Aviv (restaurant) explained

Aviv
Logo Alt:Restaurant logo, with the slogan "Plant-based Middle Eastern Magic"
Image Alt:Flat, modern building exterior, with a wheelchair ramp
Head-Chef:Tal Caspi
City:Portland
County:Multnomah
State:Oregon
Zip:-->
Country:United States

Aviv (sometimes Aviv PDX)[1] was a Middle Eastern vegan restaurant with several locations in Portland, Oregon.[2] [3] [4] Guy Fieri visited the restaurant for a 2020 episode of the Food Network's Diners, Drive-Ins and Dives. Although Aviv had been popular, it closed in 2021 during the COVID-19 pandemic.

Description

Aviv was a Portland, Oregon-based Middle Eastern and vegan restaurant named after the city Tel Aviv. In 2018, Aviv was Portland's only "vegan Israeli" restaurant.[5] Its plant-based menu included baba ghanoush, falafel, "Gonzo" shawarma fries, eight varieties of hummus,[6] labneh, shakshuka, tahini,[7] spiced Moroccan-style carrots with harissa and tofu feta.[8] [9] [10] The restaurant also served mushroom "calamari", mushroom couscous,[11] and jackfruit brisket.[12] Shakshuka[13] was a 2020 weekend brunch option.[14]

History

After its success as a pop-up restaurant, Aviv was established by owners Tal Caspi[15] and Suzanne Prinsen in partnership with Sanjay Chandrasekaran. The original brick-and-mortar restaurant opened on Southeast Division in May 2017, in a space previously occupied by Chandrasekaran's Heart Bar in southeast Portland's Hosford-Abernethy neighborhood.[8] [9] [16] [17] In early 2020, Guy Fieri visited Aviv for an episode of the Food Network's Diners, Drive-Ins and Dives (season 31, episode 11: "Hometown Inspiration").[18] [19]

COVID-19 pandemic and closure

During the COVID-19 pandemic, Aviv offered take-out and delivery at times. The restaurant also carried Be Sweet ice cream from Tal Caspi's shop, which closed during the pandemic.[20] [21] For Hanukkah in 2020, Aviv's special menu included matzah ball soup, jackfruit brisket on matzo, grilled-cheese latkes, and challah.[2] [22]

The restaurant was one of several vandalized with "Free Palestine" graffiti in January 2021.[23] [24] [25] [26] By May 2021, Aviv had moved out of its Southeast Division space and was operating in northwest Portland's Pearl District and on Killingsworth Street in northeast Portland's Vernon neighborhood.[27] Another location, Tiny Aviv, opened in August on Madison Street in southeast Portland's Buckman neighborhood.[28]

On September 23, 2021, Eater Portland confirmed plans for all Aviv's locations to close; the restaurants on Killingsworth and Madison closed immediately, and the Pearl District location operated through the end of the month. The restaurant's owners said on social media,

The Pearl District restaurant became the fourth location of The Sudra,[29] a chain of "Indian and fusion vegan" restaurants.[30]

Reception

Michael Russell included Aviv in The Oregonian's list of Portland's fifty "most notable restaurant openings" of 2017 and its 2019 "ultimate guide" to the city's forty best brunches.[31] [32] In 2017, Aviv was nominated in the Vegetarian/Vegan Restaurant of the Year category of Eater Portland annual Eater Awards.[33] Waz Wu included Aviv on the website's 2021 list of the city's fifteen "essential" vegan and vegetarian restaurants.

