It's easy to forget how incredibly blessed Downey is to have a Porto's Bakery. But in case we needed a reminder, there's this story by Forbes published online today: Porto's Redefines the Post-Christmas Social.

It's a nice reminder that Porto's isn't just about potato balls and cafe lattes -- it's about a sense of community. The same can be said about many other businesses in Downey, although Porto's is the best example.