With the delta variant holding a firm grip on the country and lengthy construction and permitting delays, opening a restaurant in Portland right now has been tricky. Many business owners have pushed back their opening dates for months, a common occurrence before the pandemic only exacerbated by supply chain issues. All of that being said, many of Portland’s coolest chefs, restaurant owners, brewers, and bartenders have forged ahead, planning ambitious and exciting new businesses throughout the city. A pop-up chef is opening a restaurant dedicated to foraged and wild foods. A celebrated Thai restaurateur is planning a cool new Northwest Portland cafe. Cart owners are creating their own restaurant
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