The Zipper (Portland, Oregon) Explained

The Zipper
Location City:Portland, Oregon
Location Country:United States
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The Zipper is a mixed-use development by Kevin Cavenaugh[1] on Sandy Boulevard in the northeast Portland part of the Kerns neighborhood, in the U.S. state of Oregon.[2] Established in 2015, the food hall has housed several restaurants and other businesses including Tight Tacos.

Description and history

The Zipper opened in September 2015.[3] The food hall is dog-friendly and has indoor and outdoor seating.[4] [5]

Tenants

The building has housed restaurants, a bar (Paydirt),[6] [7] [8] a coffee shop, and a salon.[9] Businesses have included Bywater Grocery, Chickpeadx,[10] Rua, Seven Virtues Coffee Roasters, and Slice Pizza.[11] Rua closed in February 2016 and was replaced by Basilisk.[12] In 2017, Wares began operating in the space that had housed Bywater Grocery.[13]

In December 2018, Chickpeadx announced plans to close permanently.[14] The Argentine restaurant Boca Grande moved into the space in February 2019.[15] In July, the owner of Wares announced plans to close;[16] by October, the Korean restaurant Sari had started operating in the space.[17] Tight Tacos began operating in The Zipper in September 2019.[18] [19] Tenants were not charged rent in April 2020, during the COVID-19 pandemic.[20]

Boxcar Pizza began operating in The Zipper in August 2020.[21] [22]

