Portland food news and views
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.
As we head toward the end of the year, a lot of things come to mind—and that includes looking forward to the restaurants opening in Portland in 2026. Here are the ones (that we know at this point in time) we’re particularly keen on in the new year.
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It’s time to start thinking about getting your king cakes in Portland! Today is the fifth day of Christmas, but on January 6 Christmas is over and Three Kings Day—aka Epiphany—arrives, setting off the Epiphanytide. This day recognizes the story of the Magi (aka Three Wise Men) who we are told visited Jesus and gave him gifts. It was a way to say, “we’re glad you’re here,” among other things.
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Deadstock Coffee is closing it NW Portland shop at the end of the month. This was another big piece of news from last week that got to me late on Friday 12/19. Deadstock, which has been in Old Town-Chinatown since 2015, will have its last day of service on Wednesday, December 31. Their Beaverton location is doing well and experiencing growth, but as they say, “Sometimes, real good things come to an end.”
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Welcome to our list of favorite bites of 2025 in Portland! While Bridgetown Bites is not primarily a restaurant review site, we do comment here on things we like. And, like most humans, we are happy to tell you what we think tastes good in Portland.
So here’s a list (and a map) of our favorites for the year—plus, some things we’d consider as superlatives in 2025. Enjoy!
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I was over on NE Alberta to catch some of December’s special ice cream flavors at Salt & Straw (Almond Brittle with Salted Ganache FTW), and on my way I noticed paper up and a sign affixed to the door a few storefronts to their west: Bobadochi. They offer boba drinks, mochi donuts, and Korean-style corn dogs (AKA K-dogs).
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