After a decade of countless sandwiches, were ready to move on to something different, the post reads. Owner Alexandra Yost wrote an announcement on Instagram, saying that the restaurant would be taking a bow (with no encore) on Halloween. Breakfast and lunch spot OurBar is one of Washougals finest dining options, Kara Stokes wrote in Eaters guide to the Columbia River Gorge. The cafe, a neighborhood favorite, used to be a casual and quaint haunt for bowls of grits and eggs Benedict. I have memories of giggly meals of crispy pig ears, cocktails, and clay pot chicken at Aviary. I really miss the rosemary cake . We will see you further down the road, in some shape or form. Read more about the closure here. Pinterest. We said goodbye to so many restaurants this year. The restaurant was last active on Instagram in early July; owner Johnny Huff Jr. has not responded to requests for comment. By choosing I Accept, you consent to our use of cookies and other tracking technologies. So far, the Killingsworth and Madison locations have both closed, and the Pearl District restaurant will close before the month ends. Volz said that the layout of the bar didnt allow for easy social distancing, between Neats long bar and the pool table. While currently shuttered, the restaurant is reportedly still for sale, so it might reopen in some form down the line. Read more about the closure here. Google is reporting that the taproom and bar has permanently closed, and Willamette Week reports Killer Burger will open its 13th location within the space this summer. This longstanding Mediterranean restaurant on NE Alberta has closed in its current location, after posting an Instagram announcement in March. This North Interstate beer bar closed at the end of October. Jackknifes Instagram page has added a link in its bio to a Poached job listing, advertising for positions at Fortune; the address listed is Jackknifes. I hope you all stick around for whats next., Sellwood Italian restaurant Portofino closed on September 24, after 30 years of business. This Rose City Park cafe closed in early March, as first reported by Bridgetown Bites. The company started with its Mississippi and Division locations; Alberta and Eugene followed on Oct. 18, with Bend closing on Oct. 31. This Oregon brewerys Pearl District pub has closed permanently after 20 years open. Read more about the closure here. My hope is that me and my family will continue to revive ThiccBoi in creative ways moving forward! a closing announcement reads. The Ristretto location on North Williams appears to have closed its phone line has been disconnected, and the storefront has been cleared out. I still respect Kate Brown a hell of a lot, Volz says. The statement attributes the choice to the dearth of Timbers and Thorns fans at the nearby Providence Park, in addition to the difficulty running a business during the COVID-19 pandemic. We found ourselves with a cafe overrun with mold and asbestos with no avenues for restoration, our leadership destabilized, and a staff shortage. The nonprofit hopes to purchase a building in Old Town, with updated amenities and a larger organizing and community support space. Cooking is part of what makes us who we are but we might reserve it for our homes & friends for a while, an Instagram post announcing the closure reads. Lac St. Jack, the Mercato Grove location of chef Aaron Barnetts French restaurant St. Jack, closed on October 29. 40 North: The casual Neapolitan restaurant closed on October 9 at the end of its lease. Im the man I want to be, the husband and father Ive imagined since my youth and the chef Ive dreamed of since 1986.. The restaurant closed January 25, but the business plans to bring its Lil Puddins to markets around Portland in the near future. Gerard + Belevender. Its goodbye for now but we will be doing kits, pop-ups, and much more cool stuff in the future. After a few stops and starts during the course of the pandemic, destination cocktail bar and restaurant Clyde Common has closed permanently downtown. That style of dining in general, I have no idea when that will come back Who knows when people will be sitting for 2 hours dining again, you know? Read more about that closure here. To be honest, we just ran out of money. Pastry chef Cheryl Wakerhauser closed Portlands preeminent French pastry destination on August 22. Read more about the closure here. Trying to keep a restaurant open this year wasn't easy. In early August, owners Annie Moss, Katia Bezerra-Clark, and Will Fain made a joint announcement on the businesss Instagram. By choosing I Accept, you consent to our use