Roost (restaurant)
| Roost | |
|---|---|
 The restaurant's exterior, 2012 | |
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| Restaurant information | |
| Established | September 2010 |
| Closed | October 2018 |
| Owner(s) | Megan Henzel |
| Chef | Megan Henzel |
| Food type | |
| Street address | 1403 Southeast Belmont Street |
| City | Portland |
| County | Multnomah |
| State | Oregon |
| Postal/ZIP Code | 97214 |
| Country | United States |
| Coordinates | 45°31′00″N 122°39′05″W / 45.5167°N 122.6514°W |
| Seating capacity | 43 |
Roost was an American / New American restaurant in Portland, Oregon.[1][2] Megan Henzel was the chef and owner.[3][4]
Description
[edit]The American[5] / New American restaurant Roost operated at the intersection of 14th Avenue and Belmont Street in southeast Portland's Buckman neighborhood.[6][7] It was described as having a "stark" decor and had a large "R" logo on one of its windows.[8] The eatery had a seating capacity of approximately 43 people.[9]
Menu
[edit]Portland Monthly said the restaurant offered a "classic, New England style of comfort food, but with modern touches and a flavorful boost from regional ingredients".[10] The menu included cod cakes with poached eggs, dill sour cream, and sautéed spinach, as well as ricotta pancakes with bacon, berries, and maple syrup.[3] The restaurant also served smoked trout,[11] corn fritters,[12] zucchini fries,[13] skirt steak, stews, cauliflower and potato gratin, and an upscale version of a sloppy joe (braised beef in caul fat, served on an open-faced bun with watercress, aioli, horseradish, and jus).[10] The brunch menu included steak and eggs.[14]
History
[edit]The restaurant opened in September 2010.[15][16] It closed in October 2018[4] and was replaced by Farm Spirit.[17]
See also
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References
[edit]- ^ Wolf, Laurie (2014-01-14). Food Lovers' Guide to® Portland, Oregon: The Best Restaurants, Markets & Local Culinary Offerings. Rowman & Littlefield. ISBN 978-1-4930-0670-0. Archived from the original on 2024-06-05. Retrieved 2024-06-05.
- ^ Wolf, Laurie (2012-07-17). Portland, Oregon Chef's Table: Extraordinary Recipes from the City of Roses. Rowman & Littlefield. ISBN 978-0-7627-8711-1. Archived from the original on 2024-06-05. Retrieved 2024-06-05.
- ^ a b "Roost Review - Portland Oregon - Restaurant". Fodor’s Travel. Archived from the original on 2017-07-20. Retrieved 2024-06-05.
- ^ a b Russell, Michael (2018-10-29). "Roost restaurant has closed". The Oregonian. Archived from the original on 2023-11-16. Retrieved 2024-06-05.
- ^ Jabine, Angie (2014-10-15). "Roost: Restaurant Guide 2014". Willamette Week. Archived from the original on 2023-05-30. Retrieved 2024-06-05.
- ^ Russell, Michael (2016-05-31). "Roost review: 2016 best Portland restaurants". The Oregonian. Archived from the original on 2023-02-01. Retrieved 2024-06-05.
- ^ "The Ripening Age". 1859 Oregon's Magazine. 2014-11-26. Archived from the original on 2023-09-29. Retrieved 2024-06-05.
- ^ Russell, Michael (2013-03-09). "For Portland restaurants, big windows can be too much of a good thing". The Oregonian. Archived from the original on 2022-11-28. Retrieved 2024-06-05.
- ^ Ritchie, Rachel (2010-12-23). "Introducing: ROOST". Portland Monthly. Archived from the original on 2023-03-23. Retrieved 2024-06-05.
- ^ a b "Roost". Portland Monthly. Archived from the original on 2024-06-05. Retrieved 2024-06-05.
- ^ MacMurdo, Walker (2015-10-27). "Roost". Willamette Week. Archived from the original on 2017-04-21. Retrieved 2024-06-05.
- ^ Perez, Tony (2010-12-23). "Will Patrons Come Home to Roost?". Portland Mercury. Archived from the original on 2024-06-05. Retrieved 2024-06-05.
- ^ Fernas, Rob (2013-10-16). "Restaurant Guide 2013: Roost". Willamette Week. Archived from the original on 2023-12-08. Retrieved 2024-06-05.
- ^ Korfhage, Matthew (2017-11-21). "The Best Restaurants on Hawthorne and Belmont in Southeast Portland". Willamette Week. Archived from the original on 2019-01-26. Retrieved 2024-06-05.
- ^ DeJesus, Erin (2011-10-27). "Roost's Megan Henzel on Reviews, Diner Perceptions". Eater Portland. Archived from the original on 2023-09-29. Retrieved 2024-06-05.
- ^ DeJesus, Erin (2010-09-24). "Roost Takes Root on Belmont; Chef Trained by Julia Child". Eater Portland. Archived from the original on 2023-12-05. Retrieved 2024-06-05.
- ^ Tepler, Benjamin (2018-11-01). "Farm Spirit to Move into Roost Space". Portland Monthly. Archived from the original on 2024-05-22. Retrieved 2024-06-05.
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