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]
A new restaurant will open in the old RX Coffee space—also known as the old Zell’s location—on SE Morrison. Called Frontera Sur, they offer Mexican and Guatemalan food for breakfast, lunch, and dinner.
Continue reading “Frontera Sur Will Open Soon in Portland”
RingSide Steakhouse suffered a fire earlier this year that temporarily closed down the restaurant. Good news now: RingSide will reopen on Monday, August 4!
Continue reading “RingSide Steakhouse Reopens on August 4 in Portland”
A new casual counter-service restaurant plus market called Maglia Rosa has been planned for the old Bollywood Theater location on SE Division. After 11 years in business there, Bollywood Theater’s final day of service was April 19. Owner Troy MacLarty and his team projected the opening to be “end of July,” and here we are at the end of July. Here is what we know so far.
Continue reading “What We Know About Maglia Rosa in Portland”
Camellia Patisserie turned 3. And they’ll be celebrating by popping up this Sunday, July 27, from 10am to 1pm at Jet Black Coffee Company. Specials (all vegan) include birthday macarons, Earl Grey madeleines with lavender glaze, kinako macaron (toasted soybean), and more. 10% of sales will go to Sage & Spoon (they offer online ED support for BIPOC folks). 5308 NE 30th Avenue, Portland
Continue reading “Small Bites: Camellia Patisserie, Gebeta, Ciboulette, and More”
Over the weekend, the folks at Chin’s Kitchen in the Hollywood District posted on social media, “Good news, everyone! We just opened a bar!” It’s called Chin’s Bar and operates around the corner from the restaurant.
Continue reading “Chin’s Bar, From Chin’s Kitchen, Has Opened in Portland”