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Best Restaurants and Food Carts in Portland’s St. Johns NeighborhoodBest Restaurants and Food Carts in Portland’s St. Johns Neighborhood
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Where to eat everything from Tibetan momos to sourdough pizzas in Portland’s most secluded neighborhood

By Rebecca Roland and Brooke Jackson-Glidden
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One of the City’s Rising Star Bagel Shops Is Expanding to St. JohnsOne of the City’s Rising Star Bagel Shops Is Expanding to St. Johns
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Ben & Esther’s Bagels will move into the spot previously home to Bernstein’s

By Alex Frane
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Loaded Banh Mi Land in St. Johns Next WeekLoaded Banh Mi Land in St. Johns Next Week
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Banh Mi Up will serve Vietnamese standards like pho and banh mi, as well broader Asian fare like wontons in chili oil

By Brooke Jackson-Glidden
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After a Wave of Closures, St. Johns Will Soon Be Home to a Sunny Rice Bowl RestaurantAfter a Wave of Closures, St. Johns Will Soon Be Home to a Sunny Rice Bowl Restaurant
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From the woman behind Table 6, Sol Bowl will take over the Starbucks space on Lombard

By Brooke Jackson-Glidden
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Killer Pizza Cart Gracie’s Apizza Opens its Restaurant in St. Johns Thursday [Updated]Killer Pizza Cart Gracie’s Apizza Opens its Restaurant in St. Johns Thursday [Updated]
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Gracie’s will take over the now-closed 87th & Meatballs space, serving $10 pizzas with house-made cheese and dough

By Brooke Jackson-Glidden
Portland Restaurant Openings
There’s A New Ramen and Sushi Shop in St. JohnsThere’s A New Ramen and Sushi Shop in St. Johns
Portland Restaurant Openings

Mikasa has taken over the former Sudra space on Lombard, with bowls of paitan ramen and Oregon-albacore-wrapped maki

By Brooke Jackson-Glidden
Portland Restaurant Closings
Vegan Indian Mainstay The Sudra Has Said Goodbye to St. JohnsVegan Indian Mainstay The Sudra Has Said Goodbye to St. Johns
Portland Restaurant Closings

Two St. Johns spots have closed on Lombard, including the nearby meatball shop

By Brooke Jackson-Glidden
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Northwest’s Classic Chop Butchery Will Open a Deli in St. JohnsNorthwest’s Classic Chop Butchery Will Open a Deli in St. Johns
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The butcher counter within City Market will open a deli in the former Dub’s location, serving sandwiches and house sausages

By Brooke Jackson-Glidden
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The Beer Is Flowing In St. Johns at the New Stormbreaker Brewing LocationThe Beer Is Flowing In St. Johns at the New Stormbreaker Brewing Location
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The brewery opened May 16

By Brooke Jackson-Glidden
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Beloved Pie Cart Snags Restaurant Space in St. JohnsBeloved Pie Cart Snags Restaurant Space in St. Johns
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Paiku is expanding its menu into more game pies and breakfast

By Brooke Jackson-Glidden
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Dub’s Chicken and Waffles Is Going Brick and MortarDub’s Chicken and Waffles Is Going Brick and Mortar
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It’s leaving its spot inside St. Johns’ Ranger Tavern

By Mattie John Bamman
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One of Portland’s Top Breweries to Expand to St. JohnsOne of Portland’s Top Breweries to Expand to St. Johns
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Stormbreaker Brewing aims to open spring 2018

By Mattie John Bamman
Portland Restaurant Openings
Bernstein’s Bagels Begins Boiling in St. JohnsBernstein’s Bagels Begins Boiling in St. Johns
Portland Restaurant Openings

The roving bagel maker goes brick and mortar

By Mattie John Bamman
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Homegrown Smoker’s Vegan Barbecue Takes Over Proper Eats in St. JohnsHomegrown Smoker’s Vegan Barbecue Takes Over Proper Eats in St. Johns
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It plans to close its downtown deli location

