Hillsdale Brewery & Public House in Portland is home to one of the biggest beer battles of the year for McMenamins brewers. OnFebruary 21, 2015, the 22nd annual Hillsdale Brewfest pits 22 of the finest ales from McMenamins breweries against each other for the chance at winning a championship belt, bragging rights and inclusion into … Read more
I just came upon the Breakside Brewery this weekend. I didn’t have a chance to stop by but I wanted to promote a new venture, especially when it already has 16 reviews on Yelp in the matter of two months. Tammy E. – “I can’t find any reason to not give this place 5 stars, … Read more
ANNUAL NW SPIRITS AND MIXOLOGY SHOW This July, Get an Insider’s Look at the Beverage and Liquor Industry- Complete with Tastes and Sips of the Latest Trends Portland, Oregon (26, June 2010)- The NW Spirits and Mixology Show is bringing the Portland public an exclusive insider’s look at the latest trends to follow in the … Read more
PINTS URBAN TAPROOM EVENT. PINTS will be grilling brats and serving Oregon craft beer this Friday, July 16th from noon to 6 pm at 412 NW Fifth Avenue. Live music by Shane Brown will start at 6 pm until 9 pm. Every Friday at PINTS is Aloha Friday. Kona Longboard Island Lager pints are $3 … Read more
In 2010 we celebrate the fifth annual Oregon Craft Beer Month (OCBM) which gets off to a beery start on July 1, 2010 with an official kick-off party at McMenamins Hillsdale Brewery and a state-wide toast to OCBM at participating restaurants, breweries and bars at 6 p.m. There are over 200 events happening this month … Read more
It’s hard to find a good hot dog restaurant as most places treat it as a gimmick or a second thought. I stumbled across Zach’s Shack (it was actually a shack, or trailer, at the time) six years ago; “Dogs with snap,” is their catch phrase. You have had the soft, grocery store hot dogs. … Read more
Pac-Man Ghosts and Galaga Aliens, ahhhhh. Ground Kontrol, depending on your age, is either the coolest place you know about or the place you can’t believe you didn’t learn about until now. Over 90 video games from the ’70’s, ’80’s, and 90’s? 26 Pinball machines? Beer? Yep. Ground Kontrol just recently started offering beer on … Read more
Deschutes Brewery in Portland is a gorgeous place. Big, open but still with a warm, cozy feeling. I went there Friday night after listening to an author speak at Powell’s and had a fantastic burger (Topped with Carlton Farms Applewood-