Updated Three times as new information trickles in
Noticed a sign in the window on NE 28th in the old Taqueria Nueve spot, that Tapalaya, “A New Orleans small plates restaurant” would be opening. I’d first heard they were opening next to the new Ristretto, but either that rumor was wrong, or there are two similar restaurants coming our way. Opening is set for “early November”.
Speaking of the new Ristretto, which opened last Thursday, I’ve also heard an oyster bar is going in next door to them.
Updated: Yup, it’s an oyster bar – EaT: An Oyster Bar. You can see their website here: www.EatOysterBar.com
Next, Matador, the Tex Mex place up on NW 23rd will be opening in the space recently vacated by Los Baez.
Finally, Tommy Habetz is opening a restaurant called Bunk Sandwiches with business partner and former sous-chef Nick Wood. It will be at 621 SE Morrison – confirmed. It will be open for breakfast and lunch Monday through Saturday, eventually opening up at nights. From Tommy,
“We are going to be doing about 10 or so sandwiches a day, just our favorite things. Things like roasted meats on a hero roll with some good pan drippings, or a really great Italian cured meats hero. We will do a daily soup, a daily salad and soft serve ice cream for dessert.
We want to make a place for everybody, just a classic sandwich shop. We want to offer good, honest food and beer…and wine…and maybe a little house-made soft serve ice cream for dessert.
We’re looking to open early to mid November. We hope that you enjoy it.”
Another upscale sandwich place on the East side. What about us westsiders?
is the tidbit about Matador a joke?
nope
I think it’s called Casa del Matador.
The Casa Del Matador Place will probably be a good fit for Burnside. It may not be your cup of tea, but there’s room for everyone on the Eastside.
Apparently not room enough for Baez
Or too much room. That was a huge space with what I imagine to be expensive rent for such a tiny operation. Plus, Ole Ole is right across the street and does a better job for less money. I personally find Matador to be a culinary abomination, but people seem to like it. This is after all the same town that voted Tom Potter for mayor so there’s lots of room for mediocrity.
The best rumor to come of this is finding out there is a NW Morrison here in town.
Salud
Hey! I’m under a lot of stress here! ;)
Sorry – I couldn’t resist. Take care.
For you Westsiders, Nuvrei is opening a sandwich shop
Where’s the Nuvrei sandwich shop going to be located? Sounds amazing.
Right above their current store, across the street from the Gregory
speaking of great new sando spots on the east side, has anything been posted here about Meat Cheese Bread? it’s at 1406 s.e. Stark and open 7am – 7pm. i have not been yet, but have heard John (Primo) is killing it.
Yes, we mentioned that back in early September: http://www.portlandfoodanddrink.com/?p=1756
Thanks!