La Moule Explained

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,^[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. It was replaced by Baker's.

Reception

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

Notes and References

1. Web site: La Moule . 2024-07-07 . Portland Monthly . en-US . 2023-06-07 . https://web.archive.org/web/20230607124127/https://www.pdxmonthly.com/restaurants/la-moule . live .
2. Web site: La Moule . 2024-07-07 . Southeast Examiner . en-US . 2023-12-11 . https://web.archive.org/web/20231211180231/https://www.southeastexaminer.com/2017/02/la-moule/ . live .
3. Web site: Bamman . Mattie John . 2016-09-14 . One Year In: How La Moule Turned Into a Restaurant . 2024-07-07 . Eater Portland . en . 2024-02-26 . https://web.archive.org/web/20240226111426/https://pdx.eater.com/2016/9/14/12921986/la-moule-one-year-in-updates . live .
4. Web site: Russell . Michael . 2015-06-26 . St. Jack chef Aaron Barnett plans mussel bar, La Moule . 2024-07-07 . The Oregonian . en . 2024-07-08 . https://web.archive.org/web/20240708161123/https://www.oregonlive.com/dining/2015/06/st_jack_chef_aaron_barnett_ope.html . live .
5. Web site: Mussels and Fries Take the Spotlight at La Moule . 2024-07-07 . Portland Monthly . en-US.
6. Web site: Eats This Week: Say Goodbye to Portland Restaurant La Moule, and Hello to Giant Quesadillas . 2024-07-07 . Portland Monthly . en-US . 2024-07-08 . https://web.archive.org/web/20240708161645/https://www.pdxmonthly.com/eat-and-drink/2023/07/pop-up-machetes-hamburguesas-la-moule-yui-closing . live .
7. Web site: La Moule, Hosford-Abernethy, Portland, Oregon, United States - Bar Review . 2024-07-07 . Condé Nast Traveler . en-US.
8. Web site: Wong . Janey . 2023-07-19 . Owner Aaron Barnett on the Impending Closure of Southeast Clinton Favorite La Moule . 2024-07-07 . Eater Portland . en . 2024-03-18 . https://web.archive.org/web/20240318194702/https://pdx.eater.com/2023/7/19/23800556/la-moule-closing-portland . live .
9. Web site: Bamman . Mattie John . 2015-09-14 . Inside St. Jack's La Moule: Where a 1970s Vibe Meets Belgian Mussel Bar . 2024-07-07 . Eater Portland . en . 2021-05-13 . https://web.archive.org/web/20210513193551/https://pdx.eater.com/2015/9/14/9319777/st-jacks-la-moule-photos-mussel-bar-clinton . live .
10. Web site: Russell . Michael . 2023-10-16 . New ‘bar with fun food’ Baker’s to open in former La Moule space . 2024-07-07 . The Oregonian . en.
11. Web site: Damewood . Andrea . Mussel Flexing at La Moule . 2024-07-07 . Portland Mercury . en . 2022-12-05 . https://web.archive.org/web/20221205192412/https://www.portlandmercury.com/food-and-drink/2015/12/02/17083860/mussel-flexing-at-la-moule . live .
12. Web site: 2016-05-10 . La Moule . 2024-07-07 . Willamette Week . en . 2022-05-28 . https://web.archive.org/web/20220528235853/https://www.wweek.com/bars/2016/05/10/la-moule/ . live .
13. Web site: Frane . Alexander . 2018-12-20 . 13 Best Bars in Portland, OR . 2024-07-07 . Condé Nast Traveler . en-US . 2019-03-06 . https://web.archive.org/web/20190306042816/https://www.cntraveler.com/gallery/best-bars-in-portland-oregon . live .