Looking forward to sharing an update on the Fremont Garage very soon. We published this article in June 2024, having first written about it the previous January. The current plan is to open Memorial Day weekend. #fremontgarage #portland #bridgetownbites
This edition of Small Bites includes the news of Greg Higgins’ retirement, restaurant openings and closings, anniversaries, tax day happy hour, a pink cat tumbler, and more. I hope this weekend is good to you. #smallbites #portland #bridgetownbites
Spring Sips, a six-week celebration of wine in the Tualatin Valley is coming up, and the Pink! Rosé Festival starts it all off on May 17. #wine #springsips #pinkrosefestival #tualatinvalley #bridgetownbites
Shorebird Bakery, FKA Woodblock Bakery, has a new home on NE 42nd Ave and Alberta and plans to open next month. #shorebirdbakery #portland #bridgetownbites
Judith took some time to hang out with the Bun Bandits, Mackenzie and Sarah, in Multnomah Village to learn about their story and why their kolaches and malasadas are so popular. #bunbandits #portland #bridgetownbites
Update on the Division Street Dairy Queen and its drive-thru; The results of the February appeal hearing are in favor of the Applicant. As of now, the DQ can go forward. #dairyqueen #portland #bridgetownbites
This edition of Small Bites includes openings, closings, s’mores, Easter, a Matcha Week, cat cafe news, ube syrup, and more. I hope this weekend is good to you. #smallbites #portland #bridgetownbites
Welcome to another roundup of top 5 posts on Bridgetown Bites for March 2026. Openings, reopenings, sourdough and love for zeppole. Plus, decent traffic numbers. Thanks to all who read, comment, share, and send tips! #analytics #portland #bridgetownbites
Get to know Fwi, a cart/bus that serves interesting coffee drinks and a variety of banana breads in a small pod at the corner of N Fremont and Vancouver. #fwi #bananabread #portland #bridgetownbites
Here are the finalists for the 2026 James Beard Restaurant and Chef Awards - three are from Portland. #jamesbeardawards #portland #bridgetownbites
Wyrd Leatherworks and Meadery is opening in a new location with a space almost four times the size of their current one. They hope to reopen later this spring. #castlewyrd #mead #milwaukie #bridgetownbites
We’ve added some new things to our Easter 2026 roundup, including deliciousness from Bakeshop, Bella’s Italian Bakery, Carina’s Bakery, Lauretta Jean’s, Oyatsupan, Twisted Croissant, Bar Nouveau, Gabbiano’s, Gabby’s Next Door, and My Father’s Place. #easter #portland #bridgetownbites
Do you like sourdough bread? Then the Portland Sourdough Showcase on April 1 - National Sourdough Bread Day - is the place for you! Portland bakeries will be showing off their sour doughs, and more. #sourdough #portland #bridgetownbites
This edition of Small Bites includes openings, salad, sandwiches, vegan food, chocolate, anniversaries, CSAs, and more. I hope this weekend is good to you. #smallbites #portland #bridgetownbites
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Vya offers good food and drink, a beautiful space, and a chance to linger and relax. They opened at the end of February - we spoke with owners Vy and Steve to learn more about their vision for the place. #vya #portland #bridgetownbites
Passover, the Jewish high holiday of liberation, starts next week! Here’s where to find Passover foods and celebrations in Portland #passover #portland #bridgetownbites
A new restaurant from the folks at Sesame Collective is slated to open this summer: Angelina’s. They will occupy the old Cosube space on NW 21st Ave in Slabtown. #angelinas #portland #bridgetownbites
Gelato Day is usually celebrated in Europe each year, but Pinolo Gelato has brought it to Portland. Enjoy 2026’s special flavor alone or in a Bella’s Italian Bakery brioche. Yums all around. #gelato #gelato day #portland #bridgetownbites
Easter is just a couple weeks away, and we’ve got a bunch of delicious ways to celebrate - a French Toast Kit, hot cross buns, bunny tails, brunch, and more. Plus, who doesn’t like an image of a giant chick pulling a lamb on wheels? #easter #portland #bridgetownbites
This edition of Small Bites includes República, openings, Orval, pizza, coffee, beer, a potato party, desserts, burgers, anniversaries and birthdays, sandwiches, and more. I hope this weekend is good to you. #smallbites #portland #bridgetownbites
Gumba, home to delicious pasta and other Italian fare in Northeast Portland, has a new home. We stopped by to chat with the owners and see where they are with the new space. #gumba #portland #bridgetownbites
A new-ish chill lounge spot with readers in mind has opened in Old Town Chinatown: Novel Book Bar. #novelbookbar #portland #bridgetownbites
Eyesore, a new coffee cart in the Irvington neighborhood, is your new spot for coffee during the week. #eyesore #coffee #portland #bridgetownbites
Don’t forget: happy hour at Aunt Tillie's is tonight! Corned beef, cabbage, and singing. Plus, options at Doe Donuts, the Emerald Isle Bar Takeover at McMenamins, and some new additions. #stpatricksday #portland #bridgetownbites
The old Sunny’s Pizza in Sellwood is now home to a new pizzeria: Dick’s Pizza, established by Chris Pfeifer of The 1905. #dickspizza #portland #sellwood #bridgetownbites
Flour Market soft opens today! Then they’ll be back on Wednesday, March 18. Exciting! #flourmarketcafe #portland #bridgetownbites
Tomorrow is the CSA Share Fair at the Redd on Salmon. Over 40 farms will be there, plus activities and vendors. Should be a good time! #csa #portland #bridgetownbites
This edition of Small Bites involves the Elephants Deli fire news summarized, brunchy news, Pi(e) Day, openings, the Mikado building, second new menu item at Du’s grill in 30 years, and more. I hope the weekend is good to you. #smallbites #portland #bridgetownbites
Honorable Mention, the sports bar below The Benson Hotel, has opened. We had a chance to check it out earlier this week, and here is what we saw. #honorablemention #portland #bridgetownbites
St. Joseph’s Day pastries mean zeppole in Portland, and a few places are offering them this year. #zeppole #stjosephsday #portland #bridgetownbites
