The article outlines several prominent closures of restaurants and bars in Portland that reflect the struggle of the food industry post-pandemic. Culmination Brewing closed its taproom due to financial difficulties after efforts to revive the business fell short. Bunk Sandwiches lost its lease, limiting it to one remaining location. Longtime establishments Caffe Mingo and Barba Mingo shut down permanently, while K&F Coffee Roaster faced challenges from rent increases. Sandy's Myanmar Cuisine still offers delivery but is no longer operating a public location. These closures illustrate the ongoing impacts of the pandemic on local businesses.
Culmination Brewing announced it would cease operations and close its taproom on February 15, struggling with pandemic-related financial woes despite various recovery efforts.
Bunk Sandwiches closed its beer hall at Bridgeport Village, citing lease loss and reducing its presence to one location in Buckman, Bunk Bar.
K&F Coffee Roaster, Portland's oldest family-owned specialty coffee roaster, closed due to ongoing struggles since the pandemic and recent rent hikes.
Caffe Mingo and Barba Mingo closed permanently after fire damage, despite attempts to rebuild, with plans for lot redevelopment.
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