Theres no foreseeable future where we make it through the winter, he wrote in an Instagram post. Callahan was stabbed in November, which necessitated the temporary closure of the restaurant he set up a GoFundMe at the time to help cover employees pay and his medical bills. 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. The under-the-Hawthorne Bridge ramen shop Menya Hokusei, which made its noodles with Oregon wheat and barley, has closed. After 30 years in downtown Portland, Persian House closed its doors in May. This year, then, was exceptionally challenging for practically every independent restaurant: Capacity limits, dining room shutdowns, and workplace outbreaks made keeping a restaurant open more challenging than it has been in current memory. We will see you further down the road, in some shape or form. Read more about the closure here. The short-lived biker haunt, barbecue spot, and Alberta neighborhood bar closed for good after service on February 5. Robert Volz is no longer an owner at Neat. The restaurant last posted in November, but an Oregonian story about an opening in its place indicates that the restaurant closed over the summer. Grabbing a cinnamon roll from RosyCakes and washing it down with a cup of coffee from Paper Tiger was a breakfast favorite. -Rachel Pinsky, Eater Portland and Columbian contributor, There are too many to list. Read more about the closure here. Something went wrong. 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King says that the closure has to do with frustrations with the space, especially related to the potential guidelines associated with phase one reopening. The vegan cart serving jackfruit sandwiches and shrimp tacos closed permanently on November 14, so the owner could focus on her two other carts (the two Mocking Bird locations). The Saddest Portland Restaurant and Meals Cart Closures of 2022 Every December, Eater Portland ends the yr by reflecting on the final twelve months of eating in a sequence we name Yr in Eater . Chef Vitaly Paleys lauded steakhouse Imperial has closed permanently. 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. After the pandemic hit the Sellwood shop never really recovered, but Tanglewood has been steadily growing and weve grown out of our production space located in the courtyard behind the cafe. This sandwich cart, known for its legit and heavy-duty Philly cheesesteaks, shut down for good on December 19. 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. Trying to keep a restaurant open this year wasn't easy. That grief is inseparable from an overwhelming gratitude to everyone who has made the past fifteen years and counting a time of immeasurable magic.. The restaurants phone line has been disconnected and its website has been taken down. Ataula, too, was another tragedy. The first was seeing Shift Drinks close. The carts last day was October 23. 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. This Hillsdale restaurant appears to have closed, according to an Eater tipster, Yelp, and Google. Today. This groundbreaking vegan pizza cart closed January 30. Its unclear when, exactly, Straight From New York Pizza closed its Burnside location, and if the closure is temporary; the website has removed references to the Burnside locale, but the restaurants Instagram still lists it as a location. Once known as Townshends, Brew Dr. has focused more seriously on kombucha in recent years, and the additional strain of the pandemic made the tea shops too hard to keep open. Following its closure, Eater Portland 's Brooke Jackson-Glidden called Shift "beloved" and "iconic". I hope you all stick around for whats next., Sellwood Italian restaurant Portofino closed on September 24, after 30 years of business. 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. There are many commonly cited factors that weighed into our decision, not least of all our ongoing difficulty staffing, and the rising costs of doing business, owner Bruce Carey writes in a closing announcement. Matt and Kayoko Kaye closed their toast-centric cafe on May 29. 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. Bijou known for its omelets, egg-topped hashes, and hardcore biscuits and gravy first opened in 1978. Margins are slim, it requires a lot of labor to do it well, and, in many cases, customers think they should be paying less. Bar owner Eric Bowler has slowly closed several of his bars, including this club in the Old Town district. We need to do better. -Alex Frane, Eater Portland guest editor and contributor, I was really bummed when LUnico Alimentari closed so suddenlythey made some of the best pasta Ive ever had. -Katherine Chew Hamilton, Portland Monthly food editor, Homegrown Smokers news is bittersweet as it marks the end of an era in the vegan scene. The fact that Chipotle would open a new location literally inches from their cart (and the entire original pod!) Heres hoping were wrong. 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. Losing Lapellah Restaurant left a huge gap in the Vancouver dining scene. 