Dan Schlegel and Alex Frane included Aviv on Thrillist's 2019 list of Portland's "best vegetarian and vegan-friendly" restaurants.[34] Lauren Carlos and Michelle DeVona included the restaurant in the website's 2020 overview of "where to find next-level hummus in Portland".[35] In 2021, the Portland Mercury and VegOut's Allie Mitchell included Aviv on lists of "Our Favorite Vegan Restaurants in Portland".[36] [37] The restaurant was also included in the Daily Hive's 2021 list of "7 of the best vegan and vegetarian restaurants in Portland".[38]

Martin Cizmar included Aviv on Willamette Week 2017 list of the best restaurants on Division and Clinton Streets.[39] In 2019, the newspaper recommended the restaurant for "a hangover brunch without the bacon".[40] Willamette Week's Shannon Gormley included Aviv on a 2019 list of the ten "best places" in Portland for hummus,[41] and its shawarma bowl on a 2019 list of five "cheap vegan meals that are actually good".[42] Aviv was a runner-up in the Best Mediterranean Restaurant and Best Vegetarian/Vegan Restaurant categories in the newspaper's 2020 Best of Portland readers' poll.[43]

See also

External links

Notes and References

  1. Web site: Constantinoiu . Marina . 2019-10-29 . Israeli-inspired vegan dishes pop in Portland . 2023-01-04 . . en-US . 2023-01-04 . https://web.archive.org/web/20230104190047/https://www.israel21c.org/israeli-inspired-vegan-dishes-pop-in-portland/ . live .
  2. Web site: Frane . Alex . Where to Find Holiday Meals in Portland . . . September 23, 2021 . December 16, 2020 . March 8, 2021 . https://web.archive.org/web/20210308135944/https://pdx.eater.com/maps/open-restaurants-christmas-day-portland-takeout . live .
  3. Web site: The Hummus at Aviv. Oh God, the Hummus at Aviv. It Is Perfect. . 2023-01-04 . . 10 November 2017 . en . 2023-01-04 . https://web.archive.org/web/20230104183151/https://www.wweek.com/restaurants/2017/11/09/the-hummus-at-aviv-oh-god-the-hummus-at-aviv-it-is-perfect/ . live .
  4. Web site: Vegan Israeli Restaurant Aviv to Replace Heart Bar . 2023-01-04 . . en-US . 1546-2765 . 2021-04-10 . https://web.archive.org/web/20210410235452/https://www.pdxmonthly.com/eat-and-drink/2017/04/vegan-israeli-restaurant-aviv-to-replace-heart-bar . live .
  5. Web site: Constantinoiu . Marina . 2018-07-31 . Israeli chef's vegan shakshuka and shawarma prove US hit . 2023-01-04 . ISRAEL21c . en-US . 2023-01-11 . https://web.archive.org/web/20230111203056/https://www.israel21c.org/israeli-chefs-vegan-shakshuka-shawarma-proves-us-hit/ . live .
  6. Web site: Tusk Is a Generational Restaurant. Aviv Made Me Realize That. . 2023-01-04 . Willamette Week . 5 September 2017 . en . 2021-01-20 . https://web.archive.org/web/20210120170145/https://www.wweek.com/restaurants/2017/09/05/tusk-is-a-generational-restaurant-aviv-made-me-realize-that/ . live .
  7. Web site: Two New Vegan Restaurants Expand Portland's Plant-Based Offerings . 2023-01-04 . Willamette Week . 7 November 2018 . en . 2023-01-04 . https://web.archive.org/web/20230104184559/https://www.wweek.com/restaurants/2018/11/06/two-new-vegan-restaurants-expand-portlands-plant-based-offerings/ . live .
  8. Web site: Bamman . Mattie John . One of Portland's Hottest Pop-Ups Announces SE Division Brick and Mortar . Eater Portland . April 27, 2017 . September 23, 2021 . September 23, 2021 . https://web.archive.org/web/20210923211026/https://pdx.eater.com/2017/4/27/15453334/new-aviv-restaurant-se-division . live .