of cookies and other tracking technologies. This historic Milwaukie gas station and restaurant that once served as the perch for a Boeing B-17 Flying Fortress Bomber has closed permanently, after more than 70 years in business. The two-story-house-turned-bar first opened in 2011, and felt like one of those truly Portland-y spaces, where regulars would drink cocktails and eat chile verde on the porch. See our ethics policy. I think we more than succeeded, even as we retreat. It just seemed to make more sense to move on with things, says co-owner Joel Stocks. Portland Seafood Company opened in 2011 in Restaurants Unlimiteds portfolio, which also owns restaurants like Portland City Grill and Stanfords. Pearl District cafe Fullers Coffee Shop has temporarily closed as of February 21. The pandemic is a thing of the past and were all moving on. Well, its been a radical journey but after a truly amazing decade, were turning off the juicers, reads the closing announcement on Instagram. Formerly known as Vtopia Restaurant and Cheese Shop, this vegan cheese and wine bar will close on June 17. South Indian restaurant Dosa closed its original Mission District location after 15 years, as rent at . The women-owned distillery closed its Lake Oswego tasting room on February 25. I know that these last couple of years have been especially tough for restaurateurs, and were no exception. Jacqueline - closed for the winter - PFD. 2020 has inflicted a series of gut-wrenching closures on L.A., so it's hard to know where to begin. MLK breakfast cafe Bridges has permanently closed after 18 years in Northeast Portland. For now, there are still Alma products available on the companys website. In fact, it was many weeks of deliberation. The need for a steady wage and the bonds of friendship, plus a love of cooking and a dream of making something truly good will drive us to sacrifice more of ourselves than is health or right. Throughout the pandemic, the restaurant shifted to a takeout-only model and later, a prix-fixe menu. Tonari opened in the midst of the pandemic after a pricy remodel, and its tongue-katsu sandwiches and saba caesar salad couldnt keep the space afloat. The Vancouver waterfront location of this seafood chain has permanently closed; the COO of parent company Landrys said the inability to serve dine-in customers made it difficult to remain open. Soon, Helioterra will take over the tasting room space entirely. And the death of its owner, the Lovely Suzanne, mere months later was devastating as well. Tollefsen and co-owner Jonathan Berube announced the impending closure on Instagram, saying they have decided to let Radar sail peacefully into the sunset. They did not note a specific reason for the closure. Legrottaglie said he did not come to an agreement with his landlord after the lease expired, which instigated the closure. Portland's Restaurant, Bar, and Food Cart Closures Oops. But Ristretto announced that it would fold altogether in December 2020, roasting its last batch December 15. This downtown cocktail bar has closed temporarily just ahead of their one-year anniversary. This has proven to not be a temporary situation and it is not a situation we can manage. Portlanders didnt have to wait long to find out about the changes the bar will undergo the Oregonians Michael Russell reported on the day of the closure that Rally Pizzas Alan Maniscalco and Shan Wickham will transform the lounge into an Italian-inspired cocktail bar. That space has so many memories for me because (as most people know) prior to Ripe, it was Beast. Please also read our Privacy Notice and Terms of Use, which became effective December 20, 2019. In case you missed it, Vitaly Paley is down to a single restaurant. The Glisan location has also closed, taken over by the new cocktail bar Tropicale. The Pacific Northwestern-themed pizzeria has moved out of its downtown space within the Hotel Lucia. Read more about the closure here. Peter Barker December 20, 2022. The under-the-Hawthorne Bridge ramen shop Menya Hokusei, which made its noodles with Oregon wheat and barley, has closed. The New York-style deli opened its doors in 2019 with an omnivore menu before switching to an entirely vegan menu in 2020. Every December, Eater Portland ends the year by reflecting on the last twelve months of eating in what we call a series year in the eater. The reality is that weve been struggling since the pandemic began, a statement from the restaurant reads. While this was a difficult conclusion to come to, this is the best decision for the business and me personally, writes owner Jake Brown. Going forward