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January 6, 2026January 7, 2026

Summary: Portland Restaurant Openings and Closings, 2025

The dining room at ZabPinto Thai PDX. Portland Restaurant Openings and Closings, 2025 — The dining room at Zabpinto Thai PDX.

Welcome to the summary of our coverage of Portland restaurant openings and closings, 2025. Our Portland Restaurant Openings and Closings List is the source (here is the 2025 archive), which we update throughout the year. It’s fun and interesting to look back and get that broader view of just exactly what restaurants did open and close. Here are our thoughts and observations.

March 18, 2025May 23, 2025

Hey Cricket Fans! Sticky Wicket Will Open in North Portland

The first ever photo of a cricket match. Cricket is the focus of the Sticky Wicket sports bar. — The first photo ever of a cricket match (click to enlarge).

A new sports bar called Sticky Wicket will open in the old Park Tap House space in St. Johns. Its aim is to be the primary sports bar in Portland for cricket fans, but other international sports will also be shown, along with good food and drink. I reached out to the owner, Michael Rasko, to learn more.