NEW OPENINGS AND RETURNS

Hit the Spot Like List
This popular burger cart opened a brick-and-mortar location in the former Brunch Box Like List space on Southeast Morrison on August 31. In addition to the regular menu of burgers, the new location also serves fried chicken sandwiches (with options for spicy or regular) on potato rolls and milkshakes made with Umpqua ice cream.
Buckman
Pickup, delivery, dine-in

Motto Motto Revolving Sushi Bar Like List
If your preferred way to eat sushi is by plucking it off a revolving conveyor belt, this Clackamas spot, which opened in the former Sushi Land space in Clackamas last month, may pique your interest. The restaurant is the first in Oregon to offer two layers of conveyor belts and serves hand rolls, nigiri, bento boxes, yakisoba, and ramen in addition to classic sushi rolls.
Clackamas
Pickup, delivery, dine-in

Pono Brew Labs Like List
The craft brewery Pono Brewing Like List , known for its fruity, South Pacific-inspired beers, debuted its first taproom and pub on August 6 in the space that previously housed Columbia River Brewing and the original location of Laurelwood Public House & Brewery. The upcoming location is family-friendly and open to all ages during the day, and features Pono's beers alongside a Hawaiian and Southeast Asian food menu created by chef Garrick Ikeda.
Hollywood
Dine-in

Screen Door Like List
Now you can grab some of the city's favorite fried chicken before your next flight: The perennial Southern favorite opened a location at Portland International Airport last month.
Portland International Airport
Pickup, dine-in

CLOSURES

Cooperativa Like List
This weekend is your last chance to dine at the Italian market, restaurant, and bar. The business announced via Instagram this week that they will close on Saturday, September 3, writing, "As you all know, we opened during a time when uncertainty was the only constant. We have faced a multitude of challenges over the past two years of being open and have fought hard to survive, and after much thought and discussion, we have decided it is time for us to take some time and step away. Despite the challenges, we have also experienced great joy, great passion, great craft, great friends, great memories. It's complex, we are tired. We need to tend to ourselves and our loved ones (and nap) before we can see where Cooperativa lives on."
Pearl District

YaYa Like List
This Cantonese barbecue spot closed permanently last Wednesday, August 28. Chef and owner Steven Chin broke the news on Instagram last week, writing, "When we opened 14 months ago, Portland was still in the depths of the pandemic. Beyond the lockdowns, the numerous other challenges ranging from staffing & supply chain shortages, illnesses, food & transportation costs (to name a few) have made it impossible to keep YaYa open."
Alberta Arts District

OTHER FOOD NEWS

Hapa PDX set to open a restaurant in Kauai
The popular Japanese-Hawaiian fusion restaurant Hapa PDX Ramen & Whiskey Like List , run by married couple Sarah and Michael Littman, will soon have a location in Hawaii: The owners have moved to Poipu, Kauai and plan to launch a Hapa outpost there this fall. The Portland restaurant will remain open—longtime employee Abigail Cox has been promoted to general manager and become a co-owner, and will oversee the business's Portland presence.

In-N-Out hits roadblock
Bad news for anyone hoping for double-doubles and animal fries in the metro-area: In-N-Out Burger's application to open a restaurant along the Beaverton-Hillsdale Highway has been denied by independent hearings officer Joe Turner. According to The Oregonian, the permit was denied on the basis of land-use grounds.

POP-UPS AND EVENTS

SATURDAY, SEPT. 1

Ukrainian Day PDX
Past Event Like List Celebrate the embattled country and its rich culture with live music and dancing, traditional Ukrainian food, and other activities. The profits raised from the event will go towards medical and military safety equipment for Ukraine.
Westmoreland Park, 11 am-7 pm

Cully Central Street Food Fest 2022 Past Event Like List
Scoop up some Asian street foods, sip local beers and specialty cocktails, participate in activities, and enjoy live music performances at this outdoor community event.
Cully Central, 11:30 am-7 pm

Mid-Autumn Moonlight Market Past Event Like List
Lan Su Chinese Garden's first-ever Moonlight Market celebrates one of the most important Chinese holidays of the year, the mid-autumn festival. During this evening celebration, the garden will be illuminated with lanterns while festivalgoers enjoy live music, lion dances, mooncakes (a traditional festival treat), and check out local AANHPI vendors.
Lan Su Chinese Garden, 2-9 pm

Erica's Soul Food Pop-Up Past Event Like List
If you've missed the beloved Southern cart Erica's Soul Food, which is currently on hiatus as it searches for a new location, here's a chance to catch some of its comforting fare. Erica herself will sling a menu of entirely never-before-seen dishes, while the plant-based pastry pop-up Emma & Lottie’s will serve up treats.
Hemp Bar, 4-7 pm

SUNDAY, SEPT. 2

11th Annual Arab "Mahrajan" Festival 2022 Past Event Like List
Organized by the Arab American Cultural Center of Oregon (AACCO), this celebration of Arab culture will return after a two-year pandemic hiatus. The festival spotlights Arab communities in Oregon through traditional cuisine, henna, dance performances, poetry, and a vendor bazaar.
Oaks Amusement Park, 11 am- 7 pm

SPECIALS

Canard
You don't have to book a flight to Disneyland to enjoy some frosty Dole whip: Canard is now serving the frozen pineapple-based soft serve.
Buckman, Oregon City
Pickup, delivery, dine-in

Devil's Dill Sandwich Shop Like List
This local sandwich shop debuted its new monthly special for September: soy and bourbon-marinated slow-roasted beef, a customer favorite with sautéed onions and mushrooms, gorgonzola cream sauce, and cherry pepper relish.
Buckman
Pickup, delivery, dine-in

Rukdiew Cafe Like List
The cheerful Thai restaurant is now featuring a fruity new "Popsicle Therapy" cocktail garnished with gummy candy.
Buckman
Pickup, delivery, dine-in