Several months ago, I worked with Lisa Warninger on an article for Kinfolk about my favorite little grocer in town, The Woodsman Market. I can't really take any credit for it, as Lisa snapped the gorgeous photos of the market as is (no styling needed!). The lovely Alyson of Unruly Things was our shopper and above is the manager, Carly. If you visit Portland, this is a must-stop! It's right next to the original Stumptown coffee in one of my favorite neighborhoods over on Division.
You can read more in Kinfolk, but The Woodsman carries the best of everything, whether it's honey from SE Portland, eggs from Helvetia, Iberian ham from Spain or Heinz ketchup. You can buy in very small quantities if you need to which I personally love since I tend to grocery shop several times a week. It's easy for me to drop by, pick up a few eggs, a baguette, cheese, some proscuitto, and fresh veggies to make a spur of the moment dinner. I can't leave with out pretty flowers either. Earlier in the year, I told you about their lovely flower stand operated by Fieldwork.
Everyone who works at The Wodsman Market is incredibly knowledgable. They can tell you when the eggs were delivered, from what town, and probably a little story about the farmer, too.
When Lisa and I were there working on the story, the owner of Jacobsen Salt Co., Ben, happened to stop by for a delivery so we got to chat with him. Started less than a year ago, Jacobsen Salt is the biggest rage here in Portland, because it's the only salt harvested in Oregon, which of course is pretty cool. I am a salt maniac and I think it's delcious.
It's always a pleasure to work with the kind people at Kinfolk and of course my pal, Lisa Warninger. Be sure to stop by The Woodsman, if you are in town. They also sell the most delicious sandwiches for lunch!
Photos: Lisa Warninger for Kinfolk. Production by Chelsea Fuss. Thanks to Alyson of Unruly Things, and Carly and Noah at The Woodsman Market.
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I really enjoyed that piece in kinfolk, and it's neat to read a little more about it here.
Posted by: Ladomestique | August 20, 2012 at 09:59 AM
Oh my gosh, this looks like such a great little market. Look at the packaging! Wish we had something like this near by.
Posted by: Daniella | August 20, 2012 at 11:04 AM
Welcome home! Beautiful work, girls! Let's go eat lots of cheese when I'm done with this juice cleanse, please.
Posted by: Jen | August 20, 2012 at 02:36 PM
that shop sounds SO lovely!
Posted by: rubi | August 20, 2012 at 03:09 PM
How lucky to have such a personal market. I love it that shops like this are beginning to pop up all over the US and that their sole purpose is to supply quality goods to those who want them.
I was not familiar with Kinfolk, and am glad to learn about it.
Thanks so much for sharing this story,
Liz
Posted by: eLIZabeth Floyd | August 20, 2012 at 04:14 PM
Love this! As an avid follower of {Frolic!} I'd found the Woodsman Tavern (next door) through an earlier post. It was a priority stop for us when we vacationed in Portland this summer. I have to say that brunch at the Woodsman with my husband and our 3 year old was the #1 highlight of our 3 week roadtrip. The atsmosphere Stumptown has created with this little triumvirate of businesses is the realization of a dream for me! Alcohol, good food and coffee? I mean COME ON!
Posted by: Lindsay | August 21, 2012 at 07:41 AM
I am so happy to hear that Lindsay. Isn't it a great little block!? Glad you had such a great trip to Portland.
Posted by: chelsea | August 21, 2012 at 10:57 AM
CHEESE.
Posted by: cara | August 22, 2012 at 05:14 AM
it looks wonderful ... i would be happy there!
Posted by: cindy | August 22, 2012 at 01:29 PM
Anyone know what the shoes in the last photo are? I love them!
Looks like a lovely store.
Posted by: LRB | August 23, 2012 at 07:44 PM
LRB: They are Ugglebo
Thanks for the sweet comments, all!
Posted by: chelsea | August 24, 2012 at 02:58 PM
What about the clogs in the first picture? They are lovely!
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Erin: Dieppa Ristreppo
Cute, huh?!
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Absolutely! Thanks. Off to find them.
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