Thank you to everyone who has been part of the Lucky Horseshoe, an Instagram closing announcement reads. There are a myriad of reasons that led us to this decision, the Instagram announcement reads. Good luck and stay safe.. As 2020 grinds on, there is no way for us to re-open, the closing announcement reads. By choosing I Accept, you consent to our use of cookies and other tracking technologies. The Oregonians Michael Russell has reported that Henry Higgins Boiled Bagels will take over the space. The small chain of Iraqi restaurants has decided to close half of its restaurants, focusing exclusively on its first two locations: Alberta and downtown. While the team worked towards reopening the cafe, the internal systems and work culture were suffering. It has since become a brewpub and pizzeria. I would always take out-of-towners there for all of the fun small plates and infused vodkas. 2020 has consisted of brutal closure after brutal closure, and its destruction will likely carry on in 2021. With the pandemic, an especially slow winter, and the rising cost of, well, absolutely everything- this just isnt something we can pursue any longer, an Instagram post announcing the closure reads. 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. 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. The restaurant last posted in November, but an Oregonian story about an opening in its place indicates that the restaurant closed over the summer. While the restaurant intended to close after weekend service, a COVID-19 exposure forced Acadia to close early. Industry hangout and beloved cocktail bar Shift Drinks will not reopen after the coronavirus crisis ends. The Saddest Portland Restaurant and Food Cart Closures of 2022 - Eater In July, however, the two posted an advertisement for the restaurant 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. Tube Bar (oldtown) - WW. After a difficult winter, we have made the decision to temporarily close our doors while we restructure and plan for the future, an Instagram announcement reads. 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. My hope is that me and my family will continue to revive ThiccBoi in creative ways moving forward! a closing announcement reads. Probably it's Bissap Baobab. Montesacro Pinseria has closed its only Oregon location, and does not intend to reopen in Portland. Gerard + Belevender. Most importantly, it is not a situation where we can thrive. 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 cafe opened in the midst of the COVID-19 pandemic, and, in the perspective of the team, never got the financial footing to keep things sustainable. 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. New, 16 comments. A Tabor neighborhood standby for cheese boards, snacks, and pantry staples, Cheese Bar announced that it would close in January 2021. 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. $3 million fentanyl shipment to Maine restaurant prompts arrest . Abrahamsons deep-dish pizzas will be available at the Portland Saturday Market for the foreseeable future. This Sellwood-Moreland pizzeria and restaurant closed indefinitely in June, announced in a now-deleted Instagram post. 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. These uptown village food carts both served excellent food and were gone too soon.-Rachel Pinsky, Eater Portland contributor, Honestly, any restaurant that had to close this year is a really sad occasion, especially given all that restaurant owners and workers have had to weather and endure up until this point. We plan to move forward with a smaller crew, smaller footprint, fewer moving parts and realistic, attainable goals. Read more about the closure. In June, Ruby Jewel, the ice cream sandwich and former scoop shop, closed its Mississippi location after more than 10 years on Mississippi. The saying is winners never quit, and quitters never win, but contrary to popular belief, I think quitting is for winners. 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. This was a very hard decision for us to come to and we hope that you understand that we are heartbroken to be leaving, the post reads. Still, six losses hurt more than others: Bco Mercat, Bon . The company closed a number of restaurants in the Pacific Northwest after filing for bankruptcy last year. Really sad. I hope you all stick around for whats next., Sellwood Italian restaurant Portofino closed on September 24, after 30 years of business. That space has so many memories for me because (as most people know) prior to Ripe, it was Beast.