El Rayo is now open. They started lunch service yesterday and, according to owner Cheryl Lewis, they’ll be begin doing dinner sometime in the next few days as soon as they work out a few more details.
Category: Openings
Somali-American Cybernet Cafe
A new Internet cafe, the Somali-American Cybernet Cafe, is opening/has opened at 621 Forest Ave. In addition to serving up online access they have a short menu of sandwiches, salads, fruit smoothies and more.
Another Sign of Spring
Benny’s is a seasonal clamshack located on West Commercial near the Veterans Memorial Bridge. As the sign says, they plan on re-opening “on or about [April] 29th weather permitting”.
Saigon is Now Open
Saigon Sandwich and Variety is now open for business.
Pearl is Now Open
Pearl, a new cocktail lounge on Fore Street, opened for business tonight. Pearl is in the space that was formerly occupied by Onyx.
Grassroots Organic Opens Today
Grassroots Organic, aka GRO, plans on opening for business this morning at 8 am. The menu is a mix of salads, sandwiches, juices and soups; most items are raw or lightly cooked.
Bard Coffee Roasters Now Open
Bard Coffee Roasters is scheduled to open this morning at 7 am. Bard is located in the Old Port near the intersection of Middle and Exchange Streets. The interior looks really nice. I’ve heard that they’ll have free wi-fi and (relatively) late night hours on the weekend.
Bard Coffee Roasters
Bard Coffee Roasters is putting the finishing touches on their Middle Street location in preparation for opening this Monday.
Barava Grand Opening
Barava, an “African and Middle East” restaurant had their grand opening today at 3pm. The sandwich boards out front advertises a $10 fee. According to a post on Portland Psst! thats for all-you-can eat Somali food.
The Farmer’s Table Now Open
Chef Jeff Landry opened his new restaurant The Farmer’s Table tonight. For a look at the restaurant and tonight’s menu read the latest post from Portland in a Snap.