Category: Openings

Unlawful Falafel has been added to the PFM food cart list. Unlawful is located in Post Office Park right at the intersection of Middle and Exchange Streets.

Pai Men Miyake, Masa Miyake’s new noodle house, is now open for business in Longfellow Square.
They’ll be on a cash basis until Friday and have a slightly limited menu tonight. The pork gyoza were especially good.
Update: See Portland Food Coma for photos and details on the menu.

Both the Press Herald and American Journal are reporting that The French Press Eatery plans to reopen. From the Press Herald,

Tranchemontagne and his co-owners, wife Heidi and younger brother Andre Tranchemontagne, have been inundated with ideas for how they can keep their Main Street cafe open and their popular homemade doughnuts flowing.

Mike’s – “Home of the Rock N Roll Sandwich” opened for business this week. Mike’s is run by Mike Fink the owner of Guitar Grave which is right next door.

Mike’s – “Home of the Rock N Roll Sandwich” opened for business this week. Mike’s is run by Mike Fink the owner of Guitar Grave which is right next door.

WhaddaPita opened for business on Sunday.
They’re located in the space on Forest Avenue formerly occupied by Chef et al. It looks like they’ve got some outdoor seating out front.

Vervacious, a retail store specializing in “voyage inspired fancy foods”, is now open at 227 Commercial Street.

Havana South started serving brunch this weekend. For a full list of  brunch options check out the PFM Sunday Brunch list.
Caiola’s has recently become one of my favorites for Sunday brunch along with Local 188, bagels at 158, and baked goods at Standard Baking. My favorite stop for breakfast on Saturday mornings are the wonderful breakfast sandwiches at Aurora Provisions.

Venue Music Bar is now open for business. The bar/music venue is located at 865 Forest Ave, the former location of Mexico Lindo. The weekend’s line-up includes performances by VINX, Twiddle and Sean Chambers.

Havana  South is scheduled to open for business today. The menu is “American cuisine with a Latin twist”. You can make a dinner reservation using OpenTable. The restaurant plans on starting lunch service in July and opening a butcher shop onsite in September.