Portland food news and views
News, analysis, and current topics in the world of food.
It’s pleases me to no end to tell you that the 2025 Rocky Butte Farmers Market season is almost upon us. It starts this Saturday, May 24—just in time for the Memorial Day Weekend!
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A new coffee shop called Eli Jo Coffee Stop & Shop is going to open on NE Broadway, right above and adjacent to the NW Women’s Fitness club. They’ll offer coffee, pastries, smoothies, chai, a boutique, and more.
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I’ve learned that Hi-Top on NE Fremont Street has added morning coffee service and lunch to their menu. When I read about it, I wanted to learn more so I reached out to them. I ended up having a great conversation with Ezra Caraeff, one of the owners of the bar. Here’s what I learned.
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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.
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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.
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