Portland brunch

If lack of wherewithal stirs unhappiness, then the effulgence of Sunday brunch is a fine remedy.  That and a glass of morning Sherry on the porch opens the door to countless revelries.  Portland abounds with choices and as you’ve read here I’ve given my opinion on many places.  But one that has slipped my sights is the East Ender.

The downstairs dining room and bar at East Ender

The downstairs dining room and bar at East Ender

My only regret is that chefs and owners Karl Deuben and Bill Leavey traded in their Small Axe food truck for the brick and mortar route; theirs was, to date, the best of the lot as far as food truck cuisine goes in Portland.

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Whatever your reasons for Sunday brunch, one thing is for certain: it has to be good.  Portland has boundless opportunities for the weekend brunch, but it still strikes me that the most reliably fabulous one is found at Caiola’s.  Oh, yes, I’ve sung their praises often, but there’s something about their brunch specials that are truly amazing.

Pulled pork eggs Benedict

Pulled pork eggs Benedict

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