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Ranked among the top five foodie cities in America for 2025, Portland is a delicious dining destination. Boasting everything from humble food carts to top-rated restaurants serving elegant French fare, the city offers a diverse buffet of dining options that appeal to every taste and budget. However, the one thing that Portland has been missing is a year-round public market.
Inspired by the famed Pike Place Market, Seattle’s vibrant market with hundreds of unique shops, the forthcoming James Beard Public Market is expected to be fully open in Downtown Portland by September 2026. Named after James Beard, a renowned chef, restaurateur, and food writer who was born in Portland in 1903, the market will occupy the corner of Southwest Sixth Avenue and Southwest Alder Street, near Pioneer Square, adding a delicious new foodie destination to the heart of the city. If you’re planning a Pacific Northwest getaway next year, catch a flight and take a bite into Portland’s acclaimed dining scene with a visit to the new James Beard Public Market…