On Monday, February 17, the Ermanos Bar and Portal Cocktails both announced they will close their restaurant and bar at 220 N. 4th Ave.
They will host their last day of service on Saturday, February 22.
“This place has been more than a business,” said Eric Erman, co-founder of Ermanos and Portal. “There have been many moments shared, friendships forged, last calls, and candlelit conversations, but most of all we’re proud of the community we’ve created. We poured our hearts into this place with passion, allowing it to pulse with life, so seeing this chapter close is a heartbreak like no other. It tested our resilience as we aimed to stay true to our values in hard times, embracing the ever changing tides of the industry.“
Brothers Mark and Eric Erman opened Ermanos Bar in 2015. They opened Portal Cocktails in 2020.
Ermanos is located at 220 N. 4th Ave. For more information, follow Ermanos Bar on Instagram.
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Jackie Tran
More about JackieJackie Tran is a Tucson-based food writer, photographer, culinary educator, and owner-chef of the now-closed food truck Tran’s Fats. Although he is best known locally for his work for Tucson Foodie, his work has also appeared in publications such as Bon Appétit, National Geographic, and the New York Times.
An adventurous foodie, he enjoys culinary experiences ranging from seasonal omakase to sloppily devouring green chili patty melts in his car afterhours. His favorite foods include aguachile, garlic noodles, and leftover fried chicken illuminated by the fridge light. His favorite drinks include morning micheladas, fireside imperial stouts, candle-lit negroni, and grassy mezcales.
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