This beloved Washougal spot known for its breakfasts closed on October 31 after seven years open. Oops. I hope you all stick around for whats next., Sellwood Italian restaurant Portofino closed on September 24, after 30 years of business. 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. While currently shuttered, the restaurant is reportedly still for sale, so it might reopen in some form down the line. 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. 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. To attribute the closure of longstanding coffee roaster and cafe chain Ristretto to the COVID-19 pandemic would be overly simplistic: At least two of the brands cafes had closed in 2019, and the team hasnt served their own coffee in a cafe for at least six months. European-inspired rotisserie chicken restaurant and market Rotigo closed on October 22. Portland, OR San Diego . We hope this is not the last opportunity well [have] to serve each and every one of you. Park Avenue had one of the best wine selections on the west side of the river, if not the city, including heritage wines and rare bottles. 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. The cost of goods to run a business have gotten a bit out of control, the post reads. 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. As the world has shifted and changed, so have we - both in business and personally.. Portland Food Writers' Saddest Restaurant and Food Cart Closures of Its final day was March 25. San Francisco's 14 Saddest Restaurant Closings In 2019. That was so, so important to me, especially before I came out.-Brooke Jackson-Glidden, Eater Portland editor, One of the stars of 82nds CORE food cart pod, all-vegan sushi cart Mitate, was just starting to build citywide word of mouth when it closed in April. The restaurant suffered from a fire and is closed until further notice while the incident is investigated and repairs can be made. New COVID-19 distancing restrictions will be burdensome or costly for some small restaurants, or simply impossible to achieve for others, as is the case for Arleta Library, reads a press release from the restaurant. For my mental health & wellbeing and until I can carve a tiny space for me again alley mezza will be closed. Read the full story here. The restaurant's building is for sale. 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. An inventive and eccentrically named restaurant, the Hairy Lobster has served its last themed dinner. On top of COVID19, recent serious personal health complications made us take the toughest decision of closing permanently our doors, a social media post from the restaurant reads. The reality is that weve been struggling since the pandemic began, a statement from the restaurant reads. Read more about the closure here. The Saddest LA Restaurant Closures in 2019 - Eater LA Joshua Lurie, FoodGPS.com founder. Founder Sara Hart sold the company to Moonstruck Chocolate in 2018, moving the main candy-making production to Moonstrucks St. Johns facility. Brass Tacks closed after 10 years in North Portland, according to a post on the restaurants Instagram. Initially this was supposed to be a 3 month trial period for my self to see if yall would like my pies - 8 months later here we are, a post on the carts Instagram reads. Bijou known for its omelets, egg-topped hashes, and hardcore biscuits and gravy first opened in 1978. The cult-favorite fried chicken food cart closed on July 3. For more than a decade, it has been our joy and honor to bring sweetness to your celebrations, milestones, and cravings, a closing announcement reads. A new, as yet announced tenant is already lined up for the space. The Belmont taproom is now closed. Dec 30, 2020 - Portland food writers, influencers, and personalities on the closures that hit them hardest this year. This was not an easy decision to come to, but it is the prudent thing to do at this juncture for our company, a newsletter read. The departures that gutted us, from food carts to fine-dining destinations. The NE Alberta food cart Grilled Cheese Grill, which once operated three carts around Portland, has announced its permanent closure after a year-long hiatus. 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. Though wildly different, Omas Hideaway kind of fills that void, though. -Krista Garcia, Eater Portland contributor, Biba Chamoru Kitchen. The restaurant has set up a GoFundMe to help support its newly unemployed staff. Part of Eater SF's Year in Review, 2020. Ericas Soul Food is currently doing catering and pop-ups while owner Erica Montgomery searches for a new location and plans a brick-and-mortar called Juke Joint. It is no secret that the last years looting and vandalizing, in addition to the pandemic, really took a toll on all small businesses, including us. Read more about the closure here. Read more about the closure here. 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 longstanding Southern-Cajun restaurant under the Morrison Bridge has permanently closed after 27 years in business. We will see you further down the road, in some shape or form. Read more about the closure here. Saddest Seattle Restaurant Closures of 2019 - Eater Seattle We cannot say Thank You enough for all the years, memories, & sharing our love of food, an Instagram announcement reads. It was in 2021, but Im still sad about Alley Mezza and what led to that closure. The restaurant has switched over to shipping their vegan dim sum and signature bowls locally and nationwide for the foreseeable future. 