This weekend, why not dive into a bowl of springy, spicy-sour noodles at AFURI‘s new Old Town-Chinatown spot or find some fresh and approachable wine offerings at Parallel? Plus, learn about an upcoming cocktail bar, where to order custom dance performances alongside your meal, and the latest in frozen custard flavors. For more ideas, check out our guide to Portland peach season and our food and drink guide.

NEW OPENINGS & RETURNS

AFURI kara kurenai
The sleek Japanese ramen chain Afuri recently debuted the first U.S. location of this offshoot, which touts medicinal benefits and “spicy, sour, and umami” flavors, in the former home of its ramen and dumpling spot in Old Town-Chinatown. Besides ramen, dishes range from dumplings to donburi to karaage chicken.
Old Town-Chinatown

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