UPDATE: Porterhouse moves up closing date
NANCE BESTON | Hagadone News Network | UPDATED 9 months, 2 weeks AGO
MOSES LAKE — The Porterhouse Steakhouse owners have decided to close the restaurant earlier than anticipated with March 22 being the final day of operations. Owners Sam and Cale Russell said this is to help the new owner with the transition process. The steakhouse will be open from 4 p.m. to 9 p.m. Monday through Thursday, then 4 p.m. to 10 p.m. Friday and Saturday. Afterward, the building will begin its transition to an Elks Club.
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