Looks like a Portland institution may follow a more recent city landmark to New York City. On the heels of the Ace Hotel announcing it's opening a hotel in the Big Apple comes speculation coffee roaster/shop Stumptown will follow. A blog in The New York Times offers up the rationale behind the speculation.

Chief among the reasons - the naturalness of the fit. Stumptown already has an outpost in Portland's Ace Hotel. But for now, Stumptown officials aren't ready to announce anything.

Matt Lounsbury, Stumptown's director of operations, said: "We've had discussions, but nothing's solidified. Our eyes are open for opportunities, but so far our expansion is mostly focused on the Pacific Northwest."

The big question - can New Yorkers handle coffee Portland-style?