Episode Details

Today, we're discussing the ever-growing cost estimate for the Interstate Bridge replacement, what big changes at two high-profile restaurants tell us about our city's dining scene, and several new Portland restaurants you’re going to want to check out as soon as possible. Executive producer John Notarianni is joined by Portland Monthly's associate editor of food and drink, Alex Frane, and City Cast Portland newsletter editor Rachel Monahan.

Discussed in today's episode:

• Interstate Bridge Cost Soars 140%, Adding Billions to Project Estimate [OPB]
• After Shuttering, This Acclaimed Portland Restaurant Will Indefinitely Return With Daytime Service [KOIN]
• Open & Shut: The Latest in Portland Restaurant News, March 1-17 [Portland Mercury]
• This Classic Portland Italian Restaurant Is Closing Again Just Months After Its Surprise Reopening [Oregonian]
• Tapas, Paella, and Sangria Land at the Old Palomar Space [Portland Monthly]
• The Team Behind Eem and Yaowarat Open in the OG Pok Pok [Portland Monthly]
• Portland’s Impressive Thai Food Roster Can’t Stop Growing [Portland Monthly]

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Learn more about the sponsors of this March 20th episode:

• D'Amore Law
• OMSI
• Discover Newport
• Association of Science Communicators