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]
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]
References
^"La Moule". Portland Monthly. Archived from the original on 2023-06-07. Retrieved 2024-07-07.
^"La Moule". Southeast Examiner. Archived from the original on 2023-12-11. Retrieved 2024-07-07.