Portland food news and views
The Jim & Patty’s return. It’s true, they posted the news this week on their socials: “BIG NEWS, PORTLAND!!! Jim & Patty’s Coffee is BACK!! (under new ownership).” From what I can tell, Paul Ceserani, owner of Spielman Bagels & Coffee, is the new Jim & Patty’s owner. They opened yesterday, August 14, at their previous location on NE Fremont. 4951 NE Fremont Street, Portland
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Welcome again to the first day of Portland Salad Week! With summer in full swing, there’s no shortage of fresh and flavorful salads across the Portland metro area. While most restaurant menus feature classic market greens, which are lovely this time of year, this week brings something extra special: well-crafted Salad Week restaurant specials by local restaurants.
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New food menu at Leikam Brewing. They’ve partnered with Nourishment PDX, which provides locally-sourced, flavorful food. A little backstory: “The two first crossed paths nearly a decade ago as vendors at the Hollywood Farmers Market and are excited to reconnect. Ramona White, founder of Nourishment PDX, was a beloved presence at the market for 19 years, serving tens of thousands of her famous breakfast burritos to customers of all ages and Leikam sold its first beers publicly at the market weekly.”
You can see their menu here, which includes mac & cheese, a mezze plate, lamb chorizo chili, deviled eggs, and more. The full menu is available 4pm to 8pm, with a modified menu after 8pm. 5812 East Burnside Street, Portland
Continue reading “Small Bites: Leikam Brewing, Nectaris, Upright Brewing, and More”The Paladins League is in their soft opening phase. Back in August I wrote about The Paladins League, opening in the old Alameda Hop/Alameda Brewing space. There you can enjoy “analog games of all kinds … a warm community space, tasty food and drink, and a family-friendly atmosphere.” And they are now open—soft open, that is! Limited hours for now, as they work on their final menu and service offering.
The hours between Friday, November 22 and Wednesday, November 27 are Friday, Tuesday, and Wednesday 5pm to 9pm; Saturday and Sunday 11am to 10pm. Closed Monday. They have a 500-game library and food: sliders, fries, milkshakes and adult beverages. 4765 NE Fremont Street, Portland
Bánh Mì Nam Lộc has closed. Over in Montavilla, a neighbor reports that Vietnamese deli Bánh Mì Nam Lộc on 82nd Avenue has ended their run. The reason? The owners retired. The place was known and loved for their bánh mì, seafood pancakes, beef soup, iced Vietnamese coffee, among other things. They will be missed. 328 SE 82nd Avenue, Portland
The Rip City Bar Network. The Portland Trailblazers launched the Rip City Bar Network this week. 25 bars and restaurants, mostly around Portland—but also Beaverton, Hillsboro, Fairview, Happy Valley, Oregon City, Springfield, Sherwood, Salem, Newport, and Astoria. will show the Blazers’ games. Also “Trail Blazers-related events, discounts for season ticket holders and be a place where fans can enjoy away games.” Check out the full roster on the Trailblazers NBA website. Various locations
PUSH X PULL has opened a new cafe location. And that would be inside of their roastery in SE Portland! “We’re excited to be able to drink coffee with you around our roaster once again, in a new space with some new gear.” Check it out, but only on weekdays from 7am to 2pm, as they are closed on weekends. 1700 SE 6th Avenue, Portland
Stories you may have missed this week on Bridgetown Bites:
Learn To Cook Burmese Cuisine This Weekend
Eat Chimney Cakes at Devilishly Delicious Delights in Roseway
An Early Site Visit at the James Beard Public Market
The Scandinavian Christmas Goat Market is happening next weekend, too.
For a few months now, there has been speculation as to what is going on in the old Alameda Hop/Alameda Brewing space on NE Fremont. Well, wonder no more: The Paladins League will open there, focusing on analog games of all kinds, providing a warm community space, tasty food and drink, and a family-friendly atmosphere.
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