By Mattie John Bamman
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Old-School Vegan Restaurant Proper Eats to Shutter in St. JohnsOld-School Vegan Restaurant Proper Eats to Shutter in St. Johns
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You have until April 29

By Mattie John Bamman
Portland Restaurant Openings
Gabagool Brings Handmade Pastas to St. JohnsGabagool Brings Handmade Pastas to St. Johns
Portland Restaurant Openings

Culty Italian street food just in time for the holidays

By Mattie John Bamman
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Beloved James John Cafe in St. Johns to Shutter by ChristmasBeloved James John Cafe in St. Johns to Shutter by Christmas
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Owner says her lease was terminated

By Mattie John Bamman
Portland Restaurant Openings
Two-Thirds Complex Takes Flight in St. JohnsTwo-Thirds Complex Takes Flight in St. Johns
Portland Restaurant Openings

87th and Meatballs is now open

By Mattie John Bamman
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Culty Gabagool Italian Food Cart Goes Brick and Mortar in St. JohnsCulty Gabagool Italian Food Cart Goes Brick and Mortar in St. Johns
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House-made pastas and Italian street foods are on their way

By Mattie John Bamman
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24th & Meatballs To Open At Two-Thirds Complex In St. Johns24th & Meatballs To Open At Two-Thirds Complex In St. Johns
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By Chad Walsh
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The Original Launches ‘Secret’ Food MenuThe Original Launches ‘Secret’ Food Menu
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Fire closes The Sudra St. Johns, and Lagunitas Brewing to open first Community Room in Portland

By Mattie John Bamman
Portland Restaurant Openings
The Sudra and The Garrison Tap Room are Now Open at the Two-Thirds Complex in St. JohnsThe Sudra and The Garrison Tap Room are Now Open at the Two-Thirds Complex in St. Johns
Portland Restaurant Openings

Expect another tenant announcement in the near future

By Eater Staff
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The Oregonian Digs Mama San Soul Shack; WWeek Finds Portland’s Best OystersThe Oregonian Digs Mama San Soul Shack; WWeek Finds Portland’s Best Oysters
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The Merc gets behind the hype at Taylor Railworks.

By Chad Walsh
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The Oregonian Crushes on Coquine; LeChon’s Logo-Branded Buns Fail to Impress WWeekThe Oregonian Crushes on Coquine; LeChon’s Logo-Branded Buns Fail to Impress WWeek
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The Merc loves Mama San Soul Shack, and loves some food deliverers more than others.

By Chad Walsh
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Mama San Soul Shack Launches Soul Food LunchMama San Soul Shack Launches Soul Food Lunch
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You may now have to drive to St. Johns.

By Mattie John Bamman
Portland Restaurant Openings
Quality Bar Opens, Plus Two New Places to Try This WeekendQuality Bar Opens, Plus Two New Places to Try This Weekend
Portland Restaurant Openings

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By Mattie John Bamman
Eater Archives
The Central Hotel Will (Likely) Serve Its Last Pre-Prohibition Cocktail SaturdayThe Central Hotel Will (Likely) Serve Its Last Pre-Prohibition Cocktail Saturday
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But owners hope a last-minute investor will turn things around

By Mattie John Bamman
Eater Scenes
Taqueria Santa Cruz in St. Johns, Sunday at 1 p.m.Taqueria Santa Cruz in St. Johns, Sunday at 1 p.m.
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Inside the treasured hole-in-the-wall tucked across the Willamette.

By Carolyn Alburger
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Sip Bloody Marys While Shopping at New Indoor Farmers Market in St. JohnsSip Bloody Marys While Shopping at New Indoor Farmers Market in St. Johns
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At the Saturday market in the Central Hotel, you can partake of the full bar while picking up produce.

By Danielle Centoni
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Kombucha Speakeasy in St. Johns Now Serving Dinner (on the Floor)Kombucha Speakeasy in St. Johns Now Serving Dinner (on the Floor)
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It’s kinda secret, certified organic, super-quirky, and shoes are optional.

By Danielle Centoni