Portland food news and views
Restaurant, bar, cafe, and food truck openings is the subject some of the most read Portland food news on Bridgetown Bites.
Interesting news in light of the renaming of Spielman Bagels on SE Division as Ricky’s—indeed the old Jim & Patty’s on NE Fremont will become … a new Spielman Bagels location. I predicted it earlier this year and it’s satisfying to see that come true.
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Love Crumble, which has operated at the Beaverton Farmers Markets and other vendor markets since 2024, will open its first brick and mortar location in Northwest Portland softly on Saturday, October 31. They offer their own take on a crumble, including drink versions, and more. Here’s what we know.
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In case you missed it, the folks behind Grand Fir Brewing have expansion plans—they’ll be opening Grand Fir Outpost south and east of Portland, in Damascus near Happy Valley. Founders Whitney Burnside (brewmaster) and Doug Adams (chef) call this seven-acre space an “outpost” of Grand Fir Brewing, hence the name. They are looking to open their doors there in late fall. Here’s what we know.
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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
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I’ve been watching the progress of a new cafe called AYA that is opening in the old Tea & Tea space on NE Alberta. The Lime Stand (hand-smashed lime teas) and Ponto (Korean salt breads) are in the same building. They’ll bring a variety of poke bowls and açai bowls, and an extensive drink menu to the neighborhood. They open officially tomorrow, Wednesday, October 21.
I had an email exchange with Liz Qian, the owner of AYA Cafe, and here is what she told me that she has in store for Portland for this cafe (also, I believe she is associated with Poke Qube on NE Sandy Blvd near Bakeshop).
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