Expatriate, Republica, and Belmont Stumptown Have All Closed

"Expatriate opened in the summer of 2013 as a moody, stylish companion bar to Naomi Pomeroy's legendary Beast across the street. Owner and bartender Kyle Linden Webster, the late chef's husband, brought recipes and aesthetics inspired by his world travels to the Concordia neighborhood, as well as a genre-spanning collection of vinyl. The drinks matched the vibes: lush, layered, often drawing inspiration from Southeast and South Asian countries."

"Portland Monthly restaurant critic Karen Brooks declared Webster "one of the best bartenders I've come across, with an innate feel for balance, surprise, and food-friendly savor." She wasn't alone in that sentiment-Expatriate made local and national roundups of Portland's best bars, and it was a James Beard Award semifinalist for Outstanding Bar Program in 2019 and a finalist the following year."

"The cocktail program brought people through the doors, but Expatriate's glowing reputation owed no small thanks to Pomeroy's menu. It locked in on staples that became local legends: James Beard's onion sandwich with sweet butter, wonton nachos with Thai chile cheese sauce, the hot and sour spiced fries that were an homage to the years Pomeroy spent in India."

Expatriate opened in summer 2013 as a stylish bar companion to Beast restaurant in Portland's Concordia neighborhood. Owner Kyle Linden Webster, husband of late chef Naomi Pomeroy, created a sophisticated cocktail program featuring lush, layered drinks inspired by Southeast and South Asian travel experiences, earning recognition as one of Portland's best bars and James Beard Award nominations. The bar's reputation was built on Webster's acclaimed bartending alongside Pomeroy's legendary menu featuring signature dishes like James Beard's onion sandwich, wonton nachos with Thai chile cheese sauce, spiced fries inspired by Pomeroy's time in India, and iconic American Standard cheeseburgers. The establishment successfully adapted during COVID with a takeout model while maintaining its distinctive character and community appeal.

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