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Hajime Sato’s 14-seat Sazanami has opened in Beaverton with reservations-only, adults-only dining and a menu built around sustainable seafood.
Chef Ryan Cartier's Carly's Diner is popping up at Imperial Bottle Shop on SE Division with a wagyu smash burger, sauced chicken biscuits and fish sandwiches. Dates are posted on Instagram.
Robo Taco, a longtime SE Morrison late‑night taco spot, will close after service next Sunday as owner Jason Price steps back from daily operations. Fans have a few final nights to visit.
A Portland brewery turned the U.S. National Bank building into a six‑week World Cup fan zone that organizers say brought thousands of fans downtown.
A Vietnamese bar-and-grill called Cay Bar & Grill will move into the Harborside RiverPlace space, promising phở, cocktails and live music this summer. Owner Khoa Tran says the team is targeting August–September 2026.
Kansas‑based Freddy's is recruiting franchise partners to open at least 20 locations across Oregon, setting up new competition in Portland's burger market.
LA’s Eggslut has opened its first Oregon outpost at Prost Marketplace, and the stall will throw a grand‑opening with promotions and giveaways on July 17.
A compact bar cart called Square Bar has rolled into Pioneer Courthouse Square, offering cocktails, picnic seating and shade in downtown Portland’s central plaza.
The Leaky Roof, an 80-year-old Goose Hollow pub, closed suddenly Wednesday; a door notice and an unresponsive phone and website left neighbors stunned.
Sip & Forage will open outdoor carts at 1900 SW 5th Ave while construction finishes, after months of permitting delays.
Aviation American Gin has closed its Portland distillery and visitor center at 2075 NW Wilson St.; Diageo says the decision reflects evolving business needs after production shifted offsite.
Huckleberry's will open its first Oregon restaurant in Gresham on July 13 at the former Shari's, serving beignets, catfish and a free‑mug giveaway for early arrivals.
The 2025 Oregon Vineyard & Winery Census shows a 25% drop in grape production and widespread unharvested fruit as buyers dried up. The data signal a painful market reset for growers and wineries.
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