we restaurants have to be better, do better for our staff, our team, ourselves, but also as a financial business, he says. Im fairly convinced, from just the odd bits I tried, read about, or heard about, it would have been 2020s restaurant of the year in a just world. -Alex Frane, Eater Portland contributor, Id have to say Kargi Gogo. Vegan sushi cart Mitate has closed at the end of April. We reach out to Portland food writers and influencers for their perspectives on major trends, impressive newcomers, and standout meals, and share their responses in a single. For now, it looks like Bunks Water Ave location is still going strong, and the brand recently opened a location in Bridgeport Village. Skip to main content. Seven Stars Pepper. This month, Sprints set a date for the closure: June 26. In the closing announcement, Escalante says she decided to move to Los Angeles to be closer to family. The cafe had recently rebranded from its original name, the Arrow, and went through a new remodel. These uptown village food carts both served excellent food and were gone too soon.-Rachel Pinsky, Eater Portland contributor, Honestly, any restaurant that had to close this year is a really sad occasion, especially given all that restaurant owners and workers have had to weather and endure up until this point. This Eugene-based waffle shop closed its SE Clinton cafe during the coronavirus shutdown, switching to frozen waffle deliveries on the weekend. The Northwest Portland cocktail bar Muu-Muus has shut down for good. The restaurant may return as a catering company down the line. The restaurant did not supply the reason for the closure. A taco shop lauded for its Austin-style tacos and its margaritas, Stella Taco closed shop for good on July 19. It may be the end of Hogans but it isnt the end of delicious food coming out of this space We would like to introduce @vincenzospizzapdx! We reach out to Portland food writers and influencers for their perspectives on major trends, impressive newcomers, and standout meals, and share their responses in a single package. newsletter, Where to Eat and Drink on the Oregon Coast, Sample fresh seafood and creative comfort food along 363 miles of coastline, James Beard Award Winner Naomi Pomeroy Will Help Quaintrelle Level Up, In the wake of chef Ryley Eckersleys departure, Quaintrelle will host the legendary Portland chef, who will consult with the team through the summer, A Guide to Portlands Most Outstanding Food Carts, Where to catch the citys tastiest meals on wheels, from hand-pulled noodles to chicken adobo, Sign up for the As first reported by the Oregonian, this Westmoreland cafe announced it would close on Facebook on April 14. Each December, Eater Portland ends the year by reflecting on the last twelve months of dining in a series we call Year in Eater. Brass Tacks closed after 10 years in North Portland, according to a post on the restaurants Instagram. The sports-bar-meets-nightclub Century will not reopen at its current location; Jackies, a cocktail bar and restaurant, will take over the space later this summer, according to the bars owner. The carts owners are looking to find someone who will buy the business, and are offering to teach the buyer about ice cream production and bequeath their ice cream recipes. Thanks for everything.. In May, Tiffin Ashas Instagram account posted an anniversary post, saying that the Tiffin Asha you have come to know will no longer be, and that owners Sheila Bommakanti and Elizabeth Golay would be beginning a new chapter with their business. Unfortunately we have decided to close the food cart indefinitely, a closing announcement reads. Instead of just moving to Europe, where cafe culture is alive and well, and people gather around small tables at all hours with friends and family, we tried bringing that spirit here instead. Mexican restaurant La Parilla closed its NE 82nd Avenue location in August, Bridgetown Bites reports. Desi PDX owner Deepak Saxena closed this Indian street food spot inside 503 Distilling on June 12, due to slow sales and wanting to focus resources on Desi PDX and upcoming restaurant Masala Lab. The restaurant, known for its inventive brunch and date night vibes, opened in 2012, named for the father of co-owner Lily Tollefsen. This brewery has closed its North Williams pub, its second location. The upscale Mexican restaurant closed on March 14. Ever-popular Thai chain Pok Pok dramatically downsized in June, shrinking down to just the original Pok Pok location and potentially the Southeast Pok Pok Wing. It appears Hak, the Broadway Korean restaurant, has closed