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Paqui Modern Mexican Will Open on NE Sandy Blvd in Portland

The former Arrowood space on NE Sandy Blvd that will become Paqui Modern Mexican.
Out with the old, in with the news. This former Arrowood space will become Paqui Modern Mexican. Photo credit: Google Maps.

A new Mexican restaurant called Paqui Modern Mexican will open in the old Arrowood location. It’s still a mystery as to why they closed, but the bottom line is that this storefront is going to have a new tenant in its good-sized property, which extends all the way to the corner of NE Sandy and 59th.

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Cascadia Taphouse To Open in Timberview’s Array Food Hall in East Portland

The Timberview VII and Array Food Hall.

The other day a reader emailed me about Cascadia Taphouse opening a location in East Portland. This west-side-based taphouse will be setting up shop in the Array Food Hall, located on the ground floor of Timberview VIII, a major mass timber project that was recently completed. I reached out to Cascadia Taphouse and spoke with the owner, Rich DeCoste, to learn more.

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Alphabet Burger Co., a New Food Truck, Will Open in North Portland

Chill N Fill pod that will be home to Alphabet Burger Co.
Alphabet Burger Co. be at the Chill N Fill. Photo credit: Chill N Fill.

Recently I came across an ORSOS filing for Alphabet Burger Co., with the Products/Services field filled out with the statement, “THE GREATEST BURGERS OF ALL TIME.” I was definitely intrigued. I’ve learned that they are going to be a food truck stationed in North Portland—Vincent Picone and Joel Carter Jackson are the partners behind it.

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Navigator Coffee Co. Will Open on Hayden Island in Portland

The logo for Navigator Coffee Co. that will open in Portland, Oregon.

I recently became aware of Navigator Coffee Co., a new business project from Justin King (it was on his Instagram where I learned about it). You may know him from, among other things, Ben & Esther’s Vegan Delicatessen. Navigator will be situated right on the southeastern edge of Hayden Island adjacent to the Jantzen Bay Marina, where Menjiro is currently operating.

I reached out to Justin with a few questions and here is what he told me.

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Black Cat Frozen Custard Will Open in Downtown Portland

The historic Haseltine Building, where Black Cat Frozen Custard will be located. Photo credit: Commercial Realty Advisors NW.

Last September I caught wind of Black Cat Frozen Custard, a new project from Rebecca Vega and Jared Bradley. You may know them as the owners of Raven’s Manor, a “haunted mansion themed cocktail lounge.” Black Cat Frozen Custard will offer frozen treats in creative space in a historic building—and more. I reached out to Rebecca with some questions and here is what she told me.

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