Two days to go here in my beloved Portland, and I realized today that meant I had some serious prioritizing to do! Between Laurelhurst Market, Beaker and Flask, Evoe, and of course revisits to some old stand bys, I was faced with too many meals and not enough time to eat them in!
Let me emphasize how difficult this prioritizing was-- VERY VERY difficult. However, Beaker and Flask leapt to the front of the list when peckish-ness struck this evening because they have a fab happy hour and I am being cheap-o these days for quite obvious reasons. (I hear NYC is a bit on the pricey side, please let me know if I'm incorrect. I doubt I'll believe you though.)
Beaker & Flask was SUCH a disappointment because I am moving in THREE DAYS and I can only conceivably imbibe another three (four if I push it) of their dazzling cocktails.
THIS is the seductively named Night & Fog;
Cynar (pronounced CHI-nar), Oloroso Sherry, Ginger Beer, and just a splash of bitters. Savory, caramel and smooth all at once, I could drink these all night, especially at happy hour prices-- $5 is hard to beat.
As for snacks, which I believe I have mentioned are my favorite food, B&F outdoes itself. See?
Or if you really must have some greens, as I often must, lovely lettuce with creamy tarragon vinaigrette is passable I'd say, wouldn't you?
Stupidly reasonable price-wise, happy hour or no, these will keep you cocktailing responsibly until the wee hours.
Smoked Trout Deviled Eggs? Yes, please.
Beaker & Flask. If you have the means, I highly recommend a visit. It is so choice.
2 comments:
"leaving meals" are always so tough to prioritize. But think of all the glorious new places you can try in NYC :)
Meanwhile, I'll be eating haggis. Joy.
Congrats on your upcoming move to NYC! Let us know when you get to the Slope. There are wondrous places to eat on the cheap here - although I do love me some Portland.
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