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November 1, 2024November 1, 2024

Small Bites: Día de los Muertos and Diwali, Openings, Closings, Food Carts, and More

A colorful rangoli. — Example of a colorful rangoli.

Pan de muertos sources in the Portland metro area. Today and tomorrow is Día de los Muertos, aka Day of the Dead, an important holiday in Mexican culture. This is when it is believed that spirits of the dead come to visit, as the veil between the dead and the living has thinned. The sweet pan de muerto is a traditional food for this holiday, and The Oregonian put together a great list of where to find them in our metro area. Check it out. Various locations.

October 30, 2024December 7, 2024

Friends Share Cà Phê Opens November 3 in Portland

Banh mi and phin coffee. — Photo credit: Friends Share Cà Phê

Friends Share, a community space in outer southeast Portland located in a former dispensary, opened their doors on Saturday, October 12 after months of planning and work. Among the activities happening there is a Sunday pop-up called Friends Share Cà Phê—a “slow drip” social cafe inspired by Vietnamese coffee culture. Their launch is this Sunday, November 3.

October 29, 2024October 29, 2024

The James Beard Public Market: It’s Coming To Downtown Portland

Rendering of the James Beard Public Market in Portland, Oregon.

Yesterday there was a press conference with electeds (including many of our reps in DC), developers, architects, and media (I was not there, but hope to make the next press event) for the announcement of the James Beard Public Market (JBPM).

October 25, 2024December 7, 2024

Small Bites: Tusi’s Deli Creation, DesiPDX, Sandwiches, and More

Strawberry shortcake from Take Two during Strawberry Shortcake Week in Portland, Oregon. — Strawberry shortcake from this past summer at Take Two.

Tusi’s Deli Creation is open in Montavilla. The area’s only Samoan restaurant is on NE Glisan and has been operating on weekends in October. However, starting November 9 they’ll expand their hours and will be open Wednesdays through Sundays. You can stop in to Tusi’s Deli Creation and get green bananas, turkey tail, and other Polynesian dishes. Montavilla News has more info—check it out. 6824 NE Glisan Street, Portland

October 24, 2024December 7, 2024

Spella Caffè Will Open in Woodblock Chocolate In Portland

The counter at Spella Caffè's location in Woodblock Chocolate in Portland, Oregon. — The new Spella Caffè counter at Woodblock Chocolate. Photo credit: Spella Caffè.

Great news: Spella Caffè is opening a location in Woodblock Chocolate, located in NE Portland’s Irvington neighborhood. There, they’ll bring coffee, pastries, and gelato to Woodblock’s chocolate in a “cozy and inviting” cafe space.