Feast 2015 Brunch Village Recap

This weekend is Mother’s Day, which for many people means enjoying brunch. For me, it makes me think of the annual best brunch event ever in Portland, the brunch at Feast Brunch Village. In a mere 2 weeks the schedule for Feast Portland 2016 will go live on May 19 9 AM PST, and I hope Brunch Village makes its 2016 return as a marquee event. If you’re not sure whether Brunch Village is for you, here’s a Feast 2015 Brunch Village Recap so you know how the deliciousness went down last year.

As always, for one price all your food and drink are covered essentially for all you can eat during the time of the event. Last year, this included

Chef Offerings

Whenever I see Rick Gencarelli of Lardo and Grassa at an event I make a beeline because he always has a crowd pleaser dish. This time was no different, delivering with Brisket Benedict with Sunny Quail Eggs and Smoked Hollandaise on a House English Muffin. I mean how adorable is that with the little egg, and how Rick makes sure to lovingly plate each one for you.
At Brunch Village for Feast 2015 Rick Gencarelli of Lardo pleased the crowds with Brisket Benedict - Sunny Quail Eggs, Smoked Hollandaise, House English Muffin At Brunch Village for Feast 2015 Rick Gencarelli of Lardo pleased the crowds with Brisket Benedict - Sunny Quail Eggs, Smoked Hollandaise, House English Muffin At Brunch Village for Feast 2015 Rick Gencarelli of Lardo pleased the crowds with Brisket Benedict - Sunny Quail Eggs, Smoked Hollandaise, House English Muffin

Andrew Carmellini of Locanda Verde from New York offered Lemon Ricotta Pancakes and showed how chefs have no feeling in their fingers anymore and can cook with their bare hands, ha ha.
Brunch Village at Feast 2015 - Andrew Carmellini of Locanda Verde from New York offered Lemon Ricotta Pancakes Brunch Village at Feast 2015 - Andrew Carmellini of Locanda Verde from New York offered Lemon Ricotta Pancakes Brunch Village at Feast 2015 - Andrew Carmellini of Locanda Verde from New York offered Lemon Ricotta Pancakes

Fingers that feel no pain are demonstrated also by the team lead by Daniel N Oseas of Broder as they turned fresh made Aebleskiver with Lingonberry Jam
Brunch Village Feast 2015 the team lead by Daniel N Oseas of Broder Café offered fresh made Aebleskiver with Lingonberry Jam Brunch Village Feast 2015 the team lead by Daniel N Oseas of Broder Café offered fresh made Aebleskiver with Lingonberry Jam Fingers that feel no pain are demonstrated at Brunch Village Feast 2015 by the team lead by Daniel N Oseas of Broder Café as they turned fresh made Aebleskiver with Lingonberry Jam Brunch Village Feast 2015 the team lead by Daniel N Oseas of Broder Café offered fresh made Aebleskiver with Lingonberry Jam

Patrick Fleming of Boke Bowl prepared Spicy Black Bean Pork, Turnip Cake, Small Egg, Berry Bean Bao which delivered on a lot of flavor.
Brunch Village at Feast 2015 - Patrick Fleming of Boke Bowl prepared Spicy Black Bean Pork, Turnip Cake, Small Egg, Berry Bean Bao Brunch Village at Feast 2015 - Patrick Fleming of Boke Bowl prepared Spicy Black Bean Pork, Turnip Cake, Small Egg, Berry Bean Bao Brunch Village at Feast 2015 - Patrick Fleming of Boke Bowl prepared Spicy Black Bean Pork, Turnip Cake, Small Egg, Berry Bean Bao

Also representing Portland chefs at Brunch Village was Jason French of Ned Ludd who created Pork Tenderloin Ham on a Cheesy Corn Cake with Fermented Green Tomato and Cured Egg Yolk.
At Brunch Village Feast 2015, Jason French of Ned Ludd created Pork Tenderloin Ham, Cheesy Corn Cake, Fermented Green Tomato, Cured Egg Yolk At Brunch Village Feast 2015, Jason French of Ned Ludd created Pork Tenderloin Ham, Cheesy Corn Cake, Fermented Green Tomato, Cured Egg Yolk At Brunch Village Feast 2015, Jason French of Ned Ludd created Pork Tenderloin Ham, Cheesy Corn Cake, Fermented Green Tomato, Cured Egg Yolk

