Bridgetown Bites

March 24, 2026March 23, 2026

Angelina’s Will Open in Slabtown in Portland

It’s nice to be able to write about this after first catching wind of it last July. The Sesame Collective folks are opening a restaurant called Angelina’s, an upscale bar and grill, in what was the Cosube space on the ground floor of the Saltwood Apartments building on NW 21st Avenue in Slabtown. They expect to open this summer.

I had a chance to chat with Laura Amans and Kasey Mills at Sesame Collective, and here are some of the things we talked about.

March 23, 2026March 22, 2026

Pinolo Gelato Drops “Melody” for Gelato Day in Portland

Melody, the gelato flavor for Gelato Day in Portland. — Melody, gelato flavor of the year, for Gelato Day at Pinolo Gelato. Photo credit: Pinolo Gelato.

On Tuesday, March 24, European nations celebrate Gelato Day—short for European Artisanal Gelato Day—honoring the excellence of artisanal gelato. Each year, the occasion is marked with a special gelato flavor—and this year it comes with a melodic twist! Additionally, it should come as no surprise that Pinolo Gelato, home to authentic Tuscan gelato, is celebrating Gelato Day in Portland, too.

March 23, 2026March 31, 2026

Easter 2026 in Portland: Chocolates, Brunch, and More

Easter 2026 is Sunday, April 5—a couple of weeks earlier this year compared to last year. And this year, western and Orthodox Easter do not fall on the same day (they are a week apart, with Orthodox Easter arriving on the 12th of April). There are plenty of tasty ways to enjoy Easter Sunday in Portland: from chocolate bunnies to hot cross buns, brunch buffets to a takeaway French Toast kit, and more.

Here’s where you can find delicious things for Easter 2026 in Portland.

March 20, 2026March 19, 2026

Small Bites: República Returns, Dat Banh Mi, Better Half, and More

República returns with the high quality food they are known for. — Deliciousness at República.

República returns. It’s true! They’ve decided to open back up for daytime service, Thursday through Sunday, 11am to 2:30pm. Founder Angel Medina posted the news on his Substack:

“Quesadillas. Tacotes. Guisados. Pozole. Maybe a surprise or two along the way.

No timeline. No promises. As long as you keep showing up, we’ll keep doing it right.

March 19, 2026March 18, 2026

Sneak Peek: Inside Gumba’s New Space

Gumba's new space: a sneak peek. — Inside Gumba’s new space—dining room in-progress.

About a month after temporarily closing for its highly anticipated move, Gumba Pasta Parlor is gearing up for its next chapter. While fans and locals await their reopening, the Bridgetown Bites team got a sneak peek of Gumba’s new space and wanted to share a preview. It’s still under construction, but here’s a glimpse at what’s taking shape ahead of Gumba’s exciting reopening later this month.