External links

Notes and References

  1. Web site: How to Eat Your Way Through Portland's Newest Food Court, the Zipper . 2024-10-29 . Portland Monthly . en-US . 2023-03-21 . https://web.archive.org/web/20230321182656/https://www.pdxmonthly.com/eat-and-drink/2015/09/inside-northeast-sandy-s-zipper . live .
  2. Web site: The Zipper: How A Portland Building Endures The Economic Storm . 2024-10-29 . . en . 2024-09-19 . https://web.archive.org/web/20240919081320/https://www.opb.org/news/article/portland-oregon-the-zipper-commercial-coronavirus-economy-rent-leases/ . live .
  3. Web site: Waterhouse . Ben . 2015-11-11 . The Zipper is a food court for grown-ups in NE Portland: Cheap Eats . 2024-10-29 . The Oregonian . en.
  4. Web site: Hilton . Thom . 2023-02-13 . Where to Eat, Drink, and Relax on East 28th’s Restaurant Row . 2024-10-29 . Eater Portland . en . 2024-09-05 . https://web.archive.org/web/20240905211828/https://pdx.eater.com/maps/best-restaurants-bars-food-carts-northeast-southeast-28th-portland . live .
  5. Web site: Jackson-Glidden . Brooke . 2022-08-02 . Portland Restaurants and Food Cart Pods Great for Large Groups . 2024-10-29 . Eater Portland . en.
  6. Web site: Bamman . Mattie John . 2015-09-11 . Take a Photo Tour of the New Paydirt Bar Inside the Zipper . 2024-10-29 . Eater Portland . en . 2024-02-27 . https://web.archive.org/web/20240227192137/https://pdx.eater.com/2015/9/11/9306979/paydirt-bar-photos-eater-inside-old-gold-zipper-sandy . live .
  7. Web site: 2015-06-25 . 50-foot bar, bourbon galore head to The Zipper . 2024-10-29 . Eater Portland . en . 2023-10-02 . https://web.archive.org/web/20231002033744/https://pdx.eater.com/2015/6/25/8847519/paydirt-new-bar-the-zipper-drink . live .
  8. Web site: Bamman . Mattie John . 2015-09-10 . Whiskey-Focused Paydirt Bar Opens Inside The Artsy Zipper . 2024-10-29 . Eater Portland . en.
  9. Web site: Frierson . Billy . 2017-10-05 . The Zipper . 2024-10-29 . Thrillist . en.
  10. Web site: Centoni . Danielle . 2015-02-17 . ChickPeaDX Moving to New Zipper Micro-Restaurant Project This Spring . 2024-10-29 . Eater Portland . en.
  11. Web site: Bamman . Mattie John . 2015-09-25 . Quality Bar Opens, Plus Two New Places to Try This Weekend . 2024-10-29 . Eater Portland . en . 2023-12-08 . https://web.archive.org/web/20231208021633/https://pdx.eater.com/2015/9/25/9398403/quality-bar-opens-the-zipper-new-mama-san-soul-shack . live .
  12. Web site: Bamman . Mattie John . 2016-03-30 . Fried Chicken by Basilisk Replaces Rua at The Zipper Micro-Restaurant Complex . 2024-10-29 . Eater Portland . en . 2023-10-04 . https://web.archive.org/web/20231004165202/https://pdx.eater.com/2016/3/30/11333252/basilisk-opens-at-the-zipper-ne-sandy-rua-shutters-restaurant-portland . live .
  13. Web site: Bamman . Mattie John . 2017-01-12 . Smallwares’ Johanna Ware Announces New Restaurant . 2024-10-29 . Eater Portland . en . 2024-02-27 . https://web.archive.org/web/20240227034840/https://pdx.eater.com/2017/1/12/14252578/new-wares-restaurant-smallwares-chef . live .
  14. Web site: Jackson-Glidden . Brooke . 2018-12-28 . Zipper Falafel Spot Chickpeadx Closes Sunday . 2024-10-29 . Eater Portland . en . 2023-09-22 . https://web.archive.org/web/20230922083007/https://pdx.eater.com/2018/12/28/18159513/zipper-falafel-chickpeadx-closing . live .
  15. Web site: Jackson-Glidden . Brooke . 2019-03-29 . The Zipper Has A New Argentinian Spot With Monster Steak Salads . 2024-10-29 . Eater Portland . en . 2024-03-02 . https://web.archive.org/web/20240302174853/https://pdx.eater.com/2019/3/29/18287420/boca-grande-zipper-portland . live .
  16. Web site: Jackson-Glidden . Brooke . 2019-07-16 . Wares, the Zipper’s Eclectic Asian Restaurant, Will Close . 2024-10-29 . Eater Portland . en . 2023-12-09 . https://web.archive.org/web/20231209093846/https://pdx.eater.com/2019/7/16/20696969/wares-for-sale-closing-the-zipper . live .
  17. Web site: Jackson-Glidden . Brooke . 2019-10-03 . A New Korean Ramyun Stall Just Opened in the Zipper . 2024-10-29 . Eater Portland . en.
  18. Web site: Jackson-Glidden . Brooke . 2019-09-27 . Cult Favorite Mexican Cart Tight Tacos Opens a Permanent Location in the Zipper Today . 2024-10-29 . Eater Portland . en.
  19. Web site: The Zipper Food Hall in NE Portland . 2024-10-29 . PDX Parent . en-US . 2024-05-30 . https://web.archive.org/web/20240530184342/https://pdxparent.com/the-zipper-food-hall-in-ne-portland/ . live .
  20. Web site: Jackson-Glidden . Brooke . 2020-04-24 . The Zipper’s Landlord Isn’t Charging Rent Right Now . 2024-10-29 . Eater Portland . en . 2023-12-04 . https://web.archive.org/web/20231204085247/https://pdx.eater.com/2020/4/24/21234666/the-zipper-rent-freeze-burgerville-layoffs-new-seasons-masks-woodstock-farmers-market-gofundme . live .
  21. Web site: Wu . Waz . 2020-08-21 . A Vegan, Detroit-Style Pizzeria Opens in the Zipper This Weekend . 2024-10-29 . Eater Portland . en . 2024-09-09 . https://web.archive.org/web/20240909221227/https://pdx.eater.com/2020/8/21/21378079/boxcar-pizza-opening-zipper-vegan-detroit-style . live .
  22. Web site: Pinsky . Rachel . 2021-04-26 . Where to Find Thick, Cheesy Square Pizzas in Portland . 2024-10-29 . Eater Portland . en . 2022-01-05 . https://web.archive.org/web/20220105021010/https://pdx.eater.com/maps/square-pizza-portland-nonna-sicilian-detroit-style . live .

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