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Måurice: A Small Scandinavian Luncheonette in Portland, OR

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Hotels & RestaurantsIssue 38 — Small Quarters

Måurice: A Small Scandinavian Luncheonette in Portland, OR

September 25, 2019

Admiring recently: Måurice, a “modern pastry luncheonette” in downtown Portland, Oregon, serving savory dishes and fika-style pastries in a petite storefront space. Here’s a look:

Photography via Måurice.

The small interior features two-person booths with built-in tables. Garlands of dried flowers and leaves are strung from the ceiling.
Above: The small interior features two-person booths with built-in tables. Garlands of dried flowers and leaves are strung from the ceiling.
A long, low counter with mismatched white-painted chairs creates dining space around the open kitchen.
Above: A long, low counter with mismatched white-painted chairs creates dining space around the open kitchen.
In the front, by the windows, built-in benches maximize seating around small tables. A jar holds freshly-cut flowers.
Above: In the front, by the windows, built-in benches maximize seating around small tables. A jar holds freshly-cut flowers.
After fika.
Above: After fika.
The light is part of the simple decor.
Above: The light is part of the simple decor.
Måurice is &#8
Above: Måurice is “bound by old world charm” and inspired by chef Kristen D. Murray’s Norwegian heritage and love of France. It’s named for her pet rabbit.

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