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Durant's Olio Nuovo Festival Is Next Month in Dayton, Oregon - Bridgetown Bites

Bridgetown Bites @bridgetownbites.bsky.social · 4h

A monthlong olive oil festival - how great is that?!? Durant, which makes one of the top rated olive oils in the world, is celebrating their first olive oil pressing at the estate throughout November. #durant #evoo #oliveoil #dayton #bridgetownbites

The 16th annual Olio Nuovo Festival is happening in November 2025 at the Durant Olive Mill in Dayton, Oregon.

Edan Pizza Will Open in Downtown Portland - Bridgetown Bites

Bridgetown Bites @bridgetownbites.bsky.social · 1d

Oregonian Edan MacQuaid, known for his pizza work in Washington DC over the years, is opening a pizzeria in downtown Portland in the old MOD Pizza space on SW Yamhill. #pizza #pizzeria #edanpizza #portland #bridgetownbites

Edan Pizza, a new pizzeria from Edan Macquaid, will open in the old MOD Pizza space on SW Yamhill, in downtown Portland, Oregon.

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Bridgetown Bites @bridgetownbites.bsky.social · 4d

Thanks for the kind words - you’re welcome!

Small Bites: Giuseppe's Italian Restaurant, Bicho's, Saraveza, and More - Bridgetown Bites

Bridgetown Bites @bridgetownbites.bsky.social · 4d

This week’s Small Bites includes opening and closings, a new breakfast sandwich, anniversaries, “Wet Wednesdays,” a kickass breakfast burrito, dumplings, pizza, and more. Have a great weekend, everyone! #smallbites #portland #bridgetownbites

This edition of Small Bites includes Giuseppe's Italian Restaurant, anniversaries, openings, a breakfast burrito, dumplings, and more.

Fast Times To Open in Original Sizzle Pie Location in Portland - Bridgetown Bites

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Bridgetown Bites @bridgetownbites.bsky.social · 5d

A new pizzeria called Fast Times is set to open in the OG Sizzle Pie space on E Burnside. They are “opening soon” but we are hoping for this weekend. #pizza #fasttimes #portland #spicoli #bridgetownbites

Fast Times, new pizzeria offering primarily slices of NY-style pizza, is set to open in the original Sizzle Pie space on East Burnside Street.

Chef Justin Woodward Has Died - Bridgetown Bites

Bridgetown Bites @bridgetownbites.bsky.social · 6d

I recently had a pretty solid latte at nearby Hi-Top, too. Plus their special breakfast burrito is seriously good.

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Bridgetown Bites @bridgetownbites.bsky.social · 6d

Yesterday we learned the unfortunate and sad news that Chef Justin Woodward has died. He was the chef at Castagna, a James Beard Awards nominee multiple times, and beloved by friends and family. He will be missed. #justinwoodward #obituary #portland #bridgetownbites

Chef Justin Woodward has died at age 43. The cause of death, according to his family, was liver failure due to alcoholism.

Halloween 2025 in Portland: Food and Drink - Bridgetown Bites

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Bridgetown Bites @bridgetownbites.bsky.social · 7d

Halloween will be here before we know it! We’ve put together a roundup of Halloween food and drink that you can find in Portland. From special cocktails to sweet treats of all kinds, there’s plenty of tasty ways to celebrate. #halloween #portland #bridgetownbites

Halloween 2025 in Portland is almost here! We've got cocktails, donuts, pastries, sliders, cheese, cocktails and mocktails.

Top 5 Posts on Bridgetown Bites, September 2025 - Bridgetown Bites

Bridgetown Bites @bridgetownbites.bsky.social · 8d

Our top 5 posts from September 2025 involve an event, a technical post, a couple of openings, and a "coming soon." As always, thanks for reading, sharing, commenting, and for your tips! #portland #bridgetownbites

The top 5 posts in September 2025 include a chocolate festival, a couple of openings, a re-opening in NE PDX, and a research-heavy post.

Get Ready for the 2025 Portland Fermentation Festival - Bridgetown Bites

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Bridgetown Bites @bridgetownbites.bsky.social · 11d

Have you gotten your tickets to the Portland Fermentation Festival? There will be tastings, a chance to meet fermentation experts, adopt a starter, and more. It’s gonna be a great time! #pdxfermentfest #fermentation #portland #bridgetownbites

The 2025 Portland Fermentation Festival is back! It will take place, as usual, in the Ecotrust Building in NW Portland on October 9, 2025.

Small Bites: Cider Bite, Salmon Homecoming, Bergerac, and More - Bridgetown Bites

Bridgetown Bites @bridgetownbites.bsky.social · 11d

This week’s edition of Small Bites includes openings and closing the salmon homecoming, a new choco taco, wine, vegan food, coffee, a soup social, onigiri, and more. Have a great weekend, everyone! #smallbites #portland #bridgetownbites

This edition of Small Bites includes openings and closings, salmon, Taste of Portland, The Nuggie, choco taco, vegan food, pawpaws, and more.

