NEW OPENINGS & RETURNS
Hungry Dumpling House
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This Chinese destination slinging traditional handmade dumplings and juicy xiao long bao opened on Hawthorne at the beginning of August. Other dishes include salted egg yolk chicken wings, scallion pancakes, string beans, noodles, and mapo tofu.
Sunnyside
Pig Patas Express
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Killingsworth taqueria Pig Patas debuted a new truck in Woodstock in late July, serving carne asada fries, tacos, burritos, enchiladas, aguas frescas, and other Mexican specialties.
Woodstock
Steam Rice Roll King
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Like the name suggests, this new spot, which launched at the end of July, specializes in traditional Cantonese-style rice rolls, a textural dim sum delight made from steamed rice noodles. Choose from fillings like barbecue pork, beef brisket, rice, Chinese sausage, and sweet corn. Other options include lo mein, congee, and noodle soups.
Hazelwood
FUTURE OPENINGS
Dodo Dumpling
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Even more dumplings to look forward to! Bridgetown Bites reports that this health-minded dumpling shop is set to open in the former Black Star Grill
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location soon.
Nob Hill
CLOSURES
Caffe Mingo
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and Bar Mingo
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The Italian standby Caffe Mingo and its adjoining bar Bar Mingo have closed indefinitely due to damage from a fire. If you'd like to help support them, some longtime patrons have started a GoFundMe to gather money for staff and have already raised over $30,000.
Nob Hill
Mt. Tabor Brewing
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After 13 years of business, the beloved Southeast Portland brewery and its Vancouver pub are calling it quits due to rising costs and issues with the Vancouver location's lease.
Buckman, Vancouver
POP-UPS AND EVENTS
SATURDAY
Rising Tide Wine Fest
Past Event
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Elk Cove Vineyards, the first vineyard and winery in the Yamhill-Carlton AVA, will shine a light on a variety of lesser-known, under-the-radar local wine producers—most don't even have their own tasting room, so you'll be tasting some exclusive offerings. Plus, DJ Jimbo will set the mood with a breezy yacht rock soundtrack, while food vendors like Renegade and Los Kopitos will provide nourishment. Should you be in the mood for a melty, toasty treat, 1927 S'mores Company will be present in honor of National S'mores Day.
Elk Cove Vineyards, Gaston, 4-7 pm
SUNDAY
India Festival 2024
Past Event
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For its 30th year, this fest celebrating India's independence day has moved locations from Pioneer Courthouse Square to Beaverton City Park. The larger area will allow for more vendors, picnic vibes, and demonstrations of cricket, mehndi henna, and classical Indian dance. There will even be a splash fountain for kiddos to cool off in. At its core, the fest remains unchanged, centering live music and entertainment alongside delicious food and drink. I can't wait to get my hands on some chaat. SHANNON LUBETICH
Beaverton City Park, 11 am–8:30 pm
FRIDAY-SUNDAY
The Craft Beer & Wine Festival
Past Event
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The Craft Beer & Wine Fest spotlights over 60 craft brews, 20 wineries, and several distilleries within Vancouver's historic Esther Short Park. Along with all the food and booze your heart desires, the festival brings together unique art, local food, and classic rock aplenty from Johnny Wheels & the Swamp Donkeys, Revisiting Creedence (a band comprised of two former Creedence Clearwater Revival touring members), the Queen tribute Queen Mother, the Cheap Trick homage A Cheaper Trick, and the Cars-inspired Candy-O.
Esther Short Park, Vancouver
26th Annual Elephant Garlic Festival
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Vampires be warned: The city of North Plains’ quaint flagship event pays tribute to all things elephant garlic with a car show, vendors, music, and more. They'll even coronate a Garlic King and Queen and host a parade in which floats toss out candy and heads of garlic.
Jessie Mays Community Park, North Plains
SATURDAY-SUNDAY
Seventh Annual Hot Sauce Expo
Past Event
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If you're the kind of person who always craves a little more heat, is convinced they could slay a Hot Ones episode, and keeps a bottle of Cholula stashed in their bag like Beyoncé, then you definitely won't want to miss this annual hot sauce extravaganza, which will feature a smorgasbord of free tastings. Other spicy festivities include wrestling, a Guinness Book of Records reaper eating contest, the foreboding-sounding "stage of DOOM" (which will host extreme eating challenges), craft beers, specialty cocktails, and plenty of feisty food.
Bridge Lot at OMSI, 10 am-6 pm
SPECIALS
GNARLYS
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This week, the quirky burger vegan joint debuted the "PB&J Policy," a double cheeseburger with pickles served in between two Uncrustable-style PB&Js, available until 9 pm every day this week while supplies last.
Buckman
Ice Queen
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Cool off with refreshing pepino (cucumber) and strawberry paletas at Rebecca Smith's plant-based frozen treat shop.
Hosford-Abernethy
Sammich
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Calling all BLT lovers: The Kerns sandwich shop has brought back its cult favorite take on the classic sandwich for a limited time only. Run, don't walk.
Kerns
