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August 12, 2022January 4, 2026

Four Things I Learned This Week (August 12)

Kachka pelmeni (frozen) at New Seasons. In the ICYMI category, Kachka’s delicious pelmeni are available in your local New Seasons frozen food aisle. Personally, I love the cherry ones in particular, but they are all good. Various locations in the greater Portland area

Burger Week is bigger than ever this year. The Portland Mercury presents its Burger Week event again this summer. It runs from Monday, August 15 to Sunday, August 21; there are 48 different burgers to eat and they will cost you eight dollars each. See what burgers will be available, here—there will be vegetarian / vegan options, gluten-free options, and takeout options. There’s a lot of really good looking burgers this year. Various locations around Portland

Pacific Crust Pizza Company has closed. For whatever reason, Portland pizza news is big right now (Handsome Pizza and Hogan’s Goat closing have been on our radar). Another one bites the dust, as they say: Pacific Crust Pizza Company, which was located in the Hotel Lucia, called it quits in downtown Portland and are moving on to a new home (where, is still a mystery as of this writing). It just wasn’t a good fit for the more urban downtown, as their vibe is about the outdoors and recreational camping—Willamette Week reported, “We’re looking to reopen soon in a space that allows us to have outdoor fire pits, picnic tables and true outdoor vibes to fit our brand better.” Destination unknown

Company Bar is now open. A new natural wine bar, Company, opened recently and had their opening event last weekend. From the event post: “Tucked away in a parking lot just off Belmont, Company is Portland’s newest garage bar. We’ll be serving a selection of natural wine glass pours and Modelo. They kicked off the party Friday night (8/5) in the afternoon “with Yawning and DJ Mr. Mumu spinning ’70’s soul and funk vinyl.” They are pretty excited to be there. Nearby neighbors include spots we’ve featured on this blog: Old Pal and Sugar Hill, and they are right next door to Lilith Rocket Ceramics studio. Looks like a nice addition to the neighborhood. 916 SE 34th Avenue, Suite B, Portland

August 4, 2022August 3, 2022

Handsome Pizza and Seastar Bakery Are Closing

Inside Handsome/Seastar in those heady pre-pandemic days.

I saw the news that Handsome Pizza and Seastar Bakery are closing and my first reaction was, “no way, this can’t be true.” But it is, and now it’s time to accept it. I enjoyed my times there, eating their pizza, and attending a very interesting and memorable tomato tasting event back in 2018. They will be missed, and the comments on their Instagram post are proof as to how beloved they are in this city for their outstanding pizza and pastry work.

July 8, 2022July 8, 2022

Small Bites – Kolaches, Arrowood, Pix Patisserie, Snackfest, and More

Capitola Coffee’s new location.

Although this has been a light content week, a variety of tidbits crossed my desk this week, so instead of Four Things for Friday, here are some small bites.

Celebrate with Capitola tonight. Capitola Coffee is hosting an open house party tonight: “Hey friends we are hosting an open house along with Waechter Architecture to launch the opening of our new space. We hope you can stop by on Friday, July 8 from 6 pm to midnight.” This is kind of a big deal, as Capitola is located in an all wood CLT building. Their soft opening is planned for mid-July with full opening in August. 4224 N Mississippi Avenue, Portland

June 17, 2022June 17, 2022

Four Things I Learned This Week (June 17)

We took a break from this column because of Salad Week, but now it’s back. I hope you dads out there have a great Father’s Day, and I lend my respect and honor to those who find meaning in Juneteeth this weekend.

Brasa Haya will close. I read the news this morning—total bummer, as I loved their food. Final service will be Sunday brunch on June 19 (this weekend). Since the pandemic there have been a number of goodbye messages from restaurant owners in this city, but I found the line, “I’m so sorry. We tried so hard.” to be particularly heartbreaking. I wish the Brasa Haya owners and their team the best and hope good things come their way post-BH. 412 NE Beech Street, Portland

Saint Simon’s second location is open. This second location has been open for a couple of weeks now—check out this photo of the interior; it looks like a nice, airy space. I’ve driven by a few times on my way from point A to point B and have always been glad to see them open. It’s a great addition to the neighborhood and I look forward to stopping by soon. They’re open 7am to 2pm, seven days a week. 2526 NE 15th Avenue, Portland

Bipartisan Cafe celebrates 17 years. Earlier this week Montavilla’s Bipartisan Cafe announced they’ve been around for 17 years, and there is no indication that they are stopping any time soon. They revealed their own trepidation when they first opened. (“I literally broke down in tears waiting at the stop light in front of Beet’s Auto wondering if I had just sunk our family.”) They are a beloved part of the Montavilla community and I wish them another successful 17 years (or more) to come. 7901 SE Stark Street, Portland

Sandwich Week starts Monday, June 20. The Portland Mercury will launch their inaugural Sandwich Week on Monday at various spots around Portland. $8 sandwiches all week. Full transparency: There was a bit of controversy over Sandwich Week that did influence some of our decisions about Salad Week. If you’d like more info on Sandwich Week, check it out here. Various locations around Portland

May 19, 2022October 19, 2024

Sloan’s Tavern Is Closing

The front and patio of Sloan's Tavern in Portland, Oregon. — *Photo credit: Drew Groove via Facebook*

Opened in 1979, Sloan’s Tavern, is set to close this year; that’s over 40 years in business. This week I’ve read a lot of tributes to the place in its owners, matriarch Shirley Sloan and her family (Bob Sloan died in 2013). So what’s going to happen to the place? Shirley sold her lots to a developer, and it sounds like retirement is in the plans. A mixed-use apartment building will be built on those properties.