Portland food news and views
Food news about Beaverton, one of Portland‘s western suburbs, located in the Tualatin Valley. Beaverton is a popular place to live, work, eat, and play.
Grits N’ Gravy has closed. (Not to be confused with Gravy on N Mississippi.) This was a breakfast spot downtown next door to Souvlaki Queen. At first they thought they could do one more breakfast but they “have been given no leeway.” In their words, “Times have gotten hard and business has been declining since last August. We held on for as long as we could but we can’t keep going.”
Continue reading “Small Bites: Grits N’ Gravy, Farag’s, Sure Shot, and More”
Father’s Day 2026 in Portland is right around the corner, the official day being this Sunday, June 21. If you’re looking for ways to celebrate Dad, or your favorite father figure, Portland offers plenty of diverse options. Whether he prefers a laid-back afternoon at a brewpub, wine tasting in Willamette valley, a relaxing soak at a hot springs resort, or catching a soccer match at a food cart pod, there’s something for every kind of dad.
Continue reading “Father’s Day 2026 in Portland: Brews, BBQ, Carts & More!”
The Eastburn has closed. A Bridgetown Bites tipster told me this week that they learned from an employee that the Eastburn shut down on Tuesday; new has spread since then. Their Google business listing confirms it as “Permanently Closed.”
Continue reading “Small Bites: The Eastburn, Hunnymilk, Wajan, Sorbu, and More”
Tomorrow is the day: National Donut Day, that is—June 6, 2026. I don’t know many people who don’t like them, and as Homer Simpson said, “Donuts. Is there anything they can’t do?” For National Donut Day 2026 there are a number of deals going on, plus we’ve gathered up a list of donut shops worth knowing in the area.
Continue reading “National Donut Day 2026 Is Friday in Portland”
Looks like renovations may come to Thien Hong. Currently under review, the relevant permit with the city includes tenant improvements, “to remodel existing restaurant dining area with new layout, partitions, conveyor belt system, food prep counter, and reception desk; no changes to building envelope or glazing.” 6749 NE Sandy Blvd, Portland
Continue reading “Small Bites: Thien Hong, Phin Ca Phe, Coffee, and More”