To all our Jinx family, we regret to inform you that we just have to stop, the closing announcement reads. Its just taken its toll, Pickett says. A seafood restaurant in Mall 205, Portland Seafood Company has permanently closed due to unforeseen business downturn related to the COVID-19 pandemic, according to a statement on the website. Please also read our Privacy Notice and Terms of Use, which became effective December 20, 2019. The brewery attributed the downsizing to the financial impact of the pandemic. Read more about the closure here. Jacqueline - closed for the winter - PFD. The iconic Spanish restaurant from chefs Jos Chesa and Cristina Baez has permanently closed after a lengthy hiatus. Another Old Town bar owned by Eric Bowler, Maxwell closed soon after Fortune. 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. Portlands oldest Jewish deli closed at the end of March. Co-owner Renee Gorham told the Oregonian that the three restaurants would not reopen in early July, and then told Willamette Week that she was actually unsure of her plans the next day. 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 reason was not given for the closure. 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. 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. Im the man I want to be, the husband and father Ive imagined since my youth and the chef Ive dreamed of since 1986.. Drink Mamey always has a specific purpose, mission, and goal that I feel I completely lost sight of amongst the craziness, she writes. Tea Bar owner Erica Indira Swanson signed an NDA that prohibits her from commenting on the details of the closure. This North Interstate beer bar closed at the end of October. Instead, Papi Sals will be hosting pop-ups in 2023. 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. I only occasionally went to the Oakland restaurant, but I'd been patronizing Bissap Baobab for years, going back to the days when they only had the "little Baobob" spot in the Mission. 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. Our neighboring businesses have seen it, too and weve watched them close one by one over the past few years. Its not just for the fact that I foolishly missed out on chef Khals vegan cooking, but also for the fact that it was a profoundly distressing situation. The restaurant has been open since 1999. Seven Stars Pepper. The Bybee location of Boxer Ramen, the chain of Portland ramen shops perhaps known more for its okonomiyaki tots, has closed, transforming into a Baes Chicken. Read this story for a full rundown of the closure. 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. We hope you remember us as such.. Neither was trying to open one. We are talking to some old friends about an exciting collaboration that will take over the space. The cozy atmosphere was one of a kind with service, drink and food to match. Portland food writers, influencers, and personalities on the closures that hit them hardest this year. These past few years have been rough on everyone and we know life has not been easy on you either (and those challenges just kept coming). Phillips has found a buyer for the building, and the Baileys team will move out within the next few weeks. I think we more than succeeded, even as we retreat. Which bars will succumb to the overwhelming debt of unpaid rent? 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. Restaurateur Bruce Careys downtown cocktail bar Saucebox has closed after 25 years of service. This month, Sprints set a date for the closure: June 26. 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.. 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. 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. True iconic Portland restaurant with an exceptional happy hour and an incredible regular menu including a spectacular beef tartare. The coffee roaster is planning on continuing operations and will look for a new retail location. In early August, owners Annie Moss, Katia Bezerra-Clark, and Will Fain made a joint announcement on the businesss Instagram. Right now, Multnomah County is listed at " extreme risk " for spreading coronavirus. 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. We had a good run. The spot may reopen as a food cart in the fall/winter in the Cully neighborhood with a second cart in SE in a very pedestrian/bike oriented area, according to the closing announcement. Many restaurants are currently hibernating, hoping to survive the winter; that doesnt mean they will. 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. Robert Volz is no longer an owner at Neat. It is through our great team & loyal guests that we have had such a tremendous run, a message on the restaurants website reads. Blue Star has shut down four of its doughnut shops permanently: The NW 23rd location, the brands fourth store, permanently closed in early May, followed by the downtown, Multnomah Village, and Progress Ridge locations a month later. This hidden away tasting menu spot in Southeast Portland closed quietly on March 8, announcing via a posted sign and a voicemail recording. Co-owners Taslim Jamal and chef Clint Elmore want to reopen somewhere eventually, but, at this point, "We feel the business has outgrown the building," explains Jamal in a statement. Read more about the closure here. Its possible Century will reopen in a new location the bars Instagram accounts bio still reads, Temporarily closed. By submitting your email, you agree to our, The freshest news from the local food world, Portlands Saddest Restaurant and Food Cart Closures in 2022, According to Food Writers and Influencers, Sign up for the Communion had just been open for a year and was finally finding some footing when the pandemic hit. This groundbreaking vegan pizza cart closed January 30. Read more about the closure here. We are closing SXNW, (we are open to selling if anyone is interested), a closing announcement reads. Learn more about the closure here. We had some wonderful time with yall, but ultimately finances didnt match up to physical, mental, & emotional work that went into it.. Chefstable CEO Kurt Huffman says the Fills team is focusing on the Lake Oswego shop, and will find a new Portland location in the future likely next year. Physically and emotionally, we just need to look after ourselves a little bit more. Read more about the closure here. This local Thai chains downtown location closed in early 2021. Google is listing the business as temporarily closed. By choosing I Accept, you consent to our use of cookies and other tracking technologies. Alas, our lease is coming to an end, and we feel ready to pass our beautiful space on to someone new.. A sign posted at the restaurant cites increased labor and food costs as reasons for the closure. As 2020 grinds on, there is no way for us to re-open, the closing announcement reads. The family has really struggled with coming to an agreement but after looking at the numbers we just cant keep going, the Instagram announcement reads. The company started with its Mississippi and Division locations; Alberta and Eugene followed on Oct. 18, with Bend closing on Oct. 31. Sloans sense of time-swept dislocation has much to do with the dcor, but its changing surroundings contribute as well, Jay Horton writes for Willamette Week. Were incredibly proud of what our team has accomplished here. Nine years ago we opened a food cart on Mississippi Ave. Five and a half years ago we turned it into a restaurant in St Johns. 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. I ate my first dim sum at Wongs King when I was 15, and quickly fell in love with shu mai and har gow. Hawthorne, Multnomah, and Quimby will hopefully serve our loyal customers for many years to come.. Portland's saddest restaurant and food truck closures of 2022. The vegan Middle Eastern restaurants have existed in one form or another for almost 10 years. Read more about the closure here. However, a dispensary has opened in the space. As is tradition at Eater, we closed out 2020 by surveying local food writers and our own staff on various restaurant-related topics, and publishing their responses throughout the week. The dining room at Flora Bar. One of the citys best beer bars, Baileys Taproom and The Upper Lip will not reopen after the coronavirus pandemic ends, Brewpublic reports. 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. Though wildly different, Omas Hideaway kind of fills that void, though. -Krista Garcia, Eater Portland contributor, Biba Chamoru Kitchen. We gave it our all, writes co-owner David Yudkin. Industry hangout and beloved cocktail bar Shift Drinks will not reopen after the coronavirus crisis ends. Thanks for everything.. I was also sad to see RosyCakes bakery, next to Paper Tiger Coffee Roasters, close. 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. Celebrated Cajun-Creole restaurant Acadia, often considered the citys finest restaurant in the genre, closed permanently January 14. When we first opened Dttir in November 2019, PDX came out en masse and we were so stoked for the love and the chance to prove ourselves. While currently shuttered, the restaurant is reportedly still for sale, so it might reopen in some form down the line. 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. 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. The upscale Mexican restaurant closed on March 14. 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. 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. Read more about the closure here. Gerard + Belevender. Some boats just dont float, the closing announcement reads.