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. The businesss last day at the Portland State University Farmers Market will be July 9, but their ham and salami will remain available at Cooperativa and Market of Choice. According to a public statement, the Kruse Way Flying Elephants will be replaced by a larger Lake Grove location in the fall. Portland Restaurant Closings - Eater Portland He plans to open a new project in Oregon City, though details are scarce at this point. Ovaexposed/Instagram. Chicken & Guns, the old-guard chicken-and-potato food cart at Cartopia, opened a second spot at the new Collective Oregon Eateries pod (CORE) less than a year ago. Delores opened as an homage to Smiths mother, with things like pierogi filled with truffles or foie gras. Nonprofit cafe Sisters of the Road has closed its Old Town-Chinatown location with plans to reopen in a new location in the neighborhood. Downtown wine bar Park Avenue Fine Wines has moved out of the venerable location at the end of April. But I really, really miss those chicken strips.-Thom Hilton, Eater Portland contributor, Alan Maniscalco and Shan Wickham of Rally Pizza announced that theyre closing after six years. 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. 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. Still, many wanted to celebrate the restaurants, chefs, and trends that really stepped up this year, and lament the restaurants lost to 2020. A spokesperson for the Merchant City spot said: "We are very sad to announce that tomorrow (Sunday, April 30) will be our last day of trading. Gene's Po-Boys. Owners Eric and Nicole Gitenstein have sold their North Williams Avenue set-up to the Marble Queen and will transition to doing events and pop-ups out of a catering trailer. (Yes, I realize Gustavs lives on in Vancouver. 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 cafe opened in the midst of the COVID-19 pandemic, and, in the perspective of the team, never got the financial footing to keep things sustainable. This DJ-centric bar in Old Town has closed after the owners years of legal battles with their landlord. A few Tea Bar drinks may end up landing on the menu at Drink Mamey, however. Read more about the closure here. Vegan friendly cafe Pixie Retreat, known for its travel-sized bowls and desserts, has closed its front-facing cafe in favor of wholesale business. by Eater Staff Dec 30, 2020, 11:14am EST Changes! Obviously it was tragic to say goodbye to Vitaly Paleys presence in the city. In 2020, the Portland Mercury 's Suzette Smith described the Alise Moffatt's Physically Forgotten as "a standard and favorite". This beloved Alberta vegan cafe has closed its restaurant and bakery after 13 years. We are excited to see what chef Sarah Schafer and Anna Caporael do next.-Vicki and Vanessa Ng (@foodbellypdx), influencers, Two downtown closures stand out: Clyde Common seemed so peak Portland it would be a fixture, but I suppose its not 2012 anymore. We will miss the hell out of everyone, the caption to the post reads. In July, however, the two posted an advertisement for the restaurant space. 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. It appears Tap & Table on 23rd, also known as Avenue 23 Tap & Table, has closed permanently. We have loved being part of this community and will be donating a portion of proceeds from the rest of this month to the schools/little league who have been HUGE supporters of ours. The restaurants next door dessert shop, Holler Treats, plans to remain open. The shops last day was October 9. This soccer-themed Hawthorne pub has decided to close up shop August 23. Here they recall some of the saddest Montreal restaurant closures of the year. The New Orleans-inspired pastry shop NOLA Doughnuts closed all of its Portland-area locations on January 5. Per tradition, Eater Portland ends the year by reflecting on the last twelve months of dining in a series we call Year in Eater. Alter Ego shares the space with Helioterra, and has been operating its tasting room out of the facility since June 2019. It was casual and celebratory at the same time. The bar chose to skip the big closing announcement post, simply writing Going soon in the bio of its Instagram and Closed on the website. We are deeply saddened and sorry to sayCrackerjacks is no more. a Facebook post reads. I remember going with my mom to Beast for her birthday and gushing over dishes on the drive home. Oops. We arent quite sure whats next, but the equation here will not solve. New Yorkers said goodbye to so many restaurants this year. But it seems Biga has closed just a few weeks past its first anniversary. 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. However, the website still says that the bar is just closed during COVID restrictions.. The Pix-O-Matic, the shops 24-hour vending machines, will remain open onsite. 