La Moule was a bar and restaurant in Portland, Oregon.[1] It operated from 2015 to 2023. Aaron Barnett was the chef and a co-owner,[2] alongside Tommy Klus.[3][4][5]
| La Moule | |
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_-_138_(La_Moule).jpg) The restaurant's exterior, 2021 | |
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| Restaurant information | |
| Established | 2015 |
| Closed | 2023 |
| Street address | 2500 Southeast Clinton Street |
| City | Portland |
| County | Multnomah |
| State | Oregon |
| Postal/ZIP Code | 97202 |
| Country | United States |
| Coordinates | 45°30′12″N 122°38′25″W / 45.5032°N 122.6402°W |
Description
editLa Moule operated on Clinton Street in Southeast Portland's Hosford-Abernethy neighborhood.[6] According to Condé Nast Traveler, "This bar, a favorite among restaurant-industry types and couples on dates, spins creative spirits and botanical liqueurs into well-balanced cocktails."[7] The menu included mussels and chicken liver mousse.[8]
History
editThe bar opened in 2015,[6][9] in the space previously occupied by Savoy Tavern.[10][11] La Moule was described as a "sister" establishment to St. Jack.[12]
La Moule closed permanently in 2023.[8] It was replaced by Baker's.[10]
Reception
editAlexander Frane included La Moule in Condé Nast Traveler's 2018 list of Portland's thirteen best bars.[13]
References
edit- ^ "La Moule". Portland Monthly. Archived from the original on 2023-06-07. Retrieved 2024-07-07.
- ^ "La Moule". Southeast Examiner. Archived from the original on 2023-12-11. Retrieved 2024-07-07.
- ^ Bamman, Mattie John (2016-09-14). "One Year In: How La Moule Turned Into a Restaurant". Eater Portland. Archived from the original on 2024-02-26. Retrieved 2024-07-07.
- ^ Russell, Michael (2015-06-26). "St. Jack chef Aaron Barnett plans mussel bar, La Moule". The Oregonian. Archived from the original on 2024-07-08. Retrieved 2024-07-07.
- ^ "Mussels and Fries Take the Spotlight at La Moule". Portland Monthly. Retrieved 2024-07-07.
- ^ a b "Eats This Week: Say Goodbye to Portland Restaurant La Moule, and Hello to Giant Quesadillas". Portland Monthly. Archived from the original on 2024-07-08. Retrieved 2024-07-07.
- ^ "La Moule, Hosford-Abernethy, Portland, Oregon, United States - Bar Review". Condé Nast Traveler. Retrieved 2024-07-07.
- ^ a b Wong, Janey (2023-07-19). "Owner Aaron Barnett on the Impending Closure of Southeast Clinton Favorite La Moule". Eater Portland. Archived from the original on 2024-03-18. Retrieved 2024-07-07.
- ^ Bamman, Mattie John (2015-09-14). "Inside St. Jack's La Moule: Where a 1970s Vibe Meets Belgian Mussel Bar". Eater Portland. Archived from the original on 2021-05-13. Retrieved 2024-07-07.
- ^ a b Russell, Michael (2023-10-16). "New 'bar with fun food' Baker's to open in former La Moule space". The Oregonian. Retrieved 2024-07-07.
- ^ Damewood, Andrea. "Mussel Flexing at La Moule". Portland Mercury. Archived from the original on 2022-12-05. Retrieved 2024-07-07.
- ^ "La Moule". Willamette Week. 2016-05-10. Archived from the original on 2022-05-28. Retrieved 2024-07-07.
- ^ Frane, Alexander (2018-12-20). "13 Best Bars in Portland, OR". Condé Nast Traveler. Archived from the original on 2019-03-06. Retrieved 2024-07-07.
