Sincerely Bagel Is Setting Up Shop in Portland

Sincerely, Bagel signage.
Adorable Sincerely, Bagel signage.

While over at Providore last weekend (they have finger limes!), I noticed a new sign up on the old Tails & Trotters space: Sincerely, Bagel. My first thought was, “Whoa, something new here!” And then it was, “Awww, so cute!” The logo is adorable. Note 12/28/24: we have updated this post significantly since it was originally published.

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A Dairy Queen Grows in Portland: An Opening Update

A drawing of the incoming Dairy Queen.
Plan drawing for the DQ slated to be rebuilt on SE Division and 56th. Image credit: Dairy Queen

A Bridgetown Bites reader emailed me the following observation about the Dairy Queen (DQ) on SE Division and 55th: “It’s been years since hearing any word on the empty corner lot … yesterday I noticed that preliminary work had been done to level the plot and some new (uninformative) warning tape/signs had gone up.” I’ve got an update.

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Restaurants Opening and Closing in Portland: Tréla and Quaintrelle

Signs of change.

Over the weekend, we learned about an exciting opening and a notable closing in Portland’s restaurant scene. First, the long-awaited opening of Greek restaurant Tréla in mid-December; and the startling news of PNW New American restaurant Quaintrelle closing at the end of the year.

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Better Days Cafe Is Open in Portland

Pouring steamed milk into a latte.
Photo credit: Better Days Cafe

Today is the first day of the soft opening of Better Days Cafe, located on SE Division and 35th Place. This is a project from Kim Dam of Portland Cà Phê and Mémoire Cà Phê, a new brunch spot on NE Alberta that recently received a 2024 Eater award for Restaurant Team of the Year; and Melody Rin, who has been a roaster and the very first employee at Portland Cà Phê.

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