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. I also miss Kachinka. Real talk: most people think life is back to normal, a post on the restaurants Instagram reads. My hope is that me and my family will continue to revive ThiccBoi in creative ways moving forward! a closing announcement reads. The crate from Arizona that arrived in the Maine town about 30 miles north of Portland was taken to the police department, where . At some point emotions need to be put aside and one must look at situations with a logical mind. Its possible the space will reopen with a new concept under new ownership, however, according to a follow-up social media post: We hope that the Grant House will open again for someone with a new vision and a new dream that respects the history of the beautiful building and the stories it holds secret to its heart.. Dingers Deli the vegan sandwich cart known for its garlic-fennel veggie meatball subs, faux meat cheesesteaks, and reubens closed July 8 after quickly selling out of its inventory. We have been holding on by a thread since the pandemic started and have been in austerity mode since then, says Lisa Sedlar, Green Zebra founder and CEO, in a press release. Pascuzzi attributed the decision to close to rising meat costs and supply chain issues, though his other restaurants chicken spot Mama Bird and bowl cafe Feel Good remain open. This SE Division brewpub has closed its taproom, hoping to give it another shot down the line. Montesacro Pinseria has closed its only Oregon location, and does not intend to reopen in Portland. Read more about the closure here. After almost 20 years in the Pearl District, restaurateur Bruce Carey has announced the closure of Bluehour, one of his celebration restaurants. After 30 years in downtown Portland, Persian House closed its doors in May. The Glisan location has also closed, taken over by the new cocktail bar Tropicale. Portlands oldest Jewish deli closed at the end of March. The bar had been open for more than a decade, focusing on homey comfort food and affordable cocktails, and was a regular haunt for neighborhood residents. By choosing I Accept, you consent to our use of cookies and other tracking technologies. After 12 years in the business, the brothers are relocating to Nicaragua to farm coffee beans. Gabe Rosen, the former owner of influential izakaya Biwa, has closed yet another restaurant. This was a tough decision to make, as I have learned from and grown so much from this experience. It appears the team may be revamping the business into something new; stay tuned for updates. Portland food writers, influencers, and personalities on the closures that hit them hardest this year. Portland's saddest restaurant and food truck closures of 2022. Ive said enough! 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 In fact, it was many weeks of deliberation. The pandemics timing caused these losses to carry on for much longer. Alter Ego is selling the remainder of its canned ciders at Helioterra Wine Bar. The independent cafe closed its doors permanently in early December, but could not be reached for statement as the to the official reason for closing. The restaurants phone has been disconnected, as well as its website; the Instagram account for the restaurant doesnt note the closure. About 100,000 restaurants nationwide, nearly one in six, closed as a result of the pandemic, according to the National Restaurant Association. Read more about it here. 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. It was not just one, the closing post reads. Chef Paley declined speaking to the reasons at the moment. A St Johns restaurant beloved for its vegan take on classic Southern dishes and soul food, Homegrown Smoker served its last faux-mac and cheese on December 19. Peter Barker December 20, 2022. Both Yelp and Google are reporting the restaurant as permanently closed, and the phone line has been temporarily disconnected. 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. Portland, OR San Diego . Most importantly, it is not a situation where we can thrive. Skip to main content. 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 Ranger Station, a Hawthorne bar and restaurant, has permanently closed at its current location, according to the bars Instagram. The cafe once appeared on Guy Fieris Diners, Drive-Ins, and Dives. It was one of my favorite cocktail bars in the city, and definitely my favorite place to drink downtown. 2021's Saddest NYC Restaurant Closures - Eater NY Initially, when Montesacro shuttered earlier this year, owner Gianluca Legrottaglie intended to reopen in a new location; however, in April, he confirmed the restaurants permanent closure in Portland. The company closed a number of restaurants in the Pacific Northwest after filing for bankruptcy last year. One of the citys best beer bars, Baileys Taproom and The Upper Lip will not reopen after the coronavirus pandemic ends, Brewpublic reports. We dont expect any of those customers to return until this pandemic is over., Southeast Portland breakfast holdout Sanborns will not reopen, after 15 years serving German pancakes and corned beef hash. A sign posted at the restaurant cites increased labor and food costs as reasons for the closure. 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. This charming, German-adjacent bakery with breakfast boxes and serious challah closed at the end of May. Hyde attributes the closure to a lack community trust following to a sexual harassment incident within the company soon after the brewery opened, in late 2018. 