CHESA

"Even since it was opened as a ‘pop-up’ restaurant by the Swiss-born manager back in 1965, Chesa has been the go-to place for those craving Swiss home-style fare. The Alpine chalet-inspired décor more than compensates for the room’s lack of windows, while the menu covers all the bases: fondue, raclette and the famous Chemin de Fer wines. Many dishes are designed for sharing; the set menu for two is a steal." - Michelin Inspector

Ataula, Northwest Portland’s Essential Spanish Restaurant, Has Permanently Closed | Eater Portland

"I remember when the Ataula team opened Chesa in 2016 as a sprawling tapas affair with an adjacent churro counter called 180 Xurros; the restaurant lasted just over a year but closed after the massive snowstorm of 2017." - Alex Frane

Churro Confectionery 180 Xurros Is Moving | Eater Portland

"I note that 180 was originally the sweeter side of the sister restaurant Chesa and literally sat next door to that contemporary Spanish restaurant before tenancy changes." - Brooke Jackson-Glidden

Here Are All 73 of Portland’s Noteworthy Restaurant Closures in 2017 | Eater Portland

"In a surprise closing, Chesa turned off the ovens after a little over one year at 2200 NE Broadway; chefs Jose Chesa and Cristina Baéza continue hosting paella Sundays and other events in the space for now." - Mattie John Bamman