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Here on the blog we are launching the inaugural Portland Salad Week! It will be from June 6-10, 2022 and the whole week will be devoted to salad in Portland (and surrounding areas). I’m joined by my compadre @fooditka on this project and we are putting together all sorts of salad-centric stuff. We even sent a press release over the wire - you may have seen it already, in fact. I hope you will join us for Salad Week - more info on what to expect via link in bio. #pdxsaladweek #salad #portland #bridgetownbites — view on Instagram https://ift.tt/MOcjT8L

Made it over to @kensartisan pizza last night a got two excellent pies - a Margherita and a New York with pepperoni - and a market salad. The pizza crust was firmer than many Neapolitan-style crusts I’ve had and I liked the heft and taste. Lovely tomato sauce, and it’s so great that they use small pepperoni that cup when cooked, too. The pizza is also very good the next day, right out of the takeaway box. Salad was very fresh - my favorite element was the paper-thin strips of zucchini and the white balsamic vinaigrette. I look forward to eating more meals there. #pizza #salad #kensartisanpizza #yum #latergram #bridgetownbites — view on Instagram https://ift.tt/zD8aQ9Z

Stopped by @caffedestinopdx this morning and could not resist getting this mixed berry muffin. Lots of plump, juicy berries in a soft yet substantial, lightly sweet muffin. I had it with a tasty, well-made latte with great foam texture (I like it when the micro bubbles make is creamy). Looking forward to stopping in again to try some of their plated breakfast items. #caffedestino #muffin #breakfast #portland #yum #bridgetownbites — view on Instagram https://ift.tt/TdcAmfP

Yummy snacks from @12tides, found at @newseasonsmarket yesterday. Such crunch! Nicely spicy (not flaming hot) with a seaweed flavor hiding in the background. There’s a sea salt version and an everything version, too. Really tasty, 10/10 would buy again. #snacks #puffedkelp #organic #gf #yum #bridgetownbites — view on Instagram https://ift.tt/1xGSHmF

Four things I learned this week include a plant and vegan bake sale tomorrow, an update on @kannrestaurant, @dailyfuelpdx’s new brick & mortar, and the wonderful sparkling lemonade (pictured) from @gabbianospdx I had this week. More details via link in bio. #portland #restaurants #bridgetownbites — view on Instagram https://ift.tt/m5eza9U

A very nice evening at @woodsmantavern with @fooditka as we plotted a special project for the blog. Great oysters, wedge salad, chicken, and roast carrots. Super yums around. #woodsmantavern #oysters #wedgesalad #sepdx #bridgetownbites — view on Instagram https://ift.tt/GrBIZuK

Sharing this cool logo for Tartuca, a “new Italian & PNW inspired, full-service restaurant located in the Mississippi area” because I love turtles, tortoises, and Italian food. Looking forward to see what they will offer from their “from-scratch kitchen.” Great news for the N Mississippi area. More details via link in bio. #tortoise #nmississippiave #tartucapdx #portland #bridgetownbites — view on Instagram https://ift.tt/EUJ6ZxW

Took a trip to the Oregon Coast this weekend and stopped into a great little French spot that served delicious crepes, @thecafecestlavie. We loved breakfast there. We walked around the neighborhood and found that fountain. It’s all located in the Bella Beach section of Depoe Bay. On the way home we stopped in at a deli/grocery in McMinville that sold @drinksanzo seltzer! I’ve been wanting to try it for a while. Calamansi flavor is 👍🏻 Outdoor photos from my trip are over on @megcotner. #bridgetownbitesaway — view on Instagram https://ift.tt/B9eblgP

I stopped by @maevepdx yesterday to check out the space and chat with Amanda and Kendra Stark, the proprietors of Maeve. Their soft opening is tomorrow (Friday) and grand opening party is Saturday, April 16 from 4-8pm. Stop by! Check them out! They are putting together a great space in Sellwood. More info via link in bio. #maevepdx #sellwood #portland #bridgetownbites — view on Instagram https://ift.tt/Suohlk9

Yesterday evening I passed by what I’ve learned is the second location for @saintsimoncoffee on the corner of NE Brazee and 15th Ave. Very exciting! More details via link in bio. #saintsimoncoffee #irvington #coffee #bridgetownbites — view on Instagram https://ift.tt/JEtuwMg

I wanted to give some (belated) love to the vendors at the @portlandmercado for the super yums at this past weekend’s Emanada Festival. The first is a beef empanada from @alecocinapdx - loved the flavor and bits of egg inside. Then there’s the baked chicken empanada from @titaskitchenpdx - loved the texture of the pastry especially. Next are three guava and cheese empanadas from @havana_station - I had one for breakfast the next day and it was great with coffee. I also got some of the salchipapas at Tita’s and I loved them! Meaty-carby goodness. It’s a substantial serving, too. Also pictured is the AlfaCookie, again from Tita’s. Instead of shortbread for this alfajor, chocolate chip cookies are used. Just fantastic. Thanks to the Mercado and its vendors for continuously delicious food offerings. #empanadas #portlandmercado #bridgetownbites — view on Instagram https://ift.tt/djBE9xw

I stopped by Sunbela with @theredheadsaid this afternoon for some Iraqi pastries and was very happy with what I found. This is the real deal and reminds me of what I’d find in Queens. I got a couple of items in the baklawa family and almond basbousa, which is like comfort food par excellence. Looking forward to trying other things there. #pastries #iraqipastry #baklawa #middleeasternfood #bridgetownbites — view on Instagram https://ift.tt/WNjbHS6

Dinner at Otto & Anita’s tonight with @fooditka was so good. Here are some photos: exterior; pastries in the lobby; dining room; mural; dill pickle soup; herring and salad; German sampler plate; poster in the bathroom. Loved it all and will return again - I’m eager to try the Swabian noodle dish and the Sweet Woodruff ice cream (they were out of both) next time. What a gem. #portland #germanfood #ottoandanitas #multnomahvillage #bridgetownbites — view on Instagram https://ift.tt/2IzLuRn

Some shots from last weekend’s visit to @beescustomcakes when they were open for the day. Love the decor in the dining room, the pastries are excellent, and my coffee was delicious. More info via link in bio. Looking forward to stopping by again when they are open. #roseway #portland #bakery #bridgetownbites — view on Instagram https://ift.tt/MP8ufGt

Last weekend I also stopped by @thecelery for a smoothie. This is the Berry Sunday smoothie, made with strawberries, blueberries, banana, house peanut butter, rolled oats, and house cashew milk. It kind of reminded me of a liquid peanut butter and jelly sandwich. I liked that it wasn’t too sweet; it got creamier the longer I drank it. I’d get it again. More about The Celery via link in bio.#thecelery #smoothie #northwilliams #bridgetownbites — view on Instagram https://ift.tt/I5cjytQ

Finally made it over to @jinjupatisserie and picked up one of their excellent ham, bacon & cheese croissants. Seriously delicious. It’s been fun trying out savory pastries around town, and this is one of the best. #croissant #savoryfood #jinjupatisserie #bridgetownbites #latergram — view on Instagram https://ift.tt/hYnWBsO

I stopped in at @futuracoffeeroasters last week and had a positive experience. They have opened up a really nice cafe in the #Montavilla neighborhood. More details via link in bio. #coffeehouse #futuracoffee #coffeeshopsofinstagram #bridgetownbites — view on Instagram https://ift.tt/31dBZAJ