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April 24, 2026April 23, 2026

Small Bites: The Slide Inn Closes, Hey Luigi, Maree, and More

Fried spaetzle with speck, onions, and Swiss cheese at The Slide Inn.

The Slide Inn closes. They announced the closure on their website; their final day of service will be Mother’s Day, Sunday, May 10. That day they will serve just brunch, no dinner.

They first opened The Slide Inn in 2012. From the owner: “It’s been my passion and love when I started cooking professionally at age 15 when I did my apprenticeship whilst living in Germany. Sadly, I am now retiring what I have been doing for 51 years. It has brought me so much pleasure and joy serving the community and enabling my guests with dietary restrictions to feel safe and me knowing how to handle each scenario. Thank you to all my loyal customers, thank you for your patience and understanding.” 2348 SE Ankeny Street, Portland

April 23, 2026April 23, 2026

Montavilla Farmers Market Anniversary: 20 Years in Portland

Strawberries and tomatoes at the Montavilla Farmers Market. Photo credit: Montavilla Farmers Market.

This is a big year for the Montavilla Farmers Market: They are entering their 20th year of operating one of the most beloved farmers markets on the east side of Portland. I sat down with Lisa Hebert one morning at Bipartisan Cafe to chat about the market and get a feel for the success of these past 20 years.

April 22, 2026April 19, 2026

Iliamna Salmon Shares 2026: They’re Here for You, Portland!

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This is truly one of the most wonderful times of the year—time when the annual Iliamna salmon—and cod—shares are available to order. They are provided by a family who has fished the waters of Alaska’s Bristol Bay for multiple generations, catching salmon and cod in a sustainable way. And their salmon is delicious. Iliamna Salmon Shares 2026: Here’s how to get them!

April 21, 2026May 29, 2026

New Zealand-Style Ice Cream Is Coming To Sauvie Island This Summer

New Zealand-style ice cream in a waffle cone. — New Zealand-style ice cream, soon to be available at Columbia Farms on Sauvie Island. Photo credit: Columbia Farms U-Pick.

Last month I heard about some plans to bring New Zealand-style ice cream to Columbia Farms U-Pick on Sauvie Island starting this summer. We’ve known there’s an interest in this style of ice cream in Portland through Nico’s and Beaux Berry, and it’s great to see it poised to arrive on Sauvie Island. I spoke to Steven Hallstone—his wife’s family runs the farm where the berries are sourced and the ice cream will be sold—to learn more about this delicious project.

April 20, 2026April 19, 2026

Say When Opens Today in Northwest Portland

The front of Say When. — Exterior of Say When. Photo credit: Say When.

A new restaurant and bar called Say When opens today, offering “blue collar French food and drink.” It’s from the same folks who brought you Sit Tite in the Arbor Lodge neighborhood, which offers “blue-collar East Coast Italian fare.” I had a chance to chat with co-owner BJ Smith over the weekend to hear more about Say When, and here is what I learned.