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September 6, 2022September 6, 2022

Top 5 Posts on Bridgetown Bites, August 2022

I enjoy seeing what Bridgetown Bites readers gravitate toward and August 2022 was no exception to that. It was a bit of a mix this time around: the sad news of Yohhei Sato’s untimely death; restaurant news; and event info. I did attend the Middle Eastern Festival and it was lovely as always—highlights were the chicken skewers and the ma’amoul that melted in your mouth. And remember: O’Dear opens their doors this week! The grand opening is Thursday at noon.

Thanks, as always for reading.

5. Yohhei Sato, Gone Too Soon

Earlier this week I was shocked to learn of the sudden death of beloved Portland mobile knife sharpener Yohhei Sato. He sharpened knives under the name Sato Sharpening, and was beloved among so many Portlanders—chefs, food industry pros, and regular people alike. I wanted to take this space to recognize him, honor him, and express my sympathy to those who loved him.

September 1, 2022September 1, 2022

Ora et Labora Wine Shop Coming to North Williams

Logos for Ora et Labora.

I noticed a liquor license application posted for Ora et Labora this week, and I have to admit—I was enticed by its mellifluous name. According to the website, Ora et Labora plans a fall 2022 opening or a December 2022 opening, depending on the source, located on that hip strip of businesses on N Williams (think EEM, Eat: An Oyster Bar, Crisp Salads, etc).

August 29, 2022August 29, 2022

New Food Cart Pod Coming to Brooklyn

Image credit: Lloyd Development

Looks like a new food cart pod is coming to the Brooklyn neighborhood. I saw an Instagram post about it over the weekend and did a little digging. It’s going to be on the site that was formerly home to La Carreta Mexican Restaurant.

August 25, 2022August 25, 2022

Pono Brew Labs Opens Friday, August 26

Photo credit: Hollywood Boosters

Back in March I speculated, thanks to a Bridgetown Bites tipster, that Pono Brewing was opening up in the old Spud Monkeys space (formerly Columbia River Brewing). Since then there have been some articles written to confirm that, which is great news—that empty storefront had such a sad feel to it during the pandemic. Here’s even better news: Pono Brew Labs is opening their doors to the public tomorrow (August 26)!

August 24, 2022August 24, 2022

Nico’s to Open a Cantina, Second Ice Cream Location

A little while back I speculated that Nico Vergara, founder of Nico’s Ice Cream was opening a cantina in the old Dick’s Primal Burger space (which was home to Beeswing prior to that). Well, it’s become clear that the cantina is coming; but what was news to me is that Nico is opening a second ice cream location!