).-Gary Okazaki (@garythefoodie), renowned globe-trotting eater. That means that the Pearl and Hawthorne locations of DarSalam have closed permanently. The restaurants Facebook page has not reported its closure, but the phone line has been disconnected. 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I will forever miss stopping by for a sandwich or ochazuke. -Seiji Nanbu, Eater Portland contributor, There are just so many, it feels unfair to leave any off this list. We are hoping to re-open in a few months, so please stay tuned.. Owner and pitmaster Michael Keskin plans to reopen Bark City in Arizona, where hes moving to be closer to family. 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 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 last day of business was December 30. This North Williams ice cream shop closed for good on August 28 after 10 years in business. Kimuras sister restaurant, Kayos Ramen Bar, will remain open and take over selling Japanese-style Basque cheesecakes. Physically and emotionally, we just need to look after ourselves a little bit more. Read more about the closure here. Bijous potential closing had been on our radar for weeks, but the Oregonian got the confirmation: After more than 40 years in downtown Portland, Bijou Cafe has closed permanently, making way for Creole cart PoBoyzs brick and mortar. Explore. 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 look forward to the future and being of service to all of you once again, the post 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. Known for its drinking chocolate, Cacao was a leader in the local chocolate movement before bean-to-bar chocolatiers started to gain ground in Portland. 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. Im so sad to lose this excellent spot. Unfortunately, the couple at the heart of the business has decided to take two different paths, and the cart closed without warning after service on February 27. The Pacific Northwestern-themed pizzeria has moved out of its downtown space within the Hotel Lucia. Credit: Sarah Han. Details about the next chapter arent yet clear enough to share, but this isnt the end, the Instagram announcement reads. Delaney Johnston December 20, 2022. . The restaurant was beloved for its Italian-American deli sandwiches, with names like the Sofia Loren and the Italian Stallion. 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. An historic restaurant in Vancouver, Eatery at the Grant House will not reopen. It seems very likely that the longstanding Jazz bar and lounge, Hobos, has closed for good. This Southeast Portland bar known for its trivia nights, themed drinks, and tabletop games has permanently closed. For a longer list of 2020 closures, check out this piece. This soccer-themed Hawthorne pub has decided to close up shop August 23. Vegan sushi cart Mitate has closed at the end of April. 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. 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. New Yorkers said goodbye to so many restaurants this year. Bittersweet to say goodbye to the last 13 years of wood fired fun, farm driven fare and all the culinary adventures this little space on MLK brought me, owner and chef Jason French wrote in an Instagram post. One of Portlands only places to find khachapuri and khinkali, the restaurant is selling frozen dumplings and take-and-bake bread boats online, for those looking to stock up. 40 North: The casual Neapolitan restaurant closed on October 9 at the end of its lease. I struggle to think of a person who shaped the city as profoundly as Vito did, and Portlands dining scene will simply be lacking without Imperial, the Crown, Headwaters, and, of course, Paleys Place. Paleys Place, the legendary restaurant that was instrumental in spearheading the farm-to-table movement in Portland, closed on November 27. I also miss Kachinka. 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. Joshua Lurie, FoodGPS.com founder. Portland Seafood Company opened in 2011 in Restaurants Unlimiteds portfolio, which also owns restaurants like Portland City Grill and Stanfords. The length of the Covid pandemic, along with ongoing decline in our downtown city core, are direct reasons that Clyde is closing for good, owner Nate Tilden wrote in a public statement. Helmed by chef Ian Muntzert, a vet of San Franciscos now-closed Michelin-starred restaurant Commonwealth, this Spanish restaurant closed after brunch service on June 19. This brand-new cart has permanently closed due to the new wastewater laws that are impacting Portland food carts. 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. 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. I was struggling, it was no longer fun, and to be honest, I needed more support that I didnt have. I was also sad to see RosyCakes bakery, next to Paper Tiger Coffee Roasters, close. The bars lease ended at the end of September, and restaurant group Independent Restaurant Concepts chose not to renew. Most importantly, it is not a situation where we can thrive. At the very least, we know this South Indian cart-turned-restaurant will not reopen at its NE Killingsworth location. 