Seattlest: Tips on Brunching in Portland

Saxtor

Mon, 17 Nov 2008 11:12:55 -0800

If/when you do, either get there doors-open-early, or be prepared for a monster wait. Halloween weekend, the wait was over an hour. It was still worth it.

MvB

Mon, 17 Nov 2008 10:34:30 -0800

True, Saxtor! I believe the most popular brunch spots all have booze behind the bar, as is the case with Gravy and Doug Fir. Okay, I'm making a note to drop in at The Screen Door next time...

Saxtor

Mon, 17 Nov 2008 10:30:42 -0800

Sat/Sun brunch is definitely an interesting phenomena in Portland that I don't see done on the same scale in other NW towns (Bellingham comes close, though). As I read somewhere else, brunch seems to be an extension of the previous night's party. A silent pact where last night's regalers agree to pick up the party where it left off when everyone departed, and push through the hangover together. The places I visited, Tin Shed and Screen Door were unbelievable. You think having spinach and ham on a benny is out of this world. Try having it with oysters...OMFG. The Screen Door is worth a shot next time, I promise.