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Generic beer flight.
Since the start of 2022 I’ve been putting my research chops into gear for something I caught wind of called “Conscious Sedation.” At first all I had was the name and a few other things off a couple of government records, plus an Instagram account. Its location, noted as 1505-1533 NE Alberta Street on the liquor license application, also piqued my curiosity.
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Rocky Butte Farmers Market, summer 2021. Photo credit: Keri Friedman
Great news—the Rocky Butte Farmers Market will operate weekly this year! From June 4 to September 24 you’ll be able to shop every Saturday during these four months.
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Ramen from Wu-Rons, a new ramen spot coming to SE Portland. Photo credit: Wu-Rons
Wu-Rons, a very popular ramen spot from Charlotte, NC, announced late last year that they were pulling up stakes and heading to Portland. Their new home is in the old Noraneko/Nanban location on SE Water Street. They describe themselves as a Nagahama ramen shop.
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Black sesame rice balls on the winter 2022 menu at Cloud Pine Tea + Culture. Photo credit: Cloud Pine Tea + Culture
Late last year I met up with a friend from my music performing days to have dumplings and tea at Cloud Pine Tea + Culture in Milwaukie. Proprietor Emily Lau has put together two new dim sum menus for the winter season that look enticing, with both sweet and savory items available, along with delicious hot and cold teas.
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Photo credit: Five Guys
A tipster alerted me to a sign posted about a new tenant coming to the 1200 NE Broadway building (aka Lloyd’s Station), with the name “Burgers & Fries.” Another sign posted indicated the space is leased to “NW Burgers & Fries,” which is Five Guys. Looking at the list of locations on their website, this seems to be the first location in Portland proper (there are locations established in the surrounding suburbs).
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