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March 7, 2025March 7, 2025

Four Things I Learned This Week (March 7) in Portland Food

Tréla brunch launches this weekend. I heard from Napoleon Tzakis, one of the owners of the Greek taverna Tréla, that they are starting up brunch this weekend: “Here at Trela we are planning on opening for Brunch on Saturdays and Sundays, starting March 8th.” I can only imagine how delicious it will be. 6000 NE Glisan Street, Portland

Face Plant is now open. ICYMI, the new plant-based burger joint, Face Plant, has opened. They have taken an old McDonald’s that had a lot of issues in the past and re-opened it with a small but focused menu. There’s burgers, fries, nugget, shakes, and soda; coffee is coming soon. Wishing them only the best on this journey. 3110 N Going Street, Portland

Microgreens dinner at Bergerac. Over at Bergerac they are offering a special seven-course dinner next week focused on locally-grown microgreens, partnering with Zigzag Microgreens. $90/person with a $40 optional wine pairing. Seating will be family style. Dinner is on Wednesday, March 12 at 6:30pm. Here’s the menu:

Garlic herb salted butter, toast & radish micro greens VG
Mushroom pâté, endive boat, green pea micro greens V, GF
Scallop ceviche, coconut milk, lime, shisho micro greens F, GF
Seared salmon sashimi, sushi rice, ginger oil, wasabi micro greens F, GF
Roast beef filet, Yorkshire pudding, horseradish, nasturtium microgreens
White bean dip, roast carrots, leek microgreens VG, GF
Poached meringue, honeydew creme anglaise, almonds, honeydew micro greens

Reserve via their Tock page. 5520 SE Woodstock Blvd, Portland

Portland makes the world’s top coffee list. This is the first year for The World’s 100 Best Coffee Shops list, and two Portland roasters made it on this list. They are Push X Pull and Stumptown. Australia’s Proud Mary also made the list, which has a location in Portland. Do you feel differently? Tell us in the comments below. Various locations

Bonus: It’s Sebastiano’s birthday today! They are celebrating one year in their Sellwood location. Head there today for free funfetti birthday cake!

Stories you may have missed this week on Bridgetown Bites:

Top 5 Posts on Bridgetown Bites, February 2025
Black Cat Frozen Custard Will Open in Downtown Portland
St. Patrick’s Day 2025 in Portland
Navigator Coffee Co. Will Open on Hayden Island in Portland

The Beaverton Area Chamber of Commerce Restaurant Week continues; this weekend is also the tail end of Sandwich Week. SheBrew is on Saturday, and Ticket To Dine continues through the end of the month. More details on our list of Portland Food and Drink Festivals and Portland Cultural + Food Festivals.

February 14, 2025January 4, 2026

Small Bites: Peter’s, Pears, Pizza, and More

Chicken Cobb Salad at Peter's Bar & Grill in Portland, Oregon. — The Chicken Cobb Salad at Peter’s Bar & Grill.

Change in Peter’s Bar & Grill ownership. This past week, the Facebook page for Peter’s Bar & Grill posted a goodbye message: “After a little over 11 years, today was our last day as the owners of Peter’s Bar & Grill. We feel so fortunate to have had this experience. We are so grateful to everyone who welcomed us into this community …. Because of all of you, we’re excited for what Peter’s will be in the future.” It was signed by Tim, Tara, Alex, Piper, & Casey.

I’ve reached out to learn more. My hope is that they do not end up closing. 5701 NE Fremont Street, Portland

February 10, 2025February 9, 2025

Update on the Trung Nguyên Legend Cafe in Portland

One of the creative drinks at Trung Nguyên Legend. — Their marketing photos are so pretty. Photo credit: Trung Nguyen Legend.

Back in June 2024, I noticed that a modest building on SE Powell was set to become a Trung Nguyên Legend Cafe. As I mentioned in that article, “Trung Nguyên is a major name in Vietnamese coffee, and along with their manufacturing and retail efforts, their cafes are some of the most popular in Vietnam.” I have a few updates to share.

January 31, 2025January 31, 2025

Four Things I Learned This Week (January 31)

Caffe Destino is 5-years old. And they are having special deals and treats to celebrate this anniversary. Stop by on Sunday, February 2 from 7am to 4pm to enjoy. 1339 NE Fremont Street, Portland

Landing Paper Plane’s first fundraiser is March 1. I wrote about Landing Paper Planes at the end of last year—this is the project to open a pay-what-you-can cafe supported by a fine-dining restaurant. They are in fundraising mode and their first one is at the start of March at TaborSpace. It will be a six-course meal (gluten free, with vegan and vegetarian options), with beer, wine, and NA drink options. They’ll also have entertainment and a silent auction.

The cost is $100 per person, $500 for a table of six. Buy your tickets here. 5441 SE Belmont Street, Portland

Changes at the Costco food court. People are very passionate about Costco—members love the rotisserie chickens, the giant packages of TP, and … the food court. Big changes are coming “that has left fans divided.” No, it’s not an increase to the hot dog and soda combo, but the soda will change—they are switching to Coke products and will no longer offer Pepsi products. And maybe higher quality fountain drink dispensers. Multiple locations

K&F Coffee Roasters has closed. A reader emailed me with the following: “Owner of K&F Coffee, Rudy Zarfas, quietly closed his doors last week. The business was struggling ever since the pandemic and with recent rent hikes they could no longer afford to stay open.” I checked the website and it is no longer accessible. Their Instagram says they were the oldest family-owned specialty coffee roaster in Portland; Rudy acquired it in 2019. 2801 SE 14th Avenue, Portland

Stories you may have missed this week on Bridgetown Bites:

Eat Tamales on Candelmas (February 2) in Portland
Kooks Sports Bar Will Open in North Portland
The Wild Bunch Natural Wine Event Happens in March in Portland
First Look: Flock Food Hall in Portland (Photos)

February 2 is Groundhog Day, Imbolc, and Candelmas, so along with the above-mentioned tamales, consider enjoying some pancakes and/or sausage that day. And remember to check our Valentine’s Day roundup for options on the day of love.

January 29, 2025March 5, 2025

The Wild Bunch Natural Wine Event Happens in March in Portland

The Wild Bunch, a natural wine event that’s been around since 2020 and is held every March, is back this year. I’m not a wine drinker currently, but I gotta say—the lineup looks amazing. Tickets are going fast, according to the organizers and Eventbrite, so check out the details here, and get your ticket sooner than later if it’s something that appeals to you.