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I'm Meg Cotner, writer and publisher of #Portland food news and views. Loves avocados, fresh produce, NA drinks, cats and universal healthcare. Current header photo: overhead shot of garlic noodles from After Ours. http://bridgetownbites.com
Reeva, the award-winning pizza cart in the Roseway neighborhood, will be closed longer than expected. Roberto, the owner of Reeva, has been denied re-entry into the US. #reeva #immigration #portland #bridgetownbites
Reeva's Extended Closure in Portland, Hope for Roberto's Return - Bridgetown Bites
Reeva's extended closure is related to the unfortunate and heartbreaking situation of owner Roberto, who was denied reentry to the US.
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November 26, 2025 at 5:34 PM
Reeva, the award-winning pizza cart in the Roseway neighborhood, will be closed longer than expected. Roberto, the owner of Reeva, has been denied re-entry into the US. #reeva #immigration #portland #bridgetownbites
Filipino bakery Shop Halo Halo has closed their Woodstock storefront but they are still active doing events and pop-ups. We chatted with Geleen Abenoja, owner of the bakery, to learn more about her work and her current fundraiser. #shophalohalo #portland #bridgetownbites
Shop Halo Halo Has Closed and Is Ready for What's Next, in Portland - Bridgetown Bites
Shop Halo Halo, home to Filipino desserts, pandesal, and more, has closed. They are looking for a new home, and are doing events for now.
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November 25, 2025 at 5:00 PM
Filipino bakery Shop Halo Halo has closed their Woodstock storefront but they are still active doing events and pop-ups. We chatted with Geleen Abenoja, owner of the bakery, to learn more about her work and her current fundraiser. #shophalohalo #portland #bridgetownbites
The Noshpit will offer NY bodega-style sandwiches, sides, soup, and stuff to drink. All in the former Backyard Social space in North Portland. #thenoshpit #portland #bridgetownbites
Nosh at The Noshpit in the Old Backyard Social Space in Portland - Bridgetown Bites
The Noshpit is taking over the former Backyard Social space in North Portland, offering sandwiches, hot dogs, soup, and more.
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November 24, 2025 at 5:02 PM
The Noshpit will offer NY bodega-style sandwiches, sides, soup, and stuff to drink. All in the former Backyard Social space in North Portland. #thenoshpit #portland #bridgetownbites
This edition of Small Bites includes salad, openings, closings, expansions, pop-ups, burgers, dreams, and more. Have a great weekend, everyone! #smallbites #portland #bridgetownbites
Small Bites: Loncheria Los Mayas, Soen, 28 Tigers, and More - Bridgetown Bites
This edition of Small Bites includes Loncheria Los Mayas, The Baker's Mark, new salad, expansions, closings, Thanksgiving, and more.
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November 21, 2025 at 5:00 PM
This edition of Small Bites includes salad, openings, closings, expansions, pop-ups, burgers, dreams, and more. Have a great weekend, everyone! #smallbites #portland #bridgetownbites
Recess is the restaurant and bar in the Cambria Hotel, located on Park Ave in the Pearl District. I stopped by, learned more about them, and had a nice chat with the chef and staff - plus some tasty things to eat. #recess #cambriahotel #pearldistrict #portland #bridgetownbites
Get to Know Recess, the Restaurant in Portland's Cambria Hotel - Bridgetown Bites
Recess, the restaurant inside the Cambria Hotel is open. I chatted with Chef Michael Iles, tried some dishes, and learned a lot from staff.
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November 20, 2025 at 5:00 PM
Recess is the restaurant and bar in the Cambria Hotel, located on Park Ave in the Pearl District. I stopped by, learned more about them, and had a nice chat with the chef and staff - plus some tasty things to eat. #recess #cambriahotel #pearldistrict #portland #bridgetownbites
Award-winning film “The Donn of Tiki” about Donn Beach (of Don the Beachcomber fame) will screen at the Hollywood Theatre later this month. #thedonnoftiki #donnbeach #tiki #portland #bridgetownbites
The Donn of Tiki Will Screen at the Hollywood Theatre in Portland - Bridgetown Bites
The Donn of Tiki, about the life of Donn Beach, will screen at the Hollywood Theatre on Sunday, November 30, 2025.
