Inside Innovative Ice Cream Wonderland Salt & Straw’s New Lake Oswego Digs | Eater Portland

"Set to open May 4 in Lake Oswego, Tyler and Kim Malek’s latest Salt & Straw scoop shop was crafted by award-winning designer Andee Hess of Osmose and offers a playful take on the company’s general aesthetic, with plenty of hand-crafted touches that echo the artisan ice cream. Hess, who began working exclusively with the brand at the Division Street location and has overseen most Salt & Straw and Wiz Bang Bar designs since, leaned on local artists and craftspeople: waffle-cone–inspired stenciling on the walls was hand-done by Pattern People, a hand-painted red-and-white window design inspired by the brand’s nostalgic awnings was created by Justin Reide, and a custom light fixture at the cash register came from Seattle’s urbancase, among other Pacific Northwest collaborators. Hess also designs with the inevitable lines in mind, aiming for a look that acclimates guests and encourages conversation rather than relying on cheap gimmicks, so while you’re standing in line you can taste the flavors and read the partnership stories." - Brooke Jackson-Glidden