Grüner was an "Alpine" restaurant in Portland, Oregon.[3][4]

Grüner
2023 photograph of Dolly Olive, which operates in the building that previously housed Grüner
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Restaurant information
Established2009 (2009)
ClosedDecember 31, 2015 (2015-12-31)
ChefChris Israel
Food type
Street address527 Southwest 12th Avenue
CityPortland, Oregon
CountyMultnomah
StateOregon
Postal/ZIP Code97205
CountryUnited States
Coordinates45°31′17″N 122°41′02″W / 45.52144°N 122.68393°W / 45.52144; -122.68393

Description and history

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The restaurant was opened by Chris Israel in late 2009, and closed after December 31, 2015.[3] Grüner's mainstay burger, dubbed "The Hambürger", was thought by many to be Portland's best, and it was reintroduced at The Loyal Legion when the former Executive Chef of Grüner took over that venue's bar.[5] The restaurant also served bratwurst, pretzel-wrapped weisswurst, saucisson sausage, sauerkraut, gold potatoes, and sweet-hot mustard.[6] The drink menu included German-style beers.[3]

Kask

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Grüner's attached bar, Kask, was named one of the top five cocktail bars in the city by the Drink Spirits magazine,[7] and initially remained open following Grüner's closure.[3] Kask was given a four star rating by the Difford's Guide in 2014.[8] It has since closed, and Icarus has moved into the space.[9]

See also

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References

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  1. ^ Smith, Ethan (30 March 2010). "Spaetzled". Willamette Week. Archived from the original on 9 October 2021. Retrieved 25 July 2022.
  2. ^ Knowlton, Andrew (12 July 2011). "The Foodist's Favorite Germanic Restaurants Across America". Bon Appétit. Archived from the original on 9 October 2021. Retrieved 25 July 2022.
  3. ^ a b c d Russell, Michael (28 October 2015). "Gruner restaurant to close; Ox chefs taking over space". The Oregonian. Archived from the original on 2016-09-30. Retrieved 2017-01-21.
  4. ^ Sietsema, Tom (December 25, 2010). "Serious about food in laid-back Portland". The Seattle Times. Archived from the original on February 2, 2017. Retrieved January 15, 2017.
  5. ^ Russell, Michael (10 February 2016). "Portland's best burger finds a new home". OregonLive. Archived from the original on 20 February 2020. Retrieved 20 February 2020.
  6. ^ Schlegel, Dan (28 October 2015). "The Best Sausage Spots in Portland". Thrillist. Archived from the original on 9 October 2021. Retrieved 25 July 2022.
  7. ^ Kleinman, Geoff (14 October 2011). "Top 5 Cocktail Bars in Portland, Oregon". Drinkspirits.com. Archived from the original on 15 August 2016. Retrieved 15 January 2017.
  8. ^ "Kask Bar". Diffordsguide.com. Archived from the original on 2 February 2017. Retrieved 15 January 2017.
  9. ^ Jackson-Glidden, Brooke (2023-10-19). "Inside Icarus, the New Downtown Portland Cocktail Bar Serving Drinks With Hammers and Popping Boba". Eater Portland. Retrieved 2023-10-19.
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