Portland food news and views
Over the weekend I ran across an Instagram account for a place called JJ’s Bar. The address seemed familiar and when I looked at it, I knew exactly what the space was—home to The Cavern for six years, for one. Here’s what we know.
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Bridgetown Bites is Nine. Happy birthday to Bridgetown Bites! Today is this blog’s 9th birthday. We’ve been reporting on the Portland food and drink scene since 2017—with an increased effort starting about two and a half years ago. But this whole time we’ve worked hard to showcase the range of eating and drinking options in Portland and the metro area, with an emphasis on independently owned businesses—restaurants, bakeries, convenience stores, CSAs and farmers markets, cafes, bars, food carts, and more.
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Welcome our roundup of top 5 posts for June 2026. Last month, the most read pieces were three roundups—soccer, a holiday, and strawberry shortcake—and two features—a deli and a bar. Quite a variety of topics!
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It’s true—Screaming Sammies returns! I recently got the news that Gary is back for another summer selling his boffo ice cream sandwiches on the streets of Sellwood. And he has a new flavor this year—read on to learn more.
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Salad Week 2026 is almost here! We’ll be turning our focus to salads later this month, from Monday, July 20 to Friday, July 24. Look for salad specials, roundups, some Vancouver action, and more.
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