Category: Portland

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Portland! It’s where I live, work, and play. It’s where the food news happens (at least most of it). This category is one of the real constants on Bridgetown Bites and is probably a part of almost every post on this blog.

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Michael’s Italian Beef and Sausage Co. Will Reopen on SE Hawthorne

Kouzina is out, Michael’s is in.

A Bridgetown Bites tipster email me earlier this week: “Walked by today and saw Kouzina moving out. A sign in the window states that Michael’s Italian Beef and Sausage Co. is moving in soon.” They offer Italian-style beef, sausage, and various cold sandwiches; and Chicago-style hot dogs.

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Eat Pancakes in Portland on Candelmas (February 2)

Pancakes in Portland: the dutch baby we used to get at Beeswing in the Cully neighborhood in NE Portland
I still miss you, Dutch Baby from Beeswing.

Did you know that February 2 is an apt time to eat pancakes in Portland? This is the date of of Candlemas, a Christian feast day, that coincides around the time of Imbolc (February 1, so good chance there was some borrowing going on), a cross-quarter day at the midpoint between the Solstice and Equinox. It marks “the first stirrings of spring.” It makes me think of crocuses, stretching toward the sunlight.

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The Mule Bar Opens This Week

Photo credit: Green Dog Pet Supply

Late last week a Bridgetown Bites tipster reached out to inform me that The Mule Bar—the new bar opening in the old Stanich’s space on NE Fremont Street in Cully—will open their doors officially on Friday, February 2 (date updated this morning). There will be a soft opening on Wednesday, January 31. Hot dog!

True, I’ve been a bit preoccupied with the Sandy Jug Tavern opening today as far as bar openings go, but this news about The Mule Bar is excellent. I’m really glad new life will flow through this location. Along with the news about the opening date, I’ve also learned that they’ve somewhat updated the space (the pennants remain).

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Small Bites: Redwood, Hong Phat, Rift Valley Market, Yaowarat, and More

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The beautiful pastries at JinJu Patisserie. Stop by before February 16, when they go on a short hiatus.

Final weekend at Bee’s. The ice storm caused chaos, as we know, and delayed the final weekend at Bee’s in Roseway. Head over there today through Sunday to enjoy their cake slices, laminated pastries, cookies, and more. The cafe is open from 8am to 3pm each day. 7137 NE Fremont Street, Portland

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