We have reached a point where we can no longer be certain of our ability to pay our staff and vendors, a closing announcement reads. 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. Trinket opened in 2013. Read this story for a full rundown of the closure. A reason was not given for the closure. While the SE Clinton cafe is gone, however, the owners hope to reopen some sort of Portland shop elsewhere, by the end of the winter in 2021. The company started with its Mississippi and Division locations; Alberta and Eugene followed on Oct. 18, with Bend closing on Oct. 31. The bar hinted at potentially reopening in a new location down the line via Instagram. Portland, OR San Diego . 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. The Pix-O-Matic, the shops 24-hour vending machines, will remain open onsite. The slow rebound from the pandemic and the current economic conditions have led us to make this difficult decision, the closing announcement reads. 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. Those meals were foundational for me as a food writer and as a diner, and even beyond that they were settings for formative moments in my life. Read more about the closure here. This charming, German-adjacent bakery with breakfast boxes and serious challah closed at the end of May. Oops. 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. 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. Part of Eater SF's Year in Review, 2020. I remember going with my mom to Beast for her birthday and gushing over dishes on the drive home. Many restaurants are currently hibernating, hoping to survive the winter; that doesnt mean they will. However, its likely that Biba will return to Portland in some form. Its unclear if this rising star Arab cart will reopen, but the cart has closed indefinitely after a conflict with one of its neighbors. 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. Of course, 2020 was a historic and catastrophic year for the restaurant industry, so our questions this year hinge on that reality. 2004-2021, owner Vito DiLullo writes in the closing post. 2020 has consisted of brutal closure after brutal closure, and its destruction will likely carry on in 2021. 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. But, bummer deal.. Portland, OR San Diego San Francisco . Hotlips Civic, Hollywood, and Killingsworth locations have closed effective immediately, with the restaurants Hawthorne and Pearl District locations remaining open. Matt and Kayoko Kaye closed their toast-centric cafe on May 29. 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. Details about the next chapter arent yet clear enough to share, but this isnt the end, the Instagram announcement reads. The press team at Tea Bar has confirmed that the Southwest Portland location of Tea Bar, on the corner of Park Avenue and Yamhill, has closed permanently. This Naito Parkway cafe closed March 31 after almost seven years downtown. Alma, the 14-year-old chocolate and candy company known for its bonbons and salted caramel sauce, ceased operations in July. This just wasnt the restaurant that Portland wanted. The team is still deciding what will become of the space, a historic American foursquare house that was previously occupied by Beech Street Parlor. Delores, the Polish restaurant from chef BJ Smith, has turned into a vegetable-centric cafe and smoothie bar called Dirty Habit. 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. However, on April 29, the cafe announced on various social media platforms that it would not be reopening its doors ever again. It appears the team may be revamping the business into something new; stay tuned for updates. We had some wonderful time with yall, but ultimately finances didnt match up to physical, mental, & emotional work that went into it.. Joes joins other Vancouver closures like Sweet Tomatoes in east Vancouver and Low Bar downtown. Its unclear how and if Tiffin Asha will return. After 40 years on Southeast Morrison Street, Zell's Cafe will close on May 2, according to a sign posted at the restaurant. 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. More on that to come. The Sudras remaining restaurants are located on Northeast 28th Avenue and on North Fremont Street. Alter Ego shares the space with Helioterra, and has been operating its tasting room out of the facility since June 2019. * 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. Unfortunately we have decided to close the food cart indefinitely, a closing announcement reads. 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. Lance Killian, George Killian and Bob Lewis are the current owners. Back when its time.. Open since 1979 in the Eliot neighborhood, Sloans Tavern closed on December 30, after owner Shirley Sloan sold the property to a developer; she plans to retire. Vegan and vegetarian eatery Picnic is trading for the final time on Sunday, April 30. By Alex Frane December 8, 2021 One of Portlands leaders in the hyper-local movement, Ned Ludd officially announced its closure in September. 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. The Glisan location has also closed, taken over by the new cocktail bar Tropicale. This was a challenging decision to make but feel it is the right one.. Chef Vitaly Paleys lauded steakhouse Imperial has closed permanently. It seems very likely that the longstanding Jazz bar and lounge, Hobos, has closed for good. We hoped a winter break would restore us, but it just crystallized our feeling that this industry is so broken, so out of step with the rest of the economy, so harmful to many of the people in it that have love and integrity to share. Cully diner Prescott Cafe, known for its homestyle cooking, closed on September 30 after 28 years in business owner Rose Funk plans to retire. He plans to open a new project in Oregon City, though details are scarce at this point. It was not just one, the closing post reads. The restaurants website simply stated that it was closed and that its adjacent pizzeria, the Crown, would be closing as well on October 8. Portland, OR San Diego San Francisco . It is with the most profound grief that our family is announcing the permanent closure of Sanborns restaurant, a Facebook post, written by Rebecca Sanborn, reads. A beloved dive bar and pizzeria in the Alphabet District for more than 30 years, Crackerjacks closed its doors permanently on September 27. This Sellwood neighborhood coffee shop closed on February 19. Its not like I ever hung out at Gustavs in Clackamas, but it was a descendant of sentimental fave, Rheinlander, so its kind of sad that this particular era in Portland is coming to a close. Real talk: most people think life is back to normal, a post on the restaurants Instagram reads. But the following closures made a particularly large impact on the dining scene in 2019, whether sad or shocking (or both). We are hoping to re-open in a few months, so please stay tuned.. I was struggling, it was no longer fun, and to be honest, I needed more support that I didnt have. This is also true of the Hawthorne Fish House. 