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October 5, 2023October 5, 2023

Annam VL Is Coming to the Belmont Neighborhood

An example of Chicken Pho Phở Gà (shredded chicken with rice noodles in chicken broth) from Hà VL, sister to the new Annam VL.

You may know that Hà VL and Rose VL are some of the most beloved Vietnamese restaurants in Portland. Hà VL was nominated for a James Beard award in 2020 in the Outstanding Restaurant category (keep track of their soups on the Hà VL Daily Soups page; Rose VL is well-known for its cao lầu. So it’s very exciting to tell you that they are opening a third restaurant in Portland, called Annam VL, in the Belmont neighborhood this fall.

September 18, 2023September 19, 2023

Xiao Ye Opens in the Hollywood District This Week

The three-quarters bar area at Xiao Ye. Photo credit: Xiao Ye

Back in March, I wrote about Xiao Ye, opening up in the old Beauty for the Beast space on Sandy Blvd and NE 38th Place. Their vision is to offer “First Generation American Food” and a recent article in the Oregonian (and this Instagram post) indicates they are ready to open—this week, in fact.

September 15, 2023September 15, 2023

New Life at the Sandy Jug From Roseway Rambler

From when it was the Pirate’s Cove, back in 2019.

Over on Facebook, a neighbor posted, “Anyone know what’s happening with The Sandy Jug? For lease sign is gone and people have been coming and going.” That is certainly an intriguing observation, so I did some research and learned that indeed, new life is coming to this place from something called Roseway Rambler, Inc.

September 11, 2023September 11, 2023

The Phoenix Rises Again: Reo’s Ribs Will Re-Open

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It still looks pretty much the same since 2017.

You heard that right: Reo’s Ribs is reopening, sometime in September 2023, according to their Facebook page. The business, which focuses on barbecue and soul food, has endured much over the years in the way of fire, so I’m really impressed to see that they are making a go of it again.

September 7, 2023September 7, 2023

Ice Cream Is Coming to Foster-Powell

Photo credit: Borrowed Times

I’ve done a little more research on the ice cream shop that a Bridgetown Bites reader brought to my attention a couple of weeks ago. Turns out that yes indeed, there is going to be ice cream coming to Foster-Powell. And according to a permit from early August, it looks like it’s going to be part of an enlarged commercial space.