A particularly sentimental closure was Le Bistro Montage we loved taking our friends from out-of-town there after a night out. "The decision to close was purely financial," wrote owner Liz Davis in the restaurant's newsletter. Read more on the closure here. The SE Clinton pizzeria, known for its cheeseburger pies and 4 a.m. delivery cutoff, never officially announced its closure on Instagram or its website, but a post on Reddit indicated that the location was about to close. Although closing is sad, its not all bad news, a closing announcement reads. Oops. The closure follows a recent move and reopening at Metalwood Salvage. 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. 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. It appears Red Star Tavern, the downtown Portland hotel restaurant, has closed permanently. Although the ramen shop has closed at its location, Callahan writes: This is not the end of Menya Hokusei. Oops. This beloved Washougal spot known for its breakfasts closed on October 31 after seven years open. But really, there were so many.-Zoe Baillargeon, Eater Portland contributor, I am going to miss Naomi Pomeroys Ripe Cooperative. Nonprofit cafe Sisters of the Road has closed its Old Town-Chinatown location with plans to reopen in a new location in the neighborhood. The St. Johns Italian restaurant serving handmade pasta and namesake capicola closed July 17. However, the owners have communicated that the business will reopen in a new location. Portland food writers, influencers, and personalities on the closures that hit them hardest this year. This groundbreaking vegan pizza cart closed January 30. Portland, OR San Diego San Francisco . The cost of goods to run a business have gotten a bit out of control, the post reads. Read more about the closure here. 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 vegan comfort food restaurant closed its doors on August 7. I know people are going to mention places like Paleys and Ataula both were absolutely devastating, when you think about the history of dining in Portland but its hard for me to ignore the way my heart broke when Holy Trinity announced its closure. Dishes at the now-closed Paley's Place. The restaurant was beloved for its Italian-American deli sandwiches, with names like the Sofia Loren and the Italian Stallion. Eater has been unable to get in contact with the owners. The fairly new pizza cart at the Barley Pod closed March 31 after less than a year open though, according to an Instagram post, the brief tenure was intentional. 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. The Cup & Saucer location on Hawthorne closed in early March, after 34 years in Southeast Portland. For now, it looks like Bunks Water Ave location is still going strong, and the brand recently opened a location in Bridgeport Village. Dunbar's Creole Cuisine. I know that these last couple of years have been especially tough for restaurateurs, and were no exception. While the team worked towards reopening the cafe, the internal systems and work culture were suffering. One of the earlier additions to the Alberta Arts restaurant boom, Helsers opened 16 years ago serving breakfast and lunch in a bright and cheery space. 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. In that statement, the business says that the team attempted to pay full rent including a rent increase during the pandemic. Its possible Century will reopen in a new location the bars Instagram accounts bio still reads, Temporarily closed. 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. In a January 10 social media post, the owners explained that the events of 2020 made it untenable to remain open on Officers Row at Fort Vancouver. Volz said that the layout of the bar didnt allow for easy social distancing, between Neats long bar and the pool table. Every Austin Restaurant Closing in 2022 - Eater Austin " Irving Street Kitchen was one of . 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. 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. One of the citys best beer bars, Baileys Taproom and The Upper Lip will not reopen after the coronavirus pandemic ends, Brewpublic reports. It was one of the few Portland restaurants where you could actually dine-in late night (complete with oyster shooters), and their waiters and tinfoil takeout sculptures were always a hoot. -Vicki and Vanessa Ng, Instagram influencers, Its a tie for me. Read more about the closure here. 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. Joshua Lurie, FoodGPS.com founder. Part of Eater SF's Year in Review, 2020. Read the full story here. Something went wrong. The small chain of Iraqi restaurants has decided to close half of its restaurants, focusing exclusively on its first two locations: Alberta and downtown. Read more about the closure here. Read more on the closure here. The restaurant's building is for sale. In a year of heartbreaking closures, these made us the saddest. We asked Portland food writers and personalities for the closures that hurt them the most this year; these are the spots that hurt us the most. Vegan and vegetarian eatery Picnic is trading for the final time on Sunday, April 30. 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. 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. 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. Kana Hinohara Hanson and Gabe Rosen have said goodbye to their tiny Japanese convenience store, Giraffe. Portland's Restaurant, Bar, and Food Cart Closures 2021's Saddest NYC Restaurant Closures - Eater NY Between now and the . We have sincerely enjoyed preparing every single dish for all of our customers over the years, the closing announcement reads. After 30 years in downtown Portland, Persian House closed its doors in May. New, 16 comments. 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. 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. It appears the team may be revamping the business into something new; stay tuned for updates. (Yes, I realize Gustavs lives on in Vancouver. Delores opened as an homage to Smiths mother, with things like pierogi filled with truffles or foie gras. Root left the businesses in 2012, but Lapellahs wood-fired cooking made it a destination for Portlanders and others throughout Southwestern Washington. Read this story for a full rundown of the closure. Owner Akihiro Hirakiuchi wrote on the restaurants website that it would permanently close, but may return in another form or location sometime in the future. Also, Bistro Agnes was always solid and felt a little special even for just a quick bite at the bar. The statement attributes the closure to "increased labor and food costs," saying "the Zell's Cafe model does not work in 2023.". The fact that Chipotle would open a new location literally inches from their cart (and the entire original pod!) This formerly 24-hour diner, known as a haven for LGBTQ Portlanders of all ages, closed on March 20 after 27 years in business. Friends joked that I eat enough pizza that I would have been able to keep the cart in business. The vegan breakfast cart at Rose City Food Park has closed as of January 21. This North Interstate beer bar closed at the end of October. This Jewish deli one of the citys only Jewish delis opened in 2019, and was one of the first to temporarily close to dine-in customers when COVID-19 appeared in Oregon. 