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February 12, 2025February 13, 2025

Panther Club, a New Bar, Is Open in Portland

Decorative slot machines at Panther Club, a bar in Portland, Oregon. — Slots (decorative at Panther Club. Photo credit: Panther Club.

A new bar called Panther Club has opened in the Buckman neighborhood in SE Portland. A concept by Nate “Theo” Theobald, it offers great cocktails, tasty food, and a cool interior, but also fills a space that has been home to a number of beloved businesses.

I spoke with Quinn Matthewstearn (who you may know from Side Eye, Sugar Hill, and Jackie’s, among others) about the new bar. He had mentioned it to me back in December, so I wanted to follow up with him and learn more about Panther Club. I’ve also added new details shared by Theo since this article first published.

February 10, 2025February 9, 2025

Update on the Trung Nguyên Legend Cafe in Portland

One of the creative drinks at Trung Nguyên Legend. — Their marketing photos are so pretty. Photo credit: Trung Nguyen Legend.

Back in June 2024, I noticed that a modest building on SE Powell was set to become a Trung Nguyên Legend Cafe. As I mentioned in that article, “Trung Nguyên is a major name in Vietnamese coffee, and along with their manufacturing and retail efforts, their cafes are some of the most popular in Vietnam.” I have a few updates to share.

February 4, 2025February 4, 2025

82 Acres Will Open in the Old Quaintrelle Space in Portland

Will Preisch at Abbey Road Farm, which supplies produce to 82 Acres. — Will Preisch, Executive Chef at 82 Acres, in the fields at Abbey Road Farm. Photo credit: Carter Hiyama.

As you may be aware, a new restaurant called 82 Acres is opening soon in the space that used to be home to Quaintrelle, which closed at the end of last year. I had a chance to speak with Emily Everett, the General Manager, and Will Preisch, Executive Chef, to learn more.

February 3, 2025February 2, 2025

Fat Milo’s Will Open a Second Location in NE Portland

The location of Fat Milo's on NE Fremont Street in Portland, Oregon. This is the old Morchella space. — The old Morchella space will become Fat MIlo’s. Photo credit: Fat Milo’s.

A Bridgetown Bites tipster reached out to tell me they had come across a posted liquor license application for a restaurant called Fat Milo’s. They will open up in the old Morchella space, bringing comforting diner food— with ingredients sourced from local farmers and makers—to NE Fremont and 13th Avenue, one of my favorite corners of the city.

January 31, 2025January 31, 2025

Four Things I Learned This Week (January 31)

Caffe Destino is 5-years old. And they are having special deals and treats to celebrate this anniversary. Stop by on Sunday, February 2 from 7am to 4pm to enjoy. 1339 NE Fremont Street, Portland

Landing Paper Plane’s first fundraiser is March 1. I wrote about Landing Paper Planes at the end of last year—this is the project to open a pay-what-you-can cafe supported by a fine-dining restaurant. They are in fundraising mode and their first one is at the start of March at TaborSpace. It will be a six-course meal (gluten free, with vegan and vegetarian options), with beer, wine, and NA drink options. They’ll also have entertainment and a silent auction.

The cost is $100 per person, $500 for a table of six. Buy your tickets here. 5441 SE Belmont Street, Portland

Changes at the Costco food court. People are very passionate about Costco—members love the rotisserie chickens, the giant packages of TP, and … the food court. Big changes are coming “that has left fans divided.” No, it’s not an increase to the hot dog and soda combo, but the soda will change—they are switching to Coke products and will no longer offer Pepsi products. And maybe higher quality fountain drink dispensers. Multiple locations

K&F Coffee Roasters has closed. A reader emailed me with the following: “Owner of K&F Coffee, Rudy Zarfas, quietly closed his doors last week. The business was struggling ever since the pandemic and with recent rent hikes they could no longer afford to stay open.” I checked the website and it is no longer accessible. Their Instagram says they were the oldest family-owned specialty coffee roaster in Portland; Rudy acquired it in 2019. 2801 SE 14th Avenue, Portland

Stories you may have missed this week on Bridgetown Bites:

Eat Tamales on Candelmas (February 2) in Portland
Kooks Sports Bar Will Open in North Portland
The Wild Bunch Natural Wine Event Happens in March in Portland
First Look: Flock Food Hall in Portland (Photos)

February 2 is Groundhog Day, Imbolc, and Candelmas, so along with the above-mentioned tamales, consider enjoying some pancakes and/or sausage that day. And remember to check our Valentine’s Day roundup for options on the day of love.