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Mossback Tavern: Pizza, Cocktails, and More Coming To Southeast Portland

Mossback Tavern logo.

Over the summer I learned about a new spot called Mossback Tavern that will open in what was most recently The Dullahan Pizza Pub on SE Gladstone just west of SE César E. Chávez Blvd (soon to become Campesinos Blvd). Industry veterans Alex Gesler and Shaw Flick are behind the project, and will bring pizza and cocktails to the neighborhood at this location.

We had a chance to chat with them about this project. Here’s what we learned.

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Sushi Fukami Is Now Open in Portland [Photos]

Sashimi at Sushi Fukami.
Beautiful sashimi.

Back in May, I first wrote about Sushi Fukami opening in Portland (inaccurately calling it “Fukami Sushi” at the time). After a few unexpected delays they are now open, offering an eight-seat omakase at $195 per person, led by Chef Cody Auger (Nimblefish). I’m grateful to have been at a media preview dinner last week with four colleagues to experience Sushi Fukami, and get to know Chef Auger’s work over the two-and-a-half hour meal.

Fukami means “deep taste” in Japanese.

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Small Bites: Kalesa Coffee, Accolades, Hatch Chiles, and More

Coconut cold brew with ube whip at Kalesa Coffee.
Coconut cold brew with ube whip. Photo credit: Kalesa Coffee.

Kalesa Coffee celebrates 4 years. Stop by Kalesa Coffee tomorrow from 8am to 2pm for pastries, flowers, ice cream and cake—and, of course, coffee. If you’re new to them, they are “a community-oriented coffee shop centering Philippine flavors and pastries.” Congrats! 722 N Page Street, Portland

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September 2026 Story Updates: Aura Dorada, Sushi Dash, and More

September 2026 story updates include some on the west side of town.

We’re back with our September 2026 story updates, from places that have yet to open, to those that are still waiting to open. Enjoy catching up!

Aura Dorada. They’ve been on the search for a new space, as the one they had hoped to open in fell through, as per a colleague in the know. Last week they posted a video hinting at a new location, which was around the intersection of NW Broadway and Everett. Bowery Bagels, John’s Cafe, and the North Park Blocks are all nearby. Could it be the old Stone Soup space? Pearl District, Portland

Previously: Aura Dorada: Bringing Coffee, Cocktails, and Chill To Portland

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Small Bites: Creo Chocolate, Bicho’s, Pintxes Pintxos, and More

Creo Chocolate display.
Chocolate displayed at Creo Chocolate.

Creo Chocolate Cedar Hills has opened. Their grand opening was Thursday, September 10. For the first week they are open, they will be donating 10% of their sales to the Beaverton Education Foundation. BTW, their bars of 100% cacao are delicious, as are their black lava salted caramels. 2855 SW Cedar Hills Blvd, Beaverton

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