  9. Web site: Bamman . Mattie John . Plant-Based Israeli Restaurant Opens on SE Division, Menu Revealed . Eater Portland . May 4, 2017 . September 23, 2021 . November 15, 2020 . https://web.archive.org/web/20201115173327/https://pdx.eater.com/2017/5/4/15550962/aviv-restaurant-portland-menu-se-division . live .
  10. Web site: Three Things to Devour at Division's New Vegan Mediterranean Spot Aviv . 2023-01-04 . Portland Monthly . en-US . 2023-01-04 . https://web.archive.org/web/20230104200413/https://www.pdxmonthly.com/eat-and-drink/2017/05/three-things-to-devour-at-division-s-new-vegan-mediterranean-spot-aviv . live .
  11. Book: Massoud, Mena . Evolving Vegan: Deliciously Diverse Recipes from North America's Best Plant-Based Eateries—for Anyone Who Loves Food: A Cookbook . 2020-09-15 . . 978-1-9821-4457-9 . en . 2023-01-11 . 2023-01-04 . https://web.archive.org/web/20230104202050/https://books.google.com/books?id=x3zSDwAAQBAJ&newbks=0&printsec=frontcover&q=Aviv&hl=en . live .
  12. Web site: Aviv . 2023-01-04 . Willamette Week . 4 December 2018 . en . 2023-01-04 . https://web.archive.org/web/20230104193249/https://www.wweek.com/restaurants/2018/12/04/aviv/ . live .
  13. Web site: 2017-10-30 . You won't miss meat at Aviv . 2023-01-04 . Oregon Jewish Life . en-US . 2023-01-04 . https://web.archive.org/web/20230104183740/https://orjewishlife.com/you-wont-miss-meat-at-aviv/ . live .
  14. Web site: Woo . Nick . Where To Find Saucy Shakshuka in Portland . Eater Portland . February 12, 2020 . September 23, 2021 . March 29, 2021 . https://web.archive.org/web/20210329201216/https://pdx.eater.com/maps/shakshuka-portland . live .
  15. Book: Sawyer, Adam . Unique Eats and Eateries of Portland, Oregon . 2018-10-01 . Reedy Press LLC . 978-1-68106-186-3 . en . 2023-01-11 . 2023-01-04 . https://web.archive.org/web/20230104183856/https://books.google.com/books?id=ijt8DwAAQBAJ&newbks=0&printsec=frontcover&pg=PT106&dq=aviv+portland+Caspi&hl=en . live .
  16. Woodstock . Tuck . April 25, 2017 . Vegan Israeli Restaurant Aviv to Replace Heart Bar . live . Portland Monthly . https://web.archive.org/web/20210410235452/https://www.pdxmonthly.com/eat-and-drink/2017/04/vegan-israeli-restaurant-aviv-to-replace-heart-bar . April 10, 2021 . September 23, 2021.
  17. Web site: Butler . Grant . 2017-12-27 . How vegan comfort food swept Portland in 2017 . 2023-01-04 . The Oregonian . . en . 8750-1317 . 2023-01-04 . https://web.archive.org/web/20230104184225/https://www.oregonlive.com/dining/2017/12/from_doughnuts_to_smoky_barbec.html . live .
  18. Web site: Season 31, Episode 11: Hometown Inspiration . . September 23, 2021 . September 20, 2021 . https://web.archive.org/web/20210920202128/https://www.foodnetwork.com/shows/diners-drive-ins-and-dives/episodes/hometown-inspiration . live .
  19. Web site: Add Aviv to the List of Portland Restaurants Guy Fieri Visited Last Week . 2023-01-04 . Willamette Week . 21 January 2020 . en . 2023-01-04 . https://web.archive.org/web/20230104191325/https://www.wweek.com/restaurants/2020/01/21/add-aviv-to-the-list-of-portland-restaurants-guy-fieri-visited-last-week/ . live .
  20. Web site: Wu . Waz . Portland Vegan and Vegetarian Restaurants Offering Delivery and Takeout During the COVID-19 Outbreak . Eater Portland . March 30, 2020 . September 23, 2021 . August 21, 2021 . https://web.archive.org/web/20210821224850/https://pdx.eater.com/maps/portland-vegan-vegetarian-restaurants-delivery-takeout-coronavirus . live .
