The fact that Chipotle would open a new location literally inches from their cart (and the entire original pod!) For a longer list of 2020 closures, check out this piece. Brew Dr. closed all of its Oregon tea shops in October. But Ristretto announced that it would fold altogether in December 2020, roasting its last batch December 15. The closure follows a recent move and reopening at Metalwood Salvage. This city shines a little less brightly without Althea Grey Potters food in it. -Daniel Barnett, Eater Portland contributor, Giraffe for sure. I really miss the rosemary cake . The crate from Arizona that arrived in the Maine town about 30 miles north of Portland was taken to the police department, where . 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. Owners Sarah Schafer and Anna Caporael shut the doors to their Italian market and restaurant Cooperativa on September 3. Its with a heavy heart that we have to announce the closing of our beloved Psychic Bar, the closing announcement reads. We love ya, we just cant keep doing this, the September Instagram post reads. The Waiting Room never announced a formal closure, on the website or on Instagram. Please enter a valid email and try again. And incredibly sad that we cant continue. Delores opened as an homage to Smiths mother, with things like pierogi filled with truffles or foie gras. Oops. I feel like Ive just been making other bigger corporations richer.. The restaurant has been a favorite among chefs in Portland like Cathy Whims, who found the restaurant reminiscent of old-school trattorias in Italy. Thanks for everything.. The Beaverton location will stay open. The vegan Jewish deli announced that it will close its original Northeast Sandy Boulevard restaurant on April 29. The Facebook post announcing the closure did not give a reason, but the restaurant has been closed since the dining room shutdown in mid-March. With the pandemic, an especially slow winter, and the rising cost of, well, absolutely everything- this just isnt something we can pursue any longer, an Instagram post announcing the closure reads. Luckily, fans of the place can look forward to Cooperativa, an Italian market and food hall from Sarah Schafer and Anna Caporael, the partners behind Irving Street Kitchen. Read more about it here. And the death of its owner, the Lovely Suzanne, mere months later was devastating as well. The website's Alex Frane mentioned the bar in a list of the "Saddest Portland Restaurant Closures of 2020". It wasnt my favorite physical space, but the owners and staff more than made up for it: Excellent and affordable wine and cocktails, plus a bar menu that transcended the usual pub-grub style of dining with fresh bruschetta and other snacks. Every meal there surpassed the last smart, complex, unfussy food that I loved introducing to friends who hadnt yet eaten there.-Jonathan Kauffman, Portland-based food writer and author of A Place Is a Gift newsletter, I was heartbroken when Mitate announced their food cart closure at Core PDX. The Scandinavian restaurant within the Kex hotel in Portland closed after its New Years Eve party so, officially, New Years Day 2022. Instead, Papi Sals will be hosting pop-ups in 2023. According to a public statement, the Kruse Way Flying Elephants will be replaced by a larger Lake Grove location in the fall. This beloved Washougal spot known for its breakfasts closed on October 31 after seven years open. On February 14, the San Diego-based brewery Modern Times announced that it would close four of its taprooms, including the Portland-based Fermentorium on Belmont. The restaurant plans to reopen with a yet-to-be announced new concept. Its owner, Jeff Ridabock, opted to retire after years of service. Weve been holding on for dear life since the world turned upside down, but unfortunately, we just cant hold on any longer, a closing announcement on the restaurants Instagram reads. Nonprofit cafe Sisters of the Road has closed its Old Town-Chinatown location with plans to reopen in a new location in the neighborhood. A September Instagram post from owner Michaela McVetty indicated that she would be moving back to Maine, but was waiting to find a new tenant before announcing a closure date. Yet its with a heavy heart that we announce, its time to move on. In it, Zacher explains that the emotional burden of both the pandemic and the industry as a whole eventually pushed them out of the industry. Read more about the closure here. is a notable example of tone-deaf corporate behavior. -Bill Oakley, fast food influencer, Paleys Place. The Park family, who owned this place for many years, made it through a fire but the pandemic ended the run of this beloved spot for Korean food. 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. The store may reopen and has outlined potential paths forward such as shifting to a worker-owned model. This SE Division brewpub has closed its taproom, hoping to give it another shot down the line. 