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A little while back I speculated that Nico Vergara, founder of Nico’s Ice Cream was opening a cantina in the old Dick’s Primal Burger space (which was home to Beeswing prior to that). Well, it’s become clear that the cantina is coming; but what was news to me is that Nico is opening a second ice cream location!
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Photo credit: Suckerpunch
Mixed feelings accompany this writer on the end of the Suckerpunch pop-up in the Goat Blocks. The final day of service there will be Sunday, August 28. At first, when I got the email about their closing down, I thought, “How is it possible that they are closing?!? It seemed to be going so well.” But… SIKE! The good news: turns out they are taking a break and will be back with new pop-ups, events … and a permanent space.
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Photo credit: Yohhei Sato
Earlier this week I was shocked to learn of the sudden death of beloved Portland mobile knife sharpener Yohhei Sato. He sharpened knives under the name Sato Sharpening, and was beloved among so many Portlanders—chefs, food industry pros, and regular people alike. I wanted to take this space to recognize him, honor him, and express my sympathy to those who loved him.
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After years of preparation and work, O’Dear, a new bar/lounge & grill, will open in Parkrose. It’s right there on NE Sandy near the monthly Parkrose Marketplace. Look for the grand opening on Thursday, September 8, 2022.
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Photo credit: Dear Sandy
For years, now, I’ve hoped for something to open in this beautiful building on the southeast corner of NE Sandy Blvd at 28th Avenue, and now my hopes have been answered. Dear Sandy, which will offer “coffee, cocktails, and community,” will open there, hopefully before the end of 2022. (Can you believe we are almost to autumn?)
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