Portland's 'Best Brunch' Shutters

From longtime favorites closing to new ones rising, here’s what’s happening in Portland’s food and drink scene this week.

Portland’s ‘Best Brunch’ Shutters

Just four months after the Oregonian called it “the best brunch in town,” Fair Weather shut down. The restaurant on Southeast Clinton Street had been trying a new counter-service model, but owner Derek Hanson said slow weekdays and high labor costs made the eatery unsustainable. [Oregonian]

A California Transplant We Can Love

Fine-dining lunches have been popular in California — and a tradition in much of Europe — and they’re now the hottest ticket in Oregon. Portland Monthly has the highlights, including one where the winemaker himself will break bread with you. [Portland Monthly]

• Antica Terra in Amity, Oregon
• Soter Vineyards in Carlton, Oregon
• Rodeo Hills in Dundee, Oregon

LGBTQ+ Icon to Close

Scandals announced it is closing Sept. 21 after 46 years on Southwest Harvey Milk Street. The nightclub said in a social media post that it plans to open a “family friendly” version in Northeast Alberta. [Portland Business Journal 🔒]

One Part Butter, Two Parts Family

Anticipation was high when Buttercoop Bakery opened in Bethany Village in July, and the love has not slowed down. The bakery sells out of its Asian-inspired treats daily, especially the jiggly bunny pudding. [Oregonian]