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October 2, 2017November 14, 2021

Top 5 Posts On Bridgetown Bites, September 2017

Here’s what my analytics tell me about September 2017—what you all were interested in on the site. As always, thanks for reading Bridgetown Bites!

5. Portland Area Food Events, September 21-28

Each week we will bring you a roundup of public food events in the Portland metro area. It’s not every single event that’s going on, but the ones in particular that catch our eye. Want to submit an event? Fill out this form. Listings curated by Meg Cotner.

September 28, 2017December 7, 2024

Good News, Portland: Reo’s Ribs Will Return

Reo's Ribs, surrounded by fending in Portland, Oregon. — *Reo’s Ribs—all boarded up but will open eventually.*

This week I read an update on Reo’s Ribs by the Hollywood Star (note: this is an Internet Archive link). They report that “plans are underway” to restore the building that was home to the most aromatic restaurant in the neighborhood. I miss the smell of barbecue as I walk by, and I feel bad that the building burned and forced Reo to temporarily stop operations this past May. So I’m heartened by the news that he’ll be back and that progress on repairing the building is going well.

August 23, 2017December 7, 2024

Portland’s Atomic Pizza (Hollywood) To Close September 23

Portland food: A pepperoni slice at Atomic Pizza in the Hollywood District. — *It’s been nice knowing you, pepperoni slice.*

It’s been a rough day in Northeast Portland food news—this morning I heard that Pollo Norte has closed their original location (5427 NE 42nd Avenue) and around noon I heard that the Hollywood location of Atomic Pizza will close on October 28. This little pizzeria was the first place I ate at after moving to Portland, so I have a lot of nostalgia wrapped up in the place. Update 9/22/17: They are closing Saturday, September 23 (see comment below this post).

July 13, 2017December 7, 2024

Thoughts On the Big’s Chicken Fire in Portland

This afternoon I heard the news of the Big’s Chicken fire, and my heart sank. I’ve been meaning to stop by, telling myself, “Oh, I’ll get around to it soon.” Obviously I’ll have to wait to try their food, but my slight inconvenience is nothing compared to what Ben Dyer, co-owner of Big’s, is forced to deal with.

July 6, 2017October 27, 2024

Farewell, Pono Soul Farm Kitchen

A Kushi oyster at Pono Soul Farm Kitchen in Portland, Oregon. — One Kusshi oyster from Puget Sound, sitting atop a bed of rock salt studded with whole spices, accompanied by a ponzu mignonette, chives, and a microgreen. It was plump and meaty, and tasted almost sweet. My favorite oyster to date.

Pono Soul Farm Kitchen, I’ll Miss You.

On June 23 I read the news that one of my neighborhood restaurants, Pono Soul Farm Kitchen, will close on July 8, 2017. I’ve read three reports on the impending shuttering—from Eater, The Oregonian, and Portland Food and Drink—and none of them indicate the reasons why, not even a touch of speculation. Eater quotes part of the press release from co-owner Ted Nakato, who thanks his customers for their dining and support, but that’s about it. Personally, I wish we knew more.