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. A Glasgow restaurant has announced its sudden closure after seven years in the city. 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. A new, as yet announced tenant is already lined up for the space. The cafe once appeared on Guy Fieris Diners, Drive-Ins, and Dives. It is with a sad heart that we will be permanently closing the Lucky Lab on Killingsworth, the closing announcement reads. It has been a GORGEOUS experiment at 5425 NE 30th, Pomeroy writes. Sadly, we now join them.. I really miss the char-blistered rosemary pie with mushrooms. Please enter a valid email and try again. This Italian spot in Hillsdale appears to have served its last meatball sandwiches and house-made pasta. Naomi is such an integral figure in Portlands culinary history. The simple reality is that we could not get the traffic we needed to make it work financially, an Instagram closing announcement reads. Co-owner Becky Atkins said the minimal amount of seating outside just wasnt sustainable in the long term, and they wanted to make room for other restaurants to survive the pandemic. Ataula, too, was another tragedy. About 100,000 restaurants nationwide, nearly one in six, closed as a result of the pandemic, according to the National Restaurant Association. Learn more about the closure here. It is with a heavy heart that I want to announce we are closing the Sellwood cafe, owner Ro Tam wrote in an Instagram post. We have brought all the resources to bear that we have access to: doubling up on shifts, locking one entrance, de-escalation training, hazard pay, and heightened management oversight, a closing announcement reads. It appears that the COVID-19 pandemic and mounting conflicts between the owner of the bar and its staff are the impetus for the bars shuttering. Lauded Portland chef Naomi Pomeroys all-day cafe and market closed on October 15. After a few stops and starts during the course of the pandemic, destination cocktail bar and restaurant Clyde Common has closed permanently downtown. Without Providence Parks sporting events, inside seating at less than half our capacity, no covered and heated patio this winter and a sky rocketing rent, our business is no longer sustainable, the post reads. A new tenant, the Bend-based Bangers and Brews, will take over the former Open Tandoor space. Bob Barnes, . Some boats just dont float, the closing announcement reads. I have made the tough but vital decision to close Drink Mamey on Killingsworth, writes owner Cydnie Smith-McCarthy. The vegan pan-Asian comfort food restaurant formerly known as Ichiza Kitchen shut down for service at the end of May, citing a dramatic increase in food and supply costs, the constant risk of COVID exposure, and serving food not conducive to takeout. During the first few months of opening we started making our own chai. The cart will return in the form of pop-ups and farmers market stands in the near future. 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. As they take the time to make the space their own, we highly encourage you to follow the journey & get excited about this mouthwatering addition to Portlands pizza scene., This Woodstock taqueria, which hand-pressed its own corn tortillas and used locally sourced meats, closed on July 23. The restaurant did not supply the reason for the closure. We had some wonderful time with yall, but ultimately finances didnt match up to physical, mental, & emotional work that went into it.. 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. 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.. However, those looking to enjoy the chefs approach to Cuban cuisine can still find his food cart, Que Bola, at the Portland Mercado. For now, there are still Alma products available on the companys website. 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. Imjai has been open since 2014, selling dishes like yen ta fo, also known as pink noodle soup. I know many would have wanted to support No Bones through takeout and delivery too. -Waz Wu, Eater Portland contributor, While Pok Pok was pretty sad, Bar King may have been the toughest pill to swallow a spot with so much thought, talent and drive behind it never really got a chance to get off the ground and get going. -Nick Woo, Eater Portland contributor, Seeing Pok Pok close was definitely shocking to me, as Im sure it was to other Portlanders. -Ron Scott, Eater Portland contributor, Oui at Southeast Wine Collective was a huge bummer. The restaurants locations in Seattle and Chicago will remain open. 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 The ownership team says the bars reliance on industry workers and large groups made the concept of reopening unsustainable. Look back on past years here. The Vancouver pizzeria had been open for six years. 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. 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 short-lived biker haunt, barbecue spot, and Alberta neighborhood bar closed for good after service on February 5. Headwaters - Portland Monthly. After 12 years in the business, the brothers are relocating to Nicaragua to farm coffee beans. Owner Suzeanne Briede has made the decision to close Gustavs Clackamas location on July 11 and Bargartens Beaverton location on June 26. But there is always her food at Expatriate (hello nachos! On May 22, restaurateur David Machado announced that he would close all of his restaurants: Altabira City Tavern, Citizen Baker, Nel Centro, Pullman Wine Bar and Merchant, and Tanner Creek Tavern. The iconic Spanish restaurant from chefs Jos Chesa and Cristina Baez has permanently closed after a lengthy hiatus. Random Order has not responded to multiple requests for comment. From December 16 to 18, the restaurant will throw a farewell tour of prix fixe seven-course dinners called Sunshine Forever, which will include dishes such as chili tamarind prawns and Khmer red fried rice. It seems very likely that longstanding dim sum restaurant Wongs King has closed for good: The restaurants Facebook page and website have both disappeared, and a family friend of chef Fulai Wong told the Oregonian that the restaurant would not reopen. Staffing is hard enough these days, (for everyone) but with the building rehab looming, its nearly impossible. Read more about the impending closure here. Michigan Food Writers Remember Some of the Saddest Restaurant Closures 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. True iconic Portland restaurant with an exceptional happy hour and an incredible regular menu including a spectacular beef tartare. 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. Thank you to everyone who has been part of the Lucky Horseshoe, an Instagram closing announcement reads. 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 .
