August 2026 Story Updates: Mr. Chip, Angelina’s, and More

August 2026 Story Updates for Portland, Beaverton, and Hillsboro.

Welcome back! Here are our August 2026 story updates—who has opened, who is still getting ready to open, and who has moved.

Angelina’s. We reported on this new restaurant from the Sesame Collective folks that is opening in the old Cosube space in Slabtown. They are still working hard but have pushed their expected opening to fall 2026. I’m really looking forward to stopping in when they do open. 1580 NW 21st Avenue, Portland

Previously: Angelina’s Will Open in Slabtown in Portland

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Summer Supper From Urban Gleaners Is a Good Time for a Great Cause

Goi Cá at last year's Summer Supper.
One of my favorite dishes from last year’s Summer Summer was Goi Cá: turmeric catfish, mint, basil, scallion, greens, onion, apples, peanuts, fish sauce, and black sesame rice cracker, from Richard Văn Lê of After Ours/Matta/Mémoire Cà Phê.

Summer Supper returns to the Redd in September! This thoughtful tasting event features over a dozen talented and well-respected Portland chefs who will create dishes made from gleaned ingredients. It is also a way to celebrate Urban Gleaners’ 20th anniversary. Part of the mission behind Summer Supper is to fight food waste and food insecurity in our community, and this event is an excellent way to showcase that.

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