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. $3 million fentanyl shipment to Maine restaurant prompts arrest . For now, it looks like Bunks Water Ave location is still going strong, and the brand recently opened a location in Bridgeport Village. The New York-style deli opened its doors in 2019 with an omnivore menu before switching to an entirely vegan menu in 2020. closing announcement on the website reads, the Instagram post announcing the closure reads, Its owners announced in late March via Instagram, Read more about the impending closure here, Mocking Bird is taking over Homegrown Smoker, Read more about the closure via the Instagram post, Read this story for a full rundown of the closure, pizzeria in the Killingsworth neighborhood last year, operating its tasting room out of the facility since June 2019, restaurants and food carts to visit in St. Johns, social media post from the restaurant reads, This longstanding Mediterranean restaurant on NE Alberta has closed in its current location, Instagram announcement, posted January 9, reads, Jojo will move in sometime this spring or summer. One of the locations of Portlands hip, minimalist tea shop chain, Tea Bars Killingsworth location has closed permanently, making way for the incoming juice bar Drink Mamey. But the closing that affected me the most will hopefully be a temporary one, and that is Alley Mezza. Lauded Portland chef Naomi Pomeroys all-day cafe and market closed on October 15. An historic restaurant in Vancouver, Eatery at the Grant House will not reopen. There are/were many factors involved in determining which direction to go in. Each December, Eater Portland ends the year by reflecting on the last twelve months of dining in a series we call Year in Eater. 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 restaurant was known for its pastas. Welcome to Year in Eater 2022, Eater's annual tradition of celebrating the past 12 months with help from some of the Bay Area's top food and restaurant industry experts. Ill really miss Rally. 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. I feel like Portland could always use more dessert options beyond ice cream and doughnuts, much as I love those two foods. -Janey Wong, Portland Mercury food and drink columnist, This is such a tricky one. The Saddest LA Restaurant Closures in 2019. A new restaurant will open in Dottirs place in 2022, and Kex will remain open as a hotel. 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 may return as a catering company down the line. By Alex Frane December 8, 2021 It is incredibly difficult to keep a restaurant open during the best of times. A posted sign says the cafe will close because of increased food and labor costs. For a longer list of 2020 closures, check out this piece. We cannot continue operation here as we cannot ensure the safety of our team and customers. This Hawthorne whiskey bar has closed after four years, bartender Robert Volz confirmed today. We held on as long as we could through all of the shut-downs and service changes and our own emotional turmoil. Delores, the Polish restaurant from chef BJ Smith, has turned into a vegetable-centric cafe and smoothie bar called Dirty Habit. 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. We did the math and realized weve employed 197 Portlanders, sold close to 700,000 scoops of ice cream and helped raise tens of thousands of dollars for local charities, a post on the shops Facebook page reads. Read more about the closure here. This formerly 24-hour diner, known as a haven for LGBTQ Portlanders of all ages, closed on March 20 after 27 years in business. I would always take out-of-towners there for all of the fun small plates and infused vodkas. A taco shop lauded for its Austin-style tacos and its margaritas, Stella Taco closed shop for good on July 19. Homegrown Smoker served its last faux-mac and cheese under Ridabocks guidance on December 19, but should reopen soon under this new ownership. One of Portlands only places to find khachapuri and khinkali, the restaurant is selling frozen dumplings and take-and-bake bread boats online, for those looking to stock up. I have many memories of nacho and cocktail happy hours with friends, and it was one of the first restaurants where I attended a vegan meetup not long after moving here. Since its opening in 2016, the Toffee Club has been the place to be for full English breakfasts, pies, beer, and soccer games. Its unclear when this North Tabor taqueria closed, but the front of the restaurant is boarded up and its phone number has been disconnected. The Saddest Portland Restaurant Closures of 2020 - Pinterest I was struggling, it was no longer fun, and to be honest, I needed more support that I didnt have. The pandemic was a difficult time for all of us, and for Alter Ego it came at a crucial time where we had just invested in the expansion of our business, Hubatch told New School Beer. However, the owners have communicated that the business will reopen in a new location. 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. Well, its been a radical journey but after a truly amazing decade, were turning off the juicers, reads the closing announcement on Instagram. Chef Maya Lovelaces short-lived Cully restaurant, which brought forth Southern flavors along globally inspired dishes, closed on August 15.
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