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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Lincoln’s Fine Meats Will Open on NE Alberta in Portland

Lincoln's Fine Meats logo.
There’s the kid.

There’s a new butcher shop preparing to open in the Alberta Arts District: Lincoln’s Fine Meats. Founded and helmed by owner Lincoln Clevenson, it will open in the former home of Pasture PDX, a well-regarded butcher and deli that closed in early August 2026. Lincoln’s Fine Meats will be a “nose to tail” butchery with an emphasis on minimizing food waste.

We chatted with the titular Lincoln last month, and learned about what he plans to bring to Portland in his work with meat. Here are some of the things we talked about.

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Small Bites: Apple Fest, Clarklewis, Cobra Dogs, and More

Apple Fest 2024.
Scene from Apple Fest in 2024 at Rubinette Produce inside Providore.

Apple Fest returns this weekend. This is another fruit-focused festival from Rubinette Produce Market inside Providore. On Sunday, October 11 from 10am to 3pm, head there to taste a variety of apples from Kiyokawa Family Orchards. And Chef Gregory Redfield from Bauman’s Cider will have an “apple inspired nibble from his kitchen.” Be sure to stop in the adjacent Wine Room to sip on some Bauman’s brews.

There’s also a chance to win a $300 gift card to Bauman’s. Nice. The event is free to attend. 2340 NE Sandy Blvd, Portland

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Roux 2026 Highlights Women, Returns This Weekend To Portland

A panel discussion from a past Roux.
Speakers at a past Roux in Portland, Oregon. Photo credit: Roux.

This weekend is Roux 2026, a (mostly) annual multi-day event that focuses on women in food. It is a “series of dinners, brunches, parties, panels and food-centric experiences.” This year it takes place from Friday, October 9 to Sunday, October 11 at locations in Northwest and Northeast Portland.

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Grits N’ Gravy Reopens in Downtown Portland

Grits N' Gravy reopens, with great signage.
Photo credit: Grits N’ Gravy.

Great news! Grits N’ Gravy reopens today in their previous space in downtown Portland; currently, they are in soft opening mode as of this morning. And, they are under new management—Jesús Alejandro Chipres is now the owner; he was employed at Grits N’ Gravy under the previous management.

Here’s what we know.

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