Its Facebook page has disappeared, Kimpton has removed it from its website, and both Yelp and Google are reporting the restaurant as permanently closed. The carts last day was October 23. After a decade of countless sandwiches, were ready to move on to something different, the post reads. 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. Unfortunately we have decided to close the food cart indefinitely, a closing announcement reads. In Portland, temperatures are expected to reach triple digits over the weekend. The dive-bar-meets-breakfast-spot has closed its SE Belmont shop, though co-owner Justin King is looking for a new place to reopen. 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. Alter Ego shares the space with Helioterra, and has been operating its tasting room out of the facility since June 2019. Its a long overdue break, to take a deep breath. Read more about the closure here. From absurd food & supply costs, labor, taxes, putting out fires, violence/lack of safety, robberies to never being able to bounce back from losing the outdoor tent, my hail mary I desperately need during the long, rainy months Its been quite the three years. A veteran of the food industry for 25 years, Stokes will step back to care for her mother for the time being, but teased that this is not goodbye: I will be bringing you more. Verdigris was open for eight years, and had its final meal on May 1. 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. You havent seen the last of us we just need some time.. The restaurants third-generation owner, Cindy Louis, temporarily closed the restaurant in March, and after six months, decided to call it quits altogether. 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 doughnut brand is known for its brioche base doughnuts and posh flavors like passionfruit cacao nib. 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 annual restaurant event was scheduled to start Feb. 24 . 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, A Guide to Portlands Bar, Restaurant, and Food Cart Openings, Doug Fir Lounge Will Move Into the Former Bistro Montage Space, Yoonique Pho and Grill Opens on Division With Hard-to-Find Vietnamese Dishes, Black Restaurant Week Begins in Portland Today. Pearl District cafe Fullers Coffee Shop has temporarily closed as of February 21. The restaurants Facebook page has not reported its closure, but the phone line has been disconnected. 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. It appears Hak, the Broadway Korean restaurant, has closed without announcement. 2020 was not only an interesting year, it was devastating to many businesses large and small, the post reads. 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. 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. You may be surprised to hear it, but it was just the right time for us and whats next in our lives. Another Old Town bar owned by Eric Bowler, Maxwell closed soon after Fortune. 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. "There's a lot of theft," local man Steve Goodwin told KGW. Two more notable restaurants recently said they are closing permanently. 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. Portland restaurants weigh decision to open, close for snow day. Instead, Papi Sals will be hosting pop-ups in 2023. The owners attributed the closure to drifting interests: Jeremy Garb is pursuing a PhD in molecular microbiology, and owner Tanna TenHoopen Dolinsky is now a practicing social worker. Read the full story here. However, the website still says that the bar is just closed during COVID restrictions.. 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 restaurant was known for its crispy pig ears and lobster rolls, as well as its bar program. Its unclear how and if Tiffin Asha will return. In early August, owners Annie Moss, Katia Bezerra-Clark, and Will Fain made a joint announcement on the businesss Instagram. Both brands are owned by Micah Camden, who is known for his chickpea-centric dessert brand Little Chickpea and his fast food chain Super Deluxe. Owner Tal Caspi has decided to close all three Aviv locations by the end of the month. Im afraid Im even beginning to doubt that there is space for me in this town, owner Khaled Alshehab wrote in an Instagram post. Gabe Rosen, the former owner of influential izakaya Biwa, has closed yet another restaurant. Many of Portland's dining establishments are closed on Mondays and Tuesdays, while others opt to only open for dinner service mid-week, eschewing the possibility of slow weekday lunches in. We hope you remember us as such.. We got off to an inauspicious start (lockdowns, forest fires, more lockdowns) and we just never managed to catch our stride. When it introduced its pastas, however, it began to turn the heads of diners across the city. We arent quite sure whats next, but the equation here will not solve. He plans to open a new project in Oregon City, though details are scarce at this point. The closure follows a recent move and reopening at Metalwood Salvage. 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. Beth Nakamura/The Oregonian. The New Orleans-inspired pastry shop NOLA Doughnuts closed all of its Portland-area locations on January 5. A cozy, vintage cafe with duck eggs Benedict and savory waffles, Trinket decided against takeout or delivery back in March, and wont reopen its doors again. Jos Chesa, Cristina Baez, and Emily Metivier known for their other restaurant, Ataula decided to walk away from the restaurant after multiple temporary closures and a tumultuous year. 