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Portland’s Jacqueline Is Moving Just Up the Street

A gorgeous oyster from a previous Shuck Portland event.
Not Jacqueline’s oyster specifically, but I love this photo of this boffo bivalve from a previous Shuck Portland.

Back in May, a Bridgetown Bites tipster emailed me with the news: “Jacqueline will be moving into the former La Moule/Bakers place at 25th and Clinton.” I wrote a little blurb at the time, and I’m happy to say that the tip has been further confirmed—first with a liquor license application from mid-August, and then with an article in The Oregonian this week (and the accompanying Instagram post).

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What’s Going In the Old Papa G’s Space? Fantino.

The exterior of the old Papa G's space on SE Division in Portland, Oregon, which may become Il Fantino.

Last month I received a message from a Bridgetown Bites tipster about the old Papa G’s space on SE Division. It sounds like a new bar called Fantino (previously Il Fantino) will open up there, possibly later this fall. Note: this article is somewhat speculative based on research from multiple sources, but there is an update at the bottom from early January.

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Malpractice, a Cocktail Popup, Will Open a Brick & Mortar in Portland

"They’re all negronis - but none of them are negronis." From Malpractice, a cocktail bar in Portland, Oregon.
“They’re all Negronis—but none of them are Negronis.” Past cocktails from Malpractice. Photo credit: Malpractice

Malpractice, a cocktail bar that has operated as a popup since 2022, will open a brick & mortar location in the old Grape Ape space in SE Portland. In their drink-making they will implement modernist techniques, use fermented foods, and include ingredients like matcha and mushrooms along with high-quality spirits.

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Heretic Coffee Co., SE Portland’s Nonprofit Cafe in Portland

Exterior entrance to Heretic Coffee Co. in SE Portland, Oregon.
The exterior of Heretic Coffee Co.—the logo is a variant on the “wolf in sheep’s clothing.”

I was recently made aware of a little cafe in SE Portland called Heretic Coffee Co. Its intriguing name definitely caught my eye and made me want to learn more, so I was happy to head down and check it out last week. Bonus: I got to chat a little with Josh White, who started Heretic.

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