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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 2, 2026March 1, 2026

Top 5 Posts on Bridgetown Bites, February 2026

Data Analytics Chart for top posts February 2026 on Bridgetown Bites

Welcome to February 2026’s review of top 5 posts for the month. In February, it was a mix of openings—a Korean American restaurant, a bakery opening on NE 82nd Avenue, and a much anticipated food cart pod and taproom—and roundups of dumplings and Valentine’s Day events, which were legion (we could not keep up).

February 4, 2026February 12, 2026

1847 Food Park Is Open in Milwaukie (Photos)

The three foot structure that is home to the Sky Bar at the 1847 Food Park in Milwaukie, Oregon. — The three story structure housing the Sky Bar on the right, stairs leading into the main part of the food park to the left. This was my first real view of the place.

After months of preparation, the 1847 Food Park has opened in downtown Milwaukie. Located on the former site of the Peake Funeral Chapel, it sits adjacent to City Hall, not far from Pfriem‘s Milwaukie Tasting Room and the Milwaukie Farmers Market. I was at a media/industry event there last night and got a chance to take a look at it—here’s what I saw.