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PO QR code Volume LII • Number 22 ‘City www.portlandobserver.com of Roses’ Wednesday • December 06, 2023 Committed to Cultural Diversity Amazing Food and Great Company! Mermosa PDX partners with the Black Business Association OF Oregon and The City Of Portland to host a ribbon cutting. Photo by Zoe Holman-Kragero A new restaurant in the heart of PDX earlier this summer, hosting her soft opening in July. "We are so proud to welcome Mermosa PDX Desiree Noisette and husband as the first Black owned business Aaron Davis hosted a ribbon cut- the Black Business Association of ting event at their restaurant Mer- Oregon has recruited to Oregon," mosa PDX. Mermosa PDX will says Lance Randall, Executive Di- also debuted Oregon’s first and rector of the BBAO. "We look for- only B.I.P.O.C. and Women Owned ward to supporting the growth of and made Wine Market with mind- the company and making sure it's ful curation of local artisan prod- successful." ucts. Noisette opened her French Mermosa PDX quickly became Haitian Cuisine restaurant and bar a community favorite featuring Portland’s Happiest Happy hour, weekend brunch parties with a DJ and live music weekly. “My hus- band and I are excited to host this ribbon cutting”, says Mermosa PDX Co-Owner, Desiree Noisette. “We have been so busy activating our space with great food, awe- some cocktails and entertainment that it feels good to take a moment to better connect with city offi- cials, business leaders, media and local influencers. Mermosa PDX is open Thursday through Saturday 10am to 10pm, Sunday 10am to 4pm. The restaurant and wine bar serves French Haitian cuisine, a variety of Mermosa Bub- bles, wine and cocktails. The pulled pork sandwich, smash burger, french toast bites with lime curd and the griot platter are customer favorites. Either dish pairs well with an elevat- ed Mermosa flight. Mermosa PDX is located at 1422 NW 23rd Avenue, Portland, OR 97210. County Judge Shoots Down Gun Control Measure Ruling States Measure Violates Constitutional Rights Rev. W. J. Mark Knutson gives speech for Lift Every Voice Oregon By Beverly Corbell A gun control measure approved by Oregon voters in November of 2022, that was due to go into effect in last Dec. 8, has been shot down by a county judge who claims it vi- olates the state constitution. Oregon’s Measure 114 requires a permit to purchase a firearm, receive hands-on training and a background check. The law also bans the sale or purchase of firearm magazines con- taining more than 10 rounds. In July of this year, Federal Judge Karin Immergut ruled that the mea- sure was permitted under the U.S. Constitution and that its provisions did not unduly interfere with indi- vidual rights. But Harney County Circuit Judge Robert Raschio blocked the new gun law before it could take effect Continued on Page 4
