Portland food news and views
An excellent cappuccino I had recently at Juniors on NE Prescott.
For whatever reason, coffee news is big this week. I love coffee and had a great latte from the good folks at Case Study (NE Sandy Blvd) this morning. As for the news, there are tidbits on Coava, Denizens Cafe, Barista and Roseline, and Ben & Esther’s (who serve coffee).
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Just today I learned about this fundraiser event happening Friday, March 31 to support “Pour the Water as I Leave.” This is a 90-minute animated, narrative/documentary hybrid feature film about the Bosnian War and its refugees, currently in production in Portland. There will be music, food and drink, among other things.
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I got the news in my inbox this week that Xico, a Mexican restaurant that has served Oaxacan food in kind of “relaxed bougie” surroundings, will close. Thursday, March 23 will be their final day of service.
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Photo credit: Ladda Thai House
Earlier this month I reported, thanks to a Bridgetown Bites tipster, that The Ranger Station had closed. I was told that in its place was planned a new Thai restaurant. Well, that detail is now a reality—Ladda Thai House is now in that location on SE Hawthorne Blvd.
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My favorite product from Olympia Provisions, their summer sausage. Photo credit: Olympia Provisions
About a month ago I came across details of an application with the OLCC for something called/DBA “Altropino,” with the address of what is the Hotel Grand Stark in SE Portland’s Central Eastside District. The hotel has been without its original restaurant/cafe (Grand Stark Deli) since last year and Bar Chamberlain is no longer mentioned on the Hotel’s website. It has also become clear that Altropino is indeed a project from the folks behind Olympia Provisions. (NB: there is some speculation in this article.)
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