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N KILLINGSWORTH—Just days after the natural wine restaurant, Dame, announced it's taking over the former Cocotte restaurant space on NE Killingsworth, the Ardor Natural Wines wine bar announced it will open at 1006 N Killingsworth this month. Located inside The Red E. cafe, Ardor Natural Wines is owned by Ryan Jones, and it will serve a selection of natural wines, as well as serve as a tasting room for Stratera Cellars, a local winery dedicated exclusively to natural chardonnays. According to the press release, the grand opening party will be March 19, and regular hours (Wednesday to Sunday, 7 p.m. to midnight) will begin March 25. [EaterWire]
ST. JOHNS—Two Stroke Coffee is now open at 8926 N. Lombard St., serving pastries by Fleur de Lis bakery and coffees by Water Avenue, including a custom house blend. Two Stroke has some seriously tight branding and merchandise, and a portion of the cafe is dedicated to a fleet of sweet motorcycles. Right now, Two Stroke is open daily from 7 a.m. to 3 p.m., and once its complete liquor license goes through, it will stay open till midnight. [EaterWire]
ALOTTO GELATO—Alotto Gelato is opening at Orenco Station Plaza in Hillsboro, and according to the press release, the grand opening will be March 19, from 11 a.m. to 10 p.m., when everyone who visits gets a free scoop of gelato. The 12-year-old gelateria specializes in house-made gelato, and you may even be able to visit now: According to Facebook, Alotto Gelato Hillsboro is now softly open. [EaterWire]
