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Business Journals
11-06-2025
- Entertainment
- Business Journals
Restaurant Roundup: Portland bar among best in US; Strawberry shortcake week; Literary Arts Cafe opens
Strawberry shortcake from Portland restaurant Screen Door (pictured) is one of 40 different interpretations of this classic summer dessert. Restaurants from across the metro are participating in Strawberry Shortcake Week organized by the James Beard Public Market.
Yahoo
12-02-2025
- Business
- Yahoo
$10 million in Oregon Lottery bonds could go toward James Beard Public Market
PORTLAND, Ore. () — Oregon lawmakers could allocate $10 million toward the development of the long-awaited James Beard Public Market. On Wednesday, the Oregon House Committee On Economic Development, Small Business, and Trade held a public hearing on : the measure that would dole out lottery bonds to the Downtown Portland site. In-N-Out enters early planning stages for Gresham drive-thru in former Shari's space Leaders have described the project as a seven-day 'culinary hub,' showcasing the region's small businesses including winemakers, cheese shops and farmers. The market has been in the works for around a decade now, but previous plans failed due to challenges securing a property. Project leaders only recently announced its upcoming opening , and finalized the $3 million purchase of the Ungar Building using private funds in . HB 3377 would cover future construction and tenant improvement costs. The project would be 'more than just a public market,' according to the bill's chief sponsor Oregon Rep. Shannon Jones Isadore. Close Thanks for signing up! Watch for us in your inbox. Subscribe Now 'We all know that Downtown Portland has struggled, but if there's one thing that I've learned in my career thus far, it is that recovery is possible,' Jones Isadore said during the hearing. 'This is the type of… large investment that we need to make to rebuild our economy, and in the heartbeat of our city.' The representative, whose house district includes the central city, added that it is 'up for the state to step up' in the development. James Beard Public Market's Executive Director Jessica Elkan told lawmakers the site will hold about 40 small businesses and employ 200 people. She pointed to the success of Seattle's Pike Place Market, which welcomes a projected 10 million visitors annually. 'It is widely considered the single-most successful economic development project in Seattle's history,' Elkan said. 'This market has helped revitalize their downtown waterfront area and played a key role in building the local economy.' Winter Weather Timeline: Snow, ice on the way, start preparing now Travel Oregon's Public Affairs Strategist Kate Baumgartner echoed this, citing findings that more than 80% of tourists have listed food as a significant part of why they visited the state. The agency also found that many visitors spend as much on food service as hotel accommodations. Lawmakers will decide on the passage of HB 3377 at a later date. A portion of the public market is expected this fall. Copyright 2025 Nexstar Media, Inc. All rights reserved. This material may not be published, broadcast, rewritten, or redistributed.