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November 19, 2025 at 5:00 PM
Award-winning film “The Donn of Tiki” about Donn Beach (of Don the Beachcomber fame) will screen at the Hollywood Theatre later this month. #thedonnoftiki #donnbeach #tiki #portland #bridgetownbites
We are still in Give!Guide season and tomorrow is Big Drinks Day, sponsored by Soter Vineyards and John’s Marketplace. You’ll have a chance to win a gift card or a Willamette Valley Wine Country experience. #giveguide #portland #bridgetownbites
Give!Guide 2025: Food Edition in the Portland Metro Area - Bridgetown Bites
Give!Guide 2025 launches this weekend. This year we are bringing attention to the three Big Give Days that involve food in all sorts of ways.
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November 18, 2025 at 7:30 PM
We are still in Give!Guide season and tomorrow is Big Drinks Day, sponsored by Soter Vineyards and John’s Marketplace. You’ll have a chance to win a gift card or a Willamette Valley Wine Country experience. #giveguide #portland #bridgetownbites
A new Northern Thai restaurant from Earl Ninsom, Sam Smith and Eric Nelson called OK Chicken & Khao Soi is coming to SE Portland in 2026. #thaifood #portland #bridgetownbites
OK Chicken & Khao Soi Will Open in the Old Pok Pok Space in Portland - Bridgetown Bites
A new Northern Thai restaurant from Eric Nelson, Earl Ninsom, and Sam Smith will open in the old Pok Pok space in Southeast Portland.
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November 18, 2025 at 5:00 PM
A new Northern Thai restaurant from Earl Ninsom, Sam Smith and Eric Nelson called OK Chicken & Khao Soi is coming to SE Portland in 2026. #thaifood #portland #bridgetownbites
This Saturday is the Cheese and Meat Festival! Over 50 vendors will be there offering tastes of cheese and meat, as well as wines and condiments. #cheeseandmeatfestival #portland #bridgetownbites
Cheese and Meat Festival Is This Weekend in Portland - Bridgetown Bites
The Cheese and Meat Festival comes to Portland this weekend, Saturday, November 22, offering chances to taste cheeses, meats, and more.
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November 17, 2025 at 5:00 PM
This Saturday is the Cheese and Meat Festival! Over 50 vendors will be there offering tastes of cheese and meat, as well as wines and condiments. #cheeseandmeatfestival #portland #bridgetownbites
Los Hongos opens today at 4pm! According to their Instagram, they’ll have “live music, a DJ, lots of wild foraged mushroom meals, herbal elixirs and mushroom infused coffee.” #loshongos #mushrooms #portland #bridgetownbites
Los Hongos Brings Myriad Mushrooms To Eat and Drink in Portland - Bridgetown Bites
Los Hongos Plant Bar and Cafe will open in Southeast Portland, bringing all sorts of mushroomy things to Portland in a cafe space.
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November 15, 2025 at 5:00 PM
Los Hongos opens today at 4pm! According to their Instagram, they’ll have “live music, a DJ, lots of wild foraged mushroom meals, herbal elixirs and mushroom infused coffee.” #loshongos #mushrooms #portland #bridgetownbites
This edition of Small Bites has everything: tamale-making, pop-ups, listicles, Thai food, katsu, bingsu, and more. Have a great weekend, everyone! #smallbites #portland #bridgetownbites
Small Bites: Tamalada, Crispy Cones, ZabPinto Thai, and More - Bridgetown Bites
This edition of Small Bites includes tamalada, wine, katsu, bingsu, onigiri, openings, closings, chimney cake, and more.
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November 14, 2025 at 5:00 PM
This edition of Small Bites has everything: tamale-making, pop-ups, listicles, Thai food, katsu, bingsu, and more. Have a great weekend, everyone! #smallbites #portland #bridgetownbites
A new cafe called Mayger Coffee will open in the space on NE Broadway near 68th, right next to The Snug. They’ll bring familiar coffee drinks, pastries, and Suolakala, a Finnish salt-cured salmon dish. #maygercoffee #madisonsouth #portland #bridgetownbites
Mayger Coffee Will Open in the Madison South Neighborhood in Portland - Bridgetown Bites
A new cafe is coming to Madison South. Mayger Coffee will open in what used to be TM Banh Mi next to The Snug, a live music venue.
