PEARL DISTRICT — As of Friday, July 31, Portland’s steakhouse lineup has a new addition in the Malarkey. Promising to be as much of a visual feast (with an eclectic interior design scheme) as an edible one, this new wood-fired steak and seafood grill
comes from Central Oregon-born celebrity chef Brian Malarkey and his brother James, with Jose “Lalo” Camarena, formerly of República and Metlapíl, as executive chef. From the design to the ingredients, it’s a celebration of Pacific Northwest landscapes, culture, and flavor, featuring beef from the Malarkey family ranch in Central Oregon and seafood, with some Mexican American influences mixed in. Expect an over-the-top and energetic dining experience befitting Malarkey’s showman style of hospitality. 555 NW 12th Avenue
BEAVERTON — Coming from the team behind Don’s Favorite Foods and Burger Stevens (may it rest in peace), Italian deli Salami Mammi opened up over in Beaverton on Thursday, July 16. At this “Parm paradise,” sandwiches are the star of the show, with choices like chicken or eggplant Parm or piled-high cold cuts with fresh mozzarella served on sesame sourdough rolls. For a little extra oomph, order them fra diavolo-style with pickled and roasted hot peppers. Grab a side of Sicilian herb-spiced fries or garlic bread, plus a glass of wine, beer, or a cocktail to wash it all down. 12500 SW Broadway St, Beaverton
BEAVERTON — James Beard Award-winning chef Hajime Sato snuck his way into Oregon this summer with a new omakase counter spotlighting sustainably sourced seafood — much of it local to the region. Sato earned his medal for his work at a similarly formatted Eater Award-winning sushi counter in a suburb of Detroit, Michigan, and before that gained a following in Seattle at Mashiko. At Sazanami, he serves three different menu tiers at the 14-seat counter and promises dishes beyond nigiri. Seats are reservation-only. 10053 SW Nimbus Avenue
NORTHWEST — Studio Noto is embracing the tradition of Italian aperitivo happy hours in Northwest Portland with Bar Noto concept, which opened on Thursday, July 9. Located inside the same space as the store, Bar Noto offers a pared-down menu of spritzes, wine, nonalcoholic drinks, and snacks like tinned fish with crackers. Keeping up with the Italian theme, many of the wines offered come from Buona Notte winery out in the Columbia River Gorge, which specializes in Italian varietals. Indoor and outdoor seating is available, and the bar is open from 11 a.m. to 7 p.m. Wednesday through Sunday. 1932 NW Lovejoy
NORTHWEST — Opened on Friday, May 15, Jakarta Bistro joins Portland’s small but mighty Indonesian scene. Serving traditional dishes like rendang, tahu isi, batagor fish dumplings, and bakwan jagung corn fritters, owner Geni Baker shared in an email with Eater Portland that she hopes to recreate the feeling of dining at an auntie’s house, savoring home cooked meals and feeling comfortable and welcome. Order the nasi padang — a plate of white rice accompanied by a variety of dishes — to try many different recipes at once, including grilled chicken and beef rendang. For refreshments, there’s coffee, tea, and soda gembira. 1902 NW 24th Avenue
MILWAUKIE — Although it’s been in soft opening for a few months, Milwaukie’s 1847 Food Park celebrated its grand opening on Saturday, July 25. Describing itself as “Milwaukie’s Gathering Place,” this new food cart pod features over 10 carts, a taphouse, and ample indoor and outdoor seating. Foodwise, cart options include Burgerlandia, Pizzeria Stellina, Rendered BBQ, and Smaaken Waffle Sandwiches. The taphouse offers 32 different draft options, like cocktails, nonalcoholic drinks, and wine. Amenities-wise, there’s also a fire pit, and the open-air area is dog-friendly and has a watering station for canine guests. 1925 SE Scott Street
DOWNTOWN — The Flock food hall has a new tenant in Jade Cow Creamery, which officially opened on July 18. The Asian-owned ice creamery slings flavors like ube cookies and cream, Thai tea horchata, black sesame, white rabbit (after the uber-popular candy), and coconut pandan. Opt for the ice cream flight to try four different flavors. 917 SW Alder Street
BUCKMAN — Hailing from Nate “Theo” Theobald, David Hall, and Quinn Matthewstearn, three heavyweights in the Portland nightlife scene, Eldorado opened its doors on Friday, July 17. Set in the former Dig a Pony and Lollipop Shoppe space along Southeast Morrison, the new nightclub spot has had a makeover, complementing the sleek horseshoe bar with espresso-brown leather booths, gleaming globe lanterns, and rich, dark tones all around. Vibes aside, there’s also burgers and bar food from Lucy’s Lorenzo de Alicante, signature cocktails, and other libations to enjoy. Contributor Ben Coleman has the full run-down on what’s sure to be a buzzy new late-night hang-out. 736 SE Grand Avenue
BOISE — Portland is pretty set in the breakfast sandwich department, but fans of Eggslut, the popular egg-centric restaurant hailing from Los Angeles, will be happy to hear there’s now an outpost at the Prost! Marketplace. For the “support local” crowd, the brand does have some Oregon roots; founder Alvin Cailan attended the Oregon Culinary Institute and worked at Olympia Provisions. The cart opened in early July, and had its grand opening throughout the weekend of July 24. Along with Eggslut’s pillowy egg breakfast sandwiches, there are also burgers, hash browns, and French toast sticks. 4237 N Mississippi Avenue
BOISE — Also new(ish) to the Boise ’hood from, speciality coffee shop Change opened in early June. Sure to appeal to the city’s many coffee fans, one of Change’s standout offerings is pour-over made with beans from Sey, a Brooklyn-based microroastery named one of the best coffee shops in America by Food & Wine. There’s also loose-leaf teas, matcha (from Matcha Freak), tea lattes, and signature sips like coconut cà phê su’a dá (Vietnamese-style iced coffee with coconut). 3940 N Williams Avenue
DOWNTOWN — For nearly 50 years, the space at 1125 Southwest Harvey Milk Street was home to the iconic gay bar Scandals. Now relocated across the river, the space is continuing in the tradition of its former tenant with Camp. According to its website, this gathering place for the LGBTQ+ community aims to become the “Gay Cheers.” The drinks offerings are pretty straightforward — fruity cocktails, beers, wine, and nonalcoholic options — with a fun regional hot dog line-up for food. Think styles like Chicago hot dogs, NYC-style, and Seattle-style. Events aplenty crowd the calendar as well, including drag bingo and karaoke. 1125 SW Harvey Milk Street
Each month, Eater Portland rounds up the recent openings that have come to our attention. Is there somewhere we missed, or a spot we should know about? Drop us a line at pdx@eater.com.
