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With the effects of the coronavirus pandemic still felt by the industry, this is a challenging time to open a new restaurant. However, chefs and restaurateurs are going ahead, opening new brick-and-mortars and food carts. Know of a new restaurant in town? Let us know via our tipline.
Fancy Baby
What it is: A Pearl District champagne bar from the owner of Northwest Portland wine shop Cru & Domaine.
When it opened: November 13
Where it is: 1204 NW Glisan Street
Learn more: Is Fancy Baby Portland’s Next Great Wine Bar?
Trails End Bar
What it is: A new bar from the owners of the Standard and Bottle Rocket Burgers.
When it opened: November 7
Where it is: 4601 SE Hawthorne Boulevard
Learn more: Trails End Bar
Norah Alberta
What it is: Belmont vegan pan-Asian restaurant Norah opened a second location on NE Alberta with dishes like pad thai nachos, coconut mushroom fettuccine, and cauliflower curry.
When it opened: November 5
Where it is: 1451 NE Alberta Street
Learn more: Norah
La Frontera
What it is: A Latin fusion restaurant in Vancouver from the team behind Frontier Public House serving kalua pork nachos, brisket tacos, and panko-crusted calamari steak.
When it opened: November 5
Where it is: 809 Washington Street
Learn more: La Frontera
Friends Share Cà Phê
What it is: A Sunday-only pop-up cafe serving banh mi with fillings like fried egg, fried tofu, and fried chicken sausage alongside coffee, tea, and cocoa.
When it opened: November 2
Where it is: 14814 SE Powell Boulevard
Learn more: A New Portland Pop-Up Vietnamese Cafe Is Slinging Fried Egg Banh Mis and Creamy Cà Phê
