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. 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. Its with a heavy heart that we have to announce the closing of our beloved Psychic Bar, the closing announcement reads. Ill really miss Rally. The decision doesnt seem to be related to the pandemic; the post says the closure was due to internal issues. Co-owner Andy Kou says he should be working on something else soon, and said those interested in his next move should follow his personal Instagram account, @dobiedaddy. As first reported by the Oregonian, this Westmoreland cafe announced it would close on Facebook on April 14. This Eugene-based waffle shop closed its SE Clinton cafe during the coronavirus shutdown, switching to frozen waffle deliveries on the weekend. 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. It is no secret that the last years looting and vandalizing, in addition to the pandemic, really took a toll on all small businesses, including us. Read more about the closure here. Popular Portland coffee roaster Coava closed its downtown cafe on April 13. Small spaces like Williams are particularly susceptible to Covid occupancy limitations and cannot easily break even, Hopworks owner Christian Ettinger told New School Beer. This Williams neighborhood deli closed on December 17. Read more about the closure here. By choosing I Accept, you consent to our use of cookies and other tracking technologies. Oops. The saying is winners never quit, and quitters never win, but contrary to popular belief, I think quitting is for winners. Learn more about the closure here. Co-owner Becky Atkins said the minimal amount of seating outside just wasnt sustainable in the long term, and they wanted to make room for other restaurants to survive the pandemic. Ovaexposed/Instagram. Each December, Eater Portland ends the year by reflecting on the last twelve months of dining in a series we call Year in Eater. Thanks to all those who have supported Portofinos over the years and many thanks to our Portofino family., Black Seed Burger Cult now just Burger Cult on Instagram has closed, but its unclear if the closure is permanent. Read more about the closure here. but you just never know what will happen in this weird world, CJs might pop up again somewhere!?!?. The restaurant has been a favorite among chefs in Portland like Cathy Whims, who found the restaurant reminiscent of old-school trattorias in Italy. Welcome to Year in Eater 2021, Eater's annual ritual of eulogizing the past 12 months through input from . Alma, the 14-year-old chocolate and candy company known for its bonbons and salted caramel sauce, ceased operations in July. Today we announce our closure. It was in 2021, but Im still sad about Alley Mezza and what led to that closure. Read more about the closure here. Gene's Po-Boys. The restaurant opened on New Years Eve in 2018, and in an Instagram closing announcement, the team alluded to returning to the industry after a much-needed break. Chef Naomi Pomeroy having to close Ripe Cooperative meant the closure of the place that was also Beast. The small chain of Iraqi restaurants has decided to close half of its restaurants, focusing exclusively on its first two locations: Alberta and downtown. In case you missed it, Vitaly Paley is down to a single restaurant. It was my little comfort corner in the inner Southeast, and the easiest way to get my hands on curry donuts. After a reopening as a community kitchen in 2021, Bissap Baobab closed again for good. Helioterra Wines Southeast Portland sister cidery Alter Ego Cider has decided to cease its operations, New School Beers Ezra Johnson-Greenough reports. 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. We are hoping to re-open in a few months, so please stay tuned.. Owners John Pickett and Doug Weiler attributed the closure to burnout, related to working through the pandemic. Its unclear when, exactly, Straight From New York Pizza closed its Burnside location, and if the closure is temporary; the website has removed references to the Burnside locale, but the restaurants Instagram still lists it as a location. newsletter, 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. This Hawthorne whiskey bar has closed after four years, bartender Robert Volz confirmed today. On February 14, the San Diego-based brewery Modern Times announced that it would close four of its taprooms, including the Portland-based Fermentorium on Belmont. Today. 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. Between now and the . The Saddest Portland Restaurant Closures of 2020 Read more about it here. We have reached a point where we can no longer be certain of our ability to pay our staff and vendors, a closing announcement reads. Thank you for being part of the show.. Brunch Box, the food-cart-turned-restaurant known for its burgers with grilled cheese buns, has permanently closed, according to owner Derek Coughlin. 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. Phillips has found a buyer for the building, and the Baileys team will move out within the next few weeks. We had already struggled mightily to get it off the ground, the timing couldnt have been worse for the business, she writes in the closing announcement. Many closures aren't due to lack of business, but deeper problems within the food industry." -Waz Wu, Eater Portland contributor The Rose City Park pizzeria and pastry shop closed on July 31. It opened my eyes in a big way to the way Portland treats its non-white chefs, especially Arabic individuals while I knew our city had its struggles with racism, to see it on such display in comments on social media and in other discussions was heartbreaking and infuriating. Theres no foreseeable future where we make it through the winter, he wrote in an Instagram post. 