Pie Spot in Montavilla is closing. The second location of Pie Spot in the Rocket Empire Machine food hall has decided to “throw in the towel” after four years there. Their “lil pie window” will close after Saturday (tomorrow). 6935 NE Glisan Street, Portland
Kulfi will also close their NE Alberta location. They love the location but have “simply outgrown the space.” Kulfi will be open this weekend, and then that’s it. You can still visit them at their North Williams location (3540 N Williams) after Sunday. 5009 NE 15th Avenue, Portland
The Lime Stand will arrive on NE Alberta. Related to the above news, The Lime Stand will take over the former Kulfi space on NE Alberta, offering hand-smashed lime teas and more. Their soft opening will be in late October. 5009 NE 15th Avenue, Portland
Jupiter Hotel celebrates 20 years in business this weekend. Can you believe it? 20 years! They are celebrating with a big block party on Saturday—food and drink, live music, flash tattoos, a BIPOC makers market, and more. Rain or shine, FREE. 800 E Burnside Street, Portland
Prince Coffee is expanding. They got the chance to expand their NW Portland location, so they will be tearing down the wall between the space next to them. There will be more seating and space to enjoy their coffee and pastries. Prepare for a temporary closing there between Monday, October 7 and Sunday, October 13, 2024. 915 NW 19th Avenue, Portland
NY Times recognizes two Portland restaurants. The annual Restaurant List was recently published in the NY Times (gift article). Congrats to L’Orange and Yaowarat for making the list! 2005 SE 11th Avenue and 7937 SE Stark Street, Portland
ōkta closed abruptly. Truly shocking news, this celebrated restaurant in McMinville shut down on September 22. Read their goodbye message on Instagram.
Barbur Brews is coming to SW Portland. A sole post on Instagram describes the goals of a new cart called Barbur Brews, located in the southern reaches of the Hillsdale neighborhood: “We are so excited to bring a fresh face to the coffee/breakfast/brunch scene in SW Portland. Our focus will be serving quality, fair trade espresso drinks & made to order breakfast foods. With an intention of community involvement and enrichment.” I look forward to learning more. 7365-7375 SW Barbur Blvd, Portland
Maeve’s last day is Saturday. Head over to this Sellwood gem to say goodbye to Mandy and Kendra (Maeve’s owners), and say hello to Chanelle, who is opening a new business there called The Fates Bread & Bottle (I have reached out to her for more info, but have not heard back). The party goes from 4pm to 9pm. 6664 SE Milwaukie Avenue, Portland
Vote for Portland’s best Mexican restaurant. The Oregonian is doing their Readers Choice Awards right now, and there are a bunch of food categories, though most of them have closed. The Best Mexican Restaurant category is open: “You can vote once a day at the bottom of this post until the poll closes at 11:59pm on Tuesday, October 1, 2024.” Various
Publican Beer Room opens today. Part of a revamped CORE—a sweet food hall on SE 82nd Ave featuring 15 food carts—Publican Beer Room opens its doors today. There will be entertainment, giveaways, and food carts:
“Feast your eyes (and stomachs) on a delicious smorgasbord from our food carts, and enjoy a fantastic atmosphere, whether you’re inside or soaking up the sun on the patio. Bring the whole family along, and yes, even your furry friends are welcome to join in on the outdoor fun! Plus, parking galore is available at CORE—just roll in via SE 82nd Ave from SE Lafayette or SE Rhone Street.”
Stop by throughout the weekend, Friday, September 27 to Sunday, September 29, 11am to 9pm. 3612 SE 82nd Avenue, Portland
Updates from La Oaxaqueña Market. My pal Josh passed on some tidbits from this great Mexican market in Cully: “Once the weather cools, they’ll be serving champurrado; they also now have Tres Leches cake in the fridge case, by the piece—currently it’s a pumpkin spice tres leches.” Tamales are a constant (and very good). 4736 NE Cully Blvd, Portland
Reminder: DB Dessert Company’s grand re-opening is coming. Head to DB Dessert Company to help them celebrate opening their doors again for business. Noon to 5pm on Saturday the 28th. Here’s the Facebook event page with more info. 2624 NE Alberta Street, Portland
Food Carts in Portland’s Roseway and Cully Neighborhoods. I’ve been playing around with Benable, a list-making site, so I made one about food carts in Roseway and Cully. This is a great group of carts. Check it out.
Social Media Manager wanted. Steve Haubrich at 1919 is looking for a social media manager for the bar/lounge. Is it you? Reach out if so; happy to connect you.
Stories you may have missed this week on Bridgetown Bites:
Ken’s Artisan Bakery ANNEX Will Open on NW 21st Ave
Brooklyn Carreta, a New Food Cart Pod, Will Open SE Portland
Rosh Hashanah 2024—New Year 5785—in Portland
1919, a Neighborhood Lounge, Has Opened in SE Portland
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I really like your newsletter. I gave up on Nosh etc. because they were repetitive, never edited info and were full of themselves. Keep it up.
Thank you so much, Jacqueline! I’m glad you enjoy the site and its content!