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November 13, 2025 at 5:03 PM
A new cafe called Mayger Coffee will open in the space on NE Broadway near 68th, right next to The Snug. They’ll bring familiar coffee drinks, pastries, and Suolakala, a Finnish salt-cured salmon dish. #maygercoffee #madisonsouth #portland #bridgetownbites
I gotta say, the Mama's Turkey sandwich (add avocado) at Fresh Love (NE Fremont and 75th) is so consistently delicious. I especially love that Mama Lil's & Green olive mayo they use. This is probably one of my favorite sandwiches in all of Portland. #sandwichesofportland
November 12, 2025 at 9:20 PM
I gotta say, the Mama's Turkey sandwich (add avocado) at Fresh Love (NE Fremont and 75th) is so consistently delicious. I especially love that Mama Lil's & Green olive mayo they use. This is probably one of my favorite sandwiches in all of Portland. #sandwichesofportland
The West End section of downtown Portland is getting a new cafe - plus they’ll be milling matcha there, as well. Mako Matcha Mill will bring all kinds of matcha, matcha drinks, education, and milling later this year. #makomatchamill #matcha #portland #westend #bridgetownbites
Mako Matcha Mill Will Indeed Mill Matcha in Portland - Bridgetown Bites
Mako Matcha Mill will offer matcha drinks, soft serve, wagashi, and they'll be milling matcha there on site at the cafe.
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November 12, 2025 at 5:00 PM
The West End section of downtown Portland is getting a new cafe - plus they’ll be milling matcha there, as well. Mako Matcha Mill will bring all kinds of matcha, matcha drinks, education, and milling later this year. #makomatchamill #matcha #portland #westend #bridgetownbites
It’s back again this holiday season! The Gingerbread Masterpiece will be unveiled in early December downtown at The Benson Hotel lobby. #gingerbreadmasterpiece #thebensonhotel #downtownportland #portland #bridgetownbites
Gingerbread Masterpiece 2025: Coming Soon To The Benson Hotel in Portland - Bridgetown Bites
Gingerbread Masterpiece 2025 is coming! On Tuesday, December 2, they'l unveil this epic gingerbread house at a party at The Benson Hotel.
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November 11, 2025 at 5:00 PM
It’s back again this holiday season! The Gingerbread Masterpiece will be unveiled in early December downtown at The Benson Hotel lobby. #gingerbreadmasterpiece #thebensonhotel #downtownportland #portland #bridgetownbites
Pomalo will open in the old Sundown Pub space on North Lombard, with a revamped interior, a new menu of “soul food and Italian fusion” plus a variety of drinks, and the aim of a relaxing, chill vibe. #pomalobar #northportland #portland #bridgetownbites
Pomalo Bar Will Open in the Old Sundown Pub Space in Portland - Bridgetown Bites
A new bar called Pomalo will open in the old Sundown Pub space on North Lombard in the Portsmouth neighborhood.
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November 10, 2025 at 5:00 PM
Pomalo will open in the old Sundown Pub space on North Lombard, with a revamped interior, a new menu of “soul food and Italian fusion” plus a variety of drinks, and the aim of a relaxing, chill vibe. #pomalobar #northportland #portland #bridgetownbites
We’re about a third of the way into World Vegan Month. There’s plenty of plant-based yums to enjoy all over Portland! #vegan #portland #worldveganmonth #veganizer #bridgetownbites
World Vegan Month 2025 Starts Saturday in Portland - Bridgetown Bites
Hello, World Vegan Month 2025! Veganizer produces this tasty plant-based event, now in its third year, throughout the month of November.
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November 9, 2025 at 6:00 PM
We’re about a third of the way into World Vegan Month. There’s plenty of plant-based yums to enjoy all over Portland! #vegan #portland #worldveganmonth #veganizer #bridgetownbites
Our updated Thanksgiving roundup now includes Mosh PDX, Pie Spot, Riley Seasonal Cakes, Screen Door, Campana, DesiPDX, Tiny Moreso, and Waters Bar & Grille. #thanksgiving #portland #bridgetownbites
Thanksgiving 2025 in Portland - Bridgetown Bites
Here is our Thanksgiving 2025 in Portland roundup - places to get your meats/poultry, meal kits, and restaurants serving a holiday meal.
