La Provence and Petite Provence

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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]

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Description and history

Chocolate chip cookie on top of a paper bag branded with both La Provence and Petite Provence, 2024 Portland, Oregon, U.S., December 2024 - 31.jpg
Chocolate chip cookie on top of a paper bag branded with both La Provence and Petite Provence, 2024

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

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

Exterior of Petite Provence, southeast Portland, Oregon, 2024 Portland, Oregon, U.S., December 2024 - 22.jpg
Exterior of Petite Provence, southeast Portland, Oregon, 2024

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

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]

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References

  1. ↑ "La Provence & Petite Provence". Portland Monthly. Retrieved 2024-12-15.
  2. ↑ 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.
  3. 1 2 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.
  4. 1 2 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.
  5. 1 2 3 4 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.
  6. ↑ 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.
  7. ↑ 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.
  8. ↑ Faubion, William (2005). Treasures of Western Oregon. Morgan & Chase Pub. ISBN   978-0-9754162-1-1.
  9. ↑ Marum, Anna (2014-07-22). "Progress Ridge neighbors rejoice as La Provence patisserie opens in Beaverton". The Oregonian. Retrieved 2024-12-15.
  10. ↑ "La Provence bakery to bring chocolate factory, mimosa bar to Beaverton's Progress Ridge". The Oregonian. 2014-03-05. Retrieved 2024-12-15.
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  13. ↑ 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.
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