Travel Archives - Bridgetown Bites

September 1, 2026September 2, 2026

A Helpful Guide to Dining at PDX (Concourses D and E)

What you see before you head through security at PDX. — Photo credit: Meg Cotner.

Because I fly a lot for work, I’ve been able to see the Portland Airport (PDX) overhaul as it proceeds, and all the new and returning food and drink options that have come with it. We are blessed with one of the most attractive and hospitable airports in the U.S., and Portlanders take advantage of that. Between the selection and the guarantee of like-street prices, I have eaten many meals before a departure or after an arrival, and I have personal experience of almost all the vendors while dining at PDX.

[Many thanks to Josh Berkus for putting together this guide. -Meg]

August 27, 2026August 27, 2026

Touring the Mindaro Campus, Plus Jawfish Noms in Portland (Photos)

Check-in at Hyatt House, part of the Mindaro Campus. — The check-in desk at the Hyatt House. Photo credit: Hyatt House Portland Airport

I had the pleasure of hanging out with Linh DePledge, who I first met in connection to Jawfish, a restaurant and bar that opened up in the old Shilo Inn Restaurant on the old Shilo Inn hotel property. The hotel, a Vesta Hospitality property, has been transformed into a pretty nice option for a Portland stay, and the three elements—Hyatt House (a three-star hotel), The Mindaro, and Jawfish— are being referred to as the Mindaro Campus.

I often hear my neighbors ask where their out of town guests could stay nearby, and I think in many cases this is a worthy choice, especially for the folks in Parkrose, Argay, Sumner, Madison South, and Cully. I was particularly curious about the hotel on their behalf.

Here are my impressions of my time there—and plenty of photos.

July 22, 2026July 22, 2026

Salad Week Road Trip: Bridgetown Bites Heads to Vancouver

Two gorgeous seasonal salads. — Salad is beautiful.

The Bridgetown Bites crew loves venturing beyond Portland in search of great salads. Last year, we expanded into the Willamette Valley and had a great time, while this year we crossed the river for a Salad Week road trip to visit our neighbors in Vancouver, Washington. Meg and I explored four restaurants, most of them clustered around the Waterfront and the Downtown districts, an easy trip from Portland and well worth the visit.

July 18, 2025July 18, 2025

Bridgetown Bites Roadtrip: Tasting Willamette Valley Salads

While Portland has no shortage of incredible salads—as we’ve showcased throughout Portland Salad Week—Meg and I were eager to explore beyond the city limits in search of more salad treasure. Our adventure took us to the heart of the Willamette Valley, where we visited five distinct food destinations that each offered a unique and delicious taste of the region’s local, seasonal bounty. Here are the Willamette Valley salads we enjoyed and the places we visited.

July 17, 2025July 17, 2025

Portland Food Influencers Share their Salad Love

The salad from Pizza Thief — Photo credit: Paul Wagtouicz.

Shining a light on Portland’s salad scene has been a true pleasure—and at times, even a revelation. Now, we’re putting that discovery to the test by turning to some of our favorite Portland food influencers and top content creators.

We asked them to share their favorite salad spots and what makes those picks stand out. Some confirmed the classics we all know and love, while others introduced us to new and unexpected salads. Read on for all crunchy details.