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January 28, 2025January 27, 2025

Kooks Sports Bar Will Open in North Portland

A new sports bar called Kooks will open in the space that was most recently home to the Portland Pickles Public House on North Mississippi Avenue. Another venture from Stephen Chao and his wife Vy, as well as Chris Mateja, they look to open their doors in early February for your convivial sports watching needs. I do love me a good sports bar (mostly to watch baseball, but it’s great to catch tennis, too), so I’m definitely curious about this place.

January 23, 2025March 9, 2025

Moon Pocha Will Open on NE 28th Avenue in Portland

A new Korean restaurant/bistro and bar called Moon Pocha is opening NE 28th Avenue’s “restaurant row” later this year. They will make their home in the old Bar Asha space (also formerly The Sudra). As you may remember, Bar Asha closed in late 2024. The new spot will offer Korean food and drink, six days a week.

January 22, 2025January 22, 2025

The 2025 James Beard Awards Semifinalists in Portland

2025 James Beard Awards Semifinalists announcement.

I was happy to see the 2025 James Beard Awards semifinalists list released today. And not only did Portland represent well, but chefs from other cities in Oregon were recognized, too. From Portland to Eugene to McMinville and beyond, our beautiful state shows how much we have to offer the world of food, dining, and edible creativity.

January 22, 2025April 29, 2025

Alma PDX, a New Balkan and Turkish Restaurant, Is Coming to NE Portland

I recently became aware of a new restaurant called Alma PDX (not to be confused with Alma Chocolates), which will move into the old Masala Lab space when it vacates at the end of January. It looks to be a Balkan and Turkish restaurant, a cuisine that is less common in Portland than a lot of other places.

I’ve updated this article since it was initially published, but I’m still here to share with you the fruits of my additional research on Alma.

January 21, 2025January 20, 2025

Update on Portland’s Caffe and Barba Mingo

Earlier in January, a reader emailed me with questions about Caffe and Barba Mingo. They had become aware of the property potentially being developed and was concerned about its future. I did some research, contacted involved parties, and wanted to share what I’ve learned. Spoiler: Farewell is now goodbye.