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Ataula Says Farewell
Sad to get this today from Ataula, the Spanish restaurant in Northwest Portland just off of NW Thurman. I always enjoy my meals with them. This follows the same lines as the announcement from Renata last week. I worry this will be one of many as the…
Gado Gado Opens Sister Restaurant Oma’s Takeaway in Portland, Oregon
From a press release today – Restaurant by Thomas and Mariah Pisha-Duffly gives their COVID-19 pivot a brick-and-mortar space Portland, Ore. (September 2, 2020) — Oma’s Takeaway, a casual Indonesian-Chinese restaurant by Gado Gado Chef Thomas Pisha-Duffly and Mariah Pisha-Duffly, opens its doors in Portland, Oregon. A Gado Gado spinoff…
Oui! Wine Bar + Restaurant Closing Indefinitely
On Saturday, September 12th, Oui! Wine Bar + Restaurant at the Southeast Wine Collective goes on an indefinite hiatus. PORTLAND, Ore. (August 31, 2020) – After dinner service on Saturday, September 12th the SE Wine Collective urban winery will be placing its wine bar and restaurant operations…
Ford Food & Drink Closes for Good
Ford Food and Drink Restaurant in the historic Ford building at SE 11th and Division has officially pulled the plug forever. They are selling off everything they own today… glasses, chairs, cans of food. The restaurant was named for the Ford Model-T assembly line that was located…
Blue Star Donuts Files for Chapter 11 Protection
Blue Star to restructure through Chapter 11 protection with Subchapter V election Portland, Ore. (August 26, 2020) – Blue Star Donuts Portland will file for Chapter 11 bankruptcy protection with Subchapter V treatment. The company will seek to restructure due to devastating closures related to the COVID-19…
James Beard Foundation Will Not Name Winners for 2020/2021
The James Beard Foundation has announced the 2020/2021 event will celebrate previously announced honorees and nominees. This is after the foundation had already released its list of 2020 semi-finalists. At first, the foundation announced the award finalists and scheduled the announcement of winners to May, coinciding with…
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Covid-19 Restaurant Closures
This list of restaurants in the Portland Metro area which have closed so far. It will be updated regularly. In the order of most recent closures first. Ataula – PFD Beetroot – Eater Renata – Fortune – FB Aviary – PFD Oui! – PFD (Indefinite hiatus) Ford…
Your Guide to Portland Oregon Distilleries
A complete list of distilleries open to the public in the Portland area. Updated 9/20 – Removed House Spirits, updated Westward Whiskey. Misc. updates, new details. Keep in mind that due to Covid-19, hours/tours/tastings/etc. may have changed. Check before you go. Portland is a mecca for micro-brews,…
Best Tonic Water – Are the Gourmet Brands Worth the Price?
We’ve all seen expensive tonic waters in the grocery store, but are they worth the price? [6/2020 – Coming as soon as we can get our tasters together (Covid-19 issues), a re-tasting of all tonics, and the addition of Neverclear Tonic water. Whole Foods brand is discontinued.…
The Best Portland Coffeehouses
A Guide to Great Portland Coffee Portland has a collective passion for coffee that’s borderline obsessive. It is easy to find beans freshly roasted to your tastes here, as well as that velvety ambrosia known as a properly made cappuccino. While we won’t claim Portland is the…
What are the Best Coconut Waters – We Rate 35 Brands
Best Coconut Waters Updated 8/27/2020 – First impressions: CoCo Joy coconut water – only two tasters due to trying to get the full panel together during Covid-19. Updated Festival. Updated Taste Nirvana. What are the best coconut waters? Judging by the amount of shelf space devoted to…
Guide to Portland’s Best Bakeries & Patisseries
Our complete guide to Portland’s Best Bakeries (Last updated: 1.20. By Lizzy Caston and Food Dude) Portland is well-known for great beers, coffee, and quality European style artisan bread, yet we also boast a very large choice of sweet shops, patisseries, chocolate purveyors and chocolatiers. For visitors…