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I saw the news about the arrival of the new olive oil from Sebastiano’s—the 2025 vintage—and I got really excited. Then I got an email from Dan, one of the owners, inviting me to come by and taste this new olive oil. I was more than happy to do so, and here is what I learned.
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SUN RICE, a Filipino restaurant serving Filipino breakfast dishes and more, has soft opened in the old XLB space in North Portland; their grand opening is later this week. I reached out to co-founder Ken Tran to learn more and here is what he told me.
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Back in 2019, Henry’s Tavern in the Pearl District closed its doors forever. Earlier this spring it became clear that there were plans to alter the space, with a new tenant to move in when the time was right. According to city documents, that tenant is called Hearth & Vine. Here is what we know so far.
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Pizza Thief, a popular pizzeria in Northwest Portland selling New York-style pies, is opening a second standalone location in Southeast Portland later this year. They’ll move in the old Virtuous Pie space. I spoke with one of the owners, Tony Pasquale, about the new spot and here is what I learned.
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Foodvilla, a local independent corner market, has been in operation for many years on NE 33rd Avenue next door to Aladdin’s Cafe. I recently learned that they are under new management along with new ownership, so I reached out to find out more. I had a chance to speak with Diyana Kassab and her son Elias Kassab, the new owners; you may know them as part of the family runs Aladdin’s Cafe, next door. Here is what I learned from them.
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