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. A taco shop lauded for its Austin-style tacos and its margaritas, Stella Taco closed shop for good on July 19. Considering its brief tenure in Portland, I have so many fond memories of eating Holy Trinity beef ribs, those green chile grits, that *banana pudding. I will forever miss stopping by for a sandwich or ochazuke. -Seiji Nanbu, Eater Portland contributor, There are just so many, it feels unfair to leave any off this list. Read more on the closure here. 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. The Pacific Northwest classic steakhouse chain has closed its original location in Lake Oswego. Most importantly, it is not a situation where we can thrive. South Indian restaurant Dosa closed its original Mission District location after 15 years, as rent at . To learn more or opt-out, read our Cookie Policy. Karen Harding, who owned Cup & Saucer, will be opening a second location of Fremont breakfast standby Little Griddle in the former C&S location, with Little Griddle owner Judd Harris. I feel there are very few female owners in this hospitality space.. newsletter, customers think they should be paying less, Many restaurants are currently hibernating, 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. We have been so honored to provide a little space to gather for your large and small events, watching the kids grow taller and taller, the Instagram post announcing the closure reads. Chef Seamus made some of the best New Orleans-style food Ive ever had outside of the Crescent City. The team should be reopening a new business within the same space in the future, according to the Instagram post. After a decade of countless sandwiches, were ready to move on to something different, the post reads. We use cookies and other tracking technologies to improve your browsing experience on our site, show personalized content and targeted ads, analyze site traffic, and understand where our audiences come from. The Oregonians Michael Russell has reported that Henry Higgins Boiled Bagels will take over the space. Read more about the closure here. 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. Owner Suzeanne Briede has made the decision to close Gustavs Clackamas location on July 11 and Bargartens Beaverton location on June 26. 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. Many closures aren't due to lack of business, but deeper problems within the food industry." -Waz Wu, Eater Portland contributor Also caught by the Oregonian, Prosperity Pie Shoppe a cafe and financial education center has decided to close completely. The Scandinavian restaurant within the Kex hotel in Portland closed after its New Years Eve party so, officially, New Years Day 2022. Portland, OR San Diego . The length of the Covid pandemic, along with ongoing decline in our downtown city core, are direct reasons that Clyde is closing for good, owner Nate Tilden wrote in a public statement. After 40 years on Southeast Morrison Street, Zell's Cafe will close on May 2, according to a sign posted at the restaurant. This will allow us to put more energy into Tanglewood and the Williams cafe.. It has been a GORGEOUS experiment at 5425 NE 30th, Pomeroy writes. This NE 28th bar closed quietly, making way for the soon-to-open Nightingale, a Mexican restaurant and cocktail bar. by Eve Batey Dec 30, 2020, 12:12pm PST. The restaurants last social media post, from December 2020, said that it would temporarily close in January, but didnt make a clear permanent closing announcement. Although things did not work out as planned, we will treasure our time making pizza for you all.. After almost 20 years in the Pearl District, restaurateur Bruce Carey has announced the closure of Bluehour, one of his celebration restaurants. The restaurant opened on New Years Eve in 2018, and in an Instagram closing announcement, the team alluded to returning to the industry after a much-needed break. 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 Read more about the closure here. Probably Holy Trinity Barbecue. A particularly sentimental closure was Le Bistro Montage we loved taking our friends from out-of-town there after a night out. 2020 has inflicted a series of gut-wrenching closures on L.A., so it's hard to know where to begin. 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. Not unexpected, we operated at a loss during that first year after investing in our tap house and production facility with hopes of much more. There isnt any place that attempted to replace this beloved farm-to-table spot known for its fire kissed vegetables, fish, and meat.-Rachel Pinsky, Eater Portland contributor, Washington correspondent. Portlands groundbreaking Philly-meets-Puerto-Rico sandwich cart served its last jawn on December 21. 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. But really, there were so many.-Zoe Baillargeon, Eater Portland contributor, I am going to miss Naomi Pomeroys Ripe Cooperative. Read more about the closure here. When it comes to why, the Instagram post announcing the closure didnt get specific: This was not an easy decision, by any means. Read more about the closure here. Well, its been a radical journey but after a truly amazing decade, were turning off the juicers, reads the closing announcement on Instagram. This vegan restaurant known for its beach-y decor and shark shots has closed its North Mississippi location. Its Facebook page has disappeared, Kimpton has removed it from its website, and both Yelp and Google are reporting the restaurant as permanently closed. 