Cicoria (restaurant)

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Cicoria (restaurant)
Restaurant information
Street address3377 Southeast Division Street
City Portland
CountyMultnomah
StateOregon
Postal/ZIP Code97202
CountryUnited States
Coordinates 45°30′18″N122°37′48″W / 45.5049°N 122.6300°W / 45.5049; -122.6300
Website cicoriapdx.com

Cicoria was a restaurant in Portland, Oregon, United States. It was owned by SoHi Brands (formerly known as Sortis Holdings) via Submarine Hospitality. [1] Joshua McFadden opened Cicoria in 2019. The restaurant closed permanently in 2024, despite having a generally positive reception.

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Description

The pizzeria and bar Cicoria operated on Division Street in southeast Portland's Richmond neighborhood. [2] Michael Russell of The Oregonian described the 75-seat [3] restaurant as a "Midwestern tavern pizzeria". [4] Karen Brooks of Portland Monthly called the business a "Midwest-meets-Rome" pizzeria, [5] and the magazine's Matthew Trueherz said Cicoria was a "Midwestern-inspired pizza tavern". [6] Eater Portland called the restaurant an "'80s-Scorsese-vibed" pizzeria, serving pies combining Brooklyn-, Midwestern-, and Roman-style pizzas. [7]

In addition to pizzas, Cicoria served pastas and salads. [8] The business was described as a "sister" establishment to next door Ava Gene's. [9]

History

Joshua McFadden opened the restaurant in 2019, in the space that previously housed Roman Candle. [4] [10] [11]

In June 2024, SoHi Brands (formerly known as Sortis Holdings) announced plans to close Cicoria permanently on June 29. A press release read, "The decision to cease operations has been driven by the increasingly challenging market conditions that have made it difficult to sustain the restaurant. The team at Cicoria expresses deep gratitude to its loyal customers, dedicated staff, and the entire community for their unwavering support." [4] [12]

Reception

In 2022, during the COVID-19 pandemic, Cicoria (as well as Cafe Olli, Dimo's Apizza, Jerry's Pizza, and Pizza Thief) were named on The Oregonian's list of Portland's best new pizzerias. [4] [13] Michael Russell later included Cicoria in the newspaper's list of the 21 "most painful" restaurant and bar closures of 2024. [14] Lindsay D. Mattison ranked the business twelfth in Tasting Table 's 2023 list of Portland's "absolute best" pizza. [15]

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References

  1. ↑ Wolfe, Alice (2023-09-11). "Behind the Corporation Buying Up Portland's Most Famous 'Independent' Restaurants". Eater Portland. Archived from the original on 2024-03-02. Retrieved 2024-09-04.
  2. ↑ "Italian Favorite Ava Gene's Will Close for Six Weeks This Spring to Make Way for an Expanded Kitchen and New Sister Restaurant". Willamette Week. 2019-03-05. Archived from the original on 2020-08-09. Retrieved 2024-09-04.
  3. ↑ Russell, Michael (2020-03-25). "Cicoria, highly anticipated pizzeria from Ava Gene's group, opened early for takeout amid coronavirus shutdown". The Oregonian. Archived from the original on 2024-07-20. Retrieved 2024-09-04.
  4. 1 2 3 4 Russell, Michael (2024-06-18). "Cicoria pizzeria to close, marking latest setback for Sortis Holdings, now SoHi Brands". The Oregonian. Archived from the original on 2024-07-20. Retrieved 2024-09-04.
  5. ↑ "Joshua McFadden to Launch Cicoria, a Pizzeria, in the Former Holiday Space". Portland Monthly. Archived from the original on 2023-06-01. Retrieved 2024-09-04.
  6. ↑ "Reopening or Rebirth? What to Expect from Ava Gene's After 3 Years Away". Portland Monthly. Archived from the original on 2023-09-13. Retrieved 2024-09-04.
  7. ↑ Jackson-Glidden, Brooke (2020-03-06). "Portland's Most Anticipated Restaurant and Bar Openings in Spring 2020". Eater Portland. Archived from the original on 2020-03-08. Retrieved 2024-09-04.
  8. ↑ Wong, Janey (2024-06-20). "The Portland Restaurant Closings to Know, June 2024". Eater Portland. Archived from the original on 2024-07-08. Retrieved 2024-09-04.
  9. ↑ "The Global Flavors of Portland". 1859 Oregon's Magazine . 2022-01-17. Archived from the original on 2022-01-27. Retrieved 2024-09-04.
  10. ↑ Jackson-Glidden, Brooke (2019-03-06). "Seasonality-Obsessed Chef Joshua McFadden Is Opening a Family-Friendly Pizzeria". Eater Portland. Archived from the original on 2023-10-01. Retrieved 2024-09-04.
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  15. ↑ Mattison, Lindsay D. (2023-05-08). "The Absolute Best Pizza In Portland, Ranked". Tasting Table . Retrieved 2024-09-04.
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