2019 and . The Hainanese chicken cart Jas Kitchen has closed, according to an Instagram post. The simple reality is that we could not get the traffic we needed to make it work financially, an Instagram closing announcement reads. 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. While the restaurant intended to close after weekend service, a COVID-19 exposure forced Acadia to close early. When I started Sunshine Noodles, I was passionate about bringing Cambodian cuisine to the Portland community. Carey has not responded to requests for comments on the closure. 10 Oregon restaurants, chefs named . Yoshimoto left in 2018, which caused some conflict within the shop; still, the restaurants reliance on sustainable and wild fish and serious sake collection kept its devotees coming back. North Mississippi cocktail bar Sidecar shut down on December 23 after years selling barrel-aged cocktails and whiskey flights. Root left the businesses in 2012, but Lapellahs wood-fired cooking made it a destination for Portlanders and others throughout Southwestern Washington. The casual Southern restaurant in the Pearl district has permanently closed its doors due to COVID-19 and an impasse on lease discussions with the buildings landlords. Correction: This story has been corrected to show that Brad Root is no longer connected to Lapellah and Three Sixty Kitchen. The Belmont taproom is now closed. A combination of our lease drawing to a close, a need to downsize, and economics has necessitated a move to the Eastside, owner Ken Gordon writes in an official statement on the website. In fact, it was many weeks of deliberation. As we all know, the last several months have been challenging and unpredictable, Biga says. During the first few months of opening we started making our own chai. Its hard to pay lawyers when you havent made any money in 7 months, the closing announcement reads. 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. Ever-popular Thai chain Pok Pok dramatically downsized in June, shrinking down to just the original Pok Pok location and potentially the Southeast Pok Pok Wing. 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. 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. 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. The restaurants third-generation owner, Cindy Louis, temporarily closed the restaurant in March, and after six months, decided to call it quits altogether. The cart does hint at the possibility of coming back in the form of a pop-up. The cafes North Williams location will remain open. The New Orleans-inspired pastry shop NOLA Doughnuts closed all of its Portland-area locations on January 5. You havent seen the last of us we just need some time.. The restaurant, known for its inventive brunch and date night vibes, opened in 2012, named for the father of co-owner Lily Tollefsen. We dont expect any of those customers to return until this pandemic is over., Southeast Portland breakfast holdout Sanborns will not reopen, after 15 years serving German pancakes and corned beef hash. The shop offered weekly baked goods through the month before its departure, while pastry chef Rebecca Powazek slowly moved in. 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). Cheesemonger Steve Jones attributed the closure to the pandemic, and sold its last slabs of cheese on January 15, 2021. 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. We feel incredibly fortunate to have had such a wonderfully supportive community of friends share our space, honestly it feels more like youve all become family, the closure announcement 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. 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 need for a steady wage and the bonds of friendship, plus a love of cooking and a dream of making something truly good will drive us to sacrifice more of ourselves than is health or right. Throughout the pandemic, the restaurant shifted to a takeout-only model and later, a prix-fixe menu. Chin's Kitchen, 4126. The past 30 years were filled with great memories with our customers and friends but also some amounts of pain, he wrote on a Facebook post. The deli also served as a Japanese grocery and bakery. A beloved dive bar and pizzeria in the Alphabet District for more than 30 years, Crackerjacks closed its doors permanently on September 27. The Glisan location has also closed, taken over by the new cocktail bar Tropicale. The restaurant was known for its crispy pig ears and lobster rolls, as well as its bar program. PORTLAND, Ore. As Black History Month comes to a close, Northwest Black Restaurant Week is starting.From Friday, Feb. 24 to Sunday, March 5, nearly 50 Black-owned food businesses in the region . Theres no foreseeable future where we make it through the winter, he wrote in an Instagram post. 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 late night spot was marked with controversy in August when a former server filed a lawsuit against the business, co-owner, and certain employees for alleged racial discrimination and harassment. The restaurant has switched over to shipping their vegan dim sum and signature bowls locally and nationwide for the foreseeable future. Read more about the closure here. The Vancouver pizzeria had been open for six years. A few Tea Bar drinks may end up landing on the menu at Drink Mamey, however. I know that these last couple of years have been especially tough for restaurateurs, and were no exception. 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. As I continue to work through cancer recovery, I have concluded that it is time for me to take a different path in life, so after 34 years in the business, I will eventually be a guest rather than an operator! a closing announcement on the website reads. Alma, the 14-year-old chocolate and candy company known for its bonbons and salted caramel sauce, ceased operations in July. We are hoping this is temporary, the team at Burger Cult wrote in a message to Eater. Random Order has not responded to multiple requests for comment. After a decade of countless sandwiches, were ready to move on to something different, the post reads. Some boats just dont float, the closing 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. We hope this is not the last opportunity well [have] to serve each and every one of you. Park Avenue had one of the best wine selections on the west side of the river, if not the city, including heritage wines and rare bottles. We held on as long as we could through all of the shut-downs and service changes and our own emotional turmoil. The restaurant closed one hour early, but an employee who stayed in Portland until midnight in hopes of waiting out the traffic didn't arrive home until 5 a.m., she said. The team at Masia own Ataula. This casual Southeast Portland cafe has closed permanently, bad news for many of the communitys artists, comedians, and musicians who would perform in the Ford Building space. Physically and emotionally, we just need to look after ourselves a little bit more. Read more about the closure here. Chef and owner Johnny Nunn is leaving Portland, and has sold his celebrated French restaurant Verdigris in the process. 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. Recent Closings: Rivalries Sports Bar - Portland Location Closes; The Live Music Guide: February 22nd - 28th, 2023; 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. A total of four of their Portland area stores have now permanently closed including its flagship downtown Portland location on Southwest Morrison Street, its NW 23rd Ave. store, its Multnomah. The webstore will remain open for some time, Sprints said in his latest announcement video. The cafe once appeared on Guy Fieris Diners, Drive-Ins, and Dives. We rely on office workers, tourists, concert goers, and the like in Chinatown. After almost 20 years in the Pearl District, restaurateur Bruce Carey has announced the closure of Bluehour, one of his celebration restaurants. Read more about the closure here. At a time when restaurants were moving out of Portland and moving to the suburbs, KATU is getting word that four restaurants in Lake Oswego are closing its doors. Homegrown Smoker served its last faux-mac and cheese under Ridabocks guidance on December 19, but should reopen soon under this new ownership. Yet its with a heavy heart that we announce, its time to move on. Homegrown Smoker developed a loyal following for its vegan take on classic Southern dishes and soul food, but owner, Jeff Ridabock, opted to retire after years of service. Eater Portland reached out clarification at the time, and the owners did not respond. Read more about the closure here. The owners have decided to close this influential chocolate shop in downtown Portland, specializing in ethical and methodically sourced chocolate from around the world. Either/Or closes its original location, Fullers Coffee Shop has temporarily closed after a fire, and more news to know. A St Johns restaurant beloved for its vegan take on classic Southern dishes and soul food, Homegrown Smoker served its last faux-mac and cheese on December 19. Its unclear when the exciting, woodsman-vibed Wild North closed officially, but the Broadway restaurants Instagram now notes itself as closed in its bio. 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. Portland restaurants weigh decision to open, close for snow day. Its unclear when exactly the restaurant closed; the last Yelp review for the restaurant was posted in December. 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. 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. The decade-old juice bar and cafe is closing both of its locations: Lake Oswego closed September 28, and the Southeast Stark Street location will close on September 30. For people who havent worked in restaurants, I think it must be impossible to imagine the relentless toll of food service. 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. Cafe Reina remains open as a pop-up space. 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