Roman Candle Baking Co.

They are a Roman-inspired bakery that uses the best locally sourced ingredients from the Pacific Northwest. Featuring espresso, drip coffee and cold brew from Stumptown Coffee Roasters.

If you can't get into Ava Gene's, comfort yourself with a hearty square of mushroom pizza bianca at Duane Sorenson's casual Italian spot next door. The newly revamped lunch menu has memorable salads and sandwiches—try the "Chrissy," a trappizino (triangular-shaped pizza pocket), stuffed with albacore tuna, avocado and egg, or the farro salad with dates, pistachios and fresh ricotta. The pizza bianca is available at both lunch and dinner.