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Where to Eat in Portland’s Hottest NeighborhoodsWhere to Eat in Portland’s Hottest Neighborhoods
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Find the best restaurants, doughnuts, and ice cream shops, from Southeast Hawthorne to Northwest

By Eater Staff
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Where to Dine and Drink in Vancouver, WashingtonWhere to Dine and Drink in Vancouver, Washington
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Local spots offering everything from Detroit-style pizza to Georgian dumplings

By Rachel Pinsky
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Warm Up With Portland’s Best Rich, Cozy Hot ChocolatesWarm Up With Portland’s Best Rich, Cozy Hot Chocolates
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When winter temperatures hit, cut through the cold with these next-level cocoas

By Rebecca Roland and Seiji Nanbu
Inside Tanaka, the New Shokupan Sandwich Shop and Japanese Bakery in Downtown Portland
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From the team behind ramen destination Afuri, Tanaka stacks house-baked shokupan with katsu-fried wagyu beef, builds pyramids of pistachio sponge cake with raspberry compote, and serves miso croissants with cinnamon lattes

By Brooke Jackson-Glidden
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The Team Behind Afuri Is Opening a Portland Cafe Dedicated to Japanese Katsu SandwichesThe Team Behind Afuri Is Opening a Portland Cafe Dedicated to Japanese Katsu Sandwiches
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Tanaka, from the people behind the Japanese ramen brand, will specialize in shokupan sandwiches and pastries

By Brooke Jackson-Glidden
At Beastro, Chef Helen Nguyen Uses Her Pastry Chops for Truly Original Brunch Fare
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Nguyen encases pandan mousse in a chocolate shell, tops matcha chiffon pancakes with mascarpone, and covers bubble waffles with popcorn chicken

By Katrina Yentch
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The Team Behind Celebrated Korean Restaurant Han Oak Will Open a Restaurant DowntownThe Team Behind Celebrated Korean Restaurant Han Oak Will Open a Restaurant Downtown
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Toki will take over the former Tasty n Alder space, with dishes like upside-down bibimbap and kimbap

By Brooke Jackson-Glidden
Portland Restaurant Closings
Downtown Bruce Carey Spot Saucebox Has Closed PermanentlyDowntown Bruce Carey Spot Saucebox Has Closed Permanently
Portland Restaurant Closings

A for-lease sign has landed in the window, and a note on the website has confirmed it “will not reopen”

By Brooke Jackson-Glidden
Portland Restaurant Closings
Vitaly Paley’s Celebrated Restaurant Imperial Has Closed — And His Pizzeria Is NextVitaly Paley’s Celebrated Restaurant Imperial Has Closed — And His Pizzeria Is Next
Portland Restaurant Closings

Without notice, Vitaly Paley’s Imperial posted a statement on its website, saying the restaurant “is now closed”

By Brooke Jackson-Glidden
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Clyde Common Will Transform, Turning Half of Its Dining Room Into a Casual MarketClyde Common Will Transform, Turning Half of Its Dining Room Into a Casual Market
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“Clyde Common, the 100-seat restaurant, it’s not going to come back in that same format,” says owner Nate Tilden

By Brooke Jackson-Glidden
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A New Food Cart Specializing in Japanese Sandwiches Has Opened DowntownA New Food Cart Specializing in Japanese Sandwiches Has Opened Downtown
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Tokyo Sando serves egg salad sandwiches and katsu out of a small cart

By Brooke Jackson-Glidden
Coming Attractions
Crepes Filled With Ratatouille Are Coming to Downtown PortlandCrepes Filled With Ratatouille Are Coming to Downtown Portland
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Urban Creperie will open on SW Morrison this March

By Brooke Jackson-Glidden
With Bae’s Chicken, Fast-Casual Icon Micah Camden Wants to Perfect the Fried Bird
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The man behind vegan dessert shop Little Bean and fast food hotspot Super Deluxe researched poultry for a year in preparation for his fried phoenix of a chicken shack