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. Its owners announced in late March via Instagram that they had sold the business and that another concept would be moving in, but offered no other details. We wish all of our friends at the 82nd pod the best as it is full of some of the most wonderful owners Ive ever had the pleasure of working with. The original location remains open. Jones Bar, the Old Town nightclub known for its 70s-80s-retro vibes, has permanently closed, attributing the closure to COVID-19 in an Instagram post. However, the owners have communicated that the business will reopen in a new location. Pok Pok owner Andy Ricker opened the original location in 2005, garnering national attention for his take on Northern Thai food and menu standouts like Ikes Vietnamese Fish Sauce Wings. Something went wrong. When chefs Jos Chesa and Cristina Bez moved away, many (rightly) mourned Ataula, but the quieter evaporation of 180 Xurros was sadder for me since I frequented that place. Portland's saddest restaurant and food truck closures of 2022. King says that the closure has to do with frustrations with the space, especially related to the potential guidelines associated with phase one reopening. Its been a wonderful experience to serve everyone throughout the years and Im filled with gratitude to have had the opportunity to live a dream I had years ago, the closing announcement reads. However, by October, every Pok Pok location in the state had permanently closed. We arent quite sure whats next, but the equation here will not solve. The Sellwood-Moreland bakery and restaurant from two San Fransisco pastry vets, Katharine Zacher (Bar Tartine) and Ryan Ostler (Jook Joint), will not reopen, according to an Instagram post. Kimuras sister restaurant, Kayos Ramen Bar, will remain open and take over selling Japanese-style Basque cheesecakes. Portland Restaurant Closings on Eater Portland. Dunbar's Creole Cuisine. Read more about the closure here. Dec 30, 2020 - Portland food writers, influencers, and personalities on the closures that hit them hardest this year. This Mexican restaurant from internet personality Nick Zukin closed on July 3 in Old Town. However, those looking to enjoy the chefs approach to Cuban cuisine can still find his food cart, Que Bola, at the Portland Mercado. The cocktail bar was known as a neighborhood mainstay and a place to debrief movies after showings at Cinema 21 next door, over cocktails and world-pantry-style snacks. And, as I reflect, I also acknowledge that these are just my relationships with these places: They have all their own stories, dreams, and characters. Bob Barnes, . I was struggling, it was no longer fun, and to be honest, I needed more support that I didnt have. A posted sign says the cafe will close because of increased food and labor costs. At the end of the journey, we know we created something special here and enjoyed serving you all. Something went wrong. We are focusing all our energy on our 2 brewpubs and growing our wholesale business., A neighborhood standby tucked off MLK, Beech Street Parlor closed in late September. Chef and owner Maya Lovelace has closed the three-year-old Southern restaurant specializing in fried chicken and angel biscuits to transition the space into Hissyfit, a restaurant which will have roots in Southern cuisine, but with less adherence to tradition. The restaurant announced its closure in early June; its last day was June 26. The restaurant has served its last meal, and the bakery closed January 2. A combination of our lease drawing to a close, a need to downsize, and economics has necessitated a move to the Eastside, owner Ken Gordon writes in an official statement on the website. Alas, our lease is coming to an end, and we feel ready to pass our beautiful space on to someone new.. It appears Hak, the Broadway Korean restaurant, has closed without announcement. 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 Scott Roeben, . Gene's Po-Boys. This Italian spot in Hillsdale appears to have served its last meatball sandwiches and house-made pasta. After nearly 50 years serving up hot sausage po-boys to locals, bar-hopping tourists, and the likes of Beyonce, Jay-Z, and Homer Simpson, iconic New Orleans sandwich shop Gene's Po-Boys closed this past summer. We were so lucky to have had the opportunity to serve Portland and got to meet some amazing people.. The Glisan location has also closed, taken over by the new cocktail bar Tropicale. Read more about the closure here. Vegan and vegetarian eatery Picnic is trading for the final time on Sunday, April 30. Please enter a valid email and try again. 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. In a public statement, the company cited break-ins and theft, employees being subject to physical violence, and property damage among the reasons for the closure. The Northwest Portland community-owned grocery store closed its doors on April 24. This quirky little cafe has always had its challenges, and as hard as weve pushed and tried to adapt, we just cant keep doing things the way weve been doing them, the closing announcement reads. Vegan friendly cafe Pixie Retreat, known for its travel-sized bowls and desserts, has closed its front-facing cafe in favor of wholesale business. The last day of business was December 30. Most surprising closure: Marigold at Resorts World. I have memories of giggly meals of crispy pig ears, cocktails, and clay pot chicken at Aviary. I am so very grateful to have created a community in the Roseway neighborhood and I am happy that I got to share my craft with you.. In September, Utah Restaurant Association announced that at least 10% of the state's restaurants have shut down permanently totaling around 452 closures. The restaurant group had announced the closure of its