  21. Web site: Wu . Waz . This Summer's Top Spots for Dairy-Free Frozen Treats . September 21, 2021 . Eater Portland . June 24, 2021 . July 10, 2021 . https://web.archive.org/web/20210710234914/https://pdx.eater.com/maps/best-vegan-ice-cream-froyo-dairy-free-portland . live .
  22. Web site: Wu . Waz . Vegan Holiday Meals and Desserts for Takeout . Eater Portland . December 18, 2020 . September 23, 2021 . December 31, 2020 . https://web.archive.org/web/20201231222852/https://pdx.eater.com/maps/vegan-holiday-meals-desserts-restaurants-portland . live .
  23. Web site: Russell . Michael . 2021-01-11 . Portland Israeli restaurants vandalized with 'Free Palestine' graffiti . 2023-01-04 . The Oregonian . en . 2021-05-13 . https://web.archive.org/web/20210513020105/https://www.oregonlive.com/entertainment/2021/01/portland-israeli-restaurants-vandalized-with-free-palestine-graffiti.html . live .
  24. Web site: Frane . Alex . 2021-01-12 . Three Portland Restaurants Were Vandalized With Anti-Israel Graffiti This Weekend . 2023-01-04 . Eater Portland . en . 2021-02-01 . https://web.archive.org/web/20210201193822/https://pdx.eater.com/2021/1/12/22227093/graffiti-shalom-yalla-aviv . live .
  25. Web site: Restaurants in Portland vandalized with 'free Palestine' graffiti . 2023-01-04 . . 12 January 2021 . en-US . 0792-822X . 15700704 . 2023-01-04 . https://web.archive.org/web/20230104185252/https://www.jpost.com/diaspora/antisemitism/restaurants-in-portland-vandalized-with-free-palestine-graffiti-655114 . live .
  26. Web site: Israeli Restaurants Shalom Y'all and Aviv Were Vandalized in What Appears to Be a Larger Graffiti Spree . 2023-01-04 . Willamette Week . 12 January 2021 . en . 2023-01-04 . https://web.archive.org/web/20230104191325/https://www.wweek.com/restaurants/2021/01/11/israeli-restaurants-shalom-yall-and-aviv-were-vandalized-in-what-appears-to-be-a-larger-graffiti-spree/ . live .
  27. Web site: Wu . Waz . 15 Essential Vegan and Vegetarian Restaurants in Portland . Eater Portland . May 25, 2021 . September 23, 2021 . May 26, 2021 . https://web.archive.org/web/20210526002551/https://pdx.eater.com/maps/best-portland-vegan-and-vegetarian-restaurants-cafes-map . live .
  28. Web site: Wu . Waz . Middle Eastern Vegan Restaurant Aviv Will Close for Good This Month . Eater Portland . September 23, 2021 . September 23, 2021 . September 23, 2021 . https://web.archive.org/web/20210923210909/https://pdx.eater.com/2021/9/23/22688296/aviv-vegan-restaurant-closing-portland . live .
  29. Web site: Russell . Michael . 2021-10-20 . The Sudra is headed to The Pearl, replacing Aviv . 2023-01-04 . The Oregonian . en . 2021-11-02 . https://web.archive.org/web/20211102165448/https://www.oregonlive.com/dining/2021/10/the-sudra-is-coming-to-the-pearl-vegan-indian-fusion-restaurants-fourth-location.html . live .
  30. Bjorke . Christopher . October 25, 2021 . A growing Portland vegan dining chain to open in the Pearl . Portland Business Journal . . January 4, 2023 . October 26, 2021 . https://web.archive.org/web/20211026044141/https://www.bizjournals.com/portland/news/2021/10/25/portland-vegan-sudra.html . live .
