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Small Bites: Gabbiano’s Expansion, Dadash Grill, Reeva, and More

Some of the beautiful food at Astera, a plant-based restaurant in Portland. Photo credit: Astera.

The Gabbiano’s expansion. They’ll be expanding next door into the space that held Lil’ Dame, according to the Portland Business Journal. This additional space will operate as “Gabby’s Next Door” where you can get lunch, and as a private event space. Lunch service will include things like focaccia pizza and soups; you’ll be able to eat in or get takeout. More details in the article. 5425 NE. 30th Avenue, Portland

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Small Bites: Rose City Coffee Co, Bluto’s, Woodblock Bakery, and More

A Rose City Coffee Co latte.
A latte in open hands. Photo credit: Rose City Coffee Co.

Brooklyn neighborhood’s Rose City Coffee Co will be open 24-hours a day. This seems big for Portland: a 24-hour coffee shop. Starting Tuesday, November 11, you can head there really any time of the day and they’ll be open. There will be perpetual coffee, of course, but also their breakfast and lunch sandwiches; pastries and bagels will be served 24/7; their full menu, including flatbread items and mocktails, will be served 3pm to 5am. 3370 SE Milwaukie Avenue, Portland

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World Vegan Month 2025 Starts Saturday in Portland

Birria Ramen made with locally foraged chantrelle mushrooms, from Mis Tacones for World Vegan Month 2025.
Birria Ramen made with locally foraged chantrelle mushrooms, from Mis Tacones. Photo credit: Mis Tacones.

It’s back! World Vegan Month 2025 is happening in Portland throughout the month of November. Now in its third year, this is a great opportunity to try and experience the variety of vegan and plant-based offerings in Portland, through dishes made especially for this occasion.

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Small Bites: Beijing Hot Pot, Canard, Pizza Machine, and More

Beijing Hot Pot's offerings in a beautiful blue pot.
Photo credit: Beijing Hot Pot.

Beijing Hot Pot gets some love. The Korean Mama and The Korean Son recently went to Beijing Hot Pot and had a great meal at a good price. Watch them here—and maybe stop by yourself! They are just south of Ha VL and just north of Fubonn in East Portland. 2768 SE 82nd Avenue, Portland

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Edan Pizza Will Open in Downtown Portland

A test pizza at Edan Pizza in Portland, Oregon.
A recent test pizza, “The best practice pie yet” in September 2025. Photo credit: Edan MacQuaid.

A new pizzeria is in the works for downtown Portland called Edan Pizza. It will be helmed by Edan MacQuaid, a very respected pizzaiolo know for his work in the Washington D.C. area. We first published a little blurb about his pizzeria in a recent Small Bites column. Since then, I’ve spoken with Edan to hear more about his plans—here is what I learned.

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