without announcement. The shop offered weekly baked goods through the month before its departure, while pastry chef Rebecca Powazek slowly moved in. Although things did not work out as planned, we will treasure our time making pizza for you all.. Pseudo-modernist, pop-up-turned-fine-dining-spot Holdfast Dining will not reopen in its SE 11th digs. The team has not responded to requests for comment. When were strong again well let you know where we are and we will look forward to seeing you there!, This Killingsworth juice shop closed in mid-September following a planned one-month hiatus, which turned into a four-month one. The news of the Mocking Bird food cart closure is bittersweet: While the cart has closed in its Rose City Food Park location, the team behind the Mocking Bird is taking over Homegrown Smoker and keeping it alive. The bar had been temporarily closed for months; Bowler also closed Revelry, the restaurant and bar he co-owned with Seattles prominent Relay restaurant group. He said the space would remain open until the summer, but didnt set a date. You havent seen the last of us we just need some time.. The taproom went on hiatus in the fall, and owner Geoff Phillips put the building on the market. The store may reopen and has outlined potential paths forward such as shifting to a worker-owned model. A new, as yet announced tenant is already lined up for the space. This Southeast Portland bar known for its trivia nights, themed drinks, and tabletop games has permanently closed. Delores opened as an homage to Smiths mother, with things like pierogi filled with truffles or foie gras. Also, not a physical restaurant, but floral dessert maven Sweetheart St. Johns retired this month and Im going to miss seeing and eating her gorgeous creations.-Janey Wong, Eater Portland reporter, For me, Baby Blues closing was a sad start to the new year. Losing Lapellah Restaurant left a huge gap in the Vancouver dining scene. Chef Vitaly Paleys lauded steakhouse Imperial has closed permanently. This Northwest Portland Chinese American restaurant, known for its upscale seafood dishes, has permanently closed, according to its website. Sustaining jobs through the entire pandemic by retooling to keep our staff and customers safe, but the ongoing economic effects hurt us profoundly, as with so many other businesses. While Nodoguro looks around for a new space, chef and restaurateur Ryan Roadhouse has announced that the fine dining omakase spots sibling, Tonari, will not reopen. The departures that gutted us, from food carts to fine-dining destinations. It was the end of an era, closing the doors of a Portland icon.-Nori de Vega (@nomnom_nori), influencer, Im still upset that Brasa Haya closed before it found its footing, and not just because I was a fan of Ian Muntzerts food at Commonwealth in San Francisco for almost a decade before we both moved to Portland. Owners Alan Maniscalco and Shan Wickham attributed the closure to the ongoing economic burden impacting the restaurant industry. Bunk Alberta - PFD. In the words of the websites closing announcement, the bar was eaten by the COVID monster after more than 20 years open. The cart was known for its vocal ocean conservation advocacy, both in financial donations and social media posts. "The decision to close was purely financial," wrote owner Liz Davis in the restaurant's newsletter. It opened my eyes in a big way to the way Portland treats its non-white chefs, especially Arabic individuals while I knew our city had its struggles with racism, to see it on such display in comments on social media and in other discussions was heartbreaking and infuriating. Please also read our Privacy Notice and Terms of Use, which became effective December 20, 2019. Its unclear if Beast will reopen in some other form or location down the line, but chef and owner Naomi Pomeroy has confirmed that the legendary fine dining restaurant will not reopen in its current space. The shops last day was October 9. Id been wanting to try Georgian food for years, and I tried one of their bake-at-home cheese boats and was immediately enamored (and I never got to go back and try the khinkali!). An historic restaurant in Vancouver, Eatery at the Grant House will not reopen. The restaurant was beloved for its Italian-American deli sandwiches, with names like the Sofia Loren and the Italian Stallion. Bijous potential closing had been on our radar for weeks, but the Oregonian got the confirmation: After more than 40 years in downtown Portland, Bijou Cafe has closed permanently, making way for Creole cart PoBoyzs brick and mortar. When we first