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May 7, 2026May 7, 2026

A Delicious Deep Dive Into FIKA Desserts in Portland

Joe Futschik, owner and operator of FIKA in SE Portland. — Joe Futschik, founder and creator of FIKA making his chorizo potato cheddar empanadas

At Bridgetown Bites, we’ve long been fans of FIKA desserts, a sweet (literally and figuratively) cottage bakery tucked into the heart of inner SE Portland. Founder and creator Joe Futschik is the talent behind an impressive lineup of treats—from yeasted pastries and scones, to empanadas, cream buns, cakes, tarts, cookies, and an array of handmade truffles. One scroll through his menu gallery and you’ll find yourself fully tempted. Joe’s creations are perfect for celebrations, gatherings, or simply treating yourself!

We recently had the chance to visit Joe in his charming home bakery, where we got to see his craft and creativity on full display. It was also great to sit down with Joe for a more detailed chat about his growing business. Read on for a delicious deep dive into FIKA.

October 23, 2025October 21, 2025

Dream Deli Will Open in Southeast Portland

Over the summer I had heard talk about Dream Deli—it’s a new deli that is influenced by the owners’ Jewish and Italian heritages, opening on SE Division Street. I was definitely intrigued, and wanted to learn more—in part because if there’s one thing Portlanders are clamoring for, it’s a Jewish deli.

I reached out to Jessie Levine, one of the owners, who brought along John Bissell, the other owner, to our conversation. Here is what I learned from them.

July 31, 2025August 1, 2025

The Portland Trung Nguyên Legend Cafe Soft Opens This Weekend

Images from Trung Nguyen Legend. — Photo credit: Trung Nguyên Legend.

It’s very satisfying to publish here on Bridgetown Bites that the long-awaited Portland Trung Nguyên Legend cafe is finally opening. They will soft open this weekend there on SE Powell Blvd just a little bit east of SE 82nd Avenue. Here is our previous coverage. Note: We have updated this post with a number of photos and new details since it first published.

June 25, 2025June 25, 2025

Mi Familia Cafe Has Opened in Portland’s Buckman Neighborhood

Tostada at Mi Familia Cafe. — Tostada. Photo credit: Mi Familia Cafe.

A while back I saw that something called “Mi Familia Cafe” was going to open in what I knew to be Que Pasa Cantina. I set it aside because it did not make sense to me at the time. Fast forward to June and I was delighted to hear from the people behind Mi Familia Cafe—who did indeed open in the Que Pasa Cantina space!

So what’s going on? Here is, as Paul Harvey used to say, “the rest of the story.”

June 16, 2025August 28, 2025

Peacock Will Open in Old Crush Bar Space in Portland

The front entrance to Peacock, a queer-focused bar in Portland, Oregon. This photo features the building with a progress flag on the door, some rainbow-colored bike racks on the left, and a corner door. — Formerly Crush Bar, will be Peacock. Photo credit: Google.

Peacock is the name of a new dedicated queer bar in the old Crush Bar space. They hope to open in July 2025, but as of mid-July, it’s looking more like mid-August, according to my sources. I spoke to Aaron Grimmer, one of the persons behind the project, and here is what I learned from him.