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. Sorry it had to be this way, the closing announcement reads. It appears Red Star Tavern, the downtown Portland hotel restaurant, has closed permanently. However, its likely that Biba will return to Portland in some form. The Kruse Way location of Flying Elephants closed February 18 after a whopping 17 years in that location. Little did we know that we were staring down a 2-year long global pandemic! After 21 years and three locations, Wakerhauser will retire, although she has plans to open a cooking school next year. There are so many added uncontrollable, arduous factors, let alone fundamental daily tasks, for one person to bear in this industry, writes owner Judith Stokes in an Instagram announcement. The hit soul food cart announced its temporary closure on August 20. 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. 2019 and 2020 closings: 26. 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. 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. Lance Killian, George Killian and Bob Lewis are the current owners. I wish we could stay open longer for yall, but between the extreme heat, the slim profit margins, and both me and my employee having scheduling conflicts soon, it makes the most sense for this week to be our last. Specialties: At Q Restaurant & Bar we wanted to create an inviting space to create new, rich memories, meet old friends, and make new ones. Opening a coffee shop in the pandemic was honestly super risky and we knew it was going to be a challenge, the post reads. The team was approaching the end of its lease at the CORE food cart pod, and instead of staying or even expanding, Mitate will roll out of the pod altogether. Cafe Reina remains open as a pop-up space. 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. Celebrated Cajun-Creole restaurant Acadia, often considered the citys finest restaurant in the genre, closed permanently January 14. After just a little more than a year open, the Spanish restaurant within the Hyatt Centric has closed permanently. This Hawthorne poke restaurant closed after service on November 25, according to executive chef Steven Woerdehoff. The Berliner-style doughnut shop Fills closed its Mercato Grove shop in Lake Oswego on October 30, nearly a month earlier than its previously announced closing date of November 23 due to staffing. Closed in 2021: Favorite Portland restaurants that closed for good this year. Its no news that this year has been hard for everyone in a myriad of ways, and we at KEX are in no way immune to the difficulties of the pandemic, reads the closure announcement on the restaurants Instagram. By submitting your email, you agree to our, The freshest news from the local food world, A Running List of Portlands Restaurant, Bar, and Food Cart Closures, Sign up for the Restaurant companies can be notoriously tight-lipped about closings, so sometimes it's just a matter of doing the math. It is with much gratitude and a heavy heart to share that Sunshine Noodles will be closing its doors, owner and chef Diane Lam announced in an Instagram post. 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. Eater Portland reached out clarification at the time, and the owners did not respond. After 30 years in downtown Portland, Persian House closed its doors in May. This Hillsdale restaurant appears to have closed, according to an Eater tipster, Yelp, and Google. Read more about the closure here. Vegan sushi cart Mitate has closed at the end of April. The team should be reopening a new business within the same space in the future, according to the Instagram post. Today we announce our closure. Desi PDX owner Deepak Saxena closed this Indian street food spot inside 503 Distilling on June 12, due to slow sales and wanting to focus resources on Desi PDX and upcoming restaurant Masala Lab. He said the space would remain open until the summer, but didnt set a date. 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. One of Southeast Portlands best spots for biscuits and gravy, Arleta Library Bakery & Cafe will close permanently after 15 years, says chef and owner Nick Iannarone. Posted: Jan 24, 2023 / 02:25 PM PST. At the end of the journey, we know we created something special here and enjoyed serving you all. PORTLAND, Ore. Several Portland restaurants are starting to feel the impact of the omicron variant, and some have temporarily closed because too many employees have tested positive for COVID-19. Owner Suzeanne Briede has made the decision to close Gustavs Clackamas location on July 11 and Bargartens Beaverton location on June 26. Something went wrong. This St. Johns falafel cart closed on August 28, after six years open. 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, Ore. Persian House is closing its doors at the end of the month after 30 years in downtown Portland. Read more about the closure here. Most recently, city stalwart The Back Bay Grill announced it was closing after 35 years in business. Read more about the closure here. I feel there are very few female owners in this hospitality space.. We make this decision with full hearts and exhausted spirits. The lease ended, and owner Lisa Herlinger nudged Katelyn Williams, the owner of Kates Ice Cream, toward taking over the space. During the first few months of opening we started making our own chai. The restaurant has set up a GoFundMe to help support its newly unemployed staff. 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. The colorful queer people that made Local Lounge what it was for the past 11 months through the ups and downs of Covid-19/closures were taken advantage of by the current (soon to be previous) owner of Local Lounge, the announcement reads. Read more about the closure here. 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. 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