opened Dttir in November 2019, PDX came out en masse and we were so stoked for the love and the chance to prove ourselves. Bridgetown Bites reports that owner Matt Walker wanted a break from running a bar, and will reopen in a larger location down the line. They all added something distinct to the narrative of the city: The impact of Beast on communal dining culture in Portland, the casual hominess of Liberty Glass, the long history of Wongs King as a dim sum destination. Portland Restaurant Closings - Eater Portland by Eater Staff Dec 20, 2021, 1:30pm PST. Its still listed on Google as temporarily closed. After announcing the closures of Imperial and The Crown, Paley went on to close his seafood restaurant Headwaters and his most recent opening, a Mediterranean restaurant called Rosa Rosa. The restaurants phone has been disconnected, as well as its website; the Instagram account for the restaurant doesnt note the closure. The restaurants Facebook page has not reported its closure, but the phone line has been disconnected. The late night spot was marked with controversy in August when a former server filed a lawsuit against the business, co-owner, and certain employees for alleged racial discrimination and harassment. This city shines a little less brightly without Althea Grey Potters food in it. -Daniel Barnett, Eater Portland contributor, Giraffe for sure. 2020 was not only an interesting year, it was devastating to many businesses large and small, the post reads. Brunch Box has served burgers in Portland for 12 years, starting as a downtown cart before opening brick-and-mortars on both sides of the river. This casual Southeast Portland cafe has closed permanently, bad news for many of the communitys artists, comedians, and musicians who would perform in the Ford Building space. Opening a coffee shop in the pandemic was honestly super risky and we knew it was going to be a challenge, the post reads. The Berliner-style doughnut shop Fills closed its Mercato Grove shop in Lake Oswego on October 30, nearly a month earlier than its previously announced closing date of November 23 due to staffing. Erica Escalantes exciting Alberta cafe, home to several pop-ups and a menu of cheekily named coffee drinks, closed in late September. Magnet closed in August, just shy of its one-year anniversary. The restaurant has been a favorite among chefs in Portland like Cathy Whims, who found the restaurant reminiscent of old-school trattorias in Italy. Read more about the closure here. The two Northeast Killingsworth restaurants, known for their passion for incorporating Pacific Northwestern flours and local produce into their pastries, breads, and pizzas, closed on August 14. The Rose City Park pizzeria and pastry shop closed on July 31. Yoshimoto left in 2018, which caused some conflict within the shop; still, the restaurants reliance on sustainable and wild fish and serious sake collection kept its devotees coming back. Nicolai McCrary. To say the least, we are exhausted. The beer bars SE Division location will remain open. The Guamanian restaurant within Oakshire Beer Hall closed October 2 after two years. We asked a group of local writers, restaurant industry voices . This soccer-themed Hawthorne pub has decided to close up shop August 23. With the end of the commercial eviction moratorium and inaction in DC, we have no other choice. His only remaining bar, Century, is still open with outdoor seating. * Ill admit, Im still holding out hope it returns eventually, in one form or another. -Brooke Jackson-Glidden, Eater Portland editor, Nodoguro, which was one of the finest Japanese restaurants in the country. -Gary Okazaki (Gary the Foodie), renowned globe-trotting eater, Even though I only ate there a few times, Paleys closure is significant because it seems like the end of the first-wave farm-to-table era that paved the way for the current local scene. The restaurant has switched over to shipping their vegan dim sum and signature bowls locally and nationwide for the foreseeable future. Their answers unedited (except for grammar and translation) and in no particular order will be revealed in several posts by the time the clock runs out on 2021. Each December, Eater Portland ends the year by reflecting on the last twelve months of dining in a series we call Year in Eater. Though wildly different, Omas Hideaway kind of fills that void, though. -Krista Garcia, Eater Portland contributor, Biba Chamoru Kitchen. This Naito Parkway cafe closed March 31 after almost seven years downtown. The restaurants Beaverton location remains open. Bark City is selling its Portland