Peacock Bar Set to Open in Iconic Portland LGBTQ+ Venue, Replacing Crush Bar in July 2025
Portland, OR – A new chapter is poised to begin in one of Portland’s historically significant LGBTQ+ spaces. A dedicated…
Category: Bar & Bistro
Oregon Chefs, Bakeries, and Restaurants Earn Top Honors at Prestigious 2025 James Beard Awards
CHICAGO – Oregon’s vibrant culinary landscape received significant national recognition this week as several of its chefs, bakeries, and restaurants…
Oregon Legislature Votes to Permanently Expand Outdoor Dining for Restaurants, Bars
SALEM, Ore. – The Oregon Legislature has given final approval to a pivotal measure that will permanently establish the expanded…
Oregon Hospitality Sector Braces for Impact as Report Details Costs of Proposed Workforce Rules
Legislative Report Unveils Potential Economic Strain SALEM, OR – A comprehensive report released by the Oregon Joint Ways and Means…
Oregon Bars & Restaurants Navigate Mixed Economic Currents Entering Critical Summer Season
State Report Reveals Varied Economic Landscape A comprehensive new report released today by the Oregon Economic Analysis Office paints a…
Oregon Dining Sector Grapples with Dual Headwinds: Labor Shortages and Soaring Operating Costs Highlighted in New State Report
Oregon Restaurants and Bars Under Pressure: Report Details Impact of Staffing Gaps and Rising Expenses Oregon’s vibrant restaurant and bar…
Portland’s Beloved Jewel Box Bar Launches Crowdfunding Bid to Avert Closure
Portland, Oregon — A prominent fixture in Portland’s vibrant hospitality scene, The Jewel Box cocktail bar, is facing significant financial…
Oregon Hospitality Sector Gears Up for Major Labor Law Overhaul: HB 1234 Arrives July 1, 2025
Oregon Hospitality Sector Braces for Sweeping Labor Law Changes Oregon’s vibrant hospitality sector, a cornerstone of the state’s economy and…
Oregon Businesses Brace for New Outdoor Dining Regulations Effective 2025
Oregon Legislates New Standards for Pandemic-Era Outdoor Dining Structures PORTLAND, OR – In a move aimed at standardizing safety, accessibility,…
Oregon’s Independent Eateries Face Steep Profit Plunge Amid Cost Surge and Spending Shifts, Report Warns
A recent analysis, widely disseminated after being highlighted by The Associated Press, paints a concerning picture for independent restaurants across…