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A new casual cafe called Bennett’s Best Bites is going to open later this spring on NE Sandy Blvd near 20th Ave, in the small shopping center than includes Phở Gia and Airlink. Offering sandwiches, salads, desserts, and more, owner Matt Bennett hopes to offer tasty homespun food in the heart of the Kerns neighborhood.
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North Portland is getting another coffee shop—Living Room Coffee. It is run by the same people who are behind Living Room Wines and is, in fact, operating in the same space as the wine shop. Justin Sedor and Fabrizio Barbagelata are the duo behind the new coffee shop.
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I have an update on the food cart pod in the Delta Park area. Its name is Delta Carts Food Pod, and it looks like they hope to open this summer—first, a soft opening in June and a grand opening event in July. I had a chance to speak with one of the persons behind the project, Erik Opsahl and here is what I’ve learned.
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A new lounge is opening next to the Hollywood Theatre, who owns and operates it, called Bar Hollywood. It is in the space that was formerly home to Vivienne, which ended their time there in late 2023, and subsequently moving to the Alberta Arts District. Bar Hollywood is described as “David Lynch-themed.”
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Back in 2022 we reported on the opening of Old Pal, a little bistro in the Sunnyside neighborhood that offered “vegetables, little fishes, fine wines, craft brews & spirits.” Well, time has passed and changes have come to Old Pal—today, say hello to Old Pal Kitchen + Market. It’s still a bistro that also offers food and drink, but with expanded hours and an added neighborhood specialty market for double the fun.
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