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This Week In Portland Food News: Rangoon Bistro Expands, Sebastiano's Moves to Sellwood, and Bar Norman Says Goodbye

March 15, 2024 Edition
March 14, 2024
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Find focaccia sandwiches and other Sicilian goodness at Sebastiano's new Sellwood location. (Sebastiano's)
We've got major spring fever this week and are ready to sip Negronis on the outdoor patio at Sebastiano's new home in Sellwood. Plus, Rangoon Bistro's opened a second restaurant, Bar Norman bids adieu, and a new bar plans to take over the Sweet Hereafter space. For more ideas, check out our food and drink guide.

NEW OPENINGS 

Rangoon Bistro List
The locally sourced Burmese spot Rangoon Bistro, which got its start as a farmers market stand and opened a brick-and-mortar restaurant List in Richmond in March 2022, unveiled a second location on North Mississippi on Sunday. The outpost plans to offer a new specials menu with rotating seasonal dishes like keema palata and satay skewers.
Boise

Sebastiano's List
Last week, Montavilla's Sicilian bakery and deli Sebastiano's completed its move into an expanded space in Sellwood. The family-owned business is now open from 9 am-5 pm and features an indoor dining room and outdoor patio.
Sellwood

FUTURE OPENINGS

Bar Loon List
The Lightning Bar Collective plans to reopen the recently closed vegan bar Sweet Hereafter List as a new concept called Bar Loon, which will feature wine and European-inspired small plates with plant-based options.
Sunnyside

CLOSURES

Bar Norman List
Acclaimed sommelier Dana Frank broke the news on March 5 that her pioneering natural wine bar will close on April 6. She wrote on Instagram, "I don’t need to share how difficult the past few years have been, and I really don’t want to be mired in the what-ifs and whys anymore. I’m immensely proud of the work our team has done in welcoming in and contributing to this vibrant community we live in. We’ve put each other first every single day of Bar Norman’s life, brought humor and love to painful situations, and wrapped our arms around our patrons since we opened. I cannot think of a better way to run a business."
Hosford-Abernethy

Rusa List
Chef Sasanna Babashof announced this week that she is permanently closing her cart specializing in Latin American and Eastern European flavors at the Alberta Carts pod. Though the cart is now closed, Babashof will reopen it for one last day for fans looking to pay their respects.
King

Viking Soul Food List
This popular spot known for its lefse (Norwegian flatbread) and other Scandinavian specialties plans to close its Southeast Belmont Street cart after owners Megan Walhood and Jeremy Daniels sell their iconic vintage Streamline trailer (affectionately named Gudrun). Their Southeast Woodstock Boulevard brick-and-mortar restaurant will remain open.
Kerns

POP-UPS AND EVENTS

SATURDAY, MARCH 16

Asian Flavors Unite: A Potluck Celebration of Asian American Heritage Past Event List
Bring your favorite dish, be it homemade or store-bought, to share at this free outdoor celebration of culture, community, and the diversity of Asian American cuisine. The gathering will feature a traditional lion dance, a gigantic roast pig, and a potluck feast comprised of dishes brought by guests.
Wilshire Park, 3-6 pm

Coffee Beer Six-Year Anniversary Past Event List
We love a comeback: The quirky neighborhood fixture Coffee Beer, known for its beloved pug mascot A$AP Douglas, narrowly escaped going out of business this year, so they've got plenty to celebrate. Fittingly, they're going all out for their sixth anniversary this week with a party that will include drink specials featuring Oatly and Liquid Death, cupcakes from local bakery KAKAIBA, small-batch treats from Viridescence Candy Co., handmade gear from Pink Tag Bags, an appearance from "darkadelic" artist Trbo B Lazr, and a photo booth from Happymatic.
Coffee Beer, 9 am-6 pm

MARCH 18-24

Portland Tartare Tour Past Event List
Love it or hate it, tartare holds a special place in the culinary pantheon, beloved for its rich umami flavor. Westward Whiskey will spotlight the meaty, savory delicacy with bespoke tartare specials and whiskey-based cocktail pairings at five of Portland's favorite dining destinations, including Olympia Provisions, Fools & Horses, Scotch Lodge, Bellwether Bar, and Lechon. A portion of proceeds from the sale of each cocktail will support a charity of each restaurant’s choice.
Various locations

SPECIALS

Cheese and Crack List
Hearken back to your childhood with the snack shop's nostalgic dirt cup sundae, featuring vanilla soft serve, house-made chocolate pudding, crushed chocolate cookie crumbs, cinnamon cracker crumble, and gummy worms.
Kerns

Little Conejo List
If you're looking for something a little different from the usual St. Patrick's Day staples, this Vancouver taqueria is offering an Irish taco with corned beef, jalapeño kraut, and pickled mustard seeds wrapped up in a corn tortilla.
Vancouver

Mikiko Mochi Donuts List
The mochi doughnut purveyor's lineup of March flavors includes pineapple upside-down cake, brown sugar milk tea boba, chocolate tahini crunch, and calamansi sparkling lemonade.
Kerns

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