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. The first was seeing Shift Drinks close. By choosing I Accept, you consent to our use of cookies and other tracking technologies. 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. 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. This formerly 24-hour diner, known as a haven for LGBTQ Portlanders of all ages, closed on March 20 after 27 years in business. The poke restaurant from the Bamboo Sushi brand has closed permanently without announcement, now that Micah Camdens next venture a French dip restaurant has announced its impending opening in that space. 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.. We are deeply saddened and sorry to sayCrackerjacks is no more. a Facebook post reads. We want to thank our past crew members and especially our loyal customers for supporting E-San in our 22 years of being open, the Instagram announcement, posted January 9, reads. The fast casual Indian spot, which serves tandoor-cooked chicken, naan, and vegetarian dishes, has permanently closed its North Williams restaurant, but it appears that it will reopen in another North Portland location. The team behind Pizzicato opened a pizzeria in the Killingsworth neighborhood last year meant to be a departure from the original restaurant concept. Founder Sara Hart sold the company to Moonstruck Chocolate in 2018, moving the main candy-making production to Moonstrucks St. Johns facility. 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. This beloved Alberta vegan cafe has closed its restaurant and bakery after 13 years. 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. However, by October, every Pok Pok location in the state had permanently closed. The restaurant was known for its crispy pig ears and lobster rolls, as well as its bar program. A popular food cart specializing in inventive takes on Nordic cuisine, Skidblanir announced via Instagram that it would be closing in late December rather than renew the lease. Its unclear when this North Tabor taqueria closed, but the front of the restaurant is boarded up and its phone number has been disconnected. We arent quite sure whats next, but the equation here will not solve. Our neighboring businesses have seen it, too and weve watched them close one by one over the past few years. Chef and owner Johnny Nunn is leaving Portland, and has sold his celebrated French restaurant Verdigris in the process. The shops last day was October 9. 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. Buckman brewery West Coast Grocery Co. will close this summer, according to owner Charlie Hyde IV. Read more about the closure here. The Waiting Room never announced a formal closure, on the website or on Instagram. This beloved Washougal spot known for its breakfasts closed on October 31 after seven years open. Google is listing the business as temporarily closed. 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. This Ladds Addition sports bar closed with little announcement. 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. The deli also served as a Japanese grocery and bakery. Thank you for the opportunity to connect with you and feed you over the years, its by far the most rewarding part of what we do., The occult-themed bar and restaurant closed after dinner service on Sunday, September 18. 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. The crate from Arizona that arrived in the Maine town about 30 miles north of Portland was taken to the police department, where . We tried our best to stick it out but just couldnt hold our breath long enough to catch up with the momentum we had before COVID hit us all.. As you all know, we opened during a time when uncertainty was the only constant, an Instagram post reads. 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. We are talking to some old friends about an exciting collaboration that will take over the space. The taproom went on hiatus in the fall, and owner Geoff Phillips put the building on the market. 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 have sincerely enjoyed preparing every single dish for all of our customers over the years, the closing announcement reads. Thanks to all those who have supported Portofinos over the years and many thanks to our Portofino family., Black Seed Burger Cult now just Burger Cult on Instagram has closed, but its unclear if the closure is permanent. 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. For now, it looks like Bunks Water Ave location is still going strong, and the brand recently opened a location in Bridgeport Village. I was also sad to see RosyCakes bakery, next to Paper Tiger Coffee Roasters, close. Its goodbye for now but we will be doing kits, pop-ups, and much more cool stuff in the future. Portland Seafood Company opened in 2011 in Restaurants Unlimiteds portfolio, which also owns restaurants like Portland City Grill and Stanfords. Its possible Century will reopen in a new location the bars Instagram accounts bio still reads, Temporarily closed. 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 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. The restaurant has been open since 1999. Having the privilege to cook and serve the Woodstock Community for the past 13 years has been an honor.. 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. Friends joked that I eat enough pizza that I would have been able to keep the cart in business. We are still not making enough money to comfortably take care of the needs, health, and necessary rest for all who work here, ourselves included, the closing announcement reads. Originally opened in 1991 on Northwest 23rd Avenue, the deli is one of a few Jewish restaurants in the city and serves bagels, cured fish, and sandwiches. With its warm color palette (think light yellow walls, wooden furniture, big windows), OurBar is a perfect pitstop for a quick coffee or a meal with friends before continuing to a secret river swimming hole.. The cult-favorite fried chicken food cart closed on July 3. 