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Tucked into the Beaumont-Wilshire neighborhood, better known for stroller-clogged streets and mini doughnuts than fashion-forward cocktails, this upper Fremont bar knows its audience. How else to explain a recent addition to the drinks menu, the “Mommy’s Thyme Out” cocktail, with thyme-infused gin from local Portland distillery Aria, plus a splash of fresh lemon juice, apricot liqueur, and Italian vermouth for Read more...
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A century or so ago, the Grand Avenue tavern reportedly called Nat West’s Bit House was known for rowdiness, even street brawls. Today, the tipsy townies lining that spacious bar tend to be more blithe than bloodthirsty: a mix of off-duty bartenders, be-plaided east-siders, and weekend warriors, all drawn by pleasantly affordable top-shelf quaffs (cocktails on draft, sherry flights, a boilermaker menu). And yet, a rich frisson still Read more...
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It may be the chic, Portuguese-style tiling on the walls, the titular nod to the Prince of Denmark, or the scrupulously sourced, ham-heavy menu—perfectly calibrated for sherry and cocktail pairings. Whatever the reason, this slinky Pearl cocktail spot operates in a Euro mode that makes you want to linger till the wee hours. Come for plates piled high with salty Read more...
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The 130-year-old Ladd Carriage House has a new life as a refurbished, multimillion-dollar project in downtown’s food scene. The kitchen mixes Portland’s familiar house-made pork terrines and wood-oven heat with Yorkshire puddings and crumpets befitting of an English carriage house. Chef David Padberg goes his own way with rabbit, putting it atop biscuits and in a garlicky Caesar—you don’t want Read more...
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This Belgian beer bar in Southeast Portland is a must for any serious brew aficionado. With 17 taps dedicated to Belgian-style ales—yeasty, malty, and puissant—and a happy hour that stretches leisurely between 3 pm and 7 pm daily, there is much to like here. The specials include a $5 cocktail, usually something potent and tropical, along the lines of a blood orange Read more...
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The conspicuously red two-story house in Sellwood’s lazy downtown feels more residential than commercial: picnic tables in the small backyard are surrounded by unpainted fences and shrub, a tone walkway, and the bustle of families. So you’ll feel no guilt letting your kids (or dog) run free while you nosh on one of Muddy’s signature organic flour pizzas with pecorino Read more...
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With its angular red- and black-tile floors and leather booths, the White Owl Social Club could double as a set from Special Agent Dale Cooper’s dream sequences on Twin Peaks. In reality, it’s a booze-fueled music hall from the rock-happy Sizzle Pie empire, complete with a monthly meet-up for vegan drinkers, a pair of kombuchas on offer, and a line of wolf-emblazoned Read more...
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In the heart of the shabby and increasingly chic Central Eastside Industrial District, Bunk Bar’s expansive, light-filled corner space oozes casual hipster charm, its old-school booths and bar stools populated until the wee hours with a very Portland mix of suits, flannel, tattoos, and high heels. Read more...
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A Southern-style barbecue mainstay located in short SE Portland. Part of our East Side Rising feature. Read more...
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A spendy upscale establishment that distinguishes itself from the others by also providing a lounge-style bar. Read more...