Portland food news and views
The title says it: The Library Food Carts, a pod at the northwest corner of PSU’s Millar Library, will remain open for business. Originally, the pod was slated for closure on July 1. The now continuing pod presence is great news for students, faculty, staff, neighbors, and lovers of tasty food in Portland.
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The other day I got a call from Mr. Bites while he was on a break at work, telling me that a customer told him that a teahouse was opening in the old Petisco space. A few days later I went to go check it out, and learned that Bobacat Teahouse is set to open at that location.
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Zaiqa, a restaurant specializing in Indian and Pakistani cuisine, is set to open in the South Waterfront area, according to filed paperwork with the City of Portland. They will take over the space that Vietnamese restaurant Bambuza held for 16 years.
Continue reading “Zaiqa To Open in Old Bambuza Space in Portland”OG Phat is over. Back in March a Bridgetown Bites tipster directed me to this post on Guerrilla Development’s Instagram page about a project called “OG Phat” on NE Sandy Blvd and 68th. I reached out to Kevin at Guerrilla, who was happy to chat about it on the phone this week to clarify what’s up with the project. The bottom line: OG Phat is no longer in process. It was an adaptive reuse project by Mekha, the Vietnamese grocer Nam Phuong Market, and the old Yen Ha space, which was going to be a taproom.
Kevin bought the property during the pandemic and is probably going to sell it. He wishes it was a different reality, but it is what it is. I’m bummed because of the potential it held but am glad to know what’s up. For now, case closed. 6834-6838 NE Sandy Blvd, Portland
Pronto Gelato opens Memorial Day weekend. This is great news and I can’t want to check it out. The details: “We are opening our doors Saturday May 25 and will be open through Sunday 5/26 and Monday 5/27 from 3-9 PM each night! Come on over and stop by for some gelato, espresso, and fun! See you SOON” 4205 NE Alberta Street, Portland
Cornet Custard to open in their own space. Cornet Custard, which currently operates out of the Colibri Florist, will be moving to their own location. A tipster sent me a note about it, after having heard these details from Mika Paredes, one the owners of Cornet. A little research led me to the old Woodsman Tavern as a very possible location of this new location, as Naomi Pomeroy (the other Cornet owner) is mentioned in ORSOS docs for that corner of SE Division and 46th Avenue. I reached out to them earlier this week and hope to confirm this location sooner than later. Update 5/21/24: Turns out the new Cornet Custard location is going to be in the old Woodsman Market space next door (same address). Looks like they chose to speak with The Oregonian first (paywall) on the details. Additional tidbit: Pomeroy is opening a bistro in the old Woodsman Tavern. 4537 SE Division Street, Portland
New food cart pod coming to SE Hawthorne Blvd. The Hawthorne Street Food & Bar is coming to SE Hawthorne where 42nd Avenue meets it from the south. The buildings on it have been bulldozed and new electrical, plumbing, and gas permits have been filed. Along with 14 carts and seating, there will be a full bar. Projected opening: Summer 2024. 4225 SE Hawthorne Blvd, Portland
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Lux Coffee Lounge Is Open in the Hazelwood Neighborhood
NA/AF-Focused Ever AFter Will Open in Portland
Updated May 21. 2024.
If you’ve read this blog for a while, you know I’m a big fan of NA (non-alcoholic) drinking, in part because I do not drink alcohol myself (though I used to). Portland has become a place where accessing NA drinks at bars and restaurants—cocktails and beer, especially—is a relatively easy thing to do. Portland is also a place where people like to connect through identity (“I’m a non-drinker”) and community—and the community associated with NA has grown into a pretty sizable and healthy one. Ever AFter aims to support that community and provide access to products beloved by those who like to drink but eschew alcohol, in a welcoming and accessible space.
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