Two more Portland establishments have closed their doors.
The North Point closed this weekend. Owner Dan Talmatch shared on instagram, “The North Point has closed it’s doors for the last time. This decision wasn’t made lightly, but was made in light of rising costs, difficulty staffing, and generally decreasing sales. More info will follow, but for now, I want to offer my heartfelt thanks and appreciation to all that have made The North Point a Portland staple for nearly 12 years. We’re still loving you right back.” The Silver Street bar opened for business in February 2013.
Salvage BBQ has closed. The large sunny Parkside restaurant opened for business in September 2013 in at 919 Congress Street. The menu at the time included options like the Meat Coma and the Meat Fatality—½ rack of ribs, ½ pound of brisket, ½ pound of pork, ½ of a roast chicken, sausage, a bowl of chili and 2 pints of sides. A sign posted in the window late last week (see upper right image) read simply “Salvage BBQ Is Closed, Thanks for 10+ Years.”