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When you mention the iconic 'Greek Cuisina' space at 400 SW Washington (4th and Washington) in downtown Portland, most of Portland remembers (or don't :) the giant purple octopus, throwing plates, epic DJ shows and, of course, Ouzo... lots of Ouzo.  After 35 years as downtown's party central, amid a contentious battle with the city over numerous code violations, add to that a foreclosure on the building, the owners had no choice but to shut it down after one final blowout on NYE 2009/2010.

 

The building was sold and has since undergone a complete restoration from the ground up making it one of the safest buildings in the city.  The 'OPB' building has sat for a few years waiting patiently for a new tenant to bring that same excitement and vibe that has been lost in downtown for almost twelve years. 

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Thankfully, the stars aligned, deals were made and, led by former BarrelRoom Entertainment Director and Partner, Christopher Pfeifer, who plans to develop two bars in the space. A larger music venue (400) will occupy the main floor and a second smaller underground venue (Corbitt & Macleay) space built in and around the historic preserved downtown tunnel system will bring a speakeasy vibe with curated entertainment and menu to match. 

 

Crossing our fingers for a Early Winter 2024. The opening timeline estimate hinges primarily on supply chain issues affecting almost every part of the project. 400's mission is to return a live music destination bringing local, national and ongoing themed performances to downtown Portland.

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Several pre-pandemic Portland nightlife/restaurant influencers have been involved in the project since the beginning and will continue creating a world-class experience through opening.

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For more information, booking, media or special event inquiries, please contact chris@400pdx.com