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Satisfy your American food cravings with these 3 Portland newcomers

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Published on August 05, 2019
Satisfy your American food cravings with these 3 Portland newcomersPhoto: Bless Your Heart Burgers/Yelp

Looking for your next great American meal in Portland? These new spots will satisfy all your cravings. Here are the newest places to check out the next time you're in the mood for American food.

Shine Distillery and Grill

4232 N. Williams Ave., Boise

Photo: Mary C. /Yelp

Shine Distillery and Grill is a distillery and traditional American spot.

The newly opened restaurant was first dreamed up by owner Jon Poteet over 17 years ago. It offers rooftop seating and pub-style fare. On the menu, expect to see items like mac and cheese, tomato soup and fried pickles

Yelp users are excited about Shine Distillery and Grill, which currently holds 4.5 stars out of 12 reviews on the site.

Yelper Deric M., who reviewed Shine Distillery and Grill on July 25, wrote, "Shine Distillery was amazing. Anyone I came in contact with was extremely friendly and the service was super quick. I ordered the Distillery Burger with pimento cheese, and wow. It had so much flavor."

And Kayla M. added, "The food: Unstoppable. The cocktails: Indescribable. I am thoroughly impressed with this hidden gem. 10/10 stars. Highly recommend." 

Bless Your Heart Burgers

5410 N.E. 33rd Ave., Concordia

Photo: Bless Your Heart Burgers 33rd avenue/Yelp

Bless Your Heart Burgers is a traditional American spot, offering soda floats and hot dogs.

This eatery also serves up a variety of natural beef burgers and offers both catering and delivery services. On the menu, look for chili cheese fries, veggie burgers, soft-serve ice cream and more.

Yelp users are still warming up to Bless Your Heart Burgers, which currently holds three stars out of six reviews on the site.

Yelper Amos H. wrote, "A much-needed addition to the neighborhood. I would put this burger right up there with the best. The bun is ridiculous. I got the classic double with fries and a dang good Kolch, and it was all top-notch."

Bless Your Heart Burgers is open from 11 a.m.–8 p.m. on Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday, Thursday and Sunday and 11 a.m.–9 p.m. on Friday and Saturday.

Break Bread

1106 N.W. Hoyt St., Pearl District

Photo: Pierce C./Yelp

Break Bread is a deli and New American spot, offering sandwiches and more.

Its sandwiches include the Ol' Reliable with turkey, salami, mozzarella, diced shallot, pickles and herb aioli; the Banh Yu with chicken, carrot, cucumber, pickled jalapeño, cilantro, sriracha and mayo; and the Credible Hulk with charred bell pepper, avocado, pickled shallot, butter lettuce and tomato.

Sandwiches can be served on Dutch Crunch bread, French rolls, wheat rolls or gluten-free loaves. Beer and cider are also on offer. 

With a five-star Yelp rating out of 71 reviews on Yelp, Break Bread has been getting positive attention.

Yelper Joshua M., who was one of the first users to visit Break Bread on July 26, wrote, "This deli clearly prides itself on a good cross-section and they nailed it. Just enough peppery bacon jam for it to flavor every bite without overwhelming the other components. As a sandwich should be, this sandwich is all about good meat and great bread."

Break Bread is open from 11 a.m.–6 p.m. on Monday-Saturday. (It's closed on Sunday.)


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