Montelupo expandes to Sellwood. Now we have two great Italian businesses expanding “down south” to Sellwood! First Sebastiano’s, now Montelupo. According to reporting in The O, they “will expand with a new market for Italian pantry goods, focaccia sandwiches and Roman-style pizza, opening as soon as August.” Looks like it will be in the old Baes Chicken location. 1613 SE Bybee Blvd, Portland
Speaking of Sebastiano’s—Apertivo returns! Dan and Elise share that they have decided to bring back Apertivo this year, on Fridays during August. It’s dubbed “Hot Arancini Nights.” On Fridays from 4pm-7pm they are frying up deliciousness in the Seb’s Party Wagon, including sfinci donuts with blood orange curd. “We’ll also have some light salads featuring farm-fresh, peak season tomatoes, hand-pulled mozzarella, fresh focaccia, olives, and of course our fun drink program with Sebastiano Spritz, Sicilian wine by the glass, and non-alcoholic options.” It’s only in August, so stop on by soon. 411 SE 81st Avenue, Portland
Woodsman Tavern will close. The final day of service will be Sunday, August 20 … in their current incarnation. Apparently they will return and are “developing a new concept to share with you soon enough.” I’ll miss their wedge salad and roast chicken. 4537 SE Division Street, Portland
Spanish olive oil cake special at Reeva. This terrific cart in Roseway makes delicious pizza and salads and their Spanish olive oil cake looks absolutely fantastic. 7727 NE Sandy Blvd, Portland
