Cocktails

In Defense of the Blue Drink

Grown-up cocktails are overrated—bring on the dye.

07/20/2022 By Katherine Chew Hamilton

Food News

Portland's Got Its First Classical Music Themed Bar

Mendelssohn's on N Mississippi Ave pairs classical music with classic cocktails and promises monthly Operoke (yes, it's exactly what it sounds like).

07/05/2022 By Sam Pape

Cocktails

The Best Boozy Brunch Drinks in Portland

Bloody Mary riffs and more cocktails to start the day from Hey Love, Flattop & Salamander, and Broder

06/16/2022 By Katherine Chew Hamilton

Pride

The Queen’s Head and Rebel Rebel Are Keeping Old Town Queer

The new bars are ready to restore Old Town to its former queer glory.

06/08/2022 By Thom Hilton Photography by Thom Hilton

Bars

12 Essential Oregon Coast Bars

From the Triangle in Astoria to the 101 in Brookings, these small-town taverns help you feel like a local.

06/02/2022 By Margaret Seiler

Food News & Events

Jeffrey Morgenthaler Will Open Two Bars in June, Sunshine Noodles Launches Brunch, and Akadi Reopens

Plus, find out what honey pecan wings taste like, celebrate AAPI Heritage Month with Portland Ca Phe, and a new market hall opens in Gresham.

05/05/2022 By Katherine Chew Hamilton

Bar Openings

Watching Women’s Sports Is Hard. The Sports Bra Makes It Easier.

Jenny Nguyen’s new sports bar on NE Broadway is open, with smash burgers, tots, framed Thorns and Power and UO Ionescu jerseys, and TV screens dedicated to women’s games.

04/01/2022 By Margaret Seiler

Where to Live Now

Neighborhood Guide: Brentwood-Darlington

Towering firs, religious resting places, and one legendary cart pod

03/30/2022 By Margaret Seiler

Bars & Nightlife

Why a Northeast Alberta Pub Is the Irishest Place in Portland

For St Patrick’s Day—or any day you need a good chat and a pint of plain—you can’t beat T.C. O'Leary's.

03/17/2022 By Fiona McCann

Shopping

Where to Buy and Play Board Games in Portland

Tabletop squad, assemble! We're heading to Master Goblin Games, Mox, and more for game night.

03/15/2022 By Gabriel Granillo

Cocktails

The Best Local Spots to Sip Espresso Martinis Like a '90s Boss

The '90s are back, from the faceplant of a Sex and the City reboot to sweet, caffeinated vodka.

03/07/2022 By Katherine Chew Hamilton

Eat This Now

Canallas Brings Free-Rein, Fine Dining–Influenced Tacos to ‘The Place’

Two chefs, including one with a Michelin star résumé, use tacos as a canvas for ingredients including venison, pork terrine, salmon, bok choy, and squash.

01/28/2022 By Katherine Chew Hamilton