As the city opens back up, the Portland food scene has seen a flurry of activity. This week brings a new Spanish restaurant, a new cacao cafe, a new pizzeria, and a new vegan sushi cart—and that’s just the beginning. Plus, Ox reopens today, Obon Shokudo announces an upcoming brick-and-mortar, and Top Chef contestant Gabriel Pascuzzi concocts a “chefwich” special for Lardo. Read on for all of that and more culinary intel. For more ideas, check out our food and drink guide.
NEW OPENINGS AND RETURNS
Brasa Haya
Chef Ian Muntzert, who racked up restaurant industry cred working as the chef de cuisine at the Michelin-starred restaurant Commonwealth in San Francisco, opened this new Spanish restaurant in the historic American Foursquare house that was once home to Beech Street Parlor on Wednesday. The restaurant features Spanish cuisine cooked by live fire with mesquite wood, with dishes like sea urchin bocadillos, crispy tripe, and coal-roasted chicken wings.
Northeast
Outdoor seating or limited indoor seating
