Portland food news and views
Photo credit: Scott Edwards Architecture
I’ve become aware of a new Central Eastside “destination” in the works, named Wonderlove aka Wonderlove Fun Factory. It will be located in the “outdoor yard space of Love Bucket, a bike helmet and skateboard manufacturer.” It will offer live music, and include food carts and a shipping container bar.
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Photo credit: The Ranger Station
In my inbox was the news from a Bridgetown Bites reader that The Ranger Station has closed as of March 1, 2023. They directed me to the bar’s announcement on Instagram: “Hey Friends! We want to thank everyone for a great 9 years (yes 9!) on 43rd and Hawthorne. As of March 1st we will no longer be at this location.”
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The building in 2016. Photo credit: Google Maps
A new Mexican restaurant/bar is going to open in a space on SE Belmont Street currently next to Bluto’s, named La Patroncita. It looks to be connected to the people behind the beloved Mexica restaurant, Tortilleria y Tienda De Leon.
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As a person of a certain age, when I see the words “Grape Ape,” it catches my eye. And while this two-word phrase has been used in other Oregon-based contexts, the Grape Ape of this post is a new natural wine bar and shop with a projected opening in SE Portland of later this spring.
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There are a lot of food festivals in Portland but the Soup Festival (AKA Winter Soup Festival) is one of the tastiest. I’ve attended in the past and have tasted a number of delicious soups, and am eager to return for more. This year, the festival is Wednesday, January 25 to Sunday, January 29, all taking place at the Portland Mercado.
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