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April 20, 2022April 20, 2022

Checking In With Rocky Butte Coffee Roasters

Photo credit: Rocky Butte Coffee Roasters

I recently reached out to James Helms, owner of Rocky Butte Coffee Roasters and Espresso Bar, to get an idea of what’s new with them and he responded with a lot of great updates. Here is what they are doing these days.

April 19, 2022April 19, 2022

Zinc Bistro & Bar Has Opened in Multnomah Village

Cauliflower Gratin. Photo credit: Zinc Bistro & Bar

Usually I’m eating on the east side of town, but recently I spent some time in Multnomah Village with a friend for dinner. I’m definitely looking forward to hanging out there again, and soon I hope to stop in at Zinc Bistro & Bar, which opened in the neighborhood last month. They offer French- and Italian-inspired food.

April 18, 2022April 18, 2022

Grinds & Vines, a Black-Owned Coffee + Wine Bar, is Coming to East Portland

Back in October 2021 I caught wind of Grinds & Vines, a Black-owned coffee and wine bar, opening up in the Hazelwood/Parkrose Heights area in east Portland. The good folks from Rocky Butte Coffee Roasters were helping them out with a coffee tasting, and it sounded like a lot of fun. It’s going to be run by Donna and Leroy Barber (of Black Santa fame) at 10632 NE Halsey Street.

April 12, 2022April 12, 2022

Cully Central and Khao Niew (Lao Street Food) Open for Lunch May 1

Photo credit: Khao Niew (Lao Street Food)

I learned today that Cully Central and its in-house restaurant Khao Niew (Lao Street Food) will be open for lunch every day starting May 1. This is great news! I’ve been a fan of their food for quite a while and this new development opens up my lunch options to something quite delicious.