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July 30, 2025July 30, 2025

RingSide Steakhouse Reopens on August 4 in Portland

Stea and mushrooms at RingSide Steakhouse. Steak on the left, mushrooms in a copper pot on the right. — Photo credit: RingSide Steakhouse.

RingSide Steakhouse suffered a fire earlier this year that temporarily closed down the restaurant. Good news now: RingSide will reopen on Monday, August 4!

July 29, 2025July 28, 2025

What We Know About Maglia Rosa in Portland

Photo credit: Maglia Rosa.

A new casual counter-service restaurant plus market called Maglia Rosa has been planned for the old Bollywood Theater location on SE Division. After 11 years in business there, Bollywood Theater’s final day of service was April 19. Owner Troy MacLarty and his team projected the opening to be “end of July,” and here we are at the end of July. Here is what we know so far.

July 28, 2025July 28, 2025

Woodblock Bakery Will Open in Woodblock Chocolate in Portland

Pesto roll test baking from Woodblock Bakery. The unbaked version is on the left, the baked version on the right. — The Pesto Roll. Photo credit: Woodlblock Bakery.

A new bakery called Woodblock Bakery will set up shop in Woodblock Chocolate’s cafe space at their Manufactory very soon. Veteran baker Jesse Schumann is behind the new bakery and he brings with him a team of local industry pros to offer high-quality baked goods, coffee, and service. They plan to open on Wednesday, August 6.

July 25, 2025August 28, 2025

Small Bites: Camellia Patisserie, Gebeta, Ciboulette, and More

Vegan macarons in a pile against a wood background from Camellia Patisserie. — Photo credit: Camellia Patisserie.

Camellia Patisserie turned 3. And they’ll be celebrating by popping up this Sunday, July 27, from 10am to 1pm at Jet Black Coffee Company. Specials (all vegan) include birthday macarons, Earl Grey madeleines with lavender glaze, kinako macaron (toasted soybean), and more. 10% of sales will go to Sage & Spoon (they offer online ED support for BIPOC folks). 5308 NE 30th Avenue, Portland

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.