Longest line of the Brunch Village 2015 was for Brad Farmerie of Saxon + Parole from New York who impressed (and so did his heroic sous, crackin how many hundreds of eggs the entire event) to offer the adoring crowds Turkish Eggs served with bread to dip. I mean look how many eggs are in that circulator! This was my favorite dish for 2015 Brunch Village.
At Brunch Village for Feast 2015, Brad Farmerie of Saxon + Parole from New York impressed (and so did his heroic sous, crackin eggs the entire event) to offer the adoring crowds Turkish eggs At Brunch Village for Feast 2015, Brad Farmerie of Saxon + Parole from New York impressed (and so did his heroic sous, crackin eggs the entire event) to offer the adoring crowds Turkish eggs At Brunch Village for Feast 2015, Brad Farmerie of Saxon + Parole from New York impressed (and so did his heroic sous, crackin eggs the entire event) to offer the adoring crowds Turkish eggs At Brunch Village for Feast 2015, Brad Farmerie of Saxon + Parole from New York impressed (and so did his heroic sous, crackin eggs the entire event) to offer the adoring crowds Turkish eggs At Brunch Village for Feast 2015, Brad Farmerie of Saxon + Parole from New York impressed (and so did his heroic sous, crackin eggs the entire event) to offer the adoring crowds Turkish eggs At Brunch Village for Feast 2015, Brad Farmerie of Saxon + Parole from New York impressed (and so did his heroic sous, crackin eggs the entire event) to offer the adoring crowds Turkish eggs

I also loved the freshly fried chicken by Simpatica who was rocking it like a well oiled (stainleess steel) machine making their Fried Chicken and Waffles with Green Tomato Syrup. As you can sorta see I went back maybe a couple times… they ran out of waffles but not fried chicken and I can’t complain about a little tray of multiple morsels of fried chicken.
At Brunch Village for Feast 2015 Simpatica pleased the crowd with their Fried Chicken and Waffles with Green Tomato Syrup At Brunch Village for Feast 2015 Simpatica pleased the crowd with their Fried Chicken and Waffles with Green Tomato Syrup At Brunch Village for Feast 2015 Simpatica pleased the crowd with their Fried Chicken and Waffles with Green Tomato Syrup At Brunch Village for Feast 2015 Simpatica pleased the crowd with their Fried Chicken and Waffles with Green Tomato Syrup At Brunch Village for Feast 2015 Simpatica pleased the crowd with their Fried Chicken and Waffles with Green Tomato Syrup At Brunch Village for Feast 2015 Simpatica pleased the crowd with their Fried Chicken and Waffles with Green Tomato Syrup At Brunch Village for Feast 2015 Simpatica pleased the crowd with their Fried Chicken and Waffles with Green Tomato Syrup At Brunch Village for Feast 2015 Simpatica pleased the crowd with their Fried Chicken and Waffles with Green Tomato Syrup

Ben Ford of Ford’s Filling Station from Los Angeles offered Lamb Rillettes, goat cheese, chile, mint
At Brunch Village for Feast 2015, Ben Ford of Ford's Filling Station from Los Angeles offered Lamb Rillettes, goats cheese, chile, mint At Brunch Village for Feast 2015, Ben Ford of Ford's Filling Station from Los Angeles offered Lamb Rillettes, goats cheese, chile, mint

Sarah Schafer of Irving Street Kitchen, always a big supporter of the fight against hunger, made Smoked Bison Brisket Tamales
During Brunch Village at Feast 2015, Sarah Schafer of Irving Street Kitchen, always a big supporter of the fight against hunger, made Smoked Bison Brisket Tamales During Brunch Village at Feast 2015, Sarah Schafer of Irving Street Kitchen, always a big supporter of the fight against hunger, made Smoked Bison Brisket Tamales

Alissa Frice of Frice Pastry brought various kind of Madeleines, including these Biscuits & Gravy Madeleines,  Steak and Egg Madeleines, and also Banana Chocolate Chip Pancake Madeleines.
For Brunch Village Feast 2015, Alissa Frice of Frice Pastry brought various kind of Madeleines, including these Biscuits & Gravy Madeleines For Brunch Village Feast 2015, Alissa Frice of Frice Pastry brought various kind of Madeleines, including these Steak and Egg Madeleines as well as Biscuits & Gravy Madeleines and Banana Chocolate Chip Pancake Madeleines

Nate Snell of Pip’s Original Doughnuts brought his mobile cart to hand out Raw Honey & Sea Salt and Blackberry Lavender mini doughnuts along with Handcrafted Chai. Meanwhile, Jackie Ellis of Beaucoup Bakery from Vancouver BC, Canada offered Petit Chocolate Almond Croissants.
At Feast 2015 Brunch Village Nate Snell of Pip's Original Doughnuts brought his adorable little mobile cart to hand out Raw Honey & Sea Salt and Blackberry Lavender mini doughnuts along with Handcrafted Chai Brunch Village at Feast 2015 - Jackie Ellis of Beaucoup Bakery from Vancouver BC, Canada offered Petit Chocolate Almond Croissant

