Small Bites: Sports Bra, Take Two, Fresh Love, and More

For Small Bites: the interior of the Sports Bra, a sports bar that shows only women's sports.
The Sports Bra, a sports bar that shows only women’s sports, will expand via franchising. Photo credit: The Sports Bra

Well, I’ve been under the weather lately—but am feeling better)—so it’s time for a Small Bites food news update. Here are some of the tidbits that have crossed my internet desk that I thought you might find interesting. Enjoy, and have a good weekend!

Boxer Ramen is closing. They announced it over on their Instagram: “It is with a very heavy heart we announce that after 11 years of serving you our unique brand of Ramen, we sadly will be closing all of our doors for good this upcoming Monday the 29th.” They cite many challenges, including the pandemic and inflation, behind their decision to close. I’m sorry to see them go. 1668 NW 23rd Avenue, 3003 NE Alberta Street, 7847 SW Capitol Highway, Portland; 3205 SW Cedar Hills Blvd, Beaverton

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New Ownership at Junior’s Roasted Coffee

A latte from Junior's Roasted Coffee.
This was a great latte from Junior’s Roasted Coffee.

For over a week now, the longtime owners of Juniors (and Guilder Cafe), Caryn and Mike Nelson, have released a multipart story about a major change coming the the business: There is new ownership at Junior’s Roasted Coffee—Ryan Wilbur and Laila Ghambari have purchased it and Guilder. Here’s a summary of what’s been going on.

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Iliamna Salmon Shares Are Available To Order

Salmon for Iliamna Salmon Shares.
Sockeye salmon. Photo credit: Iliamna Fish Company

It’s that time of year—time to order your Iliamna Salmon Shares as part of their CSF (community supported fishery). I’ve talked about them before, comparing them to a CSA (community supported agriculture), as the concept is similar (buy a “share” in the farm/fisher). I’ve been an Iliamna share holder most years since 2010, and remain a huge fan of their excellent sockeye salmon filets.

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Food Foray Screening: Food and Culture in East County

Scenes from three episodes of Food Foray, a new television series from MetroEast. Photo credit: MetroEast.

Over the weekend I was fortunate enough to attend a screening of Food Foray, an original docuseries produced by Gresham’s MetroEast Community Media. It was a really fun afternoon of film, food, community, and celebration of food cultures from three continents. I learned that East County (east Portland + Gresham) is the most ethnically diverse region of Oregon and home to many of Multnomah County’s immigrants and refugees, who have brought their beautiful food and flavors with them.

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Four Things I Learned This Week (April 19)

Stumptown Coffee’s grand opening downtown is tomorrow. Stumptown is leaving the Ace Hotel and relocating around the corner at SW 11th and Washington. They are pulling out all the stops, starting with an 8am opening where the first 50 guests get a Stumptown swag bag and a free drink. Other fun stuff includes a donut pop-up from Heyday (10am to noon); DJ Lev spinning tunes starting at 10am; and a chocolate and coffee tasting from Woodblock Chocolate (2pm to 3pm). There will be a raffle, too. 1140 SW Washington Street, Suite 103, Portland

The end is near for Cloud Pine Tea + Culture. I love this little tea house and dim sum spot in Milwaukie’s downtown, and am sorry to see it set to close. Sunday, June 23 will be its last day of service. “We have always set out to be a 3-year project,” they explain. So head on over there for some great food and tea! 10835 SE Main Street, Milwaukie

Snappy’s westside? Snappy’s, the beloved sandwich shop in SE PDX, looks like it’s going to open in NW Portland where the Little Big Burger was, according to documents filed with the city. Many thanks to the tipster who sent this, along with their musing, “I love their Italian sub, and having a location within walking distance would be excellent.” I bet there are a bunch of you who feel similarly. 930 NW 23rd Avenue, Portland

Hollywood Water Avenue Coffee location: FOR LEASE. It might sound like I’m beating a dead horse with this one, but I drove by this week and saw several “FOR LEASE” signs plastered on the exterior of the building. As “Detective Homer Simpson” said, “And that’s the end of that chapter.” Here’s hoping something good arrives there sooner than later. 4615 NE Sandy Blvd, Portland