Portland | I’m Kneeling 😭 The Most Beautiful Meal in My Heart 🍴

Bellpine Seattle folks have finally made it to Portland! I previously roasted Seattle’s high-altitude restaurant Ascend… but now I get it—the real gem is here, lol. Still, huge thanks to my generous sponsor for treating me to this gorgeous meal. Beef Tartare 🐮 The plating is adorable—served in a bone like marrow. Taste-wise, though, it’s just okay. A tad sour, not as refreshing as I’d hoped. Crab Sliders 🍔 The buns are caramelized and toasted, so they’re sweet and absolutely delicious. The crab inside is basically a salad, but the presentation? Chef’s kiss—it comes in a little box like a jewelry case that you open. Scallops 🐚 The scallops are mixed with a ton of other ingredients—veggies, mango, nuts—and served on a fried crisp. Personally, the flavors are way too chaotic. I prefer my scallops pure and simple. Fried Potatoes 🥔 with Caviar Another fun plating moment! The chef brings out a box, opens it, and reveals a luxurious layer of caviar on top of a creamy sauce. The sauce? Better than the fries. 😋 Grilled Pork Ribs 🍎 The best pork ribs I’ve ever had in my life. Crispy on the outside, tender and sticky inside, perfectly seasoned—zero greasiness. 🍸 Dessert – S’more PLEASE, do not skip their S’more. The experience and flavors are next-level. First, they bring out the classic S’more setup—marshmallows, chocolate, graham crackers—and let you roast the marshmallow over a flame 🔥. You assemble it, and just when you think it’s over… surprise! After the flame dies, they bring another setup. Here’s the kicker: The glass that held the flame? It’s filled with whiskey 🥃. They serve apple ice cream, mix it into the whiskey, and boom—new dessert. Plus, they give you two more glasses with apple slices and warm spiced apple tea. Ice and fire, sweet and boozy—pure genius. I’m obsessed. And since Portland is tax-free, the final bill was under $100 per person. #ThoseGorgeousMeals #PortlandEats #SeattleFoodies #MustVisitRestaurants #VibesAreImpeccable