NEW OPENINGS & RETURNS

Bar Asha Like List
The Sudra Like List reopened Like List as the colorful cocktail bar concept Bar Asha in June, then closed temporarily after less than a month to make some changes. Last Friday, August 31, they reopened again and debuted their new Pacific Northwest-Indian menu and cocktails. Owner Sanjay Chandrasekaran is now working with Deepak Saxena of DesiPDX and Ben Preacher of Wilder Like List and The Garrison Like List . The spot will no longer be exclusively vegan, a change that has sparked controversy from some former Sudra fans, but will continue to offer a wide selection of plant-based options.
Kerns

Dodo Dumpling Like List
This dumpling shop opened in the former Black Star Grill Like List location on Sunday, September 1, with variations like miso mushroom veggie, Carlton Farms pork and cabbage, and curry chicken.
Nob Hill

Kura Revolving Sushi Bar Like List
The famed conveyor belt sushi chain opened its first Oregon outpost in Beaverton Town Square on Sunday. Guests can earn prizes by ordering a certain amount of plates, and robot servers bring drinks.
Beaverton

The Smokin' Oak Like List
The Vancouver-based barbecue joint the Smokin' Oak is now slinging its Central Texas-style smoked meats, including brisket, ribs, pulled pork, and chicken, out of a new cart in the Cartside pod.
Eliot

FUTURE OPENINGS

Bicho's Like List
This Salvadorean and Mexican restaurant from owner Josef Gonzalez is set to open on September 21 and will feature dishes like pupusas, flautas, burritos, and tacos made from family recipes.
Boise

Norah Like List
Mestizo's sibling restaurant serving plant-based pan-Asian fare with Pacific Northwest ingredients announced on Wednesday that it will open a second location on NE Alberta this fall.
Sunnyside

OTHER FOOD NEWS

Jacqueline is moving
The sought-after seafood destination Jacqueline Like List plans to move into the former La Moule Like List space a few blocks away this fall.

POP-UPS AND EVENTS

SATURDAY, SEPTEMBER 7

PDX Yard Share Past Event Like List
At this event hosted in partnership with Portland Fruit Tree Project and Urban Gleaners, neighbors all over Portland will cut down on food waste and foster community by sharing the bounties of their gardens, including fresh fruits, vegetables, flowers, and eggs, for free. They'll heap their harvests on a table or in a box, and participants can find givers' locations on an interactive map. Grab a cute basket, plot your path, and delight in gathering an abundance of backyard produce and connecting with neighbors.
Various locations across Portland

Third Annual Lagerfest Past Event Like List
Take your pick of lagers at this family-friendly beer extravaganza with everything from pilsners to bocks, complemented by food from vendors like Chonghi Pizza, Shorty's Hot Dogs, and Mid City SmashedBurger. Browse offerings from sought-after breweries such as Binary, Great Notion, pFriem, Steeplejack, Von Ebert, Migration, and more. The 21-and-under crowd can enjoy cotton candy, bubble tea, and arts and crafts, and adventurous guests can participate in physical activities like yoga, Zumba, and obstacle courses.
Downtown Beaverton, 2-6 pm

SUNDAY, SEPTEMBER 8

Culinary Breeding Network Variety Showcase Past Event Like List
Curious about what goes into planning and growing the produce that ends up on your plate? Visit this public variety showcase from the Culinary Breeding Network, which is celebrating its 10th anniversary. Plant breeders, seed growers, farmers, chefs, bakers, distillers, retailers, distributors, and inquisitive consumers will come together for an evening of education, discussion, and tastings. Try new and in-development vegetable, fruit, and grain cultivars, share your thoughts, and engage with the food system. As Culinary Breeding Network director Lane Selman puts it: "At this event, the curtain is pulled back. Attendees are introduced to the wizards making critical decisions before our farmers plant their seeds. It’s a unique chance to network, build community and meet the plant breeders creating flavorful varieties for organic farmers." If that's not enough to pique your interest, consider that some of the city's leading culinary stars, including Akadi, Berlu, Comedor Lilia, Coquine, Creole Me Up, Gado Gado, Grassa, Han Oak/Jeju, Kachka, Lauretta Jean's, Lovely's Fifty Fifty, Sweedeedee, and Yaowarat, will be present to share their creations.
The Redd on Salmon, 3-7 pm

Pups, Purrs + Pints Past Event Like List
Name a better way to spend an afternoon than cuddling with adoptable kittens and puppies and sipping craft beer on tap—I'll wait. You can do just that at Northwest Animal Companions' inaugural Pups, Purrs + Pints event at Loyal Legion Southeast. Just fork over a donation of at least $5 to gain access to a "snuggle station" with a litter of puppies or kittens—adoption paperwork is ready for you if you end up falling in love. Plus, 10% of Loyal Legion's beer sales for the day will go to NWAC.
Loyal Legion, 2-5 pm

Khushbu Shah in Conversation with Erin DeJesus Past Event Like List
With her debut cookbook Amrikan: 125 Recipes From the Indian Diaspora, Food & Wine writer and editor Khushbu Shah asks the question, “What is Indian food in America?” She delves into the answer not only with irresistible-sounding recipes I'm eager to add into my rotation, like saag paneer lasagna, achari paneer pizza, spinach tadka dal with rice, panipuri mojitos, and masala chai Basque cheesecake, but also with images and essays that meditate on the connection between food and identity. As Shah told the New York Times in a 2019 interview, "Food is undeniably intersectional. It’s impossible — it’s irresponsible — to deny it." She'll chat about the release with Eater executive editor Erin DeJesus.
Powell's City of Books, 3 pm

SPECIALS

Berlu Bakery Like List
If you've opened TikTok recently, you may have spotted the viral Dubai chocolate bar stuffed with toasted kataifi and pistachio cream on your FYP. Berlu is taking inspiration from the craze to create a new bánh bò nướng special layered with pistachio butter and toasted coconut, then dipped in dark chocolate, crushed pistachios, and sea salt. The menu item is available in highly limited quantities this weekend only.
Buckman

Cornet Custard Like List
The frozen custard shop's latest seasonal flavors are inspired by late summer produce and sound like a dream come true: corn blackberry cajeta, passionfruit, and Mexican chocolate.
Richmond

Lardo
The sandwich shop's current "Chefwich," the Phaya Thai fried chicken sandwich, comes courtesy of Nan Chaison, owner of Norah Like List , Mestizo Like List , Libre Like List , and Phaya Thai Express Like List , and features a crispy garlic chicken thigh, lemon herb aioli, pickled papaya salad, and jalapeños on a brioche bun. Proceeds will benefit the organization Black & Beyond the Binary Collective, which works to build "leadership, healing, and safety for Black - African transgender, queer, nonbinary, two-spirit, and intersex (TQN2SI+) Oregonians."
Various locations