What the Community Lost When COVID-19 Closed Bridges Cafe
by Abe Asher • Jan 13, 2021 at 10:47 am Abe Asher The story of Bridges Cafe, a beloved Eliot neighborhood brunch spot forced to close after more than two decades in business, is not unique. Since the COVID-19 pandemic first shuttered Portland in mid-March, more than 80 restaurants, cafes, and bars across the city have closed permanently, while many others have closed temporarily or turned to fundraisers in their attempts to survive. Among those restaurants were a number of Portland’s most renowned, including Pok Pok and Beast. But many, like Bridge...
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