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.