By Brooke Jackson-Glidden
Portland Restaurant Closings
Portland’s Brand New Hand-Roll Spot Tekka Bar Has Closed Within its First Six MonthsPortland’s Brand New Hand-Roll Spot Tekka Bar Has Closed Within its First Six Months
Portland Restaurant Closings

Tekka has abruptly closed downtown

By Brooke Jackson-Glidden
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Downtown Industry Bar Shift Drinks Is Serving Free Family Meals on SundaysDowntown Industry Bar Shift Drinks Is Serving Free Family Meals on Sundays
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The Sunday Suppers series kicks off this weekend and runs through June

By Alex Frane
2019 in Portland Dining
Gabriel Rucker’s Downtown Jewel Little Bird Closes October 27Gabriel Rucker’s Downtown Jewel Little Bird Closes October 27
2019 in Portland Dining

The restaurant, Rucker’s second, calls it quits before the month ends

By Brooke Jackson-Glidden
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A New Shanghainese Restaurant Opens in Downtown Portland This MonthA New Shanghainese Restaurant Opens in Downtown Portland This Month
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Shanghai Chinese Restaurant will offer standards like xiao long bao as well as dishes harder to find at Portland Chinese restaurants

By Adam Levbarg
A 24-Hour Food Crawl in Downtown Portland
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Dining from dawn to dusk to dawn again

By Tamara Belgard
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The Man Behind Super Deluxe Will Open a Chicken Shack With a Pro Football PlayerThe Man Behind Super Deluxe Will Open a Chicken Shack With a Pro Football Player
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Prolific restaurateur Micah Camden is teaming up with Ndamukong Suh to open Bae’s Chicken

By Brooke Jackson-Glidden
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A New Spot for Ice-Cold Ceviche Is Coming to Downtown PortlandA New Spot for Ice-Cold Ceviche Is Coming to Downtown Portland
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Lobby by Lechon, from the folks behind the downtown Latin American restaurant, will specialize in small plates, raw seafood, and cocktails

By Brooke Jackson-Glidden
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A Los Angeles Restaurant Vet Is Opening a Food Hall in Downtown PortlandA Los Angeles Restaurant Vet Is Opening a Food Hall in Downtown Portland
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Doug Miriello, who spent time at Gjelina and Gjusta, will open a food hall designed for downtown workers

By Brooke Jackson-Glidden
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A Las Vegas Restaurateur Has Opened a Sushi Spot Specializing in Hand Rolls [Updated]A Las Vegas Restaurateur Has Opened a Sushi Spot Specializing in Hand Rolls [Updated]
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Tekka Bar, a Las Vegas sushi counter within Block 16 food hall, has opened a second location in the former Blue Star Donuts location downtown

By Brooke Jackson-Glidden
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Downtown Taco Truck La Piñata Takos Has Closed Temporarily After a FireDowntown Taco Truck La Piñata Takos Has Closed Temporarily After a Fire
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By Brooke Jackson-Glidden
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Health Cafe Holiday Has Opened in its New Downtown DigsHealth Cafe Holiday Has Opened in its New Downtown Digs
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The health food cafe that closed unexpectedly this winter has reopened downtown

By Brooke Jackson-Glidden
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This Swanky Downtown Bistro Is Getting Into the Brunch GameThis Swanky Downtown Bistro Is Getting Into the Brunch Game
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Bistro Agnes will serve breakfast boards, smoked salmon rosti, and other European brunch fare

By Brooke Jackson-Glidden
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Fried Chicken Breakfast Tacos Arrive at Bullard’s New BrunchFried Chicken Breakfast Tacos Arrive at Bullard’s New Brunch
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Bloody mary pickle skewers, Texas red smothered hash browns, and shrimp and grits come to the downtown restaurant

By Brooke Jackson-Glidden
Portland Restaurant Openings
Teote Outpost Opens Today at Pine Street MarketTeote Outpost Opens Today at Pine Street Market
Portland Restaurant Openings

