Bluefin Tuna and Sushi serves items that are feasts for the mouth and the eyes. | Photo via @jess.pdx
We’ve been fishing around and Portland is swimming in sushi. From trendy menus to laidback atmospheres, we’ve rounded up some top spots to score sushi.
Celebrate with sushi
Bluefin Tuna & Sushi,1337 NE Broadway St.
If you want to impress your entourage with a feast-for-the-eyes sushi menu and beautifully decorated plates, Bluefin Tuna & Sushi is the place to be.
Janken, 250 NW 13th Ave.
Dining on fresh nigiri beneath the white tree certainly makes for a festive atmosphere, perfect for making memories on special occasions like birthdays or anniversaries.
Bang for your buck
Saburo’s, 1667 SE Bybee Blvd.
Who says sushi has to be expensive? Check out Saburo’s big two-piece nigiris that come at a very reasonable price — and will leave you feeling pretty stuffed.
Sensei Sushi Bar & Grill, 710 SW Second Ave.
At this place, it is all about the friendly staff combined with good quality at low prices. Keep on rollin’, as we would put it.
Shady Pines Festival | Thursday, July 17-Sunday, July 20 | 12 a.m.-11:59 p.m. | Camp Tasty’s, Sandy | $60+ | Rizo, 1876, AAN, and The Macks are just some of the local artists performing at this year’s festival, which also features a spaceship lounge, kazoo parade, and a disc golf course.
Savor Japan: A Food Pop-Up at Portland Japanese Garden | Thursday, July 17-Saturday, July 19 | 11 a.m.-2 p.m. | Portland Japanese Garden | Free | The garden’s first Japanese food pop-up will feature a curated menu of bites from Kuze Fuku & Sons, Oyatsupan, and Umami Café.
Friday, July 18
Washington County Fair | Friday, July 18-Sunday, July 27 | Times vary | 801 NE 34th Ave., Hillsboro | Free | Acrobatics, animal demonstrations, kids activities, movies, concerts, carnival rides, shopping, fair food... need we say more?
Summer Free for All: “Despicable Me 4" | Friday, July 18-Friday, Sept. 5 | 7:30 p.m. | Brentwood Park | Free | Kick back and enjoy the film as part of the free summer event series.
Saturday, July 19
WWII Weekend | 9 a.m.-4 p.m. | Fort Vancouver National Historic Site, Oregon City | Free | Living History Group Northwest’s eighth annual living history display will feature WWII-era military vehicles, tents, equipment, weapons, and people representing uniformed medics, infantry, and more.
Scooped Ice Cream Festival | Saturday, July 19-Sunday, July 20 | 11 a.m.-9 p.m. | Esther Short Park and Playground, Vancouver, WA | $25+ | This all-you-can-eat ice cream fest includes 50+ flavors, plus live music, roller disco dancers, and giant games.
Portland Pride Waterfront Festival and Parade | Saturday, July 19-Sunday, July 20 | Times vary | Tom McCall Waterfront Park | $10 | Expect two full days of live performances and dozens of exhibitors at one of the largest donation-based Pride events on the West Coast.
Sunday, July 20
What the Brunch with Bevies and Beats | Sunday, July 20, Sunday, July 27 | 10 a.m.-2 p.m. | Pioneer Courthouse Square | Free | Portland DJs will mix some tunes while attendees sip bevs and munch on bites.
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The Portland Fire is back, baby. The city’s new WNBA franchise name was announced this week — alongside a logo of a flaming rose — and honors the former team that played in PDX 25 years ago. See how the fans reacted. (KGW)
The Word
Hot. That was likely the word on every Portlander’s mind yesterday, as temperatures crept up into the high 90s, even breaking 100º in some nearby areas. That’s not quite as hot as our record for July 16 — a whopping 104º in 1979 — but still quite toasty. (KGW)
Award
Portlanders Irene Taylor and Ian Karmel have earned nominations for this year’s Emmy Awards. Filmmaker Taylor received a nod for “I Am: Celine Dion” + writer Karmel was nominated for “Conan O’Brien: The Kennedy Center Mark Twain Prize for American Humor.” (The Oregonian)
Open
Kachka Fabrika — a new seafood-driven cocktail bar from the founders of Kachka — is now open at 2117 NE Oregon St., the former Aimsir Distilling tasting room. Diners can expect a range of sea-inspired bites and bevs, including six original martinis and imported + domestic caviar. (Eater Portland)
Pets
Listen up, cat lovers. CatVideoFest is coming to the Tomorrow Theater beginning Saturday, Aug. 16 with a top-notch compilation of feline shenanigans. But if you think your cat is a star, you can snag them some screen time by submitting a video. Get the details on how to submit.
Biz
In 1998, the most common job in our state was a retail salesperson, according to a recent study. Nowadays, the most common job is a fast food worker. That’s what we call taking care of business. (Visual Capitalist)
Listen
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