Beaker & Flask Explained

Beaker & Flask
Current-Owner:Kevin Ludwig
Street-Address:727 Southeast Washington Street
City:Portland
County:Multnomah
State:Oregon
Zip:97214
Country:United States
Coordinates:45.5188°N -122.6579°W
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Beaker & Flask was a bar and restaurant in Portland, Oregon.[1]

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.[18] [19] Taqueria Nueve later operated in the space previously occupied by Beaker & Flask.

Reception

Beaker & Flask was Willamette Week Restaurant of the Year in 2009.[20] In 2009, Mike Thelin of Portland Monthly said the bar "is confident and comfortable enough to already feel like a Portland classic".[21]

Notes and References

  1. Web site: Beaker & Flask Review - Portland Oregon - Nightlife . 2024-06-13 . Fodor’s Travel . en.
  2. Book: Teitelbaum, James . Destination: Cocktails: The Traveler's Guide to Superior Libations . 2012-09-01 . Santa Monica Press . 978-1-59580-843-1 . en.
  3. Book: Food & Wine: The Guide to Good Taste . 2010 . International Review of Food & Wine Associates . en.
  4. Book: Fodor's Pacific Northwest: With Oregon, Washington, and Vancouver . 2011 . Fodor's Travel . 978-1-4000-0512-3 . en.
  5. Book: Fodor's Pacific Northwest: with Oregon, Washington, and Vancouver . 2013-11-19 . Fodor's Travel . 978-0-89141-958-7 . en.
  6. Web site: DeJesus . Erin . 2014-02-05 . Behold Taqueria Nueve, Now Back in Action in SE PDX . 2024-06-13 . Eater Portland . en . 2023-12-07 . https://web.archive.org/web/20231207042656/https://pdx.eater.com/2014/2/5/6285685/behold-taqueria-nueve-now-back-in-action-in-se-pdx . live .
  7. Web site: DeJesus . Erin . 2013-06-28 . Closed: Beaker & Flask Has 'Served Its Final Drink' . 2024-06-13 . Eater Portland . en . 2023-09-29 . https://web.archive.org/web/20230929162256/https://pdx.eater.com/2013/6/28/6412817/closed-beaker-flask-has-served-its-final-drink . live .
  8. Web site: Coleman . Patrick Alan . Beaker & Flask Announces Opening via Twitter . 2024-06-13 . Portland Mercury . en . 2024-06-13 . https://web.archive.org/web/20240613004203/https://www.portlandmercury.com/food-and-drink/2009/06/09/1413717/beaker-and-flask-announces-opening-via-twitter . live .
  9. Book: Morgan, Diane . Roots: The Definitive Compendium with More Than 225 Recipes . 2012-09-26 . Chronicle Books . 978-0-8118-7837-1 . en . 2024-06-13 . 2024-06-13 . https://web.archive.org/web/20240613004219/https://www.google.com/books/edition/Roots/EvaYfje1TCIC?hl=en&gbpv=1&dq=%22Beaker+&+Flask%22+Portland&pg=PA93&printsec=frontcover . live .
  10. Book: Sawyer, Adam . Unique Eats and Eateries of Portland, Oregon . 2018-10-01 . Reedy Press LLC . 978-1-68106-186-3 . en . 2024-06-13 . 2024-06-13 . https://web.archive.org/web/20240613004215/https://www.google.com/books/edition/Unique_Eats_and_Eateries_of_Portland_Ore/ijt8DwAAQBAJ?hl=en&gbpv=1&dq=%22Beaker+&+Flask%22+Portland&pg=PT175&printsec=frontcover . live .
  11. Book: Morgan, Diane . Gifts Cooks Love: Recipes for Giving . 2010-09-28 . Andrews McMeel Publishing . 978-0-7407-9350-9 . en . 2024-06-13 . 2024-06-13 . https://web.archive.org/web/20240613004217/https://www.google.com/books/edition/Gifts_Cooks_Love/luzzQCeqOtcC?hl=en&gbpv=1&dq=%22Beaker+&+Flask%22+Portland&pg=PA73&printsec=frontcover . live .
  12. Web site: DeJesus . Erin . 2012-02-23 . Ben Bettinger Leaving Beaker & Flask for Paley Project . 2024-06-13 . Eater Portland . en . 2023-09-30 . https://web.archive.org/web/20230930031236/https://pdx.eater.com/2012/2/23/6611551/ben-bettinger-leaving-beaker-flask-for-paley-project . live .
  13. Web site: Russell . Michael . 2013-06-06 . Southeast Portland's Beaker & Flask closing for at least two months . 2024-06-13 . The Oregonian . en . 2022-08-08 . https://web.archive.org/web/20220808163321/https://www.oregonlive.com/dining/2013/06/southeast_portlands_beaker_fla.html . live .
  14. Web site: Centoni . Danielle . 2014-11-21 . Bartender Brandon Wise on Leaving Portland to Take on a Big Role in Denver . 2024-06-13 . Eater Portland . en . 2017-03-22 . https://web.archive.org/web/20170322043607/http://pdx.eater.com/2014/11/21/7265557/bartender-brandon-wise-leaving-portland-for-Denver-Sage-Hospitality . live .
  15. Web site: DeJesus . Erin . 2012-10-18 . Dave Shenaut Tapped to Head Raven & Rose Bar Program . 2024-06-13 . Eater Portland . en . 2020-09-30 . https://web.archive.org/web/20200930212305/https://pdx.eater.com/2012/10/18/6533283/dave-shenaut-tapped-to-head-raven-rose-bar-program . live .
  16. Web site: DeJesus . Erin . 2013-01-04 . Behold Raven & Rose, Open in the Ladd Carriage House . 2024-06-13 . Eater Portland . en . 2023-03-22 . https://web.archive.org/web/20230322004821/https://pdx.eater.com/2013/1/4/6500603/behold-raven-rose-open-in-the-ladd-carriage-house . live .
  17. Web site: Beaker & Flask Brings the BBQ . 2024-06-13 . Portland Monthly . en-US . 2023-06-03 . https://web.archive.org/web/20230603143723/https://www.pdxmonthly.com/eat-and-drink/2011/05/beaker-and-flask-brings-the-bbq-may-2011 . live .
  18. Web site: DeJesus . Erin . 2013-06-28 . Closed: Beaker & Flask Has 'Served Its Final Drink' . 2024-06-13 . Eater Portland . en . 2023-09-29 . https://web.archive.org/web/20230929162256/https://pdx.eater.com/2013/6/28/6412817/closed-beaker-flask-has-served-its-final-drink . live .
  19. Web site: Russell . Michael . 2013-07-02 . Beaker & Flask in Southeast Portland closed for good . 2024-06-13 . The Oregonian . en . 2022-12-06 . https://web.archive.org/web/20221206190714/https://www.oregonlive.com/dining/2013/07/beaker_flask_in_southeast_port.html . live .
  20. Web site: 2009-10-21 . Restaurant Of The Year: Beaker & Flask . 2024-06-13 . Willamette Week . en . 2016-06-04 . https://web.archive.org/web/20160604032231/http://www.wweek.com/portland/article-11168-restaurant-of-the-year-beaker-flask.html . live .
  21. Web site: Beaker & Flask . 2024-06-13 . Portland Monthly . en-US . 2023-03-20 . https://web.archive.org/web/20230320084358/https://www.pdxmonthly.com/eat-and-drink/2009/08/restaurant-beaker-flask-0909 . live .