Beaker & Flask

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Beaker & Flask
Beaker & Flask
Restaurant information
EstablishedJune 2009 (2009-06)
ClosedJune 2013 (2013-06)
OwnerKevin Ludwig
Chef
  • Benjamin Bettinger (2009–2012)
  • Anthony Walton (2012–2013)
Location727 Southeast Washington Street, Portland, Multnomah, Oregon, 97214, United States
Coordinates 45°31′08″N122°39′28″W / 45.5188°N 122.6579°W / 45.5188; -122.6579

Beaker & Flask was a bar and restaurant in Portland, Oregon. [1]

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Description

The bar and restaurant Beaker & Flask operated near the intersection of Sandy Boulevard and Washington Street in southeast Portland's Buckman neighborhood. [2] Food & Wine called Beaker & Flask a "cocktail-driven restaurant", [3] and Fodor's said the "chic" bar served "sophisticated" drinks. [4] [5] It had a green interior and a horseshoe-shaped bar. [6]

History

Beaker & Flask opened in June 2009. [7] [8] Kevin Ludwig was the owner. [9] Benjamin Bettinger was an executive chef at Beaker & Flas, [10] [11] until 2012. He was succeeded by Anthony Walton, [12] who left in 2013. [13] Brandon Wise [14] and Dave Shenaut also worked at the establishment. [15] [16]

Beaker & Flask launched an outdoor summer barbecue series in 2011. [17] The restaurant closed permanently in June 2013. [7] [18] Taqueria Nueve later operated in the space previously occupied by Beaker & Flask. [6]

Reception

Beaker & Flask was Willamette Week 's Restaurant of the Year in 2009. [19] In 2009, Mike Thelin of Portland Monthly said the bar "is confident and comfortable enough to already feel like a Portland classic". [20]

References

  1. ↑ "Beaker & Flask Review - Portland Oregon - Nightlife". Fodor’s Travel. Retrieved 2024-06-13.
  2. ↑ Teitelbaum, James (2012-09-01). Destination: Cocktails: The Traveler's Guide to Superior Libations. Santa Monica Press. ISBN   978-1-59580-843-1.
  3. ↑ Food & Wine: The Guide to Good Taste. International Review of Food & Wine Associates. 2010.
  4. ↑ Fodor's Pacific Northwest: With Oregon, Washington, and Vancouver. Fodor's Travel. 2011. ISBN   978-1-4000-0512-3.
  5. ↑ Fodor's Pacific Northwest: with Oregon, Washington, and Vancouver. Fodor's Travel. 2013-11-19. ISBN   978-0-89141-958-7.
  6. 1 2 DeJesus, Erin (2014-02-05). "Behold Taqueria Nueve, Now Back in Action in SE PDX". Eater Portland. Archived from the original on 2023-12-07. Retrieved 2024-06-13.
  7. 1 2 DeJesus, Erin (2013-06-28). "Closed: Beaker & Flask Has 'Served Its Final Drink'". Eater Portland. Archived from the original on 2023-09-29. Retrieved 2024-06-13.
  8. ↑ Coleman, Patrick Alan. "Beaker & Flask Announces Opening via Twitter". Portland Mercury. Archived from the original on 2024-06-13. Retrieved 2024-06-13.
  9. ↑ Morgan, Diane (2012-09-26). Roots: The Definitive Compendium with More Than 225 Recipes. Chronicle Books. ISBN   978-0-8118-7837-1. Archived from the original on 2024-06-13. Retrieved 2024-06-13.
  10. ↑ Sawyer, Adam (2018-10-01). Unique Eats and Eateries of Portland, Oregon. Reedy Press LLC. ISBN   978-1-68106-186-3. Archived from the original on 2024-06-13. Retrieved 2024-06-13.
  11. ↑ Morgan, Diane (2010-09-28). Gifts Cooks Love: Recipes for Giving. Andrews McMeel Publishing. ISBN   978-0-7407-9350-9. Archived from the original on 2024-06-13. Retrieved 2024-06-13.
  12. ↑ DeJesus, Erin (2012-02-23). "Ben Bettinger Leaving Beaker & Flask for Paley Project". Eater Portland. Archived from the original on 2023-09-30. Retrieved 2024-06-13.
  13. ↑ Russell, Michael (2013-06-06). "Southeast Portland's Beaker & Flask closing for at least two months". The Oregonian. Archived from the original on 2022-08-08. Retrieved 2024-06-13.
  14. ↑ Centoni, Danielle (2014-11-21). "Bartender Brandon Wise on Leaving Portland to Take on a Big Role in Denver". Eater Portland. Archived from the original on 2017-03-22. Retrieved 2024-06-13.
  15. ↑ DeJesus, Erin (2012-10-18). "Dave Shenaut Tapped to Head Raven & Rose Bar Program". Eater Portland. Archived from the original on 2020-09-30. Retrieved 2024-06-13.
  16. ↑ DeJesus, Erin (2013-01-04). "Behold Raven & Rose, Open in the Ladd Carriage House". Eater Portland. Archived from the original on 2023-03-22. Retrieved 2024-06-13.
  17. ↑ "Beaker & Flask Brings the BBQ". Portland Monthly. Archived from the original on 2023-06-03. Retrieved 2024-06-13.
  18. ↑ Russell, Michael (2013-07-02). "Beaker & Flask in Southeast Portland closed for good". The Oregonian. Archived from the original on 2022-12-06. Retrieved 2024-06-13.
  19. ↑ "Restaurant Of The Year: Beaker & Flask". Willamette Week. 2009-10-21. Archived from the original on 2016-06-04. Retrieved 2024-06-13.
  20. ↑ "Beaker & Flask". Portland Monthly. Archived from the original on 2023-03-20. Retrieved 2024-06-13.
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