Gresham Archives - Bridgetown Bites

October 9, 2026October 8, 2026

Small Bites: Apple Fest, Clarklewis, Cobra Dogs, and More

Apple Fest 2024. — Scene from Apple Fest in 2024 at Rubinette Produce inside Providore.

Apple Fest returns this weekend. This is another fruit-focused festival from Rubinette Produce Market inside Providore. On Sunday, October 11 from 10am to 3pm, head there to taste a variety of apples from Kiyokawa Family Orchards. And Chef Gregory Redfield from Bauman’s Cider will have an “apple inspired nibble from his kitchen.” Be sure to stop in the adjacent Wine Room to sip on some Bauman’s brews.

There’s also a chance to win a $300 gift card to Bauman’s. Nice. The event is free to attend. 2340 NE Sandy Blvd, Portland

October 7, 2026October 6, 2026

Glisan Station Food Cart Pod Is Being Built in Gresham

A new food cart pod called Glisan Station is currently in development with plans to open in the Wilkes East neighborhood in far west Gresham (bordering on Northeast Portland). It’s in the early stages right now, and the hope is for it to open by the end of the year. I spoke with Abera Abu, who is developing the pod, and here is what I’ve learned.

August 7, 2026August 6, 2026

Small Bites: Yin Yang Burger Opens, Golden Hour, and More

Yin Yang Burger opens officially today at CORE. — Photo credit: Yin Yang Burger.

Yin Yang Burger officially opens today. This is a new burger truck at CORE that’s been in a little bit of a soft mode so far. “At Yin Yang Burger, we bring together Asian-inspired ingredients while still having a take on some of the classics. It’s all about balance in every bite!” Nice.

July 21, 2026July 22, 2026

Where To Find the Vegan Salads in Portland

The Berkeley Salad at Thunderbird. — Berkeley Salad at Thunderbird. Photo credit: Thunderbird.

Portland is one of the top cities in the U.S. for vegan eating, with restaurants, cafes, and bakeries having won a number of awards for the high quality plant-based food made in this town. For Salad Week this year, we wanted to feature specifically where to get vegan salads in Portland, because they deserve a proverbial seat at the table.

June 19, 2026June 29, 2026

Small Bites: James Beard Awards Winners, Coffee, and More

Two of the three James Beard Awards Winners from Portland this year. — The team from Scotch Lodge, and Ryan Roadhouse of Nodoguro. Photo credit: Jack Li/Galdones Photography and Huge Galdones/Galdones Photography.

Portland’s James Beard Awards winners in 2026—not one, but two! No … three! On Monday night we learned who won the 2026 James Beard Restaurant and Chef Awards. Portland was represented by two of these awards—one for Scotch Lodge for Outstanding Bar and one for Ryan Roadhouse at Nodoguro for Best Chef: Northwest and Pacific (AK, HI, OR, WA).