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A New Portland Company Brings Together Mushrooms and Chocolate…Finally?

Vehicle Chocolates is a Portland-born pandemic project, combining 1,500 mg of mushroom extract with high-quality cacao for a wellness-oriented chocolate bar.

Two College Buddies Are Turning a Century-Old Portland Church Into an Awesome New Brewery

Brody Day and his business partner, Dustin Harder, had been looking for a place to start their own brewery. When they saw the church listed online, they knew they’d found the location—and the building found an unlikely savior.

The U.S. Senate Has Voted in Support of a Restaurant Relief Fund During Pandemic Budget Negotiations

Today, the U.S. Senate overwhelmingly approved a budget amendment that would provide much-needed relief for the food and beverage industry. In a 90-10 vote, lawmakers passed the Restaurant Rescue Plan, which is based on the original Restaurant Act originally introduced by Oregon Rep. Earl Blumenauer last June. The strong show of support for the amendment, proposed by Sen. Roger Wicker (R-Miss.) and Sen. Krysten Sinema (D-Ariz.), is an important milestone since the vote is the first getting senators strongly in favor of a dedicated restaurant relief fund.

Beloved Fried Chicken Spot Reel M Inn Is Returning for One Day Only

Portland’s best fried chicken is making a brief comeback.

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Breakside Is One of Several Breweries Moving Forward With New Openings in 2021

As we head into the new year with more reasons to feel hopeful, some local brewers are boosting our optimism, and it’s not just because they’re still around. A number are moving forward with expansions despite the fact that they still face COVID-19 serving restrictions. Breakside Brewery is among those with the most ambitious projects, as The New School first reported. The Dekum-born brand is branching out to the suburbs and opening sites in Beaverton and Lake Oswego. It will also serve as the core beer bar at a developing food hall on Southeast 82nd Avenue.

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Produce Row Cafe Has Reopened Its Patio for Service After a Two-Month Closure

When the governor allowed bars and restaurants to resume patio dining in early December, most owners who had that valuable sidewalk or street-side real estate immediately flipped on the propane heaters and welcomed back customers. But Produce Row Cafe decided to keep its button on pause, until now. The inner eastside restaurant has long been popular for its spacious outdoor, year-round terrace, and as of Jan. 13, you are once again welcome to use it as a place to enjoy a locally made beer from one of its 24 taps or warm up with the signature PRC Hot Toddy, made with Jim Beam Black and garnished with a cinnamon stick.

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Oregonians Miss Going to Bars More Than the Gym, According to a New Survey

A state-by-state survey conducted by American Addiction Centers asked 3,000 adults across the country what they’ve missed more during the pandemic: bars or gyms. In Oregon, bars won out by a decent margin: 59 percent to 41 percent.

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