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August 2026 Newsletter from the Outdoor Dining Program!

In this month’s newsletter, we spotlight Taquería Los Puñales and its welcoming outdoor dining space, share simple ideas for incorporating community-friendly elements into Street Seats and sidewalk cafés, and offer a five-minute outdoor dining checkup!

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July 2026 Newsletter from the Outdoor Dining Program!

In this month’s newsletter, we highlight an inspiring story of neighbors supporting a local restaurant, share practical technology upgrades that can improve outdoor service, and provide information about free graffiti-removal supplies available to Portland businesses.

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June 2026 Newsletter from the Outdoor Dining Program!

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Happy June, Outdoor Dining Community

Summer is definitely here, and Portland's outdoor dining season is hitting its stride. Across the city, Street Seats and Sidewalk Cafés are welcoming customers, seasonal permits continue to keep our team busy.

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May 2026 Newsletter from the Outdoor Dining Program

Spring has officially sprung, and things are buzzing here in the Outdoor Dining Program. This month’s newsletter comes packed with fresh features, helpful tips, and a few new segments we think you’ll really enjoy.

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Outdoor Dining Program: Spring Cleaning

This spring edition of the Outdoor Dining Newsletter will focus on the maintenance and upkeep of outdoor dining structures through seasonal changes.

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Outdoor Dining Business Spotlight: Mississippi Studios & Bar Bar

This is the December edition of the Business Spotlight for Outdoor Dining Permits. This month we're spotlighting Mississippi Studios & Bar Bar.

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Outdoor Dining Program Process, Reminders, and Updates

This is an update on reinspection fees as well as a sequential list of the permit application process for Outdoor Dining from start to finish.

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PBOT Outdoor Dining & Retail Spotlight - Frock Boutique

The PBOT Business Spotlight showcases businesses using the public right-of-way. Our program supports a range of permits, including sidewalk cafes, street seats, retail displays, food trucks, and more. This month, the spotlight is on Frock Boutique.

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Outdoor Dining Program Business Spotlight - Eris Cocktail Lounge

Business Spotlights showcase how permits are being used in the Outdoor Dining program as well as those in all other programs run by the Business Support Services Group at the Portland Bureau of Transportation (PBOT). This spotlight showcases the street seat operated by Eris Cocktail Lounge.

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Design Tips and Outdoor Dining Program Update

This is a newsletter update for the Outdoor Dining Program within the Business Support Services group at the Portland Bureau of Transportation (PBOT). This newsletter gives an update on program fees and highlights some important design requirements that protect the Pedestrian Through Zone (PTZ).

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Outdoor Dining Business Spotlight - Hawthorne Hideaway

Business Spotlights showcase how permits are being used in the Outdoor Dining program as well as those in all other programs run by the Business Support Services Group at the Portland Bureau of Transportation (PBOT). This spotlight showcases the street seat operated by Hawthorne Hideaway.

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Outdoor Dining Program Business Spotlight - The Run Pub

Business Spotlights showcase how permits are being used in the Outdoor Dining program as well as those in all other programs run by the Business Support Services Group at the Portland Bureau of Transportation (PBOT). This spotlight showcases the street seat operated by The Run Pub.

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