# Why Is Portland Having a Wine Boom? Plus, RIP Lloyd Center Ice Rink and Best Local Drive-thrus

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Podcast: [City Cast Portland](https://stenobird.com/podcast/city-cast-portland-5822554)
Published: 2026-07-13T10:00:00+00:00
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## Resource

We've got ideas on where to build a new ice rink once the Lloyd Center mall is gone. Plus, we've got picks for the best new wine bars and local drive-thrus in town to check out right now. Joining host Claudia Meza are local food and drink reporters Brooke Jackson-Glidden and Alex Frane. Discussed in today's episode: ⁠Portland City Council rejects appeal, clearing Lloyd Center redevelopment project⁠ [KATU] Become a member of City Cast Portland today! Get all the details and sign up ⁠⁠⁠here⁠⁠⁠.⁠ ⁠ Who would you like to hear on City Cast Portland? Shoot us an email at ⁠⁠⁠portland@citycast.fm⁠⁠⁠, or leave us a voicemail at ⁠⁠⁠503-208-5448⁠⁠⁠. Want more Portland news? Then make sure to sign up for our ⁠⁠⁠morning newsletter⁠⁠⁠ and be sure to follow us on ⁠⁠⁠Instagram⁠⁠⁠. Looking to advertise on City Cast Portland? Check out our options for podcast and newsletter ads at ⁠⁠⁠citycast.fm/advertise⁠⁠⁠. Learn more about the sponsors of this July 13th episode: ⁠SAIF⁠

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