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.
Photo credit: Rotigo
Back in early October, I wrote about Rotigo, a new “fast-healthy” (they also identify as “fine casual”) counter-service eatery opening up in NW Portland. Originally the place was to open in the fall but according to Portland Monthly, Saturday, December 18 is going to be opening day and more recent reports highlight the rotisserie chicken aspect of the place.
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Beautiful vinegars at Fermenter Workshop: Strawberry-Rhubarb Elderflower, Celeriac Leaf Kombucha Vinegar, and Backyard Perry Cider Vinegar.
For a while I’ve been aware of Fermenter, a place devoted to making vegan “craft ferments” (love this phrase) from local, organic ingredients. Fermenter is run in part by Aaron Adams of Farm Spirit fame; Maya Carlile and August Winningham also lead the efforts at Fermenter. And according to Fermenter staff, their Fermenter Workshop is now open to the public!
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Love the look of this twisty crust.
While perusing city documents I came across an indication that Blind Onion Pizza & Pub, a popular pizzeria on NE Broadway near 33rd Avenue, is opening up a new Portland location—in the old Cheese Bar space on SE Belmont.
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The highly-praised cannoli at Sebastiano’s. Photo credit: Sebastiano’s
I came across so many interesting tidbits this week, so here’s a Small Bites in place of Four Things.
Banh Mi Boys update. Back in September (in another Small Bites post) I wrote about the arrival of Metairie-based Banh Mi Boys in the old Doe Donuts space on SE 82nd Ave. Turns out that space has not worked out for them so they are on the hunt for another location. Here’s hoping they stay on the east side (but I’m biased that way). New location TBD
Continue reading “Small Bites – Rangoon Bistro, Sebastiano’s Cannoli, Closings, Openings, and Breakfast”
This week I learned that Jolly Roger, a “long time Buckman den of fun and frolic” (thank you, Buckman Community Association) will be demolished. What’s coming in its place? Housing.
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