Blue Star to restructure through Chapter 11 protection with Subchapter V electionPortland, 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 Pandemic.“Our industry has been hit from all sides during … [Read more...] about Blue Star Donuts Files for Chapter 11 Protection
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Blue Star Donuts Permanently Closes Most Stores
The chain announced the closures on Facebook todayAmong the constant dribble of permanent restaurant closures since the pandemic started, Blue Star Donuts has added their name. Here is the statement from Facebook.Dearest donut loves,Heavy hearts all around, again, as we share the news of some additional closures in the Blue Star world. We are writing to … [Read more...] about Blue Star Donuts Permanently Closes Most Stores
Carlo Lamagna to Open Manga, Le Pigeon Spinoff and More
Back from a bad fall with a broken leg, bruised ribs, and a dislocated shoulder. The worst is a broken finger, which makes it very difficult to type. Lots of news to catch up on over the next few days. Exciting news for fans of Filipino food or ex Clyde Commons chef, Carlo LamagnaCarlo left Clyde Commons in June 0f 2017 with plans to open his own restaurant, featuring … [Read more...] about Carlo Lamagna to Open Manga, Le Pigeon Spinoff and More
Two Portland Shops Make Food & Wine’s Best Doughnuts List
Food & Wine Lists Two Portland Shops as Best Doughnuts in the U.S. Food & Wine Magazine has published their choices for the best donuts in America. They list Voodoo Doughnut, #14, as specializing in "wacky flavors and unexpected toppings." Clearly they haven't tasted them. Of Blue Star Donuts, #30, they say the donuts are "incredible, and turns out mind blowing flavors … [Read more...] about Two Portland Shops Make Food & Wine’s Best Doughnuts List
New Roundup: Revelry Revels, Roe to Move/Expand, Lotus Cardroom RIP
The Lotus Cardroom and Cafe has closed and the building will be torn down. According to KPTV, who seem to be breaking a fair amount of restaurant news these days - The historic bar, which is located at SW 3rd Avenue and Salmon, will be demolished to make room for a high-rise boutique hotel. The 30-foot cherry wood antique bar was made by the Brunswick Company in Chicago in the … [Read more...] about New Roundup: Revelry Revels, Roe to Move/Expand, Lotus Cardroom RIP