Overlook Restaurant

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Overlook Restaurant
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The restaurant's interior in 2013
Overlook Restaurant
Restaurant information
Established1974 (1974)
Owner(s)Jim and Jane Sassalos
Street address1332 North Skidmore
City Portland
County Multnomah
State Oregon
Postal/ZIP Code97217
CountryUnited States
Coordinates 45°33′16″N122°40′50″W / 45.55447°N 122.68057°W / 45.55447; -122.68057 Coordinates: 45°33′16″N122°40′50″W / 45.55447°N 122.68057°W / 45.55447; -122.68057

Overlook Restaurant was a restaurant in Portland, Oregon, United States, operated by Jim and Jane Sassalos since 1974. The restaurant closed in January 2018. [1] [2] [3] [4]

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Description and history

Overlook Restaurant was located at 1332 North Skidmore, near the intersection of North Skidmore and Interstate, in Portland's Overlook neighborhood. It had been operated by Jim and Jane Sassalos since 1974. [5]

In 2016, rumors began circulating that the restaurant would be closing. The Sassaloses initially denied immediate plans to close, but conceded, "Our business, per se, is not up for sale, but do they think we can just go on forever? At some point we have to have an end game. Wouldn't you if you were 80?" [5] In March, documents filed with the Bureau of Development Services showed signs of the restaurant being replaced by an apartment complex. [5]

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References

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  2. Korfhage, Matthew (December 18, 2017). "Hallowed 43-Year-Old Greek Diner Will Close Next Month to Make Way for Apartments". Willamette Week . Archived from the original on 9 November 2020. Retrieved 27 November 2019.
  3. Rusell, Michael (4 January 2018). "For old Portland restaurants, yesterday was Black Tuesday (updated)". The Oregonian . Archived from the original on 3 January 2018. Retrieved 3 January 2018.
  4. Forster, Tim (Jan 2, 2018). "Greek Mainstay Overlook Closes This Month — and Other Shutters". Eater Portland . Archived from the original on 4 February 2021. Retrieved 27 November 2019.
  5. 1 2 3 VanderHart, Dick (March 23, 2016). "The Overlook Restaurant, a Portland Staple for 40 Years, Might Become Apartments". Portland Mercury . Index Publishing. Archived from the original on March 26, 2016. Retrieved March 23, 2016.