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February 23, 2026

In Loving Memory of Our Favorite Closed Restaurants

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In Loving Memory of Our Favorite Closed Restaurants

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As Portlanders, we can't help but be nostalgic for the past. So when it comes to our restaurant scene, it can be hard to accept how often we have to say goodbye to our most beloved spots. Today Portland Monthly's associate editor of food and drink Alex Frane is joining host Claudia Meza and producer Giulia Fiaoni to remember some of our city's most missed restaurants, along with picks from you, our listeners.

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