This time around an old post made its way into November’s top five: December 2021’s rundown of Salt & Straw ice cream flavors. Good news for those who like consistency, though: December 2022’s Holiday Series flavors are the same as last years!
As for traffic, Bridgetown Bites is growing, apparently. My web host has questions about traffic, so that’s why the site was down for a few days in November (they nuked it around Thanksgiving, nice … not). I’m currently in troubleshooting mode to fix the issues. And looking into new hosts (if you have a favorite, shoot me an email). Thanks for your patience. And thanks, as always, for reading.
5. Mattino’s Wine, From the Folks Who Brought You No Saint, Will Open in Buckman
While perusing my sources today I saw one document that had a big ol’ “No Saint” written on it. I thought, “Huh, that’s so familiar.” I wracked my brain and then it hit me—No Saint was the pizza/Italian eats pop-up I went to with my friend Annie many months ago. Turns out they are the same folks behind Mattino’s Wine, a “natural wine bottle shop + luncheonette” that will open on Hawthorne Blvd in the Buckman neighborhood.
4. Pizza Begets Pizza: New Pizzeria Vincenzo’s Pizza Opening in Old Hogan’s Goat Space
I recently learned that Hogan’s Goat, the pizzeria with one of the most memorable names around, has closed their doors. Final day of service was Friday, July 29. A new pizzeria is opening, though—Vincenzo’s Pizza (and thanks to a Bridgetown Bites reader for the tip).
3. Salt & Straw’s December Holiday Ice Cream Flavors Are a Total Win
It’s that time again—time to check out what seasonal flavors the Salt & Straw folks have put together, and let me tell you, it’s looking really good. Totally up my alley. After a couple months of flavor and ingredient pioneering (e.g., bugs, turkey), it’s nice to find their December flavors are all about comfort and familiarity. Mint, eggnog, and gingerbread basically scream THE HOLIDAY SEASON.
After a few months of preparation, Vincenzo’s Pizza is now open in the Rose City Park neighborhood. Their opening was last week, and already they have gained plenty of fans in the area already. They have a pretty nice menu featuring both Sicilian pies and round NY-style pizza pies, appetizers, salads, and pastas.
1. Thanksgiving 2022 in Portland
It’s almost Thanksgiving! Can you believe it? Here are some options for for eat-in, take-out, meats, baked goods and treats for the holiday in Portland.
Meg Cotner
Latest posts by Meg Cotner (see all)
- Sunday Sauce: Italian American Comfort Food Comes to Portland via New Jersey - October 21, 2025
- Milki Ethiopian Cafe Takes Over Old Yigebe Space in Portland - October 20, 2025
- Small Bites: Beijing Hot Pot, Canard, Pizza Machine, and More - October 17, 2025
