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20 Black-Owned Restaurants in Portland You Should Visit

20 Black-Owned Restaurants in Portland You Should Visit

With a rich history of invaluable contributions that are often undercredited, it is important to recognize and celebrate all the ways Black Americans shape and advance communities worldwide. With this in mind, we have created a list of black-owned restaurants in the Portland metro area that you should start supporting today. Keep in mind this is just the tip of the iceberg. So, be diligent and continue to research, discover, and appreciate the amazing black-owned businesses in our local community all year round.

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How to Plan a Successful Holiday Party

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Top 10 Venues for Company Holiday Parties in Portland

Top 10 Venues for Company Holiday Parties in Portland

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Deliver Motivation with an Employee Lunch Program

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Summer Eats & Treats

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10 of Portland Oregon's Best Breweries

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Keys to Successful Office Team Building Activities

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Spork Bytes and GO Box Team Up to Tackle Waste

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Is Food The Key to a Successful Office Re-Opening?

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13 Women-Owned Restaurants & Businesses You Will Love

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The Future of the Hybrid Workplace

The Future of the Hybrid Workplace

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Spork Bytes and COVID-19

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5 Portland Stores for Last Minute Foodie Gifts

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Boxed Meal Options from Spork Bytes

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Spork Bytes Brings the Party to You With New Alcohol Program

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Spork Bytes Brings Portland's Best BBQ Right to Your Office

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How Spork Bytes is Addressing Portland's Food Waste Problem

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