st. jack: day & night

Recently, I had the pleasure of photographing a new Clinton neighborhood addition – St. Jack. By day, it is a traditional pâtisserie, and by night, it transforms into a cozy, romantic restaurant & bar. Whether you delight in coffee and croissants or steak frites and a glass of red wine, you’ll want to sit down and stay a while. And while lingering over your cocktail or enjoying good company and conversation, feel free to share the warm, fresh madeleines with a friend. Light and airy with a hint of lemon, they are baked to order and absolutely delicious.

St. Jack is the creation of chef Aaron Barnett, whose passion for French cuisine permeates.  It was exciting to watch him in action, thoughtfully and delicately preparing each dish.

Aaron, thank you for thinking of me to capture your beautiful restaurant and pâtisserie, and my sincere congratulations on your new endeavor. What a treat to have you here in Southeast Portland. I can’t wait to come back for some of those heavenly madeleines. 

(Click on the photos to view larger. I think they look nicer that way).