Portland food news and views
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]
The St. John’s neighborhood is getting a new eatery—Greasers Cafe, a 50s-style diner. It looks like they’ll be taking over the space that Chop St. Johns (famous for their sandwiches) has been in for about 3 years.
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Flattop & Salamander is coming to the Buckman neighborhood. Photo credit: Flattop & Salamander
Back in 2018, we learned about Flattop & Salamander, a brunch spot that was to open in the Lents neighborhood that September. Fast forward to 2022 and you should see them open in the Buckman neighborhood with a cocktail-heavy menu and brunch stalwarts like french toast and biscuits & gravy.
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The French Onion Meatball Sub at Frog & Snail
I don’t remember exactly when I noticed this sandwich on Frog & Snail’s Instagram, but I was instantly intrigued by it: French onion soup in sandwich form. What a great idea! And I finally got a chance to taste this French Onion Meatball Sub last week.
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Photo credit: Rotigo
Back in early October, I wrote about Rotigo, a new “fast-healthy” (they also identify as “fine casual”) counter-service eatery opening up in NW Portland. Originally the place was to open in the fall but according to Portland Monthly, Saturday, December 18 is going to be opening day and more recent reports highlight the rotisserie chicken aspect of the place.
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The highly-praised cannoli at Sebastiano’s. Photo credit: Sebastiano’s
I came across so many interesting tidbits this week, so here’s a Small Bites in place of Four Things.
Banh Mi Boys update. Back in September (in another Small Bites post) I wrote about the arrival of Metairie-based Banh Mi Boys in the old Doe Donuts space on SE 82nd Ave. Turns out that space has not worked out for them so they are on the hunt for another location. Here’s hoping they stay on the east side (but I’m biased that way). New location TBD
Continue reading “Small Bites – Rangoon Bistro, Sebastiano’s Cannoli, Closings, Openings, and Breakfast”