Brian and James Malarkey will open The Malarkey in the Pearl — a 250‑seat steakhouse with Pacific Northwest seafood and theatrical decor, including stripper poles. The room is targeting July 2026.

A Western speakeasy called Sips & Slice is headed to downtown Canby, offering smoky cocktails and savory hand pies from the team behind Church of Smoke. Owners are aiming for a mid‑February opening.

Gresham’s iCandy expanded into downtown Troutdale, taking over a former soda shop and keeping vintage touches while serving ice cream, caramel corn and bubble tea.

Portland brewer Steeplejack is opening a March 2026 burgers‑and‑beer pub in Manzanita, moving into the former Neah‑Kah‑Nie Bistro in a smaller pivot from earlier plans.

Adán Fausto will run Tope and 2NW5 at The Hoxton, bringing Baja-inspired tacos and mariscos to hotel dining with menus debuting in early February.

Portland will hear a proposed ordinance to ban the sale of foie gras Tuesday, setting up a clash between animal‑welfare advocates and restaurateurs. The measure targets commercial sales and includes fines.

Portland’s first Chick‑fil‑A in more than 20 years opened near Mall 205, offering dine‑in, carryout, curbside pickup and an indoor play area.

Salem's Damascus Kitchen is expanding to downtown Dallas with a takeout food truck. Owners say the truck will serve the same chicken and lamb shawarma wraps that made the Salem counter a hit.

A new omakase counter has opened in Portland's Pearl District, highlighted in KOIN's Foodie Friday. The opening arrives amid a broader local surge in tasting menus.

Award‑winning pitmaster Bryan Furman will run a three‑month barbecue residency beneath Gregory Gourdet’s Kann in Southeast Portland, serving brisket, peach‑mustard sauce and family sides.

Alpenrose Dairy is closing its Clackamas facility in Oregon due to economic struggles and a competitive market, consolidating operations in Washington state.

Rangoon Bistro will close its original S.E. 50th Ave spot on Feb. 28 and relocate into the former Deadshot space on S.E. 11th, adding seats and a bigger bar.

The James Beard Public Market’s opening is now set for early 2027 as design changes and higher costs stretch the timeline and raise the stakes for downtown recovery.