Old Pal Archives - Bridgetown Bites

November 6, 2026November 6, 2026

Small Bites: Old Pal Will Close, Oysters, Bar Carlo, and More

Old Pal will close, but oysters are still available until then. — Oysters every night at Old Pal as they wind down business there in Sunnyside.

Old Pal will close. They’ve decided to close the restaurant and put more energy into their catering side, Field Day Feasts & Gatherings. Their final time of service will be New Year’s Eve.

“Old Pal has been so much more than a restaurant to us. It’s been a place to gather, celebrate, connect, and be part of a neighborhood we love so much. We’re endlessly grateful for every meal shared, every familiar face, every new friend, and especially the incredible team who have helped make Old Pal what it is. We couldn’t have done any of this without you.”

Until then, they will operate Wednesdays through Sundays, 4pm to 9pm; enjoy $2 oysters every night; December 13 will be the date of their final annual holiday market. They will be missed. 3350 SE Morrison Street, Portland.

March 27, 2026March 27, 2026

Small Bites: Gumba Soft Reopens, Sanguiche, Yen Ha, and More

This is a salad from Fresh Love - but Gumba soft reopens this weekend, too. — Photo credit: Fresh Love.

Gumba soft reopens Saturday. Great news! Gumba soft reopens at their new location tomorrow at 5pm. You can make your reservation on their Tock page. 2203 NE Alberta Street, Portland

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.

April 21, 2025April 23, 2025

Old Pal Is Now Old Pal Kitchen + Market in Portland

Two elements at Old Pal Kitchen + Market - the bar, and shopping. — Photo credit: Old Pal Kitchen + Market.

Back in 2022 we reported on the opening of Old Pal, a little bistro in the Sunnyside neighborhood that offered “vegetables, little fishes, fine wines, craft brews & spirits.” Well, time has passed and changes have come to Old Pal—today, say hello to Old Pal Kitchen + Market. It’s still a bistro that also offers food and drink, but with expanded hours and an added neighborhood specialty market for double the fun.

January 4, 2023January 4, 2023

Top 10 Posts on Bridgetown Bites for 2022

It’s 2023! And though we are in a new year, I’m looking back at the top 10 posts of 2022. I realize that the last time I did this was … 2017.

It was, as usual, interesting to see what got the most traffic in 2022—meaning, what readers were particularly drawn to. It’s no surprise that restaurant news was the main driver, and summer seems to be a bit of a theme.

Over 55,000 visits were recorded, and almost 35,000 of those visits were new to the site. Not bad for this modest operation.

As always, thanks for reading!

10. Portland Strawberry Museum Returns to Zuckercreme This Year

Last year I remember coming across something called the “Portland Strawberry Museum” and wondering, “what the heck was that?” I mean, what a great name! Is there some kind of museum dedicated to strawberries in Portland? Turns out it was a month of Saturdays in June of celebrating the strawberry, from Brittany Sigal’s Zuckercreme (then a popup). It is back this year for the entire month of June at her space in Montavilla.