Author: Meg Cotner

Bridgetown Bites is edited and published by Meg Cotner in Portland, Oregon. She loves avocados, fresh produce, NA drinks, and cats.
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Small Bites: Loncheria Los Mayas, Soen, 28 Tigers, and More

The Fall Feast Salad at Fresh Love (part of a Small Bites list with Loncheria Los Mayas).
The Fall Feast Salad. Photo credit: Fresh Love.

The Loncheria Los Mayas truck has moved. I drove by the corner of NE Prescott and 42nd the other day and noticed that the Loncheria Los Mayas truck was no longer there. The property has been sold, too, in September 2025. However, I since learned that the taco truck folks have consolidated into their location on NE Alberta. And a neighbor said, “They will hopefully have a 42nd Ave location early next spring.” Meanwhile, enjoy their delicious Yucatecan food on NE Alberta. 2515 NE Alberta Street, Portland

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Get to Know Recess, the Restaurant in Portland’s Cambria Hotel

Pavlova at Recess.
A beautiful and tasty pavlova at Recess, the restaurant inside the Cambria Hotel.

Last month I stopped in at Recess, the restaurant in the new Cambria Hotel located in the Pearl District. They opened this past August 7. I had a chance meet the staff, hear about their work, and see what they are bringing to the neighborhood—especially when it comes to food and drink. Here’s what I learned during that visit.

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The Donn of Tiki Will Screen at the Hollywood Theatre in Portland

Imagery from the life of Donn Beach.
Photo credit: “The Donn of Tiki.”

A film called “The Donn of Tiki” is coming to Portland. Nominated for a James Beard Media Award earlier this year (among other honors), it is in the middle of a 2025 roadshow theatrical release. And you can watch it at the Hollywood Theatre, right here in Portland, later this month.

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OK Chicken & Khao Soi Will Open in the Old Pok Pok Space in Portland

The titular dish at OK Chicken & Khao Soi.
Photo credit: OK Chicken & Khao Soi.

OK Chicken & Khao Soi has been the source of a lot of chatter and speculation over the months since it was first reported in The Oregonian. I, too have been curious and wanted to learn more, so I reached out to them. I had a chance to chat with Sam Smith, one of the owners. Here is what I learned.

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Cheese and Meat Festival Is This Weekend in Portland

Cheese and Meat Festival offerings.
Photo credit: Cheese and Meat Festival.

I’ve been hearing about the Cheese and Meat Festival for a while now, and the event is almost upon us. On Saturday, November 22 there will be a chance to taste artisan cheeses, premium cured meats, condiments, wines, and more in the southern part of North Portland. The organizers point out that this is a great chance to find some treats to share at your Thanksgiving table, too.

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