There’s a cool new, bike-themed market and cafe on Southeast Division Avenue referred to as Maglia Rosa. I caught wind of it due to Ben over at Ottolock, who featured it in a latest episode of his “Fast Cease” video sequence.
It’s at all times good to listen to a couple of bike-themed institution in Portland and this one look to be a winner. It’s on SE thirtieth within the spot that was once Indian eatery Bollywood Theater. The proprietor is Troy MacLarty, who along with having a sterling Portland foodie observe file, additionally occurs to be a giant fan {of professional} biking. Based on social media posts, MacLarty watched the Tour de France whereas in Italy in 2024.
Whereas not fairly as well-known because the Tour’s yellow jersey, the maglia rosa is the title of the pink jersey worn by the chief of the Giro d’Italia, skilled biking’s second most essential stage race. As you would possibly anticipate, MacLarty’s new spot has a tasteful quantity {of professional} biking memorabilia adorning the inside — together with images from the Giro and a framed, official maglia rosa jersey (signed by Mathieu van der Poel!). And judging by a big {photograph} on the wall, it appears like MacLarty is a big fan of Tadej Pogačar, the dominant Slovenian skilled highway racer who gained the Giro in 2024.
Past the welcoming bike vibes, there’s bike parking proper out entrance, and the lunch choices look improbable. That is positively a spot to take a look at quickly. To get there from the north, hop on the SE Harrison/Lincoln neighborhood greenway and go south on SE thirtieth. From the south, take the SE Clinton neighborhood and go north on thirtieth.
— Maglia Rosa web site or comply with them on Instagram.
