Mike A friend of mine mentioned that he had his first cup of wood roasted coffee, something I hadn’t heard of before. So I looked for around and found Caffe Pacori. At Caffé Pacori we roast our coffee daily in small batches ensuring you the freshest and most flavorful coffee you can find. We carefully select … Read more
Today is the launch of the 2011 edition of the Portland Happy Hour Guidebook and tomorrow is the release party at Amalfi’s from 5pm to 9pm. You can purchase the book at the release party for $10 instead of the normal $15. You will also be able to find the book at Powell’s. If you … Read more
First I want to say I love the logo. Heart Coffee Roasting could have easily went with a heart symbol but they didn’t, this feels like you would get good solid coffee. They just celebrated it’s first year in business. Heart opened its doors on October 20th, 2009. We are a young micro roasting company. … Read more
Launched just over three years ago the popular Insomnia Coffee Company has opened a second location in Tanasbourne. How popular? Clients actually had their wedding in their Baseline location. Insomnia Coffee has built a popular business on word of mouth, and with a plethora of coffee shops out there you have to stand out. I was first … Read more
There is nothing better than watching a sporting event with like-minded fans. Well I guess if the others are rooting for your rivals and your team is whipping them, that’s pretty sweet. Here are few bars in the Portland area with allegiance to one football team. Thanks to the Facebook fans that helped me … Read more
Old Market Pub wins for best website name I have seen in a while, DrinkBeerHere.com. This bar is huge, just like their list of Handcrafted Ales. This place is a case of being on a street that you travel to get somewhere else. I have driven by for years but never stopped but whenever I … Read more
Hall of Records at 3342 SE Belmont St. is a new record store and bar that pours only local drafts! Every Tuesday is Pint Nite! where all drafts are $3 from 7PM – 12AM. DJ starts at 8PM. This reminds me of Guapo Comics and Coffee where people with two different passions form a great … Read more
From their Facebook Page: Harvest Sale this weekend! Today -Mon save 10% on 3, 15% on 6 & 20% on 12 bottles. Wine club members get an extra 5% off of these prices. We are also having a Fall White sale-the 2008 Pinot Gris ($15) & 2009 Muscat ($16) two bottles for $25–no additional discounts … Read more
Salem’s 1st annual Beer and Cider by hosted by Gilgamesh Brewing and Wandering Aengus Ciderworks September 25, 2010 Saturday noon untill 10:00pm Mission Mill Museum 1313 Mill Street SE Salem, Oregon Entry Fee … … … …$15.00 (includes sampling glass and 5 tokens) Sampling tokens … … $1.00 Admission only … … . $5.00 Premium … Read more
I was at the Saturday market last Sunday (that always sounds strange) and I came across Vancouverture. They take wine barrels and repurpose them. Above is a serving platter made from a wine barrel. You can freeze the wood platter and it will stay cold for 90 minutes. They also make tea light holders, wine … Read more