anniversaries Archives - Bridgetown Bites

June 5, 2026June 5, 2026

Small Bites: Strawberry Shortcake Malasada, Pride, Nostrana, and More

A strawberry shortcake malasada from Departure. — Strawberry Shortcake Malasada at Departure. Photo credit: Departure.

Late to the party, but no doubt delicious. It’s Strawberry Shortcake Week this week, and while they are not on the original list, Departure has something to share: their Strawberry Shortcake Malasada. It’s got a strawberry li hung mui filling and Thai basil whip inside the yeasted donut-style pastry. This sounds really good and is gorgeous to behold. 525 SW Morrison Street, 15th Floor, Portland

May 22, 2026May 21, 2026

Small Bites: El Pollo Chano, Pickles, Salami Mammi, and More

Chicken from El Pollo Chano. — Photo credit: El Pollo Chano.

Have you been to El Pollo Chano? I saw some enthusiastic comments online about this place, a food truck with a dedicated smoker there on-site in the parking lot by the Chill Zone smoke shop on NE Sandy and 111th. I have passed this place driving east on Sandy Blvd many times, and my interest is majorly piqued.

April 23, 2026April 23, 2026

Montavilla Farmers Market Anniversary: 20 Years in Portland

Strawberries and tomatoes at the Montavilla Farmers Market. Photo credit: Montavilla Farmers Market.

This is a big year for the Montavilla Farmers Market: They are entering their 20th year of operating one of the most beloved farmers markets on the east side of Portland. I sat down with Lisa Hebert one morning at Bipartisan Cafe to chat about the market and get a feel for the success of these past 20 years.

April 16, 2026April 12, 2026

Tiny Love Bakery Will Celebrate One Year in Cully

Exterior of the Tiny Love Bakery. — Approaching Tiny Love Bakery from the south—on my way there I had a convo with the British Motor Car guy about the MG Midget I helped restore part of the way, years ago.

The other day I had a chance to speak to the folks behind Tiny Love Bakery, a little walk-up bakery on NE 42nd Avenue near Alberta Street in Cully. Julie and Dillon are getting close to their one-year anniversary of the bakery, and since I didn’t have a chance to chat with them when they opened last year, this was a great opportunity to connect. I really enjoyed learning about them and their work and how it’s been going over the past year.

Plus, their baked goods are excellent. If you haven’t had a chance to stop by, I encourage you to head there and give their delicious products a try. Here’s part of our conversation from the other day.

February 23, 2026February 22, 2026

Rhinestone Celebrates One Year In Portland Tonight With a Pop-Up (Just Like Old Times)

The Rhinestone Cowboy cocktail from their first pop-up. — The Rhinestone Cowboy cocktail from their inaugural pop-up a year ago. Will we see it again? Photo credit: Rhinestone.

As you probably know, Rhinestone opened a bar last October in Southeast Portland (in the old Houston Blacklight space), but they started their life as a pop-up. So, why not celebrate a year of the concept … with another pop-up‽ Tonight’s the party and you are invited to stop by to help them celebrate right there were it all started—at Too Soon.