NEW OPENINGS AND RETURNS

Bumper Burger Like List
The local burger joint recently debuted a new location in Hillsboro, serving the same menu of burgers, Philly cheesesteaks, chicken sandwiches, gyros, hot dogs, fries, shakes, and soda.
Hillsboro
Delivery, dine-in, drive-thru

Jojo Like List  
Rejoice: The fried chicken cart known for its crispy poultry and cheeky social media presence is set to open its highly anticipated brick-and-mortar restaurant in the former space of Daily Cafe Like List next Friday, September 15. Owner Justin Hintze will bring his popular menu of over-the-top comfort food like double-fried jojos and smothered fried chicken sandwiches to the glam '70s-inspired digs, along with new vegan versions of every sandwich on the menu. Eem Like List bartender Ashelee Wells will sling a "smashable" drink menu with milkshakes, slushies, and cocktails, while pastry chef Christina Hoover will serve cheesecakes, cookies, and rotating plated desserts.
Northwest
Pickup, delivery, dine-in

Kokonut Island Grill Like List
This Utah-based chain specializing in Hawaiian plate lunches, poké, and ice cream launched its first location in Vancouver on August 29.
Vancouver
Pickup, dine-in

MBC TOGO Like List
Ever found yourself wishing that seafood boils were just a little more...portable? Then you're in luck: The Cajun mainstay My Brother's Crawfish Like List opened a to-go spot in Rose City Park toward the end of August. The menu features appetizers, customizable seafood boils, gumbo, crawfish etouffée, fried seafood, po' boy sandwiches, and more.
Rose City Park
Pickup, delivery

OTHER FOOD NEWS

Sarah Minnick appears on Chef's Table: Pizza
Esteemed Lovely's Fifty Fifty Like List chef Sarah Minnick is featured in an episode of Netflix's Chef's Table spinoff highlighting pizza chefs from around the world, which premiered on Wednesday. Minnick is the first Oregon-based chef to be featured in the series. 

Ken's Artisan Pizza named one of the world's 100 best pizzerias
It's a big week for Portland pizza: Ken's Artisan Pizza Like List , the illustrious pizzeria founded by baker Ken Forkish, was declared the "57th best" pizzeria in the world at the annual 50 Top Pizza award ceremony in Napoli on Wednesday. The Naples restaurant I Masanielli and the New York-based Una Pizza Napoletana shared the top spot on the list.

Ste. Michelle Wine Estates purchases Rex Hill
The Washington-based winery Ste. Michelle Wine Estates revealed on Wednesday that it has purchased the Oregon winery A to Z Wineworks, along with its subsidiary REX HILL Like List . Ste. Michelle is the largest winery in the Pacific Northwest and was taken over by the private equity firm Sycamore Partners in July 2021.

POP-UPS AND EVENTS

FRIDAY, SEPTEMBER 9

Johnstoberfest 2022 Past Event Like List
The local craft beer and wine mecca John's Marketplace will celebrate Oktoberfest at both of its locations with a mix of "international classics and local festbiers," plus live music. Entry is free, and $30 ($35 at the door) gets you a custom glass and six drink tickets.
John's Marketplace, 11 am-8 pm

Oysters & Bottomless Champagne Social Past Event Like List
An unlimited supply of crisp champagne is the perfect complement to a dozen briny bivalves from Hama Hama Oysters. If bubbles aren't your thing, opt for four drink tickets good for any beer, cider, or wine of your choice.
The Civic Taproom & Bottleshop, 5-8 pm

SATURDAY, SEPTEMBER 10

2022 Community Farm Festival Past Event Like List
Practice land stewardship and mingle with like-minded community members at this day-long celebration at Zenger Farms. You'll get to participate in family-friendly activities, and Zenger Farms will provide snacks, a farm-fresh lunch prepared by community chefs, and goodie bags.
Zenger Farm, 10 am-3 pm

6th Annual Kennedy School Oktoberfest Brewfest Past Event Like List
Polka the evening away at this Oktoberfest bash, featuring live music from the honky-tonk group Mawlee Jones Band and indie rockers Falcon Heart, plus 24 German-style craft beers and ciders. Once you've worked up an appetite from dancing, enjoy some freshly grilled brats and warm pretzels.
McMenamins Kennedy School, 1 pm

HeyDay Pop-Up Past Event Like List
In celebration of Mid-Autumn Festival, Yoonique Tea will unveil its lineup of fall drinks, while HeyDay will sling its signature chewy-crisp rice flour doughnuts in enticing flavors like ube marshmallow, coconut sweet corn, black sesame sugar, and lychee jasmine. It'll be your last chance to catch HeyDay before they open their new shop inside the CORE pod, and if you're lucky, you might even be able to snag some mini snow skin mooncakes (which are are covered in a glutinous rice crust and must be kept frozen, not unlike mochi ice cream).
Yoonique Tea, 11 am-1 pm

