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 restaurant was a neighborhood favorite, also known as the place chef Jos Chesas introduced himself to Portland. The New Orleans-inspired pastry shop NOLA Doughnuts closed all of its Portland-area locations on January 5. 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. Read more about the closure here. Its just taken its toll, Pickett says. We have faced a multitude of challenges over the past two years of being open and have fought hard to survive, and after much thought and discussion, we have decided it is time for us to take some time and step away. Read more about the closure here. Here's a look at 84 more closed restaurants we wish were still around, including a quartet of places that closed at the end of 2016 that bring a tear to the eye. (Portland, OR) The owner of the German food restaurant chain Gustav's has announced they're closing some restaurants. 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. One of Portlands leaders in the hyper-local movement, Ned Ludd officially announced its closure in September. We rely on office workers, tourists, concert goers, and the like in Chinatown. 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. 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. 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. 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. Cully diner Prescott Cafe, known for its homestyle cooking, closed on September 30 after 28 years in business owner Rose Funk plans to retire. The restaurant was known for its crispy pig ears and lobster rolls, as well as its bar program. I still respect Kate Brown a hell of a lot, Volz says. It was not just one, the closing post 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. Our lease is up in January and after the challenges of the past three years its time for us to take a break, spend some time with our family and focus on growing @awaydaysbrewingco in the new year, co-owners Niki Diamond and Pete Hoppins say in a closing statement. After a tumultuous year, the future of the Toro Bravo restaurant group namely, Tasty n Alder, Toro Bravo, and Tasty n Daughters was up in the air. Portland / Oregon Coquine . After opening in 2017 and then a 2+ year-long battle with cancer, we really thought we would be able to get back on our feet in 2020, the closure announcement reads. In February, Hair of the Dog owner and founder Alan Sprints posted a video on Facebook announcing his plans to retire, which would mean the 29-year-old brewery and taproom would close in Southeast Portland. I feel like Ive just been making other bigger corporations richer.. 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. A reason was not given for the closure. Correction: This story has been corrected to show that Brad Root is no longer connected to Lapellah and Three Sixty Kitchen. This Naito Parkway cafe closed March 31 after almost seven years downtown. The closure is one of a list of high-profile restaurant shut down in 2020. Its hard to pay lawyers when you havent made any money in 7 months, the closing announcement reads. This longstanding Mediterranean restaurant on NE Alberta has closed in its current location, after posting an Instagram announcement in March. 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.. Something went wrong. He said the space would remain open until the summer, but didnt set a date. Good luck and stay safe.. Eater Portlands 2018 Food Cart of the Year closed on September 4, nearly five years to the day that it opened. Root left the businesses in 2012, but Lapellahs wood-fired cooking made it a destination for Portlanders and others throughout Southwestern Washington. We just cant find the employees to run two locations at once at this time, an Instagram post announcing the closure reads. We have made the decision to walk away from the restaurant industry and seek a more gentle, joyful, sustainable life and livelihood. Read more about the closure and Lovelaces decision to leave the restaurant industry here. Downtown wine bar Park Avenue Fine Wines has moved out of the venerable location at the end of April. Brew Dr. closed all of its Oregon tea shops in October. An inventive and eccentrically named restaurant, the Hairy Lobster has served its last themed dinner. 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. The slow rebound from the pandemic and the current economic conditions have led us to make this difficult decision, the closing announcement reads. 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 cart was known for its vocal ocean conservation advocacy, both in financial donations and social media posts. The taproom, owned by a liquid nitrogen ice cream company, originally opened on Northeast Fremont in 2020, before opening and eventually consolidating into a space on North Interstate. Read more about it here. 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. An institution on SE Belmont Street for more than a decade, Rocking Frog was well loved for its library-like space and house-made doughnuts. 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. In an announcement post, Zukin says the restaurant could not survive the economic impact of COVID-19: The restaurant business has been hit especially hard by this pandemic, as everyone knows, he writes. Relaxation and trips to visit loved ones are on the horizon, as well as catering crpe events! The restaurant had been open for 12 years; a new vegan restaurant, Daily Fuel, will open in its place. Matt and Kayoko Kaye closed their toast-centric cafe on May 29. Its cafe near the Tram continues to operate. Robert Volz is no longer an owner at Neat. We are closing SXNW, (we are open to selling if anyone is interested), a closing announcement reads. Although it has been on hiatus since the fall of 2019, Bonnie and Israel Morales confirmed that this Slavic bar has permanently closed in March. 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. This Eugene-based waffle shop closed its SE Clinton cafe during the coronavirus shutdown, switching to frozen waffle deliveries on the weekend. I have made the tough but vital decision to close Drink Mamey on Killingsworth, writes owner Cydnie Smith-McCarthy. Sunshine Noodles, one of Portlands only Cambodian restaurants, will have its final regular service Wednesday, December 14. 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. 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. We have always considered ourselves part of what makes Portland special. However, some. The restaurant last posted in November, but an Oregonian story about an opening in its place indicates that the restaurant closed over the summer. 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). Rivalries on Cotton Street shared the news on its website but added the Falmouth location will remain open. Real talk: most people think life is back to normal, a post on the restaurants Instagram reads. This North Williams ice cream shop closed for good on August 28 after 10 years in business. Also caught by the Oregonian, Prosperity Pie Shoppe a cafe and financial education center has decided to close completely. Owner Robbie Wilson says that the events of the last two years weather events, pandemic-related capacity restrictions and health crises caused a level of financial stress and burnout that made it impossible to stay open. Vegan friendly cafe Pixie Retreat, known for its travel-sized bowls and desserts, has closed its front-facing cafe in favor of wholesale business. Lauded Portland chef Naomi Pomeroys all-day cafe and market closed on October 15. The Pacific Northwest classic steakhouse chain has closed its original location in Lake Oswego. A beloved dive bar and pizzeria in the Alphabet District for more than 30 years, Crackerjacks closed its doors permanently on September 27. The taproom and bar was decently short-lived, taking over the former Lompoc Tavern space in late 2018. Restaurateur Bruce Careys downtown cocktail bar Saucebox has closed after 25 years of service. Read more about the closure here. Thank you for being part of the show.. The pandemic is a thing of the past and were all moving on. The restaurant was primarily known for its eccentric waiters, late hours, and elaborate tinfoil takeout sculptures. In July, however, the two posted an advertisement for the restaurant space. After a lengthy pandemic-related hiatus, Bistro Agnes has permanently closed. There are a myriad of reasons that led us to this decision, the Instagram announcement reads. While the team worked towards reopening the cafe, the internal systems and work culture were suffering. Alter Ego Cider closed its tasting room Saturday, September 4, just three years after moving in to the production facility. As many have faced in the climate of modern day virus consequences our North Portland pub just has not been able to gain traction after the last couple of brutal years. 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. Small spaces like Williams are particularly susceptible to Covid occupancy limitations and cannot easily break even, Hopworks owner Christian Ettinger told New School Beer. The team has not responded to requests for comment. The Bunk Sandwiches location on Alberta Street has closed permanently, though it was never really announced; however, Hawaiian food cart GrindWitTryz just announced it will be opening a restaurant where the Bunk Alberta location is located. For now, there are still Alma products available on the companys website. This local Thai chains downtown location closed in early 2021. This Pearl District Italian restaurant closed quietly, deleting its website and reporting the closure on Google. Were incredibly proud of what our team has accomplished here. The shop offered weekly baked goods through the month before its departure, while pastry chef Rebecca Powazek slowly moved in. In fact, it was many weeks of deliberation. 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