Portland food news and views
Last night on my way to dinner at Zula, I walked by Mermosa PDX on NW 23rd and Quimby and was surprised to see that it had closed. Whenever I walked by there it was always a lively scene with people obviously having a good time. I looked closer and saw a goodbye sign on the front door, which explains their closure there.
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A reader emailed me asking, “Is Champagne Poetry moving into the Killer Burger spot on NW 23rd”? After thinking about it for a bit, I asked Dan Bian, the owner of Champagne Poetry on SE Hawthorne if it was true. And it is!
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A new dumping shop is coming to Northwest Portland: Dodo Dumpling. Looks like it’s opening in the former Black Star Grill location, which has relocated to the Pearl District. This dumpling shop seems to focus on the health and nutrition that the dumplings offer, due to the quality of their ingredients, natural flavors, and balanced nutrition. Their Instagram bio states they are “too good to be true.”
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I’ve learned that a new dessert spot called Nam Tao Huu is going to open in the old Blue Star Donuts location on NW 23rd Avenue by Lovejoy (they closed in 2020). According to the signage, the focus is soy milk.
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A little while back my friend Judith raved about the food she had at Janken, an upscale restaurant in the Pearl (corner of NW Everett and 13th). It opened in late 2022, with the aim to offer “exquisite Japanese-Korean fusion cuisine.” They also state, “We strive to build a space that encourages connection, conversation, and camaraderie, a place where every meal becomes a cherished memory.” This certainly was my experience the night I was there. The evening was a choice opportunity to connect with my good friend Judith, enjoy some new dishes, hang out in NW Portland, and have a memorable time together.
Disclaimer: This meal was comped but the opinions are my own.
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