Meg Cotner

July 11, 2025July 10, 2025

Small Bites: Nelly’s Taqueria, Sausages, The Last Rodeo, and More

Whyte Foxx Burrito at Nelly's Taqueria. — The Whyte Foxx Burrito at Nelly’s Taqueria. Image credit: WhyteFoxx Media.

Nelly’s Taqueria gets hyped. I recently came across this video by WhyteFoxx Media on Nelly’s Taqueria, which is located inside Su Casa Supermercado on Stark and 162nd. The video features some of Portland hip-hop musicians asking for and enjoying the special Whyte Foxx Burrito, created by hip-hop artist Whyte Foxx. DJ94 Prynce, Indo Slim, Smurf Luchiano, and Swiggle Mandela all give it a thumbs up. Note: Nelly’s has a sizable number of vegan items on its menu. 16100 SE Stark Street, Portland

July 10, 2025July 10, 2025

BEST Coffee Will Open in Portland Food Hall’s Mezzanine

A reader tipped me off to an Instagram account called BEST Coffee, and with a name like that it’s probably no surprise that we were curious and intrigued at the same time. So I did a little digging and figured out who to contact with questions, and so I did. Here is what I learned.

July 9, 2025January 22, 2026

Chef Agir Restaurant and Bar Opened in Northeast Portland

The exterior of Chef Agir in NE Portland.

As I mentioned in late June, Chef Agir Restaurant and Bar, a new Kurdish/Turkish restaurant, would be opening in Portland. And that time has come—their soft opening was yesterday. They offer Kurdish/Turkish food and drink in the space on NE Fremont Street that most recently was home to En Vida.

I met with Ferda Evans, one of the persons behind the restaurant, and learned about what to expect from Chef Agir.

July 8, 2025August 29, 2025

Madrina Cocina Mexicana Will Open in Downtown Portland

Ceiling screens at Madrina Cocina Mexicana. — They are keeping these ceiling screens from the previous restaurant. Photo credit: Yelp.

I recently learned Madrina Cocina Mexicana, brought to us by Lucy de Leon of La Patroncita and Salsa Locas. It will be part sit-down Mexican restaurant (43 seats), part lunchtime mercadito. The aim is to open in late August 2025.

July 7, 2025November 6, 2025

Stomping Grounds Will Open in Downtown Gresham

Pouring espresso in a Stomping Grounds cup. — Photo credit: Stomping Grounds

A little while back I was in downtown Gresham and saw a sign displayed for a new cafe opening up on Main Street: Stomping Grounds. They currently have a cafe in Fairview and a drive thru stand by Gresham High School, so this will be their third location. I reached out to one of the owners, Chris Cutshall, to talk about the new location and here is what I learned.