Beaker & Flask

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

Description

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

History

Beaker & Flask opened in June 2009. Kevin Ludwig was the owner. Benjamin Bettinger was an executive chef at Beaker & Flas, until 2012. He was succeeded by Anthony Walton, who left in 2013. Brandon Wise and Dave Shenaut also worked at the establishment.
Beaker & Flask launched an outdoor summer barbecue series in 2011. The restaurant closed permanently in June 2013. Taqueria Nueve later operated in the space previously occupied by Beaker & Flask.

Reception

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