"Even though it’s roughly a half-hour drive from downtown, there is no doubt that Portlanders will make the journey out to Hillsboro to visit Oregon’s first Jollibee. This Filipino fast food sensation is famous for its fried chicken, but there’s also Filipino-style spaghetti with sweet sauce, sausages, and cheese, handheld peach mango and ube pies, and refreshing pineapple drinks. Oregonians have been hyped for the opening since it was first announced in 2022, so there will be long lines and lengthy waits for a while." - Zoe Baillargeon