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.
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.
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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.
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