The arepa and mezcal bar will begin serving red chile maple pork belly today

By Brooke Jackson-Glidden
Abigail Hall Is the Woodlark Hotel’s Sleeper Hit
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While Bullard continues to rake in the good reviews, the bar down the hall quietly kills it

By Brooke Jackson-Glidden
How Bullard Embodies the Contemporary Portland Restaurant
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The Texas-meets-Oregon restaurant from Doug Adams delivers the rule-breaking, large-format, un-fussy food that Portland loves

By Brooke Jackson-Glidden
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Little Bird Revamps its Schtick with a New Chef de CuisineLittle Bird Revamps its Schtick with a New Chef de Cuisine
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In the face of a dramatically changing downtown, Gabriel Rucker’s SW 6th Avenue restaurant is getting a refresh

By Brooke Jackson-Glidden
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The Best Restaurant Neighborhoods of 2018The Best Restaurant Neighborhoods of 2018
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These are the ‘hoods that delivered the goods this year according to Portland’s best fed

By Brooke Jackson-Glidden
Everything to Know About Downtown Portland’s Newest Bar
Portland Restaurant Openings

Abigail Hall opens today with fancy vodka Red Bulls and ‘50s-vibed menu from a Top Chef alum

By Brooke Jackson-Glidden
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Doug Adams’ Restaurant Bullard Will Be Downtown’s Meaty BacchanalDoug Adams’ Restaurant Bullard Will Be Downtown’s Meaty Bacchanal
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The Top Chef alum’s menu includes everything from his massive smoked beef ribs to an anchovy-rubbed lamb shoulder, washed down with pitchers of margaritas

By Brooke Jackson-Glidden
Portland Restaurant Openings
A New Downtown Shop Makes Ice Cream With Fermented Rice Instead of SugarA New Downtown Shop Makes Ice Cream With Fermented Rice Instead of Sugar
Portland Restaurant Openings

Kozy Bar, with ice cream bars like matcha strawberry and almond butter raspberry, uses fermented rice to sweeten their treats

By Brooke Jackson-Glidden
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A Beloved Ladd’s Addition Coffee Shop Is Opening a Second Location DowntownA Beloved Ladd’s Addition Coffee Shop Is Opening a Second Location Downtown
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Upper Left Roasters will bring their toasts and exciting roasts to the Meier & Frank building

By Brooke Jackson-Glidden
Portland Restaurant Openings
Check Out the Menus for Vitaly Paley’s Newest Restaurant, Open TodayCheck Out the Menus for Vitaly Paley’s Newest Restaurant, Open Today
Portland Restaurant Openings

Rosa Rosa will begin serving boyo and pasta at the Dossier Hotel at 3 p.m.

By Brooke Jackson-Glidden
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Check Out the Menus at Downtown Portland’s Next HotelCheck Out the Menus at Downtown Portland’s Next Hotel
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Portland’s Radisson Red opens November 15

By Brooke Jackson-Glidden
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Portland Will Soon Have a Spot for Czech Breakfast Pastries DowntownPortland Will Soon Have a Spot for Czech Breakfast Pastries Downtown
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Good Coffee will join Doug Adams’ Bullard in the soon-to-open Woodlark Hotel, serving grab-and-go breakfast kolaches made by the ‘Top Chef’ alum

By Brooke Jackson-Glidden
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Portland Dining Kingpin Vitaly Paley Is Opening His Fifth RestaurantPortland Dining Kingpin Vitaly Paley Is Opening His Fifth Restaurant
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We don’t know much yet, but the restaurant will move into the Dossier Hotel before 2019 begins

By Brooke Jackson-Glidden
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Portland is Getting its First Esports Bar Next MonthPortland is Getting its First Esports Bar Next Month
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Outrage will serve pub grub and cocktails alongside video games

By Alex Frane