sibling restaurant, Masia, the month before. However, the website still says that the bar is just closed during COVID restrictions.. By choosing I Accept, you consent to our use of cookies and other tracking technologies. By submitting your email, you agree to our, The freshest news from the local food world, Portland Food Writers Saddest Restaurant and Food Cart Closures of 2021, Sign up for the Sadly our industry has become all too familiar with this story, but opening during Covid and managing all that comes along with it as a brand new business, we did all we could, for as long as we could, the closing announcement reads. Its Instagram and Facebook pages have disappeared, and a for lease sign now hangs in its window. Random Order has not responded to multiple requests for comment. Over the last few years, Ristretto has closed the majority of its cafes; it looks like the roaster is still selling beans on its website. The bar hinted at potentially reopening in a new location down the line via Instagram. The Ristretto location on North Williams appears to have closed its phone line has been disconnected, and the storefront has been cleared out. Read more about the closure here. Some boats just dont float, the closing announcement reads. The decision to close was purely financial, wrote owner Liz Davis in the restaurants newsletter. Even though this is the end for Sharks Cove in Portland, I want to let you all know that the important concept of conservation behind Sharks Cove is not even close to ending, the Instagram closing announcement reads. Chef and owner Johnny Nunn is leaving Portland, and has sold his celebrated French restaurant Verdigris in the process. Today we announce our closure. The announcement does not name a specific reason for the closure. The brewery will close at the end of August, and is currently pending sale to a brewing team intending to open a new brewery within the space. When we opened 14 months ago, Portland was still in the depths of the pandemic, writes owner Steven Chin in a closing announcement on Instagram. Per tradition, Eater Portland ends the year by reflecting on the last twelve months of dining in a series we call Year in Eater. This local Thai chains downtown location closed in early 2021. 2020 has inflicted a series of gut-wrenching closures on L.A., so it's hard to know where to begin. Owner Kathleen Hagberg told the O that the lack of tourist traffic downtown, combined with a lingering desire to retire and the fact many breakfast foods dont translate particularly well as takeout, made it so she felt she needed to close the cafe. This brewery has closed its North Williams pub, its second location. The New York-style deli opened its doors in 2019 with an omnivore menu before switching to an entirely vegan menu in 2020. In that statement, the business says that the team attempted to pay full rent including a rent increase during the pandemic. I ate my first dim sum at Wongs King when I was 15, and quickly fell in love with shu mai and har gow. This Hawthorne poke restaurant closed after service on November 25, according to executive chef Steven Woerdehoff. Skip to main content. Read more about the closure here. Summer and Nino brought such a unique take on sushi to Portland that was outstanding, but I completely empathize with their decision to choose health and sustainability in their lives over the stresses of a growing business.-Ehow Chen (@ehow.eats), influencer, The Roxy. As many have faced in the climate of modern day virus consequences our North Portland pub just has not been able to gain traction after the last couple of brutal years. The restaurant recently appeared as a filming location for the new, Portland-based season of Top Chef. Old Town pizzeria and pub Captain Ankenys closed on September 30, Willamette Week reports. Nectar Cafe, known for its vegan breakfast fare and juices, closed on December 19, after almost a decade in the Hollywood District. Neither was trying to open one. 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. Weve just been losing money since the pandemic, the closing announcement reads. Sunshine Noodles, one of Portlands only Cambodian restaurants, will have its final regular service Wednesday, December 14. 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. We look forward to the future and being of service to all of you once again, the post reads. For around a year, Eater Portland has been trying to determine whether Random Order Pie Bar, the Alberta Street coffee shop and bakery, would reopen at its original location. Popular Portland coffee roaster Coava closed its downtown cafe on April 13. Google is now indicating the restaurant has officially closed. After 12 years in the business, the brothers are relocating to Nicaragua to farm coffee beans. Read more about the closure here. Following its closure, Eater Portland 's Brooke Jackson-Glidden called Shift "beloved" and "iconic". Read more about the closure here. Owner Shahryar Houranpay attributed the decision to close to the financial strain of the pandemic, as well as vandalization and looting of the restaurant in the last year. I hope you all stick around for whats next., Sellwood Italian restaurant Portofino closed on September 24, after 30 years of business. Paleys Place, the legendary restaurant that was instrumental in spearheading the farm-to-table movement in Portland, closed