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Bridgetown is a nickname for Portland because of all the bridges that span the Willamette River – 12 in all (of those, one is dedicated to rail and one prohibits private cars and trucks).
Today, June 6 is National Donut Day. It is celebrated on the first Friday of June each year, and as Portland is a big donut town, you can expect to find donut specials throughout the city. Here are some to watch for.
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Strawberry Shortcake Week 2025 is from June 9 to 15. It’s a week of restaurants offering their version of strawberry shortcake, inspired by James Beard’s strawberry shortcake recipe. Last year’s Strawberry Shortcake week was fantastic—full of taste treats—and I expect this year’s to be, too. Over 40 locations will be participating this year.
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The inaugural Score: A Baker Fair, showcasing Portland’s independent baking scene, takes place this Sunday, June 8 at Zenger Farm. This is a chance for you to get a feel for the breadth (no pun intended) of the indie baking scene in one place, while supporting the work of this beloved urban farm.
Full disclaimer: This is not a gluten-free event, and none of the bakers have formally committed to bringing gluten-free items.
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While I was doing some research last month, I came across something called “SuperChill Ice Cream,” and I was immediately intrigued. I found them on Instagram and went to their website, and learned that SuperChill is an ice cream bike business founded in 2022. It is run by two youngsters, William and Daniel (and their parents).
I knew I wanted to learn more about this kidpreneur business, so I reached out via email and we set up a time to meet. Here is what I learned about SuperChill.
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The pay-what-you-can cafe known as Landing Paper Planes since late last year has made it to the finish line. With the new moniker of “Makin’ Groceries,” they will open their doors in later this week. Their fine dining restaurant, which will help support the efforts of the cafe, is called Parish. Both the cafe and the restaurant will serve a menu of Cajun food.
I wanted to catch up with the folks behind the projects, so I reached out to Jade Fenton for more information. Here is what I’ve learned.
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