Portland food news and views
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It’s that time again: Hanukkah 2025, the Festival of Lights! Hanukkah celebrates the miracle that a small amount of oil was able to last for eight days. Fun fact: Hanukkah is not a biblical celebration.
Here is where you can celebrate, eat festive foods, and enjoy this winter holiday focused on bringing light into the world.
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Javi’s will open in Vancouver. Their Sandy Blvd location is so popular that they’ll be opening a second location at The Mill shopping center, which is also home to another familiar Portland business: Parkrose Hardware. No indication of the timing of their opening yet, aside from “soon.” Good news for The Couve. 7900 E Mill Plain Blvd, Vancouver
Continue reading “Small Bites: Javi’s, YUI, 33 Cafe, Dear Santa, and More”
Shop Halo Halo, a Filipino bakery, closed down their storefront in the Woodstock neighborhood this past August. Currently doing pop-ups and fundraisers (including their own), they are in search of a new location. I spoke with Shop Halo Halo’s owner, Geleen Abenoja, to learn more.
Continue reading “Shop Halo Halo Has Closed and Is Ready for What’s Next, in Portland”
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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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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