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August 14, 2025August 13, 2025

Can Can Culinary Cabaret Will Open in Portland

The Paris Theatre, which will be home to Can Can Culinary Cabaret. — The Paris Theatre is the future home to Can Can Culinary Cabaret in Portland.

The other day a colleague mentioned that the Can Can Culinary Cabaret is set to open in Portland. I did a little research and saw that the last article on their Portland plans was back in 2022. So I thought, why not reach out to them and see where they are with everything? I had a great conversation with Chris Pink, Can Can’s executive director. Here’s what I learned.

August 13, 2025August 12, 2025

Devil’s Dill Has Opened a Second Sandwich Shop in Portland

The Number 7 turkey sandwich at Devil's Dill. — Turkey sandwich at Devil’s Dill.

Devil’s Dill, a sandwich shop that opened originally in Southeast Portland on SE Hawthorne and 17th, has a second location that recently opened in Northeast Portland. Located in a fantastic food nexus in Portland on NE Killingsworth between 16th and 17th Avenues, they offer their excellent sandwiches, sides, and more. I spoke with Chris Serena about the new location, and here is what I learned.

August 12, 2025August 14, 2025

Coquelico Will Open at Portland Art Museum Later This Year

The news came out last week: a new eating and drinking establishment is coming to the Portland Art Museum, and its name is Coquelico. This bistro was born of a partnership between PAM and Providore Fine Foods, and looks to open in September.

August 8, 2025August 8, 2025

Small Bites: Paradox Cafe, Field Day, Rhinestone, and More

A plate of food at Paradox Cafe - there's kale and pesto, a ground meat substitute and what I believe to be a waffle, pancake, or fries. — Farewell, Paradox Cafe. Photo credit: Paradox Cafe.

Paradox Cafe has closed. After over 30 years in business, Paradox Cafe and its plant-based menu has closed at their longtime spot on SE Belmont and 34th Avenue. They posted on both their website and social media:

“Like so many other food service businesses, we can no long sustain operations and have served the final plate. So many contributing factors, that have been intensifying since COVID, have made this a necessary decision….” You can read more here. Very sorry to see them go. 3439 SE Belmont Street, Portland

August 7, 2025August 7, 2025

After Ours Officially Opens Today in Portland

Food and Drink at After Ours, including plates and bowls of food, and some cocktails. — Food and drink. Photo credit: After Ours.

A new bar called After Ours will officially open today in Northeast Portland. Located in the former Scholar space on NE Broadway, they are a vinyl bar with a modern Vietnamese-influenced menu, “a gathering space rooted in Vietnamese culture and analog nostalgia.”