Skip to content
Thai iced tea with lime at the late, great, Chiang Mai Thai restaurant.

Bridgetown Bites

Portland food news and views

Category: News

News, analysis, and current topics in the world of food.

Posted on May 17, 2025May 17, 2025

Lil’ Shalom Closed April 30 in Portland

Food from Lil' Shalom.
Photo credit: Lil’ Shalom.

On April 30, 2025, the folks at Lil’ Shalom announced the restaurant’s closure. This short article is ICYMI for me as much as it is for you.

Continue reading “Lil’ Shalom Closed April 30 in Portland”
Posted on May 15, 2025May 15, 2025

Foster Food Carts Return To Southeast Portland

Seating at Foster Food Carts in Portland, Oregon.
Seating at Foster Food Carts. Photo credit: Foster Food Carts.

Foster Food Carts, formerly known as the Carts on Foster, is reopening as a pod at SE Foster Road and 52nd Ave. Their grand opening is this Saturday, May 17.

Continue reading “Foster Food Carts Return To Southeast Portland”
Posted on May 14, 2025May 14, 2025

Yunomi Matcha Portland Will Open on NE 28th Avenue

Yunomi Matcha signage looking south.

While I was walking over to Mikiko Mochi Donut shop after a nice meal at Pambiche the other day, I noticed that the adjacent storefront had a new sign up: Yunomi Matcha Portland. I reached out to the owner to learn more about the new matcha bar, and he provided me with a micro update.

Continue reading “Yunomi Matcha Portland Will Open on NE 28th Avenue”
Posted on May 13, 2025May 13, 2025

Nevermind Bar Will Open in Old Apex Bar Space in Portland

What the front looks like in early May 2025.
What the front exterior looks like in early May 2025.

Nevermind, a new bar from Quinn Matthewstearn and David Hall, along with the Lightning Bar Collective, will open on SE Division Street in the old Apex Bar space. They are aiming for a July 2025 opening.

Continue reading “Nevermind Bar Will Open in Old Apex Bar Space in Portland”
Posted on May 12, 2025January 4, 2026

Capes and Crepes Board Game Cafe Will Open in Portland

Capes and Crepes logo.

Capes and Crepes, a new board game cafe, will open in the old Green Zebra space on SE Division. Karim Soliman and Chelsea Hughes are the people behind the project and I was able to chat with them recently about what’s to come at Capes and Crepes.

Continue reading “Capes and Crepes Board Game Cafe Will Open in Portland”

Posts pagination

Previous page Page 1 … Page 34 Page 35 Page 36 … Page 140 Next page

Bridgetown Bites publishes Portland food news through an independent lens. It is written by Meg Cotner, a writer, freelance editor, and published author in Portland, Oregon. Read more about us and support the work we do.

  • Tony Piezano’s Makes Focaccia Pizza in Southeast Portland
  • Small Bites: Strawberry Shortcake Malasada, Pride, Nostrana, and More
  • Bon Temps Poulet Will Open at Gorges Beer Co. in Portland
  • Small Bites: Thien Hong, Phin Ca Phe, Coffee, and More
  • Tonga Room and The Heights in Portland: Some Background

Powered by Buttondown.

  • About Bridgetown Bites
  • Contact
  • Instagram Links
  • Portland Area Cultural + Food Festivals
  • Portland Food and Drink Festivals
  • Portland Restaurant Openings and Closings List
  • Privacy Policy
  • Support Bridgetown Bites

© 2026 Bridgetown Bites Media, LLC

  • Instagram
  • Facebook
  • Tumblr
Privacy Policy Proudly powered by WordPress