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February 4, 2025February 4, 2025

82 Acres Will Open in the Old Quaintrelle Space in Portland

Will Preisch at Abbey Road Farm, which supplies produce to 82 Acres. — Will Preisch, Executive Chef at 82 Acres, in the fields at Abbey Road Farm. Photo credit: Carter Hiyama.

As you may be aware, a new restaurant called 82 Acres is opening soon in the space that used to be home to Quaintrelle, which closed at the end of last year. I had a chance to speak with Emily Everett, the General Manager, and Will Preisch, Executive Chef, to learn more.

February 3, 2025February 2, 2025

Fat Milo’s Will Open a Second Location in NE Portland

The location of Fat Milo's on NE Fremont Street in Portland, Oregon. This is the old Morchella space. — The old Morchella space will become Fat MIlo’s. Photo credit: Fat Milo’s.

A Bridgetown Bites tipster reached out to tell me they had come across a posted liquor license application for a restaurant called Fat Milo’s. They will open up in the old Morchella space, bringing comforting diner food— with ingredients sourced from local farmers and makers—to NE Fremont and 13th Avenue, one of my favorite corners of the city.

January 30, 2025June 3, 2025

First Look: Flock Food Hall in Portland (Photos)

Walking toward the Flock Food Hall in Portland, Oregon.

Earlier today I was able to attend a media preview of the Flock Food Hall, located on the ground floor of the Ritz-Carlton hotel at SW Alder and 9th Avenue. There are eight vendors there offering a variety of cuisines, from Korean fried chicken, to birrieria, to pastries. Plenty of seating, too. Many thanks to Genesis Burton of the Qué Chilero Group, who invited me in connection to her client Pan Roast.

January 23, 2025March 9, 2025

Moon Pocha Will Open on NE 28th Avenue in Portland

A new Korean restaurant/bistro and bar called Moon Pocha is opening NE 28th Avenue’s “restaurant row” later this year. They will make their home in the old Bar Asha space (also formerly The Sudra). As you may remember, Bar Asha closed in late 2024. The new spot will offer Korean food and drink, six days a week.

January 22, 2025January 22, 2025

The 2025 James Beard Awards Semifinalists in Portland

2025 James Beard Awards Semifinalists announcement.

I was happy to see the 2025 James Beard Awards semifinalists list released today. And not only did Portland represent well, but chefs from other cities in Oregon were recognized, too. From Portland to Eugene to McMinville and beyond, our beautiful state shows how much we have to offer the world of food, dining, and edible creativity.