Category: Openings

Old Port Spirits and Cigars (facebook) is opening today at 10 am at 79 Commercial Street in the space formerly occupied by Downeast Beverage.

Old Port Spirits is owned by Jacques deVillier who also runs Old Port Wine further down the street.

Clark Street Market & Deli has opened at 81 Clark Street, near the intersection with Danforth.

Owner Nolan Stewart has announced that Coastal Root Cocktail Bitters (facebook, website) have cleared their final federal regulatory approval for production and sale.

Their first batch of aromatic bitters will go on sale today at Vena’s Fizz House.

Ana’s Mobile Gourmet, Portland’s newest food truck, launched on Monday. Ana’s serves Salvadoran food: pupusas, taquitos, tamales, quesadillas, and burritos. Snap Reviews spotted them yesterday on West Commercial, and according to Ana’s facebook page the truck plans to be at the the Baxter Boulevard parking lot on Sundays.

Update: Ana’s has announced that their launch has been put on hold. They expect to be back on the road within a month.

Liquid M2 (facebook, twitter, website, instagram) a new juice bar and cafe will be opening today at noon.

Liquid M2 is located at 465 Fore Street, across from Miyake and Paciarino. You can see their juice, lunch, dinner and cocktail menus on their website.

Snap Reviews reports that India Bazaar is now open at 1700 Forest Ave.

Now open on outer Forest Ave! Indian grocery – good selection, good prices – and takeaway food coming soon, possibly as soon as 15 minutes after i left yesterday. It smelled amazing; i can’t wait to go back.

According a tip from a regular PFM reader, the signage on the building promises, “Kabob -n- Curry, Fresh Produce – Meats – Spices, Mediterranean Groceries”.

Another team has released an app for tracking progress on the Novare Res Chalice Room beer list. The Chalice App will work on both iPhones and Android devices as well as your computer’s browser.

The Chalice App was developed by Mat Boutet at Big Room Studios.

Vietnam Bakery had their grand opening on Saturday. They’re located at 267 Saint John Street just a few doors down from Kim’s Sandwich & Cafe.

In addition to Vietnamese baked goods, Vietnam Bakery serves pho and other savory dishes.

Red Sea Restaurant is holding its grand opening today, 11 am to 10 pm. The restaurant is located at 30 Washington Ave. The menu includes a variety of Eritrean and Ethiopian dishes like Sambusa, Falafel, Zigni as well as vegetarian entrees and rice-based dishes.