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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Lil’ Barbecue, Coming to the Woodlawn Neighborhood in Portland

Barbecued ribs at La Barbecue, which you'll also find at Lil' Barbecue to come in Portland, Oregon.
Ribs at La Barbecue—you’ll also find them at Lil’ Barbecue. Photo credit: La Barbecue

Woodlawn is in the news here at Bridgetown Bites. First we published details about LaVerne’s opening this month on NE Dekum Street. Now we are happy to share the news of Lil’ Barbecue arriving in the area, too. They’ll also be on NE Dekum (but on the opposite side of the neighborhood), bringing great barbecued meats and more out of the kitchen at the Tough Luck bar. I spoke with Ben Vaughn the other day about their plans, and here is what I’ve learned.

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LaVerne’s Will Open in Portland’s Woodlawn Neighborhood

Some of the food you'll find at LaVerne's.
Photo credit: LaVerne’s.

LaVerne’s is coming to Woodlawn. This new bar and restaurant is part of a triune space that also includes a private event area and The Village Ballroom upstairs. They are looking to open in late September (updated from 9/19 to closer to 9/26) on NE Dekum Street in Northeast Portland’s Woodlawn neighborhood.

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