Restaurants must now purchase permits for the privilege of using street space for seating areas, an option that had been free during the pandemic.
PORTLAND, Oregon — The return of warm weather has people once again venturing outdoors into Portland’s dining scene, and pulling up chairs al fresco.
“I’ve been amazed at how many people have been eating outside today,” said Jenny Tuohy, while dining with family at Imperial Bottle Shop & Taproom on Southeast 31st Avenue and Division Street.
“People appreciate it more after the pandemic. People just got so used to this kind of more European lifestyle that I think is yeah,
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