Mike Bennett — the Portland-based artist known for his cheerful street-side “slow down” signs and family-friendly pop-up art installations — entered the food and beverage industry somewhat serendipitously. In 2021, he opened a temporary exhibit in a St. Johns space next to a coffee shop; when Bennett decided to take over the space permanently, the coffee shop reached out about collaborating on a cafe. They opened the side-by-side gallery-cafe Wonderwood in the fall, with Wonderwood Springs serving fun coffee drinks, breakfast fare, and treats in a magical space that feels like it was drawn by hand.
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