La Moule

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La Moule
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The restaurant's exterior, 2021
La Moule
Restaurant information
Established2015 (2015)
Closed2023 (2023)
Street address2500 Southeast Clinton Street
CityPortland
CountyMultnomah
StateOregon
Postal/ZIP Code97202
CountryUnited States
Coordinates 45°30′12″N122°38′25″W / 45.5032°N 122.6402°W / 45.5032; -122.6402

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]

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Description

La 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

The 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

Alexander Frane included La Moule in Condé Nast Traveler's 2018 list of Portland's thirteen best bars. [13]

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