10114 SE Division – Montavilla News

Amaye International Restaurant celebrated the opening of its second location serving Somali food in July. The larger space at 10114 SE Division Street made room for its growing success as a community dining destination. A month later, they closed the original space at 8000 NE Glisan Street for renovations. At 5 p.m. on September 4th, the corner space on NE Glisan will officially welcome HK Smash alongside many of its traditional Somali menu items. Guests can now order Halal smash burgers, wings, fries, and milk cakes from this Glisan Street location.

A notice on a door announcing the closure of Amaye 1, including details about a new menu and location under 'Amaye International' in Portland, Oregon. — *_{Posted sign saying the location closed for a new look and menu rollout}*

Amaye International Restaurant took over the NE Glisan storefront from Paitong Thai Cuisine in late 2022 and steadily grew its regular customers. Weekends saw hours of full tables as people cycled through the space for food and connection with friends. The new SE Division Street shop offers three private sections for women-only events and families. They now advertise seating for over 50 guests and room for people to enjoy their renowned meals comfortably.

HK Smash uses Halal meat—butchered from permitted animals that have been slaughtered according to Islamic dietary laws—to create popular American fast casual foods. The new embedded restaurant was created by Hamza Kassim, the son of Amaye’s owner. His team will serve the signature pressed burgers alongside smoothies and slushies, with Milk Cakes and other dessert options to expand the menu. HK Smash pop-up events received many positive reviews, and now fans can find it as part of the permanent menu.

Interior of a restaurant featuring wooden tables and chairs with red accents, a counter with food service equipment, and a variety of soft drink machines. — *_{Recently repainted black and red highlighted interior at 8000 NE Glisan St with new flooring in a gray finish}*

The shop has received new flooring and paint as it readies for customers. After the Grand opening this Friday, people can order the Halal smash burgers Wednesday through Thursday from 1 to 10 p.m. Friday through Sunday, the hours shift later, with service from 3 p.m. to 1 a.m. HK Smash is closed on Mondays and Tuesdays.

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Jacob Loeb

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Miller Paint will open a new Montavilla store at 9312 SE Stark Street this March. The 4,000-square-foot shop will replace the SE Division Street store located one mile south. Crews will remodel the new storefront over the next two months, creating warehouse space and a retail sales floor.

After decades at 10114 SE Division Street, Miller Paint chose to relocate this paint store to SE Stark Street due to its visibility and easy access. A Miller Paint spokesperson explained that the Taco Bell adjacent building’s proximity to Interstate 205 makes it an easy stop-off location for their customers. The company’s locally manufactured paint products are used by professional painters and home improvement customers who need convenient access.

Ernest Carl Bernard Mueller founded Miller Paint in 1890. The Portland-based company opened its first storefront in 1895 and has grown its network of shops across the Portland Metro Area and three Northwest States. This relocated store is close enough to its previous space that most customers should not have trouble adjusting to the new location. Additionally, its new high-visibility placement on SE Stark should increase shoppers’ awareness of the local option. Look for a firm opening date in the coming months, and people can continue to shop at the SE Division Street store until this space opens.

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Jacob Loeb

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