Bauman's on Oak

"Eater Portland’s 2024 Best New Restaurant, Bauman’s is first and foremost a taproom where Christine Walter shows off her cider-making prowess, but the food menu, from Cafe Olli alum Daniel Green, is just as special as the ciders on tap. There are bar snacks that are just a little bit better than they need to be — Ruffles with a blue cheese dip, anyone? — but also sensational full meals, like a crab roll slathered with miso mayo or pork ribs done with a loganberry barbecue sauce." - Eater Staff

"A new establishment that opened in Portland, adding to the local cocktail and wine scene." - Rebecca Roland

"Cidermaker Christine Walter hails from a five-generation-run farm that has been homesteading their land since 1895. Walter picked up her great-grandfather’s cidermaking tradition and uses estate-grown apples; her ciders have won international awards. Bauman’s Portland taproom pours over 15 of the cidery’s flavors, like the French bittersweet blend Reine des Pommes and the Alora, a brew featuring golden raspberry and fresh hops. Cafe Olli alumnus chef Daniel Green’s food is not to be missed — especially the umami-rich bleu cheese dip with chips and the rye toast topped with creme fraiche, onion, and smoked salmon caught by the chef and cidermaker themselves." - Janey Wong

"Quince Fest will be celebrated at Bauman’s Cider Co., with quince ciders and pastries available, and Oregon State University researchers will be present to answer quince-related questions." - Janey Wong

"The Gervais-based cider brand Bauman’s moved much of its production up to Portland this year, but its onsite tasting room didn’t open until this spring, staffed with Le Pigeon, Hiyu Wine Farm, and Cafe Olli alumni, to name a few. Chef Daniel Green forages, pickles, and cures many components of each dish himself, from the trout roe served alongside sourdough with caramelized onion butter to the chicken of the woods mushrooms on a pickle plate. The ciders are beautiful expressions of the Willamette Valley and Columbia River Gorge, depending on where owner Christine Bauman Walter sourced her apples for that given pressing; general manager Chris Leimena is thoughtful as he pairs ciders with dishes, for those interested in a recommendation." - Eater Staff