Portland food news and views
Restaurant, bar, cafe, and food truck closings are the subject some of the most read Portland food news on Bridgetown Bites.
Photo credit: Cup & Saucer Cafe
Over the weekend I learned that longtime Hawthorne Blvd breakfast/brunch/lunch staple Cup & Saucer Cafe has closed. The owner, Karen Harding, posted a handwritten note on the door announcing the closure.
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It’s always interesting to see what readers especially like on this little blog—food news dominates, and it’s heartening to see you all like dumplings as much as I do. So here’s what got the most traffic in February 2022. As always, thanks for reading!
5. City Bridge & Tunnel Bar to Open Downtown in the Spring
A new bar opening in downtown Portland? Maybe the pandemic really is slowing down. In any case, it’s a good thing—City Bridge & Tunnel, a cocktail bar in the old Shift Drinks space is looking to open this spring, hopefully in March.
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Photo credit: Dick’s Primal Burger
A neighbor posted the news on Facebook: Dick’s Primal Burger on NE Cully Blvd is closing in 2-3 weeks. They’ll be heading west over to hip N Williams Avenue to open their new location. Bummer for us in central NE; total score for North Portland. Dick’s opened about a year and a half ago in Cully.
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For a number of months, neighbors have wondered what is up with The Red Gate, a much-beloved cafe/teahouse on NE Fremont in the Roseway neighborhood that has been closed for some time. Starting in September 2018, they served up espresso drinks, bubble tea, jianbings, and avocado toast, among other things; it was an interesting mix in a nice space. A reliable source has informed me, unfortunately, that they are truly and officially closed and will not be returning.
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One of the most popular parts of Basics Market on NE Sandy is the meat department. Photo credit: Basics
Yesterday a neighbor posted on Facebook that the Basics Market on NE Sandy Blvd in the Hollywood District is closing, much to the dismay of folks in the area. I’ve heard a lot of praise for Basics, especially about their meats, so it’s a real bummer to see it close and leave a sizable storefront empty. The last day of business is Saturday, January 22.
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