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. The St. Johns Italian restaurant serving handmade pasta and namesake capicola closed July 17. JP Karwacki, editor, Time Out Montreal: Still trying to get over the spots we lost in 2020, and . In the words of the websites closing announcement, the bar was eaten by the COVID monster after more than 20 years open. The staff was always super kind and ready to serve the neighborhood. -Katrina Yentch, Eater Portland contributor, For me it was Holy Trinity Barbecue which I had always wanted to try but never got around to. Read more about the closure here. It appears Red Star Tavern, the downtown Portland hotel restaurant, has closed permanently. In May 2020, a representative from Random Order told Eater Portland that the team planned to reopen; however, there has been no public statement on the bakerys Instagram since March 2020. We gave it our all, writes co-owner David Yudkin. Details about this soul food restaurants closure are unknown, but it has vacated its Pearl District location and the building has a for-lease sign in the window. Chefs Jessie Aron and Colin McArthur, who previously owned the food cart Carte Blanche, attributed the closure to the financial and emotional strain of running a restaurant right now. For a longer list of 2020 closures, check out this piece. Industry hangout and beloved cocktail bar Shift Drinks will not reopen after the coronavirus crisis ends. Rosa Rosa - Portland Monthly. 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. We cannot say Thank You enough for all the years, memories, & sharing our love of food, an Instagram announcement reads. But I had to close.. 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. Pinterest. It appears to Corbett Fish House has closed, as reported by Portland Food & Drink and Yelp. The restaurant did not supply the reason for the closure. 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. 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. A few Tea Bar drinks may end up landing on the menu at Drink Mamey, however. The restaurant recently appeared as a filming location for the new, Portland-based season of Top Chef. Its sibling, Ankeny Tap & Table, seems to be running smoothly in its corner of the city. In a public statement, owner John Hatch attributed the closure to both the closing of its current beer garden and newly implemented regulations related to wastewater disposal for food carts. We have sincerely enjoyed preparing every single dish for all of our customers over the years, the closing announcement reads. 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.. The Ranger Station first opened in 2014, serving pub fare and plenty of local beer; over time, the restaurant became known for its live music. Despite its many pivots to different takeout models and a brief period of on-premise dining, the high-end steakhouse and bar Bar King was unable to weather the ongoing financial strain of operating during the pandemic. The New Orleans-inspired pastry shop NOLA Doughnuts closed all of its Portland-area locations on January 5. We have such a supportive community of customers and a wonderful team, but it is no longer feasible for us to operate at this scale with the economic challenges restaurants are currently facing, the announcement reads. The group attributed the closure to complications, much like those of many others in the community.. Ramblin Rose has closed for the season, but may reopen in the spring in a new location. The closure follows a recent move and reopening at Metalwood Salvage. Kana Hinohara Hanson and Gabe Rosen have said goodbye to their tiny Japanese convenience store, Giraffe. Read more about the closure here. 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. "The decision to close was purely financial," wrote owner Liz Davis in the restaurant's newsletter. The past 30 years were filled with great memories with our customers and friends but also some amounts of pain, he wrote on a Facebook post. Ten years is a long time to do anything in one place, but weve worked hard and have been lucky to weather all kinds of changes. Read more about the closure here. Portland, OR San Diego San Francisco . A dive bar fixture at the top of SE Hawthorne Boulevard, the Tanker Bar spent the last decade serving cheap well drinks and airing Blazer games. 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. The decision doesnt seem to be related to the pandemic; the post says the closure was due to internal issues. Co-owner Andy Kou says he should be working on something else soon, and said those interested in his next move should follow his personal Instagram account, @dobiedaddy. The owner has since moved out of state without paying what he owes to the workers. The team at the Local has yet to respond to request for comment. One of Portlands finest Texas barbecue carts closed this month after a brief-but-mighty tenure in Southeast Portland. 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 Rose City Park pizzeria and pastry shop closed on July 31. The cart was known for its vocal ocean conservation advocacy, both in financial donations and social media posts.
