Small Bites: Cider Bite, Salmon Homecoming, Bergerac, and More

Cider Bite will close. After a decade in business, Portland’s oldest cider house will close; their final day of service will be Sunday, October 19. Founder Jeff Hanneson posted about the closure on their website:

“The decision to close did not come lightly. Like many small businesses, we have faced unprecedented challenges over the past few years-from COVID restrictions, multiple break-ins, and incidents of vandalism, to dramatically rising operating costs and a significant decline in tourism and downtown foot traffic that has not returned to pre-pandemic levels. Our beloved city has struggled to regain its vibrancy and to overcome the barrage of negative national media coverage and public perceptions of safety. With our lease set to expire at the end of October and the landlord requiring higher rent and expenses under a long- term agreement, we were unable to secure an acceptable and sustainable extension that would allow us to continue.”

Prior to the closing they will host some special events and will be selling some of the business’s ephemera. Sorry to see them go. 1230 NW Hoyt Street, Portland

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Upright Beer Station Continues, Upright Brewing Will Close in Portland

The Upright Beer Station, from the inside looking out to the patio.
Looking from the inside out at the Upright Beer Station.

The news is out: Upright Brewing is planning to close by the end of the year. Upright is beloved and well respected, makes excellent award-winning beer, and has been a significant part of the Portland craft beer community for over a decade and a half. Their presence will be missed. But what about the Upright Beer Station?

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Burger Ritual Has Opened at Cartopia in Portland

A selection of dishes from Burger Ritual.
Photo credit: Burger Ritual.

The other day I got news of the opening of a new cart in the Cartopia food cart pod called Burger Ritual. I was intrigued by the people behind the business, and was really taken by their branding, in part as someone who spent time studying Medieval music. So, I reached out to see if we could get together and chat about the business and their work. Here is what I learned.

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Small Bites: Cannoli, The Richmond Bar, The Deck, and More

Cannoli at Holy Shanolli.
Cannoli galore. Photo credit: Holy Shanolli.

Sunday is for cannoli at Cartopia. Over at the Cartopia food pod Holy Shannoli is doing a cannoli pop-up on Sunday from noon to 8pm. You can see their menu here—much more elaborate than the traditional cannoli decorated with chocolate chips, nuts, or candied citrus peel. 1207 SE Hawthorne Blvd, Portland

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