Meg Cotner

April 28, 2026April 26, 2026

Dinner Service at Pamana Launches This Week in Portland

Dinner dishes at Pamana. — Photo credit: Leilani Banayat and Keanu Banayat.

Pamana, a restaurant “inspired by Filipino ingredients and dishes,” has been in residency at The Hoxton since last September. They’ve been serving bunch there these past six and a half months or so, and this Thursday, April 30 they’ll launch dinner service at Pamana.

When the owners Geri and Ethan Leung mentioned this to me at a recent event, I knew I wanted to know more. I reached out to them over email with some questions and they were kind enough to respond. Here are the details about dinner at Pamana (which means “legacy” in Tagalog).

April 27, 2026April 26, 2026

Fremont Garage: Bar and Food Carts Coming To NE Fremont in Portland

Fremont Garage seating and sinage. — Photo credit: Catherine Faye Interiors.

After first spying the plans for this food cart pod almost two and a half years ago, Fremont Garage will open Memorial Day weekend. It was great to receive this news earlier this month, and I think this pod will be a really nice addition to the Beaumont-Wilshire neighborhood. I has the chance to chat with Daniel Silvey and Tyler Caffall last week to get updated on the project, and here is what I learned.

April 24, 2026April 23, 2026

Small Bites: The Slide Inn Closes, Hey Luigi, Maree, and More

Fried spaetzle with speck, onions, and Swiss cheese at The Slide Inn.

The Slide Inn closes. They announced the closure on their website; their final day of service will be Mother’s Day, Sunday, May 10. That day they will serve just brunch, no dinner.

They first opened The Slide Inn in 2012. From the owner: “It’s been my passion and love when I started cooking professionally at age 15 when I did my apprenticeship whilst living in Germany. Sadly, I am now retiring what I have been doing for 51 years. It has brought me so much pleasure and joy serving the community and enabling my guests with dietary restrictions to feel safe and me knowing how to handle each scenario. Thank you to all my loyal customers, thank you for your patience and understanding.” 2348 SE Ankeny Street, Portland

April 23, 2026April 23, 2026

Montavilla Farmers Market Anniversary: 20 Years in Portland

Strawberries and tomatoes at the Montavilla Farmers Market. Photo credit: Montavilla Farmers Market.

This is a big year for the Montavilla Farmers Market: They are entering their 20th year of operating one of the most beloved farmers markets on the east side of Portland. I sat down with Lisa Hebert one morning at Bipartisan Cafe to chat about the market and get a feel for the success of these past 20 years.

April 22, 2026April 19, 2026

Iliamna Salmon Shares 2026: They’re Here for You, Portland!

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This is truly one of the most wonderful times of the year—time when the annual Iliamna salmon—and cod—shares are available to order. They are provided by a family who has fished the waters of Alaska’s Bristol Bay for multiple generations, catching salmon and cod in a sustainable way. And their salmon is delicious. Iliamna Salmon Shares 2026: Here’s how to get them!