The much-hyped, California-based chain Dave's Hot Chicken has opened its first Oregon location. Credit: Dave's Hot Chicken
The much-hyped, California-based chain Daves Hot Chicken has opened its first Oregon location.
The much-hyped, California-based chain Dave’s Hot Chicken has opened its first Oregon location. Dave’s Hot Chicken

Indoor dining may be verboten once again, but there’s still plenty to be excited about in the Portland food world: The Instagram-famous hot-chicken chain Dave’s Hot Chicken has arrived in Oregon, Le Pigeon and Canard are back with updated pandemic-friendly formats, and the locally sourced cart Wild North has spawned a brick-and-mortar restaurant. In other news, the beloved sushi restaurant Nodoguro is moving out of its current space, Ecliptic Brewing is opening a new location, and a Spanish restaurant from a Michelin-starred San Francisco chef is in the works. Read on to learn about all that and more. For more ideas, check out our food and drink guide.

NEW OPENINGS AND RETURNS

Dave’s Hot Chicken
The wait for the first Oregon location of California-based hot chicken sensation Dave’s Hot Chicken is over. According to Eater Portland, the outpost was expected to launch today, but appears to have already opened.
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