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July 24, 2025July 23, 2025

New Food Cart Pod Planned for 245 SW Salmon Street in Portland

245 SW Salmon Street, which is a parking lot and a big hole where the Hotel Albion used to be. Pictured are buildings, cars, and pavement. — The demolished building’s footprint is where the Jersey barriers are; parking is implemented on the other part of the property. Photo credit: Google.

I recently learned that there are plans for a new food cart pod in downtown Portland. The location is, as indicated in the subject line, 245 SW Salmon Street. Right now it serves mostly as a parking lot but for many years the property was home to the building that housed the Hotel Albion and Lotus Cardroom and Cafe.

July 22, 2025July 21, 2025

Spella Caffè at Woodblock Chocolate Will Close in Portland

The counter at the Spella Caffè location in Woodblock Chocolate in Portland, Oregon. There's a blue counter with lights, lots of product, coffee paraphernalia, and seating in the distance.

It’s true: Spella Caffè at Woodblock Chocolate will close. They are shutting down their cafe operation there (the split is amicable). I’m sorry to pass on this news, since it has been so nice to have them in the Irvington/Sullivan’s Gulch area. Their final day of service will be Sunday, July 27, 2025.

July 21, 2025July 20, 2025

Chin’s Bar, From Chin’s Kitchen, Has Opened in Portland

The entrance to Chin's Bar. There's a new sign, railings, and a patio. — Photo credit: Chin’s Bar.

Over the weekend, the folks at Chin’s Kitchen in the Hollywood District posted on social media, “Good news, everyone! We just opened a bar!” It’s called Chin’s Bar and operates around the corner from the restaurant.

July 11, 2025July 10, 2025

Small Bites: Nelly’s Taqueria, Sausages, The Last Rodeo, and More

Whyte Foxx Burrito at Nelly's Taqueria. — The Whyte Foxx Burrito at Nelly’s Taqueria. Image credit: WhyteFoxx Media.

Nelly’s Taqueria gets hyped. I recently came across this video by WhyteFoxx Media on Nelly’s Taqueria, which is located inside Su Casa Supermercado on Stark and 162nd. The video features some of Portland hip-hop musicians asking for and enjoying the special Whyte Foxx Burrito, created by hip-hop artist Whyte Foxx. DJ94 Prynce, Indo Slim, Smurf Luchiano, and Swiggle Mandela all give it a thumbs up. Note: Nelly’s has a sizable number of vegan items on its menu. 16100 SE Stark Street, Portland