Category: Under Construction

The Forecaster reports that state Representative Charlie Mitchell and state Senator Justin Alfond are working on a project to bring a bowling alley/restaurant/bar to Bayside. (via Psst)

Bowl Portland wants to install 12 lanes for bowling in the building’s warehouse, and a bar, lounge, restaurant and stage in the front, two-story portion of the building.

Mitchell said the plan is to have live music a few nights a week, along with DJ nights. The restaurant will serve pub-style food. Mitchell said he and Alfond both spent time in New Orleans when they were younger, and were fascinated by Mid-City Lanes Rock ‘n’ Bowl, a bowling alley/club in that city.

Also unearthed in the latest Portland City Council agenda were a draft menu for Sonny’s (page 128), and news of a new Greek restaurant that’s planned for the old Chef et al location on Forest Ave—see their draft menu on page 143.

There’s a “coming soon” sign in the window for a new restaurant called Shima at the former location Siam Grille on Fore Street. According to records filed with the city, the restaurant plans to serve “Japanese style cuisine”. A draft copy of the menu (page 163) was submitted along with their liquor license application.

Portland in a Snap has a report on a new halal market called Peace Food Market that under construction on Cumberland Ave.

The building permit indicates it will be a convenience store and meat market. It’s clear work is going on inside…Shelving and fixtures are in place, but I couldn’t see any product. My best guess is it will be at least a couple weeks before it opens.

Veranda Noodle Bar looks like it getting close to opening. The construction has finished up on the interior and as you can see from this photo, they’ve recently put up an exterior sign for the restaurant.

There’s a sign in the window at Siam Grille that  indicates they’re taking a “much deservered vacation and time off”, and asks that people “check out and support the new coming restaurant.” It seems to suggest a significant change up in the restaurant once they’re back from vacation. Does anyone have any additional info or know more about what the “new coming restaurant” will be?

According to the Forecaster, the new restaurant taking over O’Naturals space on Exchange Street will be called Sonny’s. Jay Villani, Chef/Owner of Local 188, is heading up the new venture.

According to the Forecaster, the new restaurant taking over O’Naturals space on Exchange Street will be called Sonny’s. Jay Villani, Chef/Owner of Local 188, is heading up the new venture.