Connie invited me to go to Portland with her for a business trip during the summer time and I immediately agreed. My mother resided in Beaverton, a city approximately 12 miles from the PDX airport and it would be good to see her before our annual Thanksgiving international trip.
We stayed at the Nines Portland Hotel, which was retro-glam amazing. Centrally located, we walked to nearby food trucks and brunch spots, discovering one of the best kept-secret culinary cities in the United States.
Portland was also where I found my all-time favorite brunch experience at the Beast Restaurant.
Only on Sundays with either a 10AM or noon seating and advance reservations, the Beast was a tough ticket. But we scored a noon seating.
Portland was also where I found my all-time favorite brunch experience at the Beast Restaurant.
Only on Sundays with either a 10AM or noon seating and advance reservations, the Beast was a tough ticket. But we scored a noon seating.
Be mindful of the fact that there is no menu substitutions, either you'll eat it or you won't. Simple concept to adhere to.
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| Blackboard Writing Inside Restaurant |
Had the following the prix fixe menu ($28) including the wine paring ($20):
*Cherry Clafoutis with Vanilla Whipped Cream & Maple Glazed Bacon - Tasted like a light cherry souffle with an amazing glazed bacon topping. Be careful of the cherries . . they were not pitted. Delicious starter.
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| Cherry Clafoutis with Vanilla Whipped Cream & Maple Glazed Bacon - Before |
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| Cherry Clafoutis with Vanilla Whipped Cream & Maple Glazed Bacon- After |
*Beast Hash - Tails & Trotters pork shoulder, market potatoes, corn, zucchini & cherry tomatoes, poached egg & hollandaise was MY FAVE. Man oh man. The freshness of this dish was simply evident with every bite. Pork was tender and flavorful. Nicely done.
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| Beef Hash |
*Selection of Steve's Cheese, Gathering Together Summer Greens with Aged Sauvignon Blanc Vinaigrette, and Champagne Infused Apricot - Holy crap, that apricot stole the show. It tasted like orange syruped candy. Freshest greens I have ever had.
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| Preparing the Summer Greens |
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| Beautiful Greens and Cheese with the Best Apricot |
Man, Portland has it good.
*Chocolate Truffle Cake Topped with Rose Geranium Whipped Cream and Gold Flakes - The rose geranium infused with the whipped cream was heavenly. So French. So in love.
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| Chocolate Truffle Cake |
This brunch meal was the best brunch meal experience I could only dream of. I highly recommend a visit when you're in Portland.
Beast
5425 NE 30th AvePortland, OR 97211
(503) 841-6968
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