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Restaurant, bar, cafe, and food truck closings are the subject some of the most read Portland food news on Bridgetown Bites.
Camellia Patisserie turned 3. And they’ll be celebrating by popping up this Sunday, July 27, from 10am to 1pm at Jet Black Coffee Company. Specials (all vegan) include birthday macarons, Earl Grey madeleines with lavender glaze, kinako macaron (toasted soybean), and more. 10% of sales will go to Sage & Spoon (they offer online ED support for BIPOC folks). 5308 NE 30th Avenue, Portland
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Over the weekend I received an email with the news about the upcoming closure of Backyard Social, a bar and restaurant in North Portland. They will close their doors at the end of August 2025.
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It’s true: Spella Caffè at Woodblock Chocolate will close. They are shutting down their cafe operation there (the split is amicable). I’m sorry to pass on this news, since it has been so nice to have them in the Irvington/Sullivan’s Gulch area. Their final day of service will be Sunday, July 27, 2025.
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Nelly’s Taqueria gets hyped. I recently came across this video by WhyteFoxx Media on Nelly’s Taqueria, which is located inside Su Casa Supermercado on Stark and 162nd. The video features some of Portland hip-hop musicians asking for and enjoying the special Whyte Foxx Burrito, created by hip-hop artist Whyte Foxx. DJ94 Prynce, Indo Slim, Smurf Luchiano, and Swiggle Mandela all give it a thumbs up. Note: Nelly’s has a sizable number of vegan items on its menu. 16100 SE Stark Street, Portland
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Oui Presse is closing …. UPDATE: Well, sort of. After 14 years in business, the original owners sold it to a new owner. Public records indicate that new business was registered as Rose City Pour. Turns out the new owner is keeping the Oui Presse name. The final day of service for the OG Oui Presse will be Saturday, May 31.
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