This is a list of Portland’s most notable restaurant and bar openings. Did we miss something great? Please drop us a line. Gabby’s What it is: Gabbiano’s has expanded into the former Lil’ Dame space next door as Gabby’s, their new space for lunch and private events. Per the P ortland Business Journal, restaurateur Blake Foster says the lunch menu will be “Gabbiano’s-inspired,” meaning focaccia pizzas, and soups ready for take-out or eating at the restaurant. When it opens: Monday, December 1Where it is: 5425 NE 30th AvenueLearn more: Gabbiano’s expanding, takes over Lil’ Dame spot Dream Deli What it is: Dream Deli is a Jewish and Italian restaurant from couple John Bissell and Jessie Levine. Located just down the street from Bissell’s previous job at Ava Gene’s, now he’s exploring deli classics like corned brisket on marble rye, Reuben knishes, and whitefish melts.When it opens: Friday, November 28Where it is: 3542 SE Division StreetLearn more: Dream Deli Marries Jewish and Italian Deli Traditions in Portland Bangkok Belly What it is: Bangkok Belly is a new Portland restaurant from first time restaurateurs (and couple) Kat Thirakomen and David Fiske. Having lived together in Bangkok for almost 10 years, the restaurant features some of their favorite comfort foods, the couple tells Bridgetown Bites, focusing on “skewers, salads, and spirits,” per their restaurant tagline.When it opens: Sunday, November 9Where it is: 3342 SE Belmont StreetLearn more: Bangkok Belly: Bringing Thai Skewers, Salads, and Spirits to Portland Epif What it is: South American-focused vegan restaurant Epif closed back in early October, but as of Thursday, November 6, the restaurant is back. The menu has been retooled, this time focusing on vegan brunch dishes.When it opens: Thursday, November 6Where it is: 404 NE 28th AvenueLearn more: Revived Vegan Restaurant Epif Brings Brunch to Kerns Edan Pizza What it is: Edan MacQuaid opened his first Portland-based pizza shop, Edan Pizza, in the former Mod Pizza location in downtown. He’s previously served pies at RedRocks and 2 Amys in Washington D.C., before landing in Portland. MacQuaid described his pies as “close-to Neapolitan,” per the Portland Business Journal, because it bakes longer and at a cooler temperature.When it opens: Mid- to late-OctoberWhere it is: 204 SW YamhillLearn more: DC pizzaiolo to open pizza shop in downtown Portland Bar Nouveau What it is: After successful pop-ups at Gracie’s Apizza this spring, chef Althea Grey Potter and Elizabeth Singer (and joined by Heather Wallberg) opened Bar Nouveau in St. Johns. Grey Potter described the restaurant as a “French inspired, farm-driven bistro,” to the Oregonian, taking reservations via text, rather than a third-party reservation platform.When it opens: Early OctoberWhere it is: 7425 North Leavitt AvenueLearn more: Bar Nouveau brings text-only reservations and farm-to-table ethos to St. Johns ...read more read less