  31. Web site: Russell . Michael . 2017-09-01 . Portland's 50 best new restaurants of 2017 . 2023-01-04 . The Oregonian . en . 2020-11-12 . https://web.archive.org/web/20201112022213/https://www.oregonlive.com/dining/2017/08/portlands_50_best_new_restaura.html . live .
  32. Web site: Russell . Michael . 2019-04-11 . The ultimate guide to Portland's 40 best brunches . 2023-01-04 . The Oregonian . en . 2020-09-19 . https://web.archive.org/web/20200919155838/https://www.oregonlive.com/life-and-culture/g66l-2019/04/d239d52fc09018/the-ultimate-guide-to-portlands-40-best-brunches.html . live .
  33. Web site: Bamman . Mattie John . Vote for Portland's Vegetarian/Vegan Restaurant of the Year . Eater Portland . November 30, 2017 . September 23, 2021 . September 23, 2021 . https://web.archive.org/web/20210923210946/https://pdx.eater.com/2017/11/30/16720150/best-vegetarian-vegan-restaurants-portland-eater-awards-2017 . live .
  34. Web site: Portland's Best Vegetarian and Vegan-Friendly Restaurants . 2023-01-04 . . 10 August 2016 . Vox Media . en . 2023-01-04 . https://web.archive.org/web/20230104190457/https://www.thrillist.com/eat/portland/best-vegetarian-vegan-restaurants-in-portland-oregon . live .
  35. Web site: Carlos . Lauren . DeVona . Michelle . Where to Find Next-Level Hummus in Portland . Eater Portland . December 21, 2020 . September 23, 2021 . August 16, 2021 . https://web.archive.org/web/20210816214249/https://pdx.eater.com/maps/hummus-portland . live .
  36. Web site: Our Favorite Vegan Restaurants in Portland . 2023-01-04 . . en.
  37. Web site: Our Favorite Vegan Restaurants in Portland . 2023-01-04 . VegOut . en-US . 2023-01-04 . https://web.archive.org/web/20230104184428/https://vegoutmag.com/food-and-drink/our-favorite-vegan-restaurants-in-portland/ . live .
  38. Web site: 7 of the best vegan and vegetarian restaurants in Portland Dished . 2023-01-04 . . 28 September 2019 . en . 2023-01-04 . https://web.archive.org/web/20230104201229/https://dailyhive.com/portland/vegan-vegetarian-restaurants-portland . live .
  39. Web site: The Best Restaurants on Portland's Division and Clinton Streets . 2023-01-04 . Willamette Week . 21 November 2017 . en . 2021-04-18 . https://web.archive.org/web/20210418050317/https://www.wweek.com/restaurants/2017/11/21/the-best-restaurants-on-portlands-division-and-clinton-streets/ . live .
  40. Web site: Mediterranean/ Middle Eastern . 2023-01-04 . Willamette Week . 5 November 2019 . en . 2020-10-29 . https://web.archive.org/web/20201029141440/https://www.wweek.com/restaurants/2019/11/05/mediterranean-middle-eastern/ . live .
  41. Web site: These Are the 10 Best Places to Get Hummus in Portland . 2023-01-04 . Willamette Week . 5 November 2019 . en . 2021-04-17 . https://web.archive.org/web/20210417064803/https://www.wweek.com/restaurants/2019/11/05/hummus/ . live .
  42. Web site: Five Cheap Vegan Meals That Are Actually Good . 2023-01-04 . Willamette Week . 27 March 2019 . en . 2023-01-04 . https://web.archive.org/web/20230104191622/https://www.wweek.com/culture/2019/03/27/five-cheap-vegan-meals-that-are-actually-good/ . live .
  43. Web site: FOOD, DRINK, RESTAURANTS: Congratulations to the winners + finalists of Best of Portland Readers' Poll 2020 . 2023-01-04 . Willamette Week . 22 July 2020 . en . 2020-11-15 . https://web.archive.org/web/20201115173206/https://www.wweek.com/promotions/2020/07/21/food-drink-restaurants/ . live .

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