ "La Provence bakery to bring chocolate factory, mimosa bar to Beaverton's Progress Ridge". The Oregonian. 2014-03-05. Retrieved 2024-12-15.
- ^ DeJesus, Erin (2014-02-28). "La Provence Plans New Location; So Does Tarboush". Eater Portland. Archived from the original on 2015-05-16. Retrieved 2024-12-15.
- ^ Roland, Rebecca (2024-10-03). "Portland Restaurant Openings You May Have Missed". Eater Portland. Retrieved 2024-12-15.
- ^ Marum, Anna (2014-06-20). "La Provence sets rough date to open restaurant at Beaverton's Progress Ridge TownSquare". The Oregonian. Retrieved 2024-12-15.
- ^ a b Wechter, Eric B. (2008). Fodor's Pacific Northwest. Fodor's Travel Publications. ISBN 978-1-4000-0733-2.
- ^ a b c Jackson-Glidden, Brooke (2018-10-10). "The Best French Restaurants in Portland". Eater Portland. Archived from the original on 2021-03-10. Retrieved 2024-12-15.
- ^ Findling, Kim Cooper (2019-03-01). Day Trips® from Portland, Oregon: Getaway Ideas for the Local Traveler. Rowman & Littlefield. ISBN 978-1-4930-3766-7.
- ^ Crain, Liz (2014-09-02). Food Lover's Guide to Portland. Hawthorne Books. ISBN 978-0-9904370-1-7.
- ^ Gottberg, John; Lopeman, Elizabeth (2010-06-01). Best Places: Portland, 8th Edition. Sasquatch Books. ISBN 978-1-57061-699-0.
- ^ "Our Top 6 Chocolate Croissants, Ranked". Portland Monthly. Retrieved 2024-12-15.