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. After a devastating wildfire, this was all that remained of the Restaurant at Meadowood . It opened at such an unfortunate time and never got a chance to show off what it could really do. Bark City is selling its Portland operation turnkey, complete with the cart, smoker, everything included to run a bbq cart, and its lease at the Lot at Johns Marketplace. The cafes North Williams location will remain open. 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. It appears to Corbett Fish House has closed, as reported by Portland Food & Drink and Yelp. A posted sign says the cafe will close because of increased food and labor costs. 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. Dec 30, 2020 - Portland food writers, influencers, and personalities on the closures that hit them hardest this year. A late-night pizza standby, Hammys closed for good on December 29, according to Willamette Week. This Lake Oswego waterfront restaurant, which belonged to the same parent company as Stanfords, closed on October 19. 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. I know people are going to mention places like Paleys and Ataula both were absolutely devastating, when you think about the history of dining in Portland but its hard for me to ignore the way my heart broke when Holy Trinity announced its closure. I wish them the best of luck with whatever is next. Chef Vitaly Paleys lauded steakhouse Imperial has closed permanently. This soccer-themed Hawthorne pub has decided to close up shop August 23. The restaurant's building is for sale. Read this story for a full rundown of the closure. Beloved football pub Toffee Club shut its doors after its run of World Cup match viewings. Zells Cafe and the Cakery will close in May, and more news to know. 2020 has consisted of brutal closure after brutal closure, and its destruction will likely carry on in 2021. This sandwich cart, known for its legit and heavy-duty Philly cheesesteaks, shut down for good on December 19. Paley's Place [Official Photo] Each December, Eater Portland ends the year by reflecting on the last twelve months of dining in a series we call Year in Eater. 2020's Saddest NYC Restaurant Closures - Eater NY 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. In June, Ruby Jewel, the ice cream sandwich and former scoop shop, closed its Mississippi location after more than 10 years on Mississippi. Fatsquatch closed way back in October, Dirty Lettuce has opened its own restaurant, and Avocadamama has found a new location in North Portland. I feel there are very few female owners in this hospitality space.. These Are the 2020 Restaurant Closures That Broke Bay Area Food The cart does hint at the possibility of coming back in the form of a pop-up. A new tenant, the Bend-based Bangers and Brews, will take over the former Open Tandoor space. Imjai has been open since 2014, selling dishes like yen ta fo, also known as pink noodle soup. The local pizza chain announced the closure of half of its locations on March 27. 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. 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. For a longer list of 2020 closures, check out this piece. The cart will return in the form of pop-ups and farmers market stands in the near future. Despite its many pivots to different takeout models and a brief period of on-premise dining, the high-end steakhouse and bar Bar King was unable to weather the ongoing financial strain of operating during the pandemic. Industry hangout and beloved cocktail bar Shift Drinks will not reopen after the coronavirus crisis ends. 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. We found ourselves with a cafe overrun with mold and asbestos with no avenues for restoration, our leadership destabilized, and a staff shortage. The nonprofit hopes to purchase a building in Old Town, with updated amenities and a larger organizing and community support space. The SE Clinton pizzeria, known for its cheeseburger pies and 4 a.m. delivery cutoff, never officially announced its closure on Instagram or its website, but a post on Reddit indicated that the location was about to close. 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. A spokesperson for the Merchant City spot said: "We are very sad to announce that tomorrow (Sunday, April 30) will be our last day of trading. The last few years have been very hard. While Nodoguro looks around for a new space, chef and restaurateur Ryan Roadhouse has announced that the fine dining omakase spots sibling, Tonari, will not reopen. The upscale Mexican restaurant closed on March 14. After a decade of countless sandwiches, were ready to move on to something different, the post reads. The Ranger Station first opened in 2014, serving pub fare and plenty of local beer; over time, the restaurant became known for its live music. Celebrated Italian restaurant Renata announced its closure on October 23, citing struggles due to the pandemic. Sunshine Noodles, one of Portlands only Cambodian restaurants, will have its final regular service Wednesday, December 14. Eater Portland has reached out to Straight From New York for more information. Writers remember the saddest restaurant closings in Las Vegas in 2021 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. Skip to main content. The restaurants Facebook page has not reported its closure, but the phone line has been disconnected. This historic Milwaukie gas station and restaurant that once served as the perch for a Boeing B-17 Flying Fortress Bomber has closed permanently, after more than 70 years in business. Portland's biggest restaurant openings and closings in 2020