In today’s dining landscape, Portland restaurants face challenges like the rising cost of goods, labor shortages, and evolving customer expectations. Unfortunately, everything from longtime city institutions to newer spots unable to find their footing can succumb to a combination of obstacles, making Portland’s churn of restaurant closings nearly as frequent as its new openings. This biweekly column keeps track of all the closings you may have missed.
Shari’s
The beloved chain of 24-hour diners suddenly closed all of its Oregon locations on October 20. Deb Melina, a manager at the Shari’s on Northeast Airport Way in Portland, told KGW the location has been in “hospice” for the last
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