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February 25, 2022February 24, 2022

Small Bites: Mochi Donuts, Paladin Pie, Paris Baguette, James Beard Finalists, and More

Flour Market’s cafe in the Concordia neighborhood. Photo credit: Flour Market

A variety of tidbits crossed my desk this week, and now I’m passing them on to you (in place of my regular “Four Things” column).

Changes to the Kells Building sale. The Portland Business Journal reported on a meaningful adjustment to the for sale listing of the building that is home to Kells Irish Restaurant and Pub. The owners, Gerard and Lucy McAleese, wanted to sell the building but keep the business going, but that has changed. The property listing indicates: “Though the Glisan Building will be delivered vacant upon sale, it is currently home to renowned Kells Irish Restaurant and Pub, presenting an excellent opportunity for a restaurant/bar, event space, or creative office space.” 112 SW 2nd Avenue, Portland

February 23, 2022February 23, 2022

Suckerpunch, a Zero-Proof Cocktail Bar, Opens This Weekend

Photo credit: Carly Diaz

There was a lot of media excitement about zero-proof drinks in this town for a while, but the chatter about them seems to have calmed down, likely due to pandemic woes. So when I got a press release announcing that Suckerpunch, “Portland’s first zero-proof (no alcohol) bar, is opening this weekend,” I was pretty chuffed. They open for guests on Thursday, February 24.

February 14, 2022April 21, 2025

The Red Gate Has Closed in Portland

The Red Gate in Portland, Oregon. — *The Red Gate was located in what resembles an old Portland Foursquare house. The previous tenant was a hair salon.*

For a number of months, neighbors have wondered what is up with The Red Gate, a much-beloved cafe/teahouse on NE Fremont in the Roseway neighborhood that has been closed for some time. Starting in September 2018, they served up espresso drinks, bubble tea, jianbings, and avocado toast, among other things; it was an interesting mix in a nice space. A reliable source has informed me, unfortunately, that they are truly and officially closed and will not be returning.

February 10, 2022April 21, 2025

It’s-It Club Pivots, Long Live It’s-It Club!

A freezer full of It's-It ice cream sandwiches. — *A freezer full of It’s-It ice cream sandwiches. Photo credit: It’s-It Club Portland*.

I developed a taste for It’s-It ice cream sandwiches when I lived in the Bay Area in the 1990s, so when I discovered they were accessible here via the It’s It Portland Club, it gave me a lot of joy. They really are a taste of the region, and even just hearing the name brings back a lot of good memories. So I was sorry to hear about the (un)official end of the Club, but happy to hear It’s-It Club will live on at Spielman Bagels.

February 3, 2022February 3, 2022

New Life for Homegrown Smoker

Photo credit: Homegrown Smoker

Homegrown Smoker, the beloved and trailblazing vegan barbecue spot in St. Johns, may have new life after all. It closed back in December; it was for sale; hopes were high for its return. Now, according to publicly-accessible city documents, it looks like a new person is involved, and is getting ready to re-open the restaurant at its most recent location in St. Johns.