Portland's Empty Tables: The Downtown Restaurant Crisis

04/10/2025 2 min
Portland's Empty Tables: The Downtown Restaurant Crisis

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Episode Synopsis

Portland's downtown is struggling! Mother’s Bistro owner Lisa Schroeder reveals the harsh reality: empty weekday dining rooms due to missing office workers. Despite summer foot traffic increases, office vacancies are soaring, and major companies are fleeing due to safety concerns and high taxes. Discover how this shift is impacting local businesses and the future of Portland's city center. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.