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September 15, 2026September 14, 2026

September 2026 Story Updates: Aura Dorada, Sushi Dash, and More

September 2026 story updates include some on the west side of town.

We’re back with our September 2026 story updates, from places that have yet to open, to those that are still waiting to open. Enjoy catching up!

Aura Dorada. They’ve been on the search for a new space, as the one they had hoped to open in fell through, as per a colleague in the know. Last week they posted a video hinting at a new location, which was around the intersection of NW Broadway and Everett. Bowery Bagels, John’s Cafe, and the North Park Blocks are all nearby. Could it be the old Stone Soup space? Pearl District, Portland

Previously: Aura Dorada: Bringing Coffee, Cocktails, and Chill To Portland

September 14, 2026September 14, 2026

Discover PDX Food Carts Coming to NE Alberta in Portland

The Alberta Arts District will see a new food cart pod this fall: Discover PDX Food Carts. “Discover,” for short, they are looking to have about a half dozen food carts in what has been at times an empty dirt and/or grass lot, and at other times used for food carts, plants, parking, and probably other things I’m unaware of.

Here is what we know so far.

September 11, 2026September 12, 2026

Small Bites: Creo Chocolate, Bicho’s, Pintxes Pintxos, and More

Creo Chocolate display. — Chocolate displayed at Creo Chocolate.

Creo Chocolate Cedar Hills has opened. Their grand opening was Thursday, September 10. For the first week they are open, they will be donating 10% of their sales to the Beaverton Education Foundation. BTW, their bars of 100% cacao are delicious, as are their black lava salted caramels. 2855 SW Cedar Hills Blvd, Beaverton

September 10, 2026September 7, 2026

The 6th Annual Tomato Fest is Saturday in Portland

Tomatoes from the Bridgetown Bites garden. — My own personal tomato haul earlier this summer.

Though we’ve had some rain recently, it’s still summer—and still peak tomato season. So Saturday, September 12 is an apt time to celebrate that queen of summer, the tomato. The 6th annual Tomato Fest is four hours of tomatoey goodness on a blocked off street in Southeast Portland—and buckwheat will be joining the chat this year. More details below.

September 9, 2026September 10, 2026

Cosmopolis Coffee Will Open in Portland’s Irvington Neighborhood

Cosmopolis Coffee beans. — Photo credit: Cosmopolis Coffee.

Cosmopolis Coffee, a small Portland roaster, is opening a cafe on NE Broadway on the south edge of the Irvington neighborhood. They’ll be taking over the old Saint Simon space; Saint Simon left there this past June. I spent a little time chatting with Conor Carrigan, Cosmpolis’ owner, to learn more about what’s to come for them.