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: Gabbiano’s Expansion, Dadash Grill, Reeva, and More

Some of the beautiful food at Astera, a plant-based restaurant in Portland. Photo credit: Astera.

The Gabbiano’s expansion. They’ll be expanding next door into the space that held Lil’ Dame, according to the Portland Business Journal. This additional space will operate as “Gabby’s Next Door” where you can get lunch, and as a private event space. Lunch service will include things like focaccia pizza and soups; you’ll be able to eat in or get takeout. More details in the article. 5425 NE. 30th Avenue, Portland

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Los Hongos Brings Myriad Mushrooms To Eat and Drink in Portland

Recently I learned of a new cafe coming to Southeast Portland called Los Hongos. The Spanish name translates to “the mushrooms” and that is what this cafe is all about: mushrooms in (most of) their various forms. I reached out to David Poplin, one of the owners of Los Hongos, and we had a nice conversation. Here is what I learned from him.

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Epif Reopens With Brunch This Week in Portland

The exterior of Epif on NE 28th Avenue's restaurant row.
Photo credit: Epif.

Good news: Epif reopens tomorrow! Known for many years as a restaurant serving vegan food “inspired by the Andes region of South America,” it will shift from evening service to brunch service starting Thursday, November 6. And its new menu will remain completely vegan. I spoke with Epif co-owner Nicolle Dirks to learn more.

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Pho Hung at CORE: Coming Soon To This Food Hall in Portland

Pho Hung at CORE: Will they bring their excellent pho with them?
Photo credit: Pho Hung

Recently I was perusing some reports from the city, and noticed one of them indicated that Pho Hung (the one on SE Powell Blvd) was going to have a presence at CORE. I wanted to know more so I reached out to CORE with some questions. I had a phone call with Hanry Ho, one of CORE’s owners, who explained what was going on.

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