A Day with Kim Malek
When I was asked to photograph Kim at her beautiful Division Street ice cream parlor, it was an immediate yes for me.
These photographs were commissioned for a blog all about women in careers – a space designed to help young women find their career path in life.
Kim was sweet, fun, and generous with her time.
All About Salt & Straw
Salt & Straw is the best ice cream maker/shop on the West Coast. I was introduced to Salt & Straw on my very first trip to Portland in the winter of 2013. It wasn’t until I moved to Portland later that summer that I started to fully appreciate their ice cream. On a hot July day after strolling along Division Street I came across a rare sight, Salt & Straw had no line! In I went for my very first scoop of Marionberry Goat Cheese Habañero, a seasonal favorite.
Salt & Straw makes their ice cream from fresh, local, high quality ingredients which makes for the very best ice cream experience. They ruined all other ice cream for me and are the number one reason why I could never be vegan. Though I have to point out that they make super tasty vegan flavors as well. They have a wonderful assortment of ice cream flavors available year round which include my two favorites Arbequina Olive Oil and Strawberry Honey Balsamic with Black Pepper. Seriously, try them.
In addition to their classic flavors they have 5 seasonal flavors added to the menu each month. One that comes back year after year is Pots of Gold and Rainbows – a March flavor using Lucky Charms.
Where to Find Salt & Straw
If you find yourself in Portland, San Francisco, Los Angeles, San Diego, or Seattle it’s a good idea to find Salt & Straw and taste as many flavors as possible before building the perfect cone. You can thank me later. 😉
Salt & Straw is owned and operated my Kim Malek (pictured) and her cousin, Tyler Malek. Together they created magic in a cone.
Photographer: Briana Morrison
Pictured: Salt & Straw co-owner Kim Malek
Location: Salt & Straw on Division St. in Portland, Oregon
