Tails & Trotters

Tails & Trotters was a Portland, Oregon-based pork company that operated a butcher shop in the northeast Portland part of the Kerns neighborhood until 2022. The shop was featured on Diners, Drive-Ins, and Dives.

Tails & Trotters
Interactive map of Tails & Trotters
Restaurant information
Location	525 Northeast 24th Avenue, Portland, Oregon, 97232, United States
Coordinates	45°31′37.1″N 122°38′29.7″W

Description

The butcher shop was located in the northeast Portland part of the Kerns neighborhood. It sold various sandwiches,^[1] paninis, and kebabs,^[2] as well as meat products such as bacon, brisket, cutlets, ribs, and sausage.^[3]

History

Tails & Trotters was established in 2007, and began operating from a farmers' market booth in 2009.^[4] The business opened a "micro-restaurant" in late 2012.^[5][6]

In 2017, the shop was damaged by an electrical fire.^[7][8] Owners Aaron and Kelly Silverman announced plans to close in 2022 because of rising business costs and challenges caused by the COVID-19 pandemic.^[9]

Reception

Tails & Trotters was featured on Diners, Drive-Ins, and Dives^[10] and recognized by the Good Food Awards.^[11][9]

See also

• Food portal
• Oregon portal

• COVID-19 pandemic in Portland, Oregon
• Impact of the COVID-19 pandemic on the meat industry in the United States
• Impact of the COVID-19 pandemic on the restaurant industry in the United States