BEHIND THE SCENES

Smoke Signals Cocktail at Laurelhurst Market

Ever wonder how ice gets smoked? We went behind the scenes to uncover the secret to one of Portland's most iconic cocktails.

04/17/2013 By Benjamin Tepler

BREAKING FOOD NEWS

5 Reasons to Get Excited About the Multnomah Whiskey Library

We've got the scoop on Portland’s upcoming “spirit library” and its lead man, Tommy Klus.

04/09/2013 By Benjamin Tepler

HIGH SPIRITS

Photos from Toast: Portland's Booziest Bash

Spotlighting the spirited wares of over 50 craft liquor producers, the third annual Portland-based event brought out the crowds.

03/25/2013 By Jessica Shulsinger

PLANTWISE: BOOK REVIEW & Q&A

Q&A With Amy Stewart, Author of The Drunken Botanist

In which she addresses the enlightening botanical history, science and chemistry of over 150 plants, flowers, trees, fruit and fungi. Also, a book giveaway!

02/17/2013 By Kate Bryant

FIRST IMPRESSIONS

White Owl Social Club

A Southeast dive bar cleans up its act and polishes the menu.

02/01/2013 By John Chandler

INTRODUCING

Introducing Tannery Bar

Skin & Bones is reborn as a cozy cocktail joint.

01/23/2013 By Benjamin Tepler

POUR

Aria Gin

Martin Ryan Distilling captures Oregon’s essence in a dry gin.

01/23/2013 By Kenneth Friedenreich

BEST OF PDX

Bubble Up in 2013

New Years Eve may have come and gone, but 'tis still the season for light and refreshing winter cocktails with a bit of fizz.

12/31/2012 By Allison Jones

INTERVIEW

5 Questions With Portland Penny Diner Barman Brandon Wise

The veteran Portland bartender continues his streak of winning cocktail programs with a new focus on fountain drinks and DIY concoctions.

12/07/2012 By Allison Jones

Cocktails

Etymixology

What’s in a cocktail name? We find out.

09/21/2012 By Danielle Strom

Post

Bar Trend: Mezcal

08/30/2012

Portland Cocktails

Morso Unveils Cocktail Program

Kenny Giambalvo’s Italian eatery is launching a small but mighty selection of classic cocktails, bringing Euro-style happy hour—with free nosh!—to Portland.

08/24/2012 By Allison Jones

Beervana

Taste of Beervana

Portland Monthly's selection of can’t-miss beer hot spots and why we like 'em. From Saraveza in North Portland to the Horse Brass Pub in Southeast, each location has made it to four-star "special lady" status in our little black book of bars.

08/20/2012 By Kasey Cordell, John Chandler, and Rachel Ritchie

Beervana

The New Masters

Meet the five brewers poised to redefine Oregon’s Craft Beer Movement.

08/20/2012 By Christian DeBenedetti

Feature

Best New Bars 2012

Portland's newest wave of watering holes is redefining the local drinking culture all over again. Pull up a stool and learn about the places, drinks, and trends leading the way.

07/19/2012 Edited by Rachel Ritchie With Benjamin Tepler and Allison Jones