Restaurants Archives - Page 9 of 86

July 9, 2025July 9, 2025

Chef Agir Restaurant and Bar Opened in Northeast Portland

The exterior of Chef Agir in NE Portland.

As I mentioned in late June, Chef Agir Restaurant and Bar, a new Kurdish/Turkish restaurant, would be opening in Portland. And that time has come—their soft opening was yesterday. They offer Kurdish/Turkish food and drink in the space on NE Fremont Street that most recently was home to En Vida.

I met with Ferda Evans, one of the persons behind the restaurant, and learned about what to expect from Chef Agir.

July 8, 2025August 29, 2025

Madrina Cocina Mexicana Will Open in Downtown Portland

Ceiling screens at Madrina Cocina Mexicana. — They are keeping these ceiling screens from the previous restaurant. Photo credit: Yelp.

I recently learned Madrina Cocina Mexicana, brought to us by Lucy de Leon of La Patroncita and Salsa Locas. It will be part sit-down Mexican restaurant (43 seats), part lunchtime mercadito. The aim is to open in late August 2025.

July 3, 2025July 3, 2025

Happy Birthday Bridgetown Bites! You Are Eight Years Old Today

Happy birthday Bridgetown Bites! That’s right: Bridgetown Bites turns eight years old today. On July 3, 2017, I launched this website with the desire to write about the Portland food and drink scene. It’s grown and changed over the years, but the mission remains the same.

In honor of these eight years, I thought I’d put together eight things I’ve enjoyed learning about over those years, in Portland food and drink. In some cases, I’ve changed my attitude about long-held beliefs. NB: This list is by no means comprehensive.

July 2, 2025July 2, 2025

Top 5 Posts on Bridgetown Bites, June 2025

It’s time to review the top posts from last month! In June 2025 it was pretty straightforward: Readers were interested in restaurant and bar openings … and strawberry shortcake. ‘Tis the season, after all.

We got a nice little bump in traffic in June compared to May: About 36,000 unique visitors generated almost 50,000 page views. That’s an increase of approximately 6% and 4%, respectively.

Thanks to everyone who read, shared, commented, and passed on tips! It means a lot.

July 1, 2025July 1, 2025

Mother’s Bistro Launches Bubbie’s Deli Board, a New York Deli in Portland

Pastrami sandwich on Bubbie's Deli Board. — Pastrami sandwich at Mother’s Bistro. Photo credit: Mother’s Bistro.

In honor of their 25th anniversary, Mother’s Bistro has put together a New York deli menu, called Bubbie’s Deli Board, as well as a catering division. As a former New Yorker, when I saw Mother’s chef and owner Lisa Schroeder talking about this new menu, I had to know more. So I reached out and she shared some details with me.