"On a trapezoidal block kitty-corner from Portland’s beloved Powell’s City of Books, the tiny, nearly all-white Maurice manages to be both delicate and rustic at once. Waist-level counter seating is the perfect spot for an exquisite Nordic fika or French déjeuner. That means menus offering everything from rosemary and prune scones to smørbrød with summer squash and cottage cheese, paired with tea or wine." - Nathan Williams, Krista Garcia