The Woodsman Tavern was a New American restaurant in the Richmond neighborhood of Portland, Oregon, in the United States.[1][2][3][4] The restaurant originally operated from 2011 to 2018, followed by a second stint from 2021 to 2023.

The Woodsman Tavern
The restaurant's exterior in March 2022
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Restaurant information
Established2011 (2011)
Food typeNew American
Street address4537 Southeast Division Street
CityPortland
CountyMultnomah
StateOregon
Postal/ZIP Code97206
CountryUnited States
Coordinates45°30′20″N 122°36′56″W / 45.50551°N 122.61547°W / 45.50551; -122.61547
Websitethewoodsmantavern.com

Description

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The Woodman Tavern served New American cuisine[5][6] in southeast Portland's Richmond neighborhood.

History

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The restaurant originally opened in 2011, and closed in December 2018.[7][8] The building later housed Tasty n Daughters. The restaurant group Submarine Hospitality re-opened The Woodsman Tavern on December 1, 2021.[9][10] In 2023, the business announced plans to close on August 20. A closing announcement said, "We love our neighborhood and this very beloved piece of SE Division Street. With that, we won't be gone for long and are developing a new concept to share with you soon enough."[11]

The restaurant L'Échelle began operating in the space in 2024.[12]

Reception

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Michael Russell included the restaurant in The Oregonian's 2023 list of Portland's ten best new brunches.[13]

See also

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References

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  1. ^ Cizmar, Martin (December 13, 2011). "A Prim Woodland: The Woodsman Tavern tastes good and looks better". Willamette Week. Archived from the original on March 8, 2016. Retrieved March 1, 2016.
  2. ^ Tepler, Benjamin (January 26, 2012). "Duane's World: Stumptown coffee founder Duane Sorenson brings tavern food and specialty goods to Southeast Portland". Portland Monthly. Archived from the original on March 6, 2016. Retrieved March 1, 2016.
  3. ^ Russell, Michael (June 20, 2012). "The Oregonian's 2012 Rising Star: The Woodsman Tavern". The Oregonian. Archived from the original on February 24, 2016. Retrieved March 1, 2016.
  4. ^ Russell, Michael (June 17, 2015). "The Woodsman Tavern in SE Portland -- Diner 2015 review". The Oregonian. Archived from the original on March 11, 2016. Retrieved March 1, 2016.
  5. ^ "GQ Names Woodsman Tavern a Top Whiskey Bar". Portland Monthly. Archived from the original on 2023-08-23. Retrieved 2023-08-23.
  6. ^ Russell, Michael (2023-05-05). "Friday is the new Sunday when it comes to Portland brunch". The Oregonian. Archived from the original on 2023-06-02. Retrieved 2023-08-23.
  7. ^ Russell, Michael (2018-11-07). "The Woodsman Tavern is closing". The Oregonian. Archived from the original on 2018-11-08. Retrieved 2018-11-09.
  8. ^ Jackson-Glidden, Brooke (November 29, 2018). "A Southern Standby Will Say Goodbye to Southeast Portland". Eater Portland. Vox Media. Archived from the original on 2018-11-10. Retrieved 2018-11-09.
  9. ^ Rogoway, Mike (2021-12-05). "What Oregon's $15 pub burger teaches us about inflation". The Oregonian. Archived from the original on 2021-12-06. Retrieved 2021-12-07.
  10. ^ Jackson-Glidden, Brooke (2021-01-27). "A Guide to Portland's Bar, Restaurant, and Food Cart Openings". Eater Portland. Archived from the original on 2021-04-29. Retrieved 2021-12-09.
  11. ^ Wong, Janey (2021-01-20). "Portland's Restaurant, Bar, and Food Cart Closures". Eater Portland. Archived from the original on 2021-01-21. Retrieved 2023-08-11.
  12. ^ Roland, Rebecca (2024-08-15). "Naomi Pomeroy's Final Restaurant, a Homey French Bistro in Pop-Up Form, Opens Tonight". Eater Portland. Retrieved 2024-08-15.
  13. ^ Russell, Michael; Oregonian/OregonLive, Lizzy Acker | The (2023-05-09). "Portland's 10 best new brunches of 2023". The Oregonian. Archived from the original on 2023-07-13. Retrieved 2023-05-10.
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