operation turnkey, complete with the cart, smoker, everything included to run a bbq cart, and its lease at the Lot at Johns Marketplace. Welcome to Year in Eater 2021, Eater's annual ritual of eulogizing the past 12 months through input from . Margins are slim, it requires a lot of labor to do it well, and, in many cases, customers think they should be paying less. We feel incredibly fortunate to have had such a wonderfully supportive community of friends share our space, honestly it feels more like youve all become family, the closure announcement reads. Ramblin Rose has closed for the season, but may reopen in the spring in a new location. This Pearl District Italian restaurant closed quietly, deleting its website and reporting the closure on Google. By submitting your email, you agree to our, The freshest news from the local food world, The Saddest Portland Restaurant Closures of 2020, Sign up for the Look back on past years here. The simple reality is that we could not get the traffic we needed to make it work financially, an Instagram closing announcement reads. For a longer list of 2020 closures, check out this piece. The Mississippi Street Victorian-turned-cocktail bar, once home to chef Diane Lams Prey + Tell and Sunshine Noodles, will close on February 19. Real talk: most people think life is back to normal, a post on the restaurants Instagram reads. After opening in 2017 and then a 2+ year-long battle with cancer, we really thought we would be able to get back on our feet in 2020, the closure announcement reads. The restaurant recently appeared as a filming location for the new, Portland-based season of Top Chef. The closure follows a recent move and reopening at Metalwood Salvage. Root left the businesses in 2012, but Lapellahs wood-fired cooking made it a destination for Portlanders and others throughout Southwestern Washington. Correction: This story has been corrected to show that Brad Root is no longer connected to Lapellah and Three Sixty Kitchen. The Waiting Room never announced a formal closure, on the website or on Instagram. Falafel House appears on Eater Portlands list of restaurants and food carts to visit in St. Johns, and Willamette Week called Falafel House one of Portlands best vegetarian shawarma carts., After 12 years selling falafel and sabich, Wolf & Bears is closing both its North Portland and Southeast Portland carts. Ed Sablans food channels the distinct culinary traditions of Guam, serving consistently delicious barbecue, coconut flatbread, shrimp fritters, kelaguen chicken salad, and particularly excellent pickles and kimchi. In that statement, the business says that the team attempted to pay full rent including a rent increase during the pandemic. Something went wrong. In a year of heartbreaking closures, these made us the saddest. Thank you to all of you who graced us with your business over the years, and to all of you that made our catering business thrive (back in the days when that was possible), the closing announcement reads. The Spanish-Mediterranean restaurant that sits at the corner of Northwest 23rd Avenue and Northwest Hoyt Street has shut its doors after 15 years. Robert Volz is no longer an owner at Neat. Read more about the closure here. Knowing when to stop and change direction, leave a toxic situation, or let go of what is no longer working is so crucial to the practice of discernment. In the Instagram post, Smith-McCarthy hinted that Drink Mamey may continue on in some other form, more closely aligned with its roots. Responses are edited and condensed for clarity. The company had been negotiating a long-term lease on the space with its landlord when it was abruptly evicted after attempting to clear up troubling details within the lease, according to a statement on the website. I spent every penny i had on this setup & just sold my car to pay my rent so i could make it through to spring, but the universe had different plans, the closing announcement reads. A beloved Tuscan cart-turned-restaurant, Burrasca closed its doors for good on January 15. This singular Georgian restaurant on Northeast Alberta closed for good November 22. Montesacro Pinseria has closed its only Oregon location, and does not intend to reopen in Portland. Which bars will succumb to the overwhelming debt of unpaid rent? This groundbreaking vegan pizza cart closed January 30. Alter Ego shares the space with Helioterra, and has been operating its tasting room out of the facility since June 2019. Beaux Berry anticipates kicking off its final season on the last weekend of April.

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