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September 2, 2022September 1, 2022

Small Bites – Closings, Anniversaries, New Menus, Consolidations, Ice Cream, and More

Ensalada Bomba at G-Love. Photo credit: G-Love

A whole raft of tidbits have crossed my desk this week, so welcome to another edition of Small Bites (in place of Friday’s regular Four Things I Learned This Week column). Also: have a great Labor Day Weekend, too!

Best bars and restaurants for wine lovers in PDX. Decanter published a delightful listicle of their favorite spots for wine lovers in our fair city. Included on that list are Davenport, Canard, Coquine, Providore, and more.

September 1, 2022September 1, 2022

Ora et Labora Wine Shop Coming to North Williams

Logos for Ora et Labora.

I noticed a liquor license application posted for Ora et Labora this week, and I have to admit—I was enticed by its mellifluous name. According to the website, Ora et Labora plans a fall 2022 opening or a December 2022 opening, depending on the source, located on that hip strip of businesses on N Williams (think EEM, Eat: An Oyster Bar, Crisp Salads, etc).

August 31, 2022August 31, 2022

Farewell, Cooperativa

The excellent Roman-style pizza slices at Cooperativa. Photo credit: Cooperativa

The news of Cooperativa’s closing has made the rounds in local food media this week, and said news remains an unfortunate reality. Cooperativa was—IS—an important part of the new-ish Italian market scene here in Portland, and it’s departure will leave a big hole in the city’s food scene. This is their final week; they close Saturday, September 3.

August 29, 2022August 29, 2022

New Food Cart Pod Coming to Brooklyn

Image credit: Lloyd Development

Looks like a new food cart pod is coming to the Brooklyn neighborhood. I saw an Instagram post about it over the weekend and did a little digging. It’s going to be on the site that was formerly home to La Carreta Mexican Restaurant.

August 25, 2022August 25, 2022

Pono Brew Labs Opens Friday, August 26

Photo credit: Hollywood Boosters

Back in March I speculated, thanks to a Bridgetown Bites tipster, that Pono Brewing was opening up in the old Spud Monkeys space (formerly Columbia River Brewing). Since then there have been some articles written to confirm that, which is great news—that empty storefront had such a sad feel to it during the pandemic. Here’s even better news: Pono Brew Labs is opening their doors to the public tomorrow (August 26)!