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Micah Camden Is Partnering With NFL Star Ndamukong Suh to Open a New Restaurant Downtown

Bae's Chicken will open in the former home of the Ash Street Saloon, the downtown rock club that closed in 2017.

Matthew Singer
3 days ago

Micah Camden Is Partnering With NFL Star Ndamukong Suh to Open a New Restaurant Downtown

In September, Micah Camden—the man behind Blue Star Donuts, Boxer Ramen and Super Deluxe—will open Bae’s Chicken in the former home of the Ash Street Saloon, the downtown rock club at 225 SW Ash Street that closed at the end of 2017. His partner in the project? NFL star Ndamukong Suh.

Matthew Singer July 19 at 4:05 PM

The Alder Street Food Carts Have Found a New Home

Today, Friends of the Green Loop announced that the city has secured a home for the carts along the area of the North Park Blocks referred to as Ankeny Square. About 30 carts will be situated along Southwest Park Avenue, 8th Avenue and Ankeny Street, just a stone’s throw from their previous location.

Matthew Singer July 17 at 1:17 PM

The Top Five Places to Eat in Portland This Week

Portland’s best new restaurants.

WW Staff July 17 at 11:21 AM

Can Bay Area Franchise the Star Stand out in Portland’s Crowded Pizza Market?

Variety and accessibility is never a bad thing, so long as each new addition is up to par with the others. And the pizza here, for the most part, holds it own.

Andi Prewitt July 16 at 6:00 PM

Portland International Airport Is Getting a Slew of New Business as Part of Its Concourse Construction

This week, the Port of Portland announced that it was beginning lease negotiations with nine new businesses. Seven are expected to open in June 2020 as part of the 830-foot extension of Concourse E, which will also include six additional gates and more charging stations.

Andi Prewitt July 11

Ranch Pizza Is Bringing Its Detroit-Style Pies to Northwest Portland

Ranch Pizza, which currently serves its deep-dish, square-shaped Detroit-style pies out of a heavily-trafficked spot in Northeast Portland, is opening a second location in Nob Hill, at 916 NW 21st Ave. They’ll be moving into the space formally occupied by 21st Avenue Bicycles, which closed last year after a decade in business.

Matthew Singer July 11

The Top Five Places to Eat in Portland This Week

Hot Plates, coming through!

WW Staff July 10

New Blazers Center Hassan Whiteside Handed out Doughnuts on the Streets of Portland Last Night

Over the last few days, the 30-year-old big man has been documenting his arrival in Portland on Instagram. Yesterday, he explored downtown Portland—and, like any new arrival, stopped at Voodoo Doughnut. He then went around handing them out to strangers, which is really the best use for a box of Voodoo.

Matthew Singer July 9

Iconic Oregon Coast Roadside Diner Otis Cafe Caught Fire on the Fourth of July

On Thursday night, Lincoln City’s iconic Otis Cafe went up in smoke. North Lincoln Fire and Rescue responded to the fire just before 8 pm on July 4. An investigation is currently underway to determine the cause.

Shannon Gormley July 5

The Top Five Places to Eat on the Fourth of July (If You’re Too Lazy to Barbecue)

Hot Plates, coming through!

WW Staff July 3

It’s Officially Frozen Confection Season in Portland. Here Are Eight Cooling Treats That Go Beyond the Obvious.

It’s the time of year when natives and tourists alike descend like a swarm of ravenous mosquitos on a handful of better-known and often mediocre places to devour whatever cold snack is on trend at the moment.

Michael C. Zusman, Nick Zukin July 2

“Rock’n’Roll Burger Bar” Foster Burger Is Closing

Managerial changes, upcoming restaurant prospects and a proposition made by next door neighbor Thunderbird Bar to buy the space convinced ownership to sell

Jordan Montero July 2

Five Pop-Ups to Eat at This Summer

Randomly occurring Hot Plates to keep an eye out for.

Jordan Montero June 30

The Top Five Places to Eat in Portland This Week

Hot Plates, coming through!

WW Staff June 26

Secret Pizza Society Is Making Some of Portland’s Best Vegan Pies—and a Crazy-Good Pizza-Gyro Hybrid Called the Pyro

At this small shop—referred to on its enigmatic website as “the Great and Secret Motion Pizza”—the motto is “Vegan Pizzas That Don’t Suck.” Here, the pizzas are served only as 10-inch, personal-style pies, and made entirely with organic ingredients. Don’t think of it as “health food,” though—these are the ultimate munchies for the vegan stoner.

Jordan Michelman June 26

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