The Inaugural Portland Craft Chocolate Festival Is This Weekend - Bridgetown Bites

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Bridgetown Bites @bridgetownbites.bsky.social · 12d

Have you gotten your tickets to the upcoming Portland Craft Chocolate Festival yet? Friday is the VIP evening, then the weekend is full of tastings, vendors, and more. Hope you can make it! #chocolate #pdxccf #portland #bridgetownbites

The inaugural Portland Craft Chocolate Festival is October 3 to 5, sharing the work of chocolate makers, chocolatiers, and more.

Upright Beer Station Continues, Upright Brewing Will Close in Portland - Bridgetown Bites

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Bridgetown Bites @bridgetownbites.bsky.social · 12d

Upright Brewing will close by the end of the year, but the silver lining is that the Upright Beer Station in Roseway/Cully will remain open, offering beer from a variety of breweries. #uprightbrewing #uprightbeerstation #portland #bridgetownbites

Upright Brewing will close by the end of 2025 but the Upright Beer Station will remain open, offering beer from other breweries.

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Bridgetown Bites @bridgetownbites.bsky.social · 12d

Your expert use of emojis in-post is unstoppable, dude. 😎

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Bridgetown Bites @bridgetownbites.bsky.social · 12d

Burger Ritual at Cartopia has kickass Brussels sprouts!

Bridgetown Bites @bridgetownbites.bsky.social · 12d

If they could put these troops to work ravaging and removing all the English ivy and Himalayan blackberries in the city, that would be cool. 😎

Portland Coffee Festival is Saturday, International Coffee Day Is Now - Bridgetown Bites

Bridgetown Bites @bridgetownbites.bsky.social · 13d

The Portland Coffee Festival is this Saturday at The Redd. There will be a chance to meet coffee and coffee-oriented vendors, tastings, sessions, and more. Plus, a mini listicle of cafes/coffee roasters popular at Bridgetown Bites HQ. #coffee #portlandcoffeefestival #portland #bridgetownbites

The Portland Coffee Festival is happening this Saturday, October 4 at the Redd on Salmon. Plus, some favorite coffee spots in Portland

BEST Coffee Will Open in Portland Food Hall's Mezzanine - Bridgetown Bites

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Bridgetown Bites @bridgetownbites.bsky.social · 14d

Best Coffee is now open! Today is their first day of service. Head over there to see them in the Portland Food Hall until 3pm. #coffee #cafe #portland #bridgetownbites

BEST Coffee, a new cafe from Marley Abeyta, will open in the mezzanine of the Portland Food Hall, projected for August 2025.

Bridgetown Bites @bridgetownbites.bsky.social · 14d

You’re welcome! I thought it was interesting that the owners highlighted veg items as faves over the burger, too. It’s all good, but the veg dishes are simple yet exciting.

Burger Ritual Has Opened at Cartopia in Portland - Bridgetown Bites

Bridgetown Bites @bridgetownbites.bsky.social · 14d

I sat down with Mike and Andrey from Burger Ritual to learn a little more about them and their new food cart at the Cartopia pod in SE Portland. #burgerritual #foodcart #portland #bridgetownbites

Burger Ritual, a cart in the Cartopia food cart pod, offers a cheeseburger, hot dog, fantastic sides, and a great selection of drinks.

The Inaugural Portland Craft Chocolate Festival Is This Weekend - Bridgetown Bites

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Bridgetown Bites @bridgetownbites.bsky.social · 15d

This Friday evening through Sunday head to SE Portland for the Portland Craft Chocolate Festival for tastings, workshops, and mingling with other chocolate lovers. #chocolate #pdxccf #portland #bridgetownbites

The inaugural Portland Craft Chocolate Festival is October 3 to 5, sharing the work of chocolate makers, chocolatiers, and more.

Small Bites: Cannoli, The Richmond Bar, The Deck, and More - Bridgetown Bites

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Bridgetown Bites @bridgetownbites.bsky.social · 18d

This edition of Small Bites includes openings and closings, cannoli, pizza, gluten-free pastries, Nevermind, Hogweed, final Fridays at l’Orto Nostrano, and more. Have a great weekend, everyone! #smallbites #portland #bridgetownbites

This edition of Small Bites includes cannoli, pizza, openings, closings, vegan BBQ, explosions, brunch, the Portland Mercado, and more.

Rosenstadt Taproom Is Open in Northeast Portland - Bridgetown Bites

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Bridgetown Bites @bridgetownbites.bsky.social · 19d

The Rosenstadt Taproom is now open! They are in the old Culmination Brewing space. You’ll get access to their excellent German-style beer, tasty eats from Fressen Artisan Bakery, and a warm, relaxing space. #rosenstadttaproom #beer #portland #bridgetownbites

From the folks who brought us Rosenstadt Brewery, Rosenstadt Taproom is now open to the public, offering German-style beer and food.

Bridgetown Bites @bridgetownbites.bsky.social · 19d

OMG so true, so true. It gave me a chuckle, though. Thank you! 🙏🏻😂💀