The Way West
New brewpub and bar-deli concept created in collaboration between Bend Brewing Co. and Sisters Meat & Smokehouse, located within the Jackstraw apartment complex. Will feature a western-inspired horseshoe bar, full bar service, and indoor/outdoor seating. Opening was delayed from spring to early summer 2026 due to permit approval delays. Permits were still pending as of […]
Far Cry
Far Cry is a new hi-fi vinyl listening bar opening in the former Bad Habit Room space. Concept focuses on music appreciation with full vinyl sides across genres. Food menu includes rice bowls and handhelds with international influences. Drinks include ~12 signature cocktails, draft beer, mocktails, canned beer, and wine. Owner Colin Anderson aims for […]
Pamana
Pamana is a food truck concept transitioning into a full-service restaurant, set to open September 3 at 15 NW 4th Avenue in Portland. Co-owners Ethan and Geri Leung represented the business at a WhatNow Media Accelerate networking event. Multiple other Portland-area restaurants were mentioned in the article; Pamana was selected as the primary lead due […]
Lucky Duck
Corner store cafe and retail space from the team behind James Beard-nominated Hayward restaurant. Will offer espresso drinks, pastries, breads, beer, wine, cider, snacks, and lunch options, plus retail goods (cookware, ceramics, etc.) and fresh/cured meats from Revel Meat. Large brick backyard patio will feature a pizza oven and food cart for chef pop-ups. Second-floor […]
Columbia Farms New Zealand-Style Ice Cream
New Zealand-style ice cream stand opening at Columbia Farms U-Pick on Sauvie Island, featuring real fruit ice cream made with farm-grown berries and Tillamook vanilla base
Le Muselet
Wine bar comeback with liquor licensing paperwork submitted. Restaurant seating for 50 plus 16 outdoor seats. Projected hours 2-10pm Mon-Thurs, 12pm-12am Fri-Sat.
Tamale Boy HQ
Tamale Boy is relocating its Russell location to a new North Williams Avenue location called Tamale Boy HQ. The restaurant offers brunch and seasonal Mexican cuisine. Menu will replicate some items from sister restaurant Colibri, with rotating specials, fish tacos, Burrito del Mar, and a cocktail program inspired by Mexican mercados.
Fremont Garage
New food cart pod opening at intersection of Northeast Fremont Street and 44th Avenue, featuring eight different restaurant brands, full bar, indoor and outdoor seating, and children’s play space. Brought to life by Portland-based DBS Group.
Mémoire Cà Phê
Vietnamese brunch restaurant relocating to a bigger location on Alberta Street in Portland. Current location at 1495 NE Alberta Street. New address not yet revealed.
Base Camp
New 8,000 square foot venue being developed by Powder House Ski Shop featuring outdoor seating with fire pits, 36 taps, handcrafted cocktails and live music. Construction scheduled to finish by late April or early May 2026.