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Summary: Portland Restaurant Openings and Closings, 2024

The dining room at Zula in Portland, Oregon. Portland restaurant openings and closings.
The dining room at Zula, which closed in October 2024.

Over the years, Bridgetown Bites has published numerous stories about Portland restaurant openings and closings. But what’s different about this year, is that I kept a simple list of those we covered, in reverse-chronological order. I thought it would be fun to look back on that list, and make a few observations.

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The Lime Stand: Hand-Smashed Lime Tea in Portland

The Slacker.
The Slacker, made with hibiscus tea, lime, and sugar, just one of the hand-smashed lime teas offered at The Lime Stand. Photo credit: The Lime Stand.

The Lime Stand, which offers hand-smashed lime tea, is open on NE Alberta in the old Kulfi space. There you can enjoy a variety of unique drinks, ones you really can’t find anywhere else in Portland. I reached out to Jimmy and Elaine, owners of The Lime Stand, to learn more about them and their arrival in the Alberta Arts District.

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Small Bites: Pie Spot, Prince Coffee, Publican Beer Room, and More

Enchiladas with green sauce at El Sombrero Mexican restaurant in Portland, Oregon.
Delicious Mexican food in Portland.

Pie Spot in Montavilla is closing. The second location of Pie Spot in the Rocket Empire Machine food hall has decided to “throw in the towel” after four years there. Their “lil pie window” will close after Saturday (tomorrow). 6935 NE Glisan Street, Portland

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