Small Bites: Tusi’s Deli Creation, DesiPDX, Sandwiches, and More

Strawberry shortcake from Take Two during Strawberry Shortcake Week in Portland, Oregon.
Strawberry shortcake from this past summer at Take Two.

Tusi’s Deli Creation is open in Montavilla. The area’s only Samoan restaurant is on NE Glisan and has been operating on weekends in October. However, starting November 9 they’ll expand their hours and will be open Wednesdays through Sundays. You can stop in to Tusi’s Deli Creation and get green bananas, turkey tail, and other Polynesian dishes. Montavilla News has more info—check it out. 6824 NE Glisan Street, Portland

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Malpractice, a Cocktail Popup, Will Open a Brick & Mortar in Portland

"They’re all negronis - but none of them are negronis." From Malpractice, a cocktail bar in Portland, Oregon.
“They’re all Negronis—but none of them are Negronis.” Past cocktails from Malpractice. Photo credit: Malpractice

Malpractice, a cocktail bar that has operated as a popup since 2022, will open a brick & mortar location in the old Grape Ape space in SE Portland. In their drink-making they will implement modernist techniques, use fermented foods, and include ingredients like matcha and mushrooms along with high-quality spirits.

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