Portland food news and views
On Friday afternoon I stopped by Tréla Greek Kitchen and Taverna at the invitation of Napoleon Tzakis, to have a look-see at the dining room and learn additional details about the restaurant.
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Over the weekend, we learned about an exciting opening and a notable closing in Portland’s restaurant scene. First, the long-awaited opening of Greek restaurant Tréla in mid-December; and the startling news of PNW New American restaurant Quaintrelle closing at the end of the year.
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I wanted to quickly update a few things here on the site that I had written about earlier.
First, we have news on Bobacat Teahouse, which I wrote about last May. I heard from multiple sources about their soft opening this week and was able to confirm that it will be tomorrow, Friday, July 19. Look for their signature boba milk teas, bubble waffles (including a new chocolate flavor), and more. They also have a new Facebook and Instagram account dedicated to this location. 1411 NE Broadway, Portland
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The beautiful pastries at JinJu Patisserie. Stop by before February 16, when they go on a short hiatus.
Final weekend at Bee’s. The ice storm caused chaos, as we know, and delayed the final weekend at Bee’s in Roseway. Head over there today through Sunday to enjoy their cake slices, laminated pastries, cookies, and more. The cafe is open from 8am to 3pm each day. 7137 NE Fremont Street, Portland
Continue reading “Small Bites: Redwood, Hong Phat, Rift Valley Market, Yaowarat, and More”‘Tis the season for end-of-the-year lists. I haven’t done too many of them on the blog, but I thought this year I’d change things up. One of the topics I’ve seen talked about in food media is anticipated 2024 restaurant openings. I have a handful—and they’re not just limited to restaurants— that I’m eager to see become a reality, so I thought I’d share them here.
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