Category: Restaurants

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News and reviews of restaurants in Portland, Oregon.

Some of the most written about places on this blog include:

Portland Mercado [Latin American]
Ben & Esther’s [Jewish/Vegan]
Sizzle Pie [Pizza]
Bee’s Cakes [Cakes and Baked Goods]
Salt & Straw [Ice Cream]
Nepali Kitchen [Nepalese]
Vivienne[Bakery, Wine Bar, Bookstore]
Kachka [Russian]
Chin’s Kitchen [Dongbei Chinese]
Arrowood [New American]

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Daisuke Matsumoto and La Sorrentina Recognized by APN For Their Authentic Pizza Making in Vancouver

Pizza from La Sorrentina.
Photo credit: La Sorrentina.

I recently learned from a Bridgetown Bites reader that Daisuke Matsumoto and his pizzeria La Sorrentina in Vancouver, Washington have been recognized by the Associazione Pizzaiuoli Napoletani (APN) for their pizza work. For Daisuke, his recognition is as an Official Neapolitan Pizzaiolo. For the pizzeria, it is recognized as “an establishment that faithfully represents the traditions, techniques, and values of authentic Neapolitan pizza.”

I reached out to them to learn more, and had an interesting conversation with La Sorrentina co-owner, Amy Matsumoto. Here is what I learned.

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Atlas Pizza: Coming To the Original Dream Pizza Space in Portland

Atlas Pizza slice.
Photo credit: Atlas Pizza.

A Bridgetown Bites tipster pointed me to an announcement from Atlas Pizza: They will take over the Original Dream Pizza space in September 2026. Original Dream will close at the end of August.

This will be the fourth location for Atlas Pizza, and their first in Northeast Portland. Here is what we know.

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TODOS Media: New Documentary Filmmaking, in Conversation

Corn, TODOS Media.
So much starts with corn. Photo credit: TODOS Media.

TODOS Media has been busy. Founded by Angel Medina of República fame with videographer Braulio Díaz (who has since moved on to other projects), they launched their Youtube channel in September 2024 and their own digital platform later that month. I learned that Angel and TODOS Media are actively producing three documentary series: Humble Kitchen, which premiered on July 23; Her Way, premiering on August 27; and Season 2 of Memorable, premiering on October 8.

I sat down with Angel to chat about his work and here is some of what we talked about.

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Two Roosters Offers Vietnamese Coffee and More in East Portland

Two Roosters signage on NE Halsey.

There’s a new Vietnamese cafe in East Portland’s Parkrose Heights neighborhood called Two Roosters, owned and operated by Khang Duong and Jun Robles. They opened their doors on Saturday, July 25 in a space on the north side of NE Halsey just up the street from classics like Gateway Breakfast House and Taipei Noodle Haus.

I stopped in over the weekend to check it out and found a light and airy cafe offering a selection of strong and tasty Vietnamese coffee drinks.

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Small Bites: Il Corso, Melons, The Italian Job, and More

Panzanella salad at Il Corso.
Panzanella salad. Photo credit: Il Corso.

Il Corso is for lunch. They’ve changed their hours, which are now noon to 7pm, Tuesday through Saturday. “Our new menu is definitely what you want for a nice comfortable lunch or your Power Lunch with friends!” Their new chef, Keenan McDonald, has created this new menu.

They have 10 wines by the glass, 5 cocktails (including one NA), beer, cider, NA wine and beer, and soda for drinks. The Il Corso food menu has a nice variety: Marconas and olives, a panzanella salad (you can add burrata to that, too), cured meats and cheese, and “The Tony”—crispy Mortadella, melted Provolone, Dijon mustard, herb aioli, all on brioche with chili crisp. 1204 NW Glisan Street, Portland

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