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Swan Island’s beloved burgers and (Oregon) beers spot, which constructed its second location in the Pearl’s old General Electric distribution plant last December, is as American as apple pie. Or, rather, a sweetly tart “Pie Break” cocktail, which tops applejack, lemon, and a dollop of Portland’s own Don’s Spices #2 syrup with frothy egg whites. Upgraded Americana is a calling card Read more...
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This airy Linnton tavern offers plenty of room to rehydrate after a hike in Forest Park or recover from a harvest-season trip to nearby Sauvie Island. Fridays and Saturdays draw regulars for prime-rib dinners, but the many burger choices, you’ve-got-to-be-kidding-me mountain of tots, and Oregon-proud pints (the taps take in Burnside Brewing and Cascade Lakes) are on offer every day. The Read more...
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With Harvester Brewing, James Neumeister raised the bar for American gluten-free beers. America’s first dedicated glutenfree brewery opened less than a year ago with three beers—Pale Ale, Red Ale, and Dark Ale—brewed from sorghum, gluten-free oats, and Willamette Valley chestnuts. The brewers’ years of recipe development have paid off, especially in the Dark Ale, which crackles with the flavor of chestnuts roasting over an open fire. Now, with a new Read more...
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There are tiki bars, and then thereTiki Bars. Hale Pele is the latter. Enter from a relatively dead block of NE Broadway, cross a small bridge next to a trickling waterfall, and you will find yourself within a thatched hut that feels tricked out by someone on a strong form of aboriginal acid, where psychedelic lights, bamboo, and giant Polynesian masks all Read more...
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Imagine an Italian grandmother lovingly plumping meatballs, humming a tune from the old country. Now plant her in a dark cocktail bar. That’s Nonna, a new tavern from the crew at intimate kitchen DOC that mashes up New York–style Italian food (gravy, not tomato sauce) with Portland’s mixology scene. As with many local bars, the real focus at Nonna is Read more...
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By Portland’s micro-loving standards, Ken Forkish’s Trifecta Tavern & Bakery is the Coliseum. The sky-high industrial ceiling makes room for a raucous marble bar shaking highbrow classics, a bustling kitchen separated from diners by a mountain of oysters on ice, and stretch-limo booths for all. The steak frites–meets–seafood shack menu isn’t quite ready for prime time, but Trifecta is already a Portland hangout. Read more...
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Founded by two home-brewing businessmen with a yen for the kushiyaki bars of Tokyo, Stickmen offers a spot to imbibe and snack on the shores of Lake Oswego. Warm days on the overwater deck call for a pint of Stickmen Saison, a farmhouse ale perfumed by delicate yeast. 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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This friendly and welcoming pub in Mount Tabor in east Portland is inspired by a mixture of travel, love of pubs, and an affinity for good food and drinks. It’s the perfect place to sit back and relax with a pint of beer or a hot toddy (with housemade apple-cinnamon bourbon). Read more...
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After a successful 10 years, in August 2012 Pix moved to its new digs, closing the original two Pix locations. The new 3000-square-foot building is complete with a 2000+ bottle cellar and an outdoor courtyard for summer events. At Cheryl Wakerhauser’s new Pix Patisserie/Bar Vivant, napkins litter the floor, scarlet damask lines the walls, and champagne enthusiasts play a game of pétanque in Read more...