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November 8, 2025 at 5:01 PM
Our updated Thanksgiving roundup now includes Mosh PDX, Pie Spot, Riley Seasonal Cakes, Screen Door, Campana, DesiPDX, Tiny Moreso, and Waters Bar & Grille. #thanksgiving #portland #bridgetownbites
After months of preparation, Stomping Grounds cafe in downtown Gresham has an opening date! They’ll welcome customers in on Saturday, November 8. #gresham #coffee #stompinggrounds #bridgetownbites
Stomping Grounds Will Open in Downtown Gresham - Bridgetown Bites
Stomping Grounds, with a cafe in Fairview and a drive-thru in Gresham, will open a cafe in downtown Gresham in the old Cafe Delirium space.
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November 7, 2025 at 8:01 PM
After months of preparation, Stomping Grounds cafe in downtown Gresham has an opening date! They’ll welcome customers in on Saturday, November 8. #gresham #coffee #stompinggrounds #bridgetownbites
This week’s edition of Small Bites involves openings and closings, pop-ups, anniversaries, the return of the sweet potato sundae, pizza, and a pawpaw tasting. Have a great weekend, everyone! #smallbites #portland #bridgetownbites
Small Bites: Gabbiano's Expansion, Dadash Grill, Reeva, and More - Bridgetown Bites
This edition of Small Bites includes the Gabbiano's expansion, anniversaries, openings, closings, pawpaws, pizza, and more.
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November 7, 2025 at 5:00 PM
This week’s edition of Small Bites involves openings and closings, pop-ups, anniversaries, the return of the sweet potato sundae, pizza, and a pawpaw tasting. Have a great weekend, everyone! #smallbites #portland #bridgetownbites
Bangkok Belly opens tomorrow! Looking forward to their “skewers, salads, and spirits” to debut in SE Portland. #bangkokbelly #thairestaurant #portland #bridgetownbites
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Bangkok Belly: Bringing Thai Skewers, Salads, and Spirits to Portland - Bridgetown Bites
Bangkok Belly, from Kat Thirakomen and David Fiske, will offer "skewers, salads, and spirits" on SE Belmont Street in Portland, Oregon.
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November 6, 2025 at 10:30 PM
Bangkok Belly opens tomorrow! Looking forward to their “skewers, salads, and spirits” to debut in SE Portland. #bangkokbelly #thairestaurant #portland #bridgetownbites
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Los Hongos will offer mushrooms in their various forms as a cafe and plant bar in SE Portland. #loshongos #mushrooms #portland #bridgetownbites
Los Hongos Brings Myriad Mushrooms To Eat and Drink in Portland - Bridgetown Bites
Los Hongos Plant Bar and Cafe will open in Southeast Portland, bringing all sorts of mushroomy things to Portland in a cafe space.
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November 6, 2025 at 6:15 PM
Los Hongos will offer mushrooms in their various forms as a cafe and plant bar in SE Portland. #loshongos #mushrooms #portland #bridgetownbites
TIL: What it's like to forget to click the "Save" button on something you edited the night before. Just... dang Meg. Today's published item should not be in better shape now. 🍄
November 6, 2025 at 5:38 PM
TIL: What it's like to forget to click the "Save" button on something you edited the night before. Just... dang Meg. Today's published item should not be in better shape now. 🍄
Epif reopens tomorrow! They’ll be offering a daytime/brunch menu that is fully vegan, espresso drinks, mocktails, and more. #epif #vegan #brunch #portland #bridgetownbites
Epif Reopens With Brunch This Week in Portland - Bridgetown Bites
Epif reopens in their same location, still offering vegan food, but this time in the form of brunch (as well as breakfast and lunch).
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November 5, 2025 at 5:45 PM
Epif reopens tomorrow! They’ll be offering a daytime/brunch menu that is fully vegan, espresso drinks, mocktails, and more. #epif #vegan #brunch #portland #bridgetownbites
Pho Hung - the one on SE Powell - is going to open up a location inside the CORE food hall on SE 82nd Avenue. #phohung #vietnamesefood #portland #bridgetownbites
Pho Hung at CORE: Coming Soon To This Food Hall in Portland - Bridgetown Bites
Pho Hung at CORE: this popular Vietnamese restaurant on SE Powell Blvd, will open a location in the CORE food hall on 82nd Avenue.
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November 4, 2025 at 5:20 PM
Pho Hung - the one on SE Powell - is going to open up a location inside the CORE food hall on SE 82nd Avenue. #phohung #vietnamesefood #portland #bridgetownbites