The “fast-casual” Japanese chain restaurant Pepper Lunch, which prides itself on feeding customers “in 20 minutes for under $20,” is opening two new locations in the Portland area.

Several items of Portland restaurant news including a new way to try Kann; the food hall next to the Ritz Carlton Hotel opens; and Pepper Lunch is coming to Oregon.

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