Cornet Custard is a frozen custard shop in Portland, Oregon, United States.[1][2] It opened in June 2024.

Cornet Custard
Restaurant information
EstablishedJune 14, 2024 (2024-06-14)
Owner(s)Mika Paredes
Previous owner(s)Naomi Pomeroy
CityPortland
CountyMultnomah
StateOregon
CountryUnited States

Description

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Cornet Custard operates on Division Street in Southeast Portland's Richmond neighborhood, in the space that previously housed Woodsman Market.[3] Cornet shares an outdoor space with neighboring Stumptown Coffee Roasters.[4] Custard flavors have included cardamom-mango and salted caramel.[5]

History

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Cornet Custard operated from Colibri,[6] before relocating and opening from a brick and mortar space on June 14, 2024.[7][8] The business was co-founded[9] and co-owned by pastry chef Mika Paredes[10][11] and Naomi Pomeroy, who died in July.[12][13] A makeshift memorial was created outside the shop following her death.[14]

Reception

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Cornet won in the Best Desserts category of Eater Portland's annual Eater Awards in 2024.[15]

See also

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References

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  1. ^ Russell, Michael (2024-05-17). "Cornet Custard will start scooping from Southeast Portland's former Woodsman Market space". The Oregonian. Archived from the original on 2024-09-19. Retrieved 2024-12-07.
  2. ^ "Naomi Pomeroy's Cornet Custard Opens on SE Division". Portland Monthly. Archived from the original on 2024-11-13. Retrieved 2024-12-07.
  3. ^ Wong, Janey (2024-05-23). "What We Know About Naomi Pomeroy's Forthcoming Frozen Custard Shop". Eater Portland. Retrieved 2024-12-07.
  4. ^ Acker, Lizzy (2024-06-19). "Has Portland hit peak ice cream? We visited 3 new spots to find out". The Oregonian. Archived from the original on 2024-10-04. Retrieved 2024-12-07.
  5. ^ Lopez, Michelle (2015-06-26). "Where to Find Supremely Tasty Ice Cream in Portland and Beyond". Eater Portland. Archived from the original on 2021-10-20. Retrieved 2024-12-07.
  6. ^ "The Most Exciting Neighborhoods for Dining in 2023, According to Portland Food Writers and Personalities". Eater Portland. 2023-12-20. Archived from the original on 2024-03-04. Retrieved 2024-12-07.
  7. ^ "Beast chefs' Cornet Custard lands on Southeast Division". Portland Business Journal. Archived from the original on 2024-07-02. Retrieved 2024-12-07.
  8. ^ Wong, Janey (2024-06-13). "All the Portland Restaurant Openings to Know Right Now, June 2024". Eater Portland. Archived from the original on 2024-07-09. Retrieved 2024-12-07.
  9. ^ "2007: Naomi Pomeroy". Willamette Week. 2024-11-13. Retrieved 2024-12-07.
  10. ^ Roland, Rebecca (2024-07-02). "Acclaimed Chef Naomi Pomeroy Is Hosting a Summer Garden Party Before Opening Her Next Restaurant". Eater Portland. Archived from the original on 2024-07-16. Retrieved 2024-12-07.
  11. ^ "Portland Food Scene Devastated by Death of Chef Naomi Pomeroy". Willamette Week. 2024-07-16. Archived from the original on 2024-07-20. Retrieved 2024-12-07.
  12. ^ "'What a loss': Award-winning Portland chef Naomi Pomeroy dies in Willamette River tubing accident". kgw.com. 2024-07-15. Retrieved 2024-12-07.
  13. ^ Damewood, Andrea. "Remembering Chef Naomi Pomeroy, Whose Culinary Vision Cemented Portland's Rustic Yet Refined Reputation". Portland Mercury. Retrieved 2024-12-07.
  14. ^ Russell, Michael (2024-07-16). "Naomi Pomeroy's business partner on chef's 'shocking' death, plans for Portland bistro". The Oregonian. Archived from the original on 2024-10-01. Retrieved 2024-12-07.
  15. ^ Wong, Janey (2024-12-03). "Introducing the 2024 Eater Portland Award Winners". Eater Portland. Retrieved 2024-12-07.