Azul Kitchen & Bar
New restaurant and nightlife concept planned for a nearly 7,000-square-foot space in Portland’s Old Town (Fleischner Block, former Jones Bar space). Owner Alex Guerra, a Beaverton businessman with a restoration/construction background, envisions a two-shift operation: daytime lunch/dinner service and late-night weekend entertainment. Menu will have a South American focus with Mexican influence; chef from Costa […]
Mr. Maple Donuts
Family-owned donut shop expanding from Vancouver, WA into the Portland metro area. This will be the brand’s second Oregon location and first south of the river. Expanded menu will include 60-70 donut varieties, fresh hotcake donuts (7-11am), croissant and bagel sandwiches, and a frozen drink menu. Location will serve as a test site for new […]
Camp Bar
Camp Bar is preparing to open at the former Scandals space in downtown Portland, an LGBTQIA+ nightlife venue that closed in 2025 after 46 years. Partly owned by Logan Whalen of Best Coast Barber & Co. Plans include live music, DJ music, and karaoke. No exact opening date confirmed, but reported to open in time […]
JinJu Patisserie
Award-winning Portland bakery (2025 James Beard America’s Most Outstanding Bakery) reopening at new location inside the Carbon12 building at N Williams Ave and Fremont Street, a few blocks south of original location. Known for croissants, bonbons, and seasonal pastries. Co-owners Jin Caldwell and Kyurim ‘Q’ Lee targeting early October 2026 reopening after closure six months […]
Nana’s Exquisite Confections
Nana’s Exquisite Confections, a scratch-made dessert bakery, is relocating to a larger space at 2236 NE 82nd Avenue in Portland, OR. Owner Florence Jenkins confirmed the new location is expected to open in mid-July 2026. The menu features German chocolate cake, red velvet, rotating pound cakes, pies, and a salted caramel banana pudding. Jenkins founded […]
Jay’s on 4th
Father-son team Jesse and Jesus Nuñez are redeveloping the former New Far East Chinese restaurant (closed 2022) into a modern ‘food plex’ called Jay’s on 4th. The 7,500 sq ft space will feature a 50×100 ft dining hall, 40-foot bar, outdoor courtyard with live music, and extensive windows. Designed by architect Elijah Jordan of Portland-based […]
Portland Spirit Waterfront Restaurant
Dan Yates, president of Portland Spirit cruise company, has filed an early assistance application to open a full-service restaurant in a historic 3,800 sq ft building on Portland’s waterfront, with an additional 5,000 sq ft of outdoor seating. The building previously operated as McCall’s Waterfront Restaurant. Plans include a walk-up service component, outdoor grilling, and […]
Performing Arts + Culture Center Hotel and Conference Center
Portland State University has entered an exclusive negotiating agreement with Colas Development Group to develop a 150-key hotel and conference center as part of the Performing Arts + Culture Center at the south end of downtown Portland. The project represents over $70 million in private investment. Colas Development Group is a partnership between Colas Construction, […]
Portland State University Hotel and Conference Center
Portland State University has entered an exclusive negotiating agreement with Colas Development Group to build a 150-room hotel and conference center in downtown Portland. The $70M+ project is part of a larger Performing Arts + Culture Center mixed-use development. Colas Development Group is a partnership between Colas Construction Inc. and HMS Developments (led by Ndamukong […]
Push Pull
Push Pull cafe is opening its third Portland location at a former Starbucks at 7737 SW Capitol Highway in the Multnomah neighborhood. Owner Christopher Hall stated no firm opening date but expects to open later this summer 2026. The cafe serves specialty coffees including glass pours, pour overs, mochas, macchiatos, cortados, and espresso. Co-owner Emma […]