HeyDay Archives - Bridgetown Bites

October 23, 2026October 26, 2026

Small Bites: Ballots and Brews, Pozole, Jinju, and More

Ballots and Brews at Tomorrow's Verse Taproom this weekend. — Have you voted yet?

Ballots and Brews at Tomorrow’s Verse. On Sunday, October 25 at 5:30pm, Tomorrow’s Verse is hosting Ballots and Brews: A Community Voting Night.

“Bring your ballot. Bring your voters’ pamphlet. Grab a beer and a table with your neighbors. Research the issues, discuss the candidates, talk through what’s on the ballot, ask questions and fill out your ballot at your own pace. No speeches. No pressure. No telling you how to vote. Just neighbors, community, democracy and beer.”

Be sure to take your completed ballot with you, as Tomorrow’s Verse is not an official drop site. 4605 NE Fremont Street, Suite 103, Portland

February 10, 2026February 10, 2026

Year of the Horse: Lunar New Year 2026 in Portland

Lunar New Year 2026 is almost here! While last year was the Year of the Snake, this year brings the Year of the Horse—and specifically, the Fire Horse. Lunar New Year 2026 starts on Tuesday, February 17 (which also happens to be Mardi Gras) and Year of the Horse ends February 5, 2027. It’s considered to be an optimistic year with plenty of opportunities, associated with success and good fortune.

January 23, 2026January 23, 2026

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.

January 9, 2026August 25, 2026

Small Bites: Sometimes, Interurban, Foie Gras Ban, and More

Pemeni at Kachka: Sometimes it's just what you need. This was taken during Dumpling Week a few years back. — Kachka’s pelmeni.

Sometimes comes to Creston-Kenilworth. They’ll be offering coffee service inside Pan Con Queso, a pizzeria (or, pixxeria) in which its owners find inspiration in their Mexican and Pacific Islander heritage. Sometimes will use Passenger coffee beans and teas.

June 6, 2025January 4, 2026

Small Bites: National Donut Day, CC Slaughters, Sports Bra, and More

Donuts at Mikiko Mochi Donuts in Portland and Beaverton, OR. — Photo credit: Mikiko Mochi Donuts

Today, June 6 is National Donut Day. It is celebrated on the first Friday of June each year, and as Portland is a big donut town, you can expect to find donut specials throughout the city. Here are some to watch for.