Portland’s Quirkiest New Restaurant Serves Up “Experimental Toiletries”Portland’s Quirkiest New Restaurant Serves Up “Experimental Toiletries” In the bustling foodie scene of Portland, a new establishment has emerged, turning heads with its peculiar menu: “Experimental Toiletries.” Nestled in the heart of the Pearl District, “Aromaticia” has become a culinary enigma. Chef and owner, Eleanor Pruitt, has conceived an audacious dining experience that challenges traditional culinary norms. Upon entering the sleek and ethereal dining room, guests are greeted with an array of gleaming copper bowls filled with scents and textures that defy convention. The menu offers dishes such as: * Fossilized Soap Foam: A voluble concoction of scented oils and goat milk, emulsified into a ethereal mousse. * Scented Butter: A rich and creamy butter infused with the heady notes of lavender or the crisp freshness of cucumber. * Exfoliating Olive Paste: A piquant spread of olives and herbs, blended with volcanic ash for a gentle exfoliating effect. * Bath Salt Sorbet: A refreshing and palate-cleansing dessert, combining the salty tang of sea salt with the sweetness of fruit sorbet. “Our goal is to explore the intersection of food and personal hygiene,” explains Chef Pruitt. “We believe that the experience of eating should not be limited to taste alone, but should extend to all the senses.” The restaurant’s unconventional menu has attracted both curiosity and controversy. Some diners have been delighted by the unexpected flavors and textures, while others have been more hesitant to embrace the concept. “I was intrigued at first,” says patron Emily Carter. “But the idea of eating scented butter just didn’t sit well with me.” Despite the mixed reactions, Aromaticia has quickly become a destination for adventurous foodies and those seeking a truly unique dining experience. The restaurant’s reservations are consistently booked weeks in advance, and its reputation as Portland’s quirkiest new eatery is firmly established. Whether you embrace the gastronomic eccentricities of Aromaticia or simply find its menu too bizarre, there’s no denying that it has injected a dose of whimsy and experimentalism into the culinary landscape of Portland. And in a city renowned for its food scene, that’s no mean feat.