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ChefStable Is Reviving John Gorham’s “Tasty” Restaurant Brand in Lake Oswego

Two former Toro Bravo employees have partnered with Kurt Huffman’s omnipresent ChefStable group to resurrect the Tasty brand in Lake Oswego.

Ramen Shop Afuri Has Started a Delivery-Only Spinoff Specializing in Japanese-Style Hot Dogs

Afuri, the celebrated Japanese chain that opened its first American restaurant in Southeast Portland four years ago, has started a delivery-only “ghost kitchen” focused on hot dogs.

Gado Gado’s COVID-19 Pivot Oma’s Takeaway Is Spinning Off Into Its Own Restaurant

Now, Oma’s Takeaway is getting its own brick-and-mortar space at 3131 SE Division Street inside the former home of Whiskey Soda Lounge—the semi-official “waiting room” for the original Pok Pok location up the street—which closed in June.

Shake Shack Is Opening Its First Oregon Location in Southwest Portland

Shake Shack is preparing to sling burgers in the heart of downtown Portland. The company, which launched in New York in 2004, is one step closer to opening its first Oregon location. According to a proposal filed with the City of Portland’s Bureau of Development Services, Shake Shack is looking to move into a former vitamin store on West Burnside Street and Southwest 10th Avenue in the same block as Living Room Theatres across from Powell’s Books.

Celebrated Japanese Ramen Shop Afuri Is Opening a Location in Northwest Portland

Afuri, the Japanese ramen chain that first entered the American market four years ago with a spot in Southeast Portland, is coming to Slabtown. Building permits show that the franchise is opening a new location inside the Carson Apartments at 2121 NW Savier St.

Long Displaced Cafe Beeswing Is Reopening in Sellwood This Weekend

Beeswing’s strange and confusing saga seems to be coming to an end.

Southeast Portland Brunch Staple Screen Door Is Opening a Second Location in the Pearl

Soul food staple Screen Door is opening a second location in the Pearl District next summer. It’ll be located at 1139 NW Couch Street, around the corner from Powell’s, in the former home of short-lived burger spot Holstein’s.

Flying Fish Company is Opening a Full-Service Restaurant and Market

Flying Fish Company has outgrown its corner of the mixed-use market and restaurant space Providore Fine Foods and is now preparing to open its own standalone location.

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.

An East Coast-Influenced Pizzeria Is Opening in the Former Tannery Bar Space

Oly’s Pizza, which will serve pies with a thin crust inspired by the 13 years owner Jim Fisher spent living in Vermont, is slated to open in August at 5425 E Burnside St.

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