More Bites and Sips by Participating Sponsors

USA Pears, one of the participating sponsors, really brought their A game with their Creamy Coconut and Star Anise Poached Pears and a Pear Shrub with Sparkling Prosecco or Soda Water
At Feast Brunch Village 2015, USA Pears, one of the participating sponsors, really brought their A game with their Creamy Coconut and Star Anise Poached Pears and a Pear Shrub with Sparkling Prosecco or Soda Water At Feast Brunch Village 2015, USA Pears, one of the participating sponsors, really brought their A game with their Creamy Coconut and Star Anise Poached Pears and a Pear Shrub with Sparkling Prosecco or Soda Water

Titled sponsor of Brunch Village Tillamook brought what they dubbed Pine State’s Tillatart A La Mode with bourbon apple butter and Tillamook Smoked Cheddar
Sponsor at Brunch Village Feast 2015 Tillamook brought what they dubbed Pine State's Tillatart A La Mode with bourbon apple butter and Tillamook Smoked Cheddar Sponsor at Brunch Village Feast 2015 Tillamook brought what they dubbed Pine State's Tillatart A La Mode with bourbon apple butter and Tillamook Smoked Cheddar

Participating Sponsor Whole Foods Market gave us a bit of health with a Balancing Act Smoothie
Participating Sponsor Whole Foods Market at Brunch Village during Feast 2015 gave us a bit of health with a Balancing Act Smoothie Participating Sponsor Whole Foods Market at Brunch Village during Feast 2015 gave us a bit of health with a Balancing Act Smoothie Participating Sponsor Whole Foods Market at Brunch Village during Feast 2015 gave us a bit of health with a Balancing Act Smoothie

Travel Oregon had a booth area where during Feast they had visiting restaurants from Oregon show off dishes from all over the state. This included Novak’s Hungarian Restaurant from Albany, OR who offered Hungarian Meatballs and Red Cabbage for another ethnic take on brunchy food while Sammich of Ashland, OR brought House-Cured Pastrami with Double R Brisket on Light Rye with Swiss, Slaw, and Housemade Russian dressing.
Novak's Hungarian Restaurant from Albany, OR offered Hungarian Meatballs and Red Cabbage for another ethnic take on brunchy food at Brunch Village, Feast 2015 Sammich of Ashland, OR brought House-Cured Pastrami with Double R Brisket on Light Rye with Swiss, Slaw, and Housemade Russian dressing at Brunch Village, Feast 2015 Sammich of Ashland, OR brought House-Cured Pastrami with Double R Brisket on Light Rye with Swiss, Slaw, and Housemade Russian dressing at Brunch Village, Feast 2015

I was also super pumped to see a Nuvrei booth at Brunch Village I adore their croissants and macaroons. Particularly I go for the savory Sesame Thyme or Ham and Cheese croissants instead of the chocolate ones – I always have passed them up for the macaroons but this was my chance to get them! They generously gave each guest a choice a little bagged to take home Matcha Chocolate Crosisant, Chewy Chocolate Cookie, Mini-Canele, Chocolate Croissant, or Matcha Chocolate Almond Croissant. I picked the Matcha Chocolate Almond Croissant.
Nuvrei gave you a choice at Feast 2015 Brunch Village between a little bagged to take home Matcha Chocolate Crosisant, Chewy Chocolate Cookie, Mini-Canele, Chocolate Croissant, or Matcha Chocolate Almond Croissant Nuvrei gave you a choice at Feast 2015 Brunch Village between a little bagged to take home Matcha Chocolate Crosisant, Chewy Chocolate Cookie, Mini-Canele, Chocolate Croissant, or Matcha Chocolate Almond Croissant Nuvrei gave you a choice at Feast 2015 Brunch Village between a little bagged to take home Matcha Chocolate Crosisant, Chewy Chocolate Cookie, Mini-Canele, Chocolate Croissant, or Matcha Chocolate Almond Croissant Nuvrei gave you a choice at Feast 2015 Brunch Village between a little bagged to take home Matcha Chocolate Crosisant, Chewy Chocolate Cookie, Mini-Canele, Chocolate Croissant, or Matcha Chocolate Almond Croissant

What is your favorite brunch place in Portland? What of these brunch bites sounds good to you? Are you doing a Mother’s Day brunch?

Are you thinking of going to Feast Portland this year? Will you be with me at 9 AM on May 19 carefully reading the schedule and prioritizing which events you want to go to, and buying tickets on May 20?

 

Disclosure: I was granted a Blogger Pass for Feast Portland 2015 for blog post and social media coverage but I am not otherwise being compensated. I also purchased my own Feast event ticket to the Aaron Franklin Stumptown Coffee Cookout.  I will always provide my honest opinion and assessment of all products and experiences I may be given. The views and opinions expressed in this blog are entirely my own

Signature