Portland Mid-Autumn Moon Festival Past Event Like List
The community-focused nonprofit White Lotus Foundation is hosting this free Mid-Autumn Festival celebration, complete with live entertainment, games for kids, raffles, giveaways, paper lanterns, a lighting parade, lion dances, stage performances, and a plethora of local AANHPI-owned businesses, including Khao Niew Lao Street Food, 100 Chopsticks, Ichiza Kitchen, AZN Drip, Thip Khao, Yoonique Tea, HeyDay, Kookido Mochi Cookies, and more. Of course, you'll also be able to purchase handmade mooncakes, provided by Elvin Bakery and available in flavors like lotus seed paste, red bean, and mixed nut with ham.
CORE (Collective Oregon Eateries), 5-10 pm

5th Annual Brazilian Festival Past Event Like List
We dare you not to smile at this weekend's family-friendly Brazilian Festival, which boasts live music, dance performances, and delicious eats from Latinx-owned vendors like Tierra Del Sol and Principe Maya at the rainbow-hued Mercado.
Portland Mercado, 5-10 pm

Lolo Sparkling Hops Tasting Past Event Like List
Frugal beverage connoisseurs are sure to enjoy this free tasting of Lolo Sparkling Hops beverages, which are non-alcoholic and infused with Pacific Northwest-grown hops for a nuanced and complex flavor profile. Guests will get to try free samples of the brand's Cascadia Field Blend, Yuzu Orange Blossom, and Pomelo Sage hop waters.
23rd Avenue Bottle Shop - McMenamins, 2-4 pm

SUNDAY, SEPTEMBER 11

Farm to Plate Brewer’s Series Dinners Past Event Like List
It doesn't get much fresher than eating a meal on the very farm where the ingredients were grown. Topaz Farm's resident "farm-to-plate" chefs Christian and Janelle Ephrem will craft three multi-course, farm-to-plate dinners this summer, each featuring five specially selected beer pairings from a different local brewer: Fort George Brewing, Migration Brewing, and Foreland Beer. Guests will get to dine al fresco below the farm's historic oak tree (or under a tent, depending on weather).
Topaz Farm, 5:30 pm

Danielle Walker’s Healthy In A Hurry Tour with Special Guest Michelle Tam of Nom Nom Paleo
Past Event Like List Three-time New York Times bestselling author Danielle Walker will chat about her most recent release, Healthy in a Hurry, which details speedy gluten-free, grain-free, and dairy-free recipes, with cookbook author and recipe developer Michelle Tam of Nom Nom Paleo. Besides an interview, the event will feature a live demo, a Q&A, and exclusive merchandise for sale, plus a VIP cocktail hour. 
Alberta Rose Theatre, 7:30-10:30 pm

MONDAY, SEPTEMBER 12

Boozy Book Fair Past Event Like List
This grown-up take on the classic book fairs of our childhoods conjures neon erasers, holographic bookmarks, and one of these bad boys. Your parents probably won't give you any cash for this one, but that's okay—you'll find sweet selections from Maggie Mae's Kids Bookshop on site, plus libations if you need to drown away your nostalgia.
Migration Brewing, 5-7 pm

SEPTEMBER 15-18

Mount Angel Oktoberfest Past Event Like List
For four days out of the year, the town of Mount Angel essentially transforms itself into Little Germany, full of lederhosen, tuba music, sausages, and an absolutely astounding amount of beer of all kinds and varieties, to be drank out of all sorts of steins, mugs, cups and boots. Plus there's other attractions, including wiener dog races, a car show, races, dancing, live music, and much more. 
Mount Angel

ilani Wine & Food Fest Past Event Like List
This food and drink festival will feature a roster of big-name chefs, including Travel Channel star Andrew Zimmern and famed Food Network chef Rocco DiSpirito, as well as Maneet Chauhan, Antonia Lofaso, Kardea Brown, Lamar Moore, Christian Petroni, Aaron May, Tracey Bloom, Tregaye Fraser, Monti Carlo, Deanna Colon, Chris Scott, and Tyler Anderson. The lineup of events includes a wine pairing dinner with Michael Jordan’s Steak House, a celebrity chef "dine-around," a grand tasting, a "Vintage Elite Cru," a bourbon and cigar tasting, and a bloody Mary and bubbles brunch.
ilani Casino Resort

SPECIALS

Ken's Artisan Bakery Like List
Get your stone fruit fix with mini fresh fruit tarts in combos like blueberry peach and apricot pistachio, available for a limited time.
Nob Hill
Pickup, dine-in

Mirisata Like List
The vegan Sri Lankan spot debuts a new special today: the chick'n club sandwich, made with Lankan-spiced plant-based chick'n, grilled onions, banana peppers, Chao cheese, lettuce, tomato, mayo, spicy ketchup, and deviled sauce and served with ash plantain chips. True to Sri Lankan street food tradition, the middle slice of bread features an "egg in the hole" (made with the plant-based egg substitute Just Egg).
Buckman
Pickup, delivery, dine-in

Unicorn Bakeshop Like List
This whimsical bakery is featuring Boston cream cupcakes this month, made with a vegan and gluten-free vanilla cake base, filled with custard, and finished with chocolate buttercream, chocolate drizzle, and edible glitter.
Creston-Kenilworth
Pickup, delivery