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February 19, 2026February 19, 2026

Nana’s Exquisite Confections Opens Today in Portland

A pound cake with fruit from Nana's Exquisite Confections. — Photo credit: Nana’s Exquisite Confections.

I recently learned from a Bridgetown Bites tipster that Nana’s Exquisite Confections opens today on NE 82nd Avenue in the Roseway neighborhood. Operated by local baker Florence Jenkins, she has operated Nana’s at markets and through mail-order for a number of years. Now, she starts this part of her journey in a brick and mortar space.

I spoke with Florence earlier this week about this next step in her business, and here is what I learned.

February 17, 2026February 17, 2026

Baka Umai Ramen Den Is Open in Northwest Portland

Cho-maz at Baka Umai Ramen Den. — Cho-Maz, made with housemade chorizo. Photo credit: Baka Umai.

Last week Baka Umai (soft) opened their second location in Northwest Portland. Affectionately called the Ramen Den, they offer their same creative dishes in a new, cozy space—which previously was the second location of Grant’s Philly Cheesesteaks. I spoke with one of Baka Umai’s owners, Robert Greenup, recently to find out more about the Baka Umai Ramen Den. Here’s what I learned.

February 13, 2026February 15, 2026

Small Bites: Landmark Saloon, Expatriate, Steely’s, and More

Not anything from Landmark Saloon, but the Expatriate Burmese tea leaf salad — Farewell, tea leaf salad at Expatriate. Photo credit: Yelp, Demi T.

Landmark Saloon closes today. They announced that today is their final day of service. “It was a hell of a run. Come in and raise a glass to some old friends while you can … Let’s hope things work out and someone great takes over the space.” 4847 SE Division Street, Portland

February 11, 2026February 10, 2026

BBANG! Will Open Next to the Holy Ghost in Portland

Three of the sandwiches you can get at BBANG! Shrimp burger is in the middle. — I spy Bbang. Photo credit: BBANG!

Late last year, Chinese restaurant 28 Tigers said farewell to their space next to the Holy Ghost Bar on Southeast 28th Avenue. Around that time (in November), I quoted the 28 Tigers folks with, “A new exciting project will be taking over our space while we find some rest before the next project manifests.” Well, that exciting project is BBANG!, a new Korean restaurant offering sandwiches, burgers, Korean fried chicken and tofu, and tasty sides—and a love of the bread the binds them.

I spoke with one of the owners of BBANG!, Megan Kim, and here is what I learned about the new place.

February 4, 2026February 12, 2026

1847 Food Park Is Open in Milwaukie (Photos)

The three foot structure that is home to the Sky Bar at the 1847 Food Park in Milwaukie, Oregon. — The three story structure housing the Sky Bar on the right, stairs leading into the main part of the food park to the left. This was my first real view of the place.

After months of preparation, the 1847 Food Park has opened in downtown Milwaukie. Located on the former site of the Peake Funeral Chapel, it sits adjacent to City Hall, not far from Pfriem‘s Milwaukie Tasting Room and the Milwaukie Farmers Market. I was at a media/industry event there last night and got a chance to take a look at it—here’s what I saw.