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August 13, 2026August 13, 2026

August 2026 Story Updates: Mr. Chip, Angelina’s, and More

August 2026 Story Updates for Portland, Beaverton, and Hillsboro.

Welcome back! Here are our August 2026 story updates—who has opened, who is still getting ready to open, and who has moved.

Angelina’s. We reported on this new restaurant from the Sesame Collective folks that is opening in the old Cosube space in Slabtown. They are still working hard but have pushed their expected opening to fall 2026. I’m really looking forward to stopping in when they do open. 1580 NW 21st Avenue, Portland

Previously: Angelina’s Will Open in Slabtown in Portland

July 27, 2026July 27, 2026

Sazanami: Sustainable Omakase in Beaverton

I recently became aware of Sazanami, a new restaurant in Beaverton. Helmed by Hajime Sato, formerly chef at Detroit’s Sozai and Seattle’s Mashiko, both of which he founded, he brings an omakase menu focused on sustainability to a space in a mall next to Greenway Park. I had a chance to chat on the phone with him about the restaurant, and here is some of what we talked about.