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 the words of the websites closing announcement, the bar was eaten by the COVID monster after more than 20 years open. The company closed a number of restaurants in the Pacific Northwest after filing for bankruptcy last year. As a young, (poorly) closeted queer person who grew up in the woods, it was my only real exposure to other queer people, a place to see what it looked like to be a queer adult. We attain out to Portland meals writers and influencers for his or her views on main tendencies, spectacular newcomers, and standout meals, and share their responses in a single bundle. This has been the most difficult decision weve ever had to make, but the Toffee Club relies on us filling our space with a lot of happy, cheering fans and that currently just isnt possible, the Instagram announcement reads. Indirect reasons include the extreme difficulty in finding people to work, the anemic economic support from both our local government and the federal government, and the sobering reality that its almost impossible to make a full service restaurant and bar in a high-rent district succeed without the tourism and office worker population required. Read more about the closure here. Delaney Johnston December 20, 2022. . 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. This Belmont Thai restaurant closed October 17, according to the restaurants website. Another Old Town bar owned by Eric Bowler, Maxwell closed soon after Fortune. Those experiences helped me fall in love with this field and this city; they pulled me back here after I moved across the country. Sorry it had to be this way, the closing announcement reads. Bijou known for its omelets, egg-topped hashes, and hardcore biscuits and gravy first opened in 1978. Losing Lapellah Restaurant left a huge gap in the Vancouver dining scene. We hope we are leaving our neighborhood a little better for having been a part of it. The post does not note a reason for the closure. The bars lease ended at the end of September, and restaurant group Independent Restaurant Concepts chose not to renew. San Francisco's 14 Saddest Restaurant Closings In 2019. Portland Food Writers' Saddest Restaurant and Food Cart Closures of 2021. Abrahamsons deep-dish pizzas will be available at the Portland Saturday Market for the foreseeable future. Learn more about the closure here. Its where I met my first drag queen. Read more about the closure here. 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. We had already struggled mightily to get it off the ground, the timing couldnt have been worse for the business, she writes in the closing announcement. The cart does hint at the possibility of coming back in the form of a pop-up. 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. In September, Utah Restaurant Association announced that at least 10% of the state's restaurants have shut down permanently totaling around 452 closures. The cafes North Williams location will remain open. This Italian spot in Hillsdale appears to have served its last meatball sandwiches and house-made pasta. Im so sad to lose this excellent spot. The hotel bar and restaurant within the Sentinel hotel has closed temporarily to re-imagine, according to its Instagram bio, but it looks like the change will likely be permanent. The brewery was known for its Belgian-style ales. Now, more and more business owners are coming forward, announcing that they will not be opening their doors to customers again. 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. 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. Only open for a little over a year, Giraffe quickly became a favorite for its Instagram-popular egg salad sandwiches, similar to the famous version from Los Angeless Konbi. You may be surprised to hear it, but it was just the right time for us and whats next in our lives. Alter Ego Cider closed its tasting room Saturday, September 4, just three years after moving in to the production facility. After just a little more than a year open, the Spanish restaurant within the Hyatt Centric has closed permanently. 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 Pacific Northwest classic steakhouse chain has closed its original location in Lake Oswego. 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. Thats a universal sadness, one that extends beyond any individual closure. -Brooke Jackson-Glidden, Eater Portland editor. 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. But it seems Biga has closed just a few weeks past its first anniversary. This DJ-centric bar in Old Town has closed after the owners years of legal battles with their landlord. Foursquare. newsletter, 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. Kana Hinohara Hanson and Gabe Rosen have said goodbye to their tiny Japanese convenience store, Giraffe. The vegan noodle soup cart based at the Carts on Foster pod closed at the end of the month. Right now, Multnomah County is listed at " extreme risk " for spreading coronavirus. The upscale Mexican restaurant closed on March 14. 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. This was a very difficult decision, but unfortunately challenges from the pandemic and rising costs have made it apparent that our only option is to close the Pearl Public House, the public statement announcing the closure reads. The dining room at Flora Bar. Read more about the closure here. Weve built some great relationships in the community, and to those friends weve made along the way were sorry to say goodbye, a closing announcement reads. 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. Liberty Glass, a North Portland fixture of a bar in a converted, multi-story Victorian home, announced its closure on April 16 via Instagram. Its Facebook page has disappeared, Kimpton has removed it from its website, and both Yelp and Google are reporting the restaurant as permanently closed. While this was a difficult conclusion to come to, this is the best decision for the business and me personally, writes owner Jake Brown. 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