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March 24, 2022March 24, 2022

Possibilities Near Delta Park: a New Food Cart Complex?

Bird’s eye view of the location of a potential food cart complex on N Hayden Meadows Drive. Photo credit: Portland Maps

Last month I came across a city permit indicating a new food cart complex could come to the Delta Park area on Hayden Meadows Drive. The permit had to do with arranging a “Pre-Application Conference”—this is “a meeting that the Bureau of Development Services has with a person who is interested in doing a development project in the City of Portland.” Interestingly enough this conference took place this morning. Outcome is unknown to me, but the whole thing is intriguing.

March 17, 2022March 17, 2022

The Roxy Is Closing

Photo credit: The Roxy

I heard about this yesterday in a private conversation and this morning it was confirmed by The Roxy owner herself. The Roxy, a longtime, previously 24-hours-a-day diner in downtown Portland, is closing Sunday, March 20. Along with the pandemic and staffing issues, an eviction by the City of Portland was cited as the reasons for the closing.

March 15, 2022March 15, 2022

Two Full Reopenings of Note: Pip’s and Lovely’s Fifty Fifty

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Pizza from Lovely’s Fifty Fifty and donuts from Pip’s. Pizza photo credit: Lovely’s Fifty Fifty

Two of my favorite spots in Portland—ones I admire and feel warm fuzzies when I think about them—are departing pandemic limitations on indoor dining and I’m here to yell that from the rooftops of this little blog. Those two businesses are Lovely’s Fifty Fifty and Pip’s Original.

March 14, 2022March 14, 2022

Cup & Saucer Cafe Has Closed

Photo credit: Cup & Saucer Cafe

Over the weekend I learned that longtime Hawthorne Blvd breakfast/brunch/lunch staple Cup & Saucer Cafe has closed. The owner, Karen Harding, posted a handwritten note on the door announcing the closure.

March 10, 2022December 9, 2024

Trela, a Greek Taverna & Bar, Will Open in Former O’Neill Public House Space

Ever since I heard about a new Greek restaurant opening up in the North Tabor neighborhood, I’ve been keeping an eye out for any news confirming the word-of-mouth details I encountered last year. Earlier this month a neighbor posted online a picture of the OLCC Public Notice affixed to the exterior of 6000 NE Glisan, and I knew this was it. The new restaurant is called Trela (or “tréla” on the logo), and I’m eagerly anticipating its opening.