Small Bites: End of Wilderton, Donuts, Good Measure, and More

The end of Wilderton is a sad state of affairs. Here's their final product. We will miss them.
Wilderton during a more colorful time.

The end of Wilderton. Bummer news about this NA distiller in Hood River. They closed their tasting room in August 2025 and the distillery will close at the end of January. One of the founders, Brad Whiting, said this: “We endeavoured to find a new steward of the brand for the past several months, but alas none worked out so the brand/IP etc will be shelved in the hopes to be resurrected at some point in the future. The distillery and tasting room are now closed and decommissioned.” More details here.

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Small Bites: Phở, Electrica, Ma Cher, Bagel-ish, and More

Phở and spring rolls from Phở Gabo
Vietnamese beef pho with spring rolls. Photo credit: Phở Gabo

Eats History focuses on Phở. As Eats History founder Donnie Dodson writes, phở is “often described as Vietnam’s national dish, but it was not born in peace. It was shaped by colonialism, hunger, war, and a country slowly stitched back together, one bowl at a time.” Phở may very well be a signature dish of Portland, too, thanks to our Vietnamese immigrant community. Read the article on the history of phở on Facebook.

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Portland Coffee Festival is Saturday, International Coffee Day Is Now

A cappuccino at Stumptown. They'll be at the Portland Coffee Festival.
A cappuccino from Stumptown Coffee, who will be at the Portland Coffee Festival.

I heard about the Portland Coffee Festival some months ago, but today, on International Coffee Day, it seems apt to tell you about it. And since it is International Coffee Day today (also, National Coffee Day was September 29), I thought I’d also highlight in a purely personal way, some of my favorite spots to get coffee around Portland.

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Small Bites: Camellia Patisserie, Gebeta, Ciboulette, and More

Vegan macarons in a pile against a wood background from Camellia Patisserie.
Photo credit: Camellia Patisserie.

Camellia Patisserie turned 3. And they’ll be celebrating by popping up this Sunday, July 27, from 10am to 1pm at Jet Black Coffee Company. Specials (all vegan) include birthday macarons, Earl Grey madeleines with lavender glaze, kinako macaron (toasted soybean), and more. 10% of sales will go to Sage & Spoon (they offer online ED support for BIPOC folks). 5308 NE 30th Avenue, Portland

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