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. MLK breakfast cafe Bridges has permanently closed after 18 years in Northeast Portland. While currently shuttered, the restaurant is reportedly still for sale, so it might reopen in some form down the line. $3 million fentanyl shipment to Maine restaurant prompts arrest . This Eugene-based waffle shop closed its SE Clinton cafe during the coronavirus shutdown, switching to frozen waffle deliveries on the weekend. The team behind Foxy Coffee closed both of its locations March 31, according to an Instagram post. Read more about it here. A group of owners from Victoria, Hey Love, and Villa Royale, a Palm Springs resort, will open a new bar in the space. 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. Hillsdale bakery Baker and Spices sister cake shop The Cakery is closing its doors on May 14. 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). 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. It is little comfort that we are not alone in these hardships; we are also not alone in the drastic changes that must be put into place in order to carry on. Instead, a neighborhood market has opened in its place. However, by October, every Pok Pok location in the state had permanently closed. We make this decision with full hearts and exhausted spirits. Being a part of this great neighborhood and community has been incredible.. Thanks for everything, Portland, the Instagram post announcing the closure reads. The cart was known for its vocal ocean conservation advocacy, both in financial donations and social media posts. The news of the Mocking Bird food cart closure is bittersweet: While the cart has closed in its Rose City Food Park location, the team behind the Mocking Bird is taking over Homegrown Smoker and keeping it alive. 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. 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. The team behind Pizzicato opened a pizzeria in the Killingsworth neighborhood last year meant to be a departure from the original restaurant concept. I feel like Portland could always use more dessert options beyond ice cream and doughnuts, much as I love those two foods. -Janey Wong, Portland Mercury food and drink columnist, This is such a tricky one. After almost 20 years in the Pearl District, restaurateur Bruce Carey has announced the closure of Bluehour, one of his celebration restaurants. Neither was trying to open one. We are talking to some old friends about an exciting collaboration that will take over the space. After a lengthy pandemic-related hiatus, Bistro Agnes has permanently closed. Its hard to pay lawyers when you havent made any money in 7 months, the closing announcement reads. Having the privilege to cook and serve the Woodstock Community for the past 13 years has been an honor.. Phillips has found a buyer for the building, and the Baileys team will move out within the next few weeks. Portland, OR San Diego San Francisco . Read more about the closure here. Alter Ego Cider closed its tasting room Saturday, September 4, just three years after moving in to the production facility. Hotlips Civic, Hollywood, and Killingsworth locations have closed effective immediately, with the restaurants Hawthorne and Pearl District locations remaining open. Our neighboring businesses have seen it, too and weve watched them close one by one over the past few years. Please also read our Privacy Notice and Terms of Use, which became effective December 20, 2019. This St. Johns falafel cart closed on August 28, after six years open. Scott Roeben, . by Eater Staff Dec 20, 2021, 1:30pm PST. 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. This beloved Alberta vegan cafe has closed its restaurant and bakery after 13 years. 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. When I was growing up in Eugene, we would come up to Portland for birthdays and concerts, and a stop at the Roxy was an absolute requirement. We reach out to Portland food writers and influencers for their perspectives on major trends . 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. I really miss the char-blistered rosemary pie with mushrooms. The under-the-Hawthorne Bridge ramen shop Menya Hokusei, which made its noodles with Oregon wheat and barley, has closed. Initially, when Montesacro shuttered earlier this year, owner Gianluca Legrottaglie intended to reopen in a new location; however, in April, he confirmed the restaurants permanent closure in Portland. Joes joins other Vancouver closures like Sweet Tomatoes in east Vancouver and Low Bar downtown. As 2020 grinds on, there is no way for us to re-open, the closing announcement reads. The restaurants third-generation owner, Cindy Louis, temporarily closed the restaurant in March, and after six months, decided to call it quits altogether. 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