![]() ![]() One evening, I watched as a happy couple came into the bar. Cocktails are served in vintage glassware, a nice touch. Kevin takes the art of blending drinks seriously, and whether you are looking for a traditional cocktail or a more modern drink, you can be sure whatever they put together will be made correctly. I can’t possibly review Beaker & Flask without spending some time on the libations. However, my experiences over the past few months have been flawless, with the exception of one night where I was forgotten at the bar. Because the drinks take time to craft, it sometimes took too long for them to arrive, and the floor service was not up to par. FLASK VS BEAKER WINDOWSThe sun used to blaze through the large windows during the afternoons, but shades have now been added to mitigate the glare. They have now been replaced with regular high tables and chairs, which are much more comfortable. Originally, old barrels were used for tables in the middle of the room, which made for awkward seating. Some changes have been made since the restaurant first opened. Slick polished concrete floors and an unfinished ceiling pay homage to the building’s industrial past. Mint green has been used both on the walls and on the tile under the bar, for a relaxing effect. The dark-colored booths are comfortable and big enough for groups. A beautiful curved wall of windows takes up the west side of the restaurant. FLASK VS BEAKER FULLI have full confidence that this is an accurate representation of what you can expect from Beaker & Flask. ![]() ![]() We compared notes later, which, together, are the basis for this review. When I went to my review dinners at B&F, they went too, but sat at a different tables. I trust their palates as much as I do my own. They’ve given me lots of input on the past four or five reviews and their notes contributed to a large portion of this one. Over the past year, I’ve been working with some friends, going out, eating lots of different things, discussing the food, and generally preparing for the day when they could do a good portion of the eating for me when I’m unable to. For this reason, I approached this review a bit differently than others. I’ve never talked to him except from across the bar, but he figured out who I was when I first started my website. First came a very long delay with the build-out, then the unexpected influx of some kitchen equipment that Vitaly Paley no longer needed, and finally a deal with Paley’s alumnus Ben Bettinger to run the kitchen.įirst off, full disclosure: Kevin Ludwig is a casual friend. ![]() As I recall, he planned on having the bar as the main focus, with a variety of small plates to compliment the drinks.Īs is frequently the case, the plans changed, and the final incarnation is different than the original intent. He mentioned he was leaving PK, and opening his own place somewhere on the East side. Years ago, I was sitting at the Park Kitchen bar talking to their bartender Kevin Ludwig, while I was having dinner. Reader Survey: Best Coffeehouses in Portland 2017.A Map of our favorite Portland coffeehouses.Portland Food and Restaurant News and Discussion.Interviews: Honest dialog with people in the Portland food industry.Reader Survey: Best of Portland Food 2017. ![]()
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