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.
Portland ranks high as a vegan-friendly city in recent lists (Wallet Hub in 2023, Happy Cow in 2024). So embracing World Vegan Month is probably one of the most on-brand food celebrations of the year here. And there sure is a bounty of delicious things you can try this month that, as they say, “do not have a face.”
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Friends Share, a community space in outer southeast Portland located in a former dispensary, opened their doors on Saturday, October 12 after months of planning and work. Among the activities happening there is a Sunday pop-up called Friends Share Cà Phê—a “slow drip” social cafe inspired by Vietnamese coffee culture. Their launch is this Sunday, November 3.
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Yesterday there was a press conference with electeds (including many of our reps in DC), developers, architects, and media (I was not there, but hope to make the next press event) for the announcement of the James Beard Public Market (JBPM).
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The Lime Stand, which offers hand-smashed lime tea, is open on NE Alberta in the old Kulfi space. There you can enjoy a variety of unique drinks, ones you really can’t find anywhere else in Portland. I reached out to Jimmy and Elaine, owners of The Lime Stand, to learn more about them and their arrival in the Alberta Arts District.
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Tusi’s Deli Creation is open in Montavilla. The area’s only Samoan restaurant is on NE Glisan and has been operating on weekends in October. However, starting November 9 they’ll expand their hours and will be open Wednesdays through Sundays. You can stop in to Tusi’s Deli Creation and get green bananas, turkey tail, and other Polynesian dishes. Montavilla News has more info—check it out. 6824 NE Glisan Street, Portland
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