on November 27. San Francisco's 14 Saddest Restaurant Closings In 2019. The ownership team says the bars reliance on industry workers and large groups made the concept of reopening unsustainable. Its unclear when Cruzroom announced its closure, but the Alberta Street bar has packed up its things and left the neighborhood. Cully diner Prescott Cafe, known for its homestyle cooking, closed on September 30 after 28 years in business owner Rose Funk plans to retire. Cafe Reina remains open as a pop-up space. Bar owner Eric Bowler has slowly closed several of his bars, including this club in the Old Town district. Its sibling, Ankeny Tap & Table, seems to be running smoothly in its corner of the city. The last few years have been very hard. Owners John Pickett and Doug Weiler attributed the closure to burnout, related to working through the pandemic. The Pacific Northwest classic steakhouse chain has closed its original location in Lake Oswego. True iconic Portland restaurant with an exceptional happy hour and an incredible regular menu including a spectacular beef tartare. Homegrown Smoker developed a loyal following for its vegan take on classic Southern dishes and soul food, but owner, Jeff Ridabock, opted to retire after years of service. Now, what was the saddest restaurant closing of 2021? A new, as yet announced tenant is already lined up for the space. With such leaping changes in the service industry regarding expectations and burn out over the past few years, it was important to us that what we do never outweighed the health and happiness of ourselves and those around us, an Instagram post reads. Known for its drinking chocolate, Cacao was a leader in the local chocolate movement before bean-to-bar chocolatiers started to gain ground in Portland. 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. Read more about it here. It was not just one, the closing post reads. The brewery had made a major expansion push directly before the pandemic began, and the combination of pandemic-related financial strain and the industry-wide decline of beer sales forced the brewery to scale back. This was a very hard decision for us to come to and we hope that you understand that we are heartbroken to be leaving, the post reads. Read more about the closure here. Alter Ego shares the space with Helioterra, and has been operating its tasting room out of the facility since June 2019. An understated sushi bar in the Foster-Powell neighborhood, Sushi Ichidai had been open for more than a decade when it closed its doors due to the coronavirus outbreak. Instagram account for the restaurant doesnt note the closure, frozen dumplings and take-and-bake bread boats, Paley went on to close his seafood restaurant Headwaters and his most recent opening, a Mediterranean restaurant called Rosa Rosa, brewery has closed its North Williams pub, Beech Street Parlor closed in late September, three restaurants would not reopen in early July, now a sandwich shop open in the former Toro Bravo space, closed all of its Oregon tea shops in October, making way for the incoming juice bar Drink Mamey, Instagram post announcing the closure reads, has closed its North Mississippi location, Canton Grill closed in August after more than 75 years open, roaster is still selling beans on its website, It seems very likely that longstanding dim sum restaurant Wongs King has closed for good, a family friend of chef Fulai Wong told the Oregonian that the restaurant would not reopen, have said goodbye to their tiny Japanese convenience store, Giraffe, The Vancouver waterfront location of this seafood chain has permanently closed, Eugene-based waffle shop closed its SE Clinton cafe, the cafe has a GoFundMe page for its employees and owner, downtown, Multnomah Village, and Progress Ridge, company organized a GoFundMe to pay off its final debts and payroll, Oregon Moves Toward Scrapping Styrofoam Containers by 2025, Sakura Brings Chicken Heart Yakitori and Season-Themed Sushi to Happy Valley, A Guide to Portlands Bar, Restaurant, and Food Cart Openings, Portland Leads the Pack at the 2023 U.S. Coffee Championships, Here Are the 2023 James Beard Media Award Nominees From Portland. Dunbar's, known as a pre-Katrina destination for Creole cuisine and soul food specialties that launched the greatest restaurant comeback of 2017, closed its doors for good in early 2022, five years after its hard-fought revival. Read more about the closure here. Thats the type of Old Portland thats just irreplaceable, not to mention the loss to the queer community. The restaurant was last active on Instagram in early July; owner Johnny Huff Jr. has not responded to requests for comment. Certainly the past year has been challenging, but your love and incredible support have kept us on our legs, and you helped provide jobs and income for our staff through many months, the closing announcement reads. Soon, Helioterra will take over the tasting room space entirely. We had a good run. Tina Dunbar confirmed that the closure was brought on by the financial hardship imposed . Read more about the closure here. The cozy atmosphere was one of a kind with service, drink and food to match. After COVID closures, snow days, chronic staff turnover, a brutal slow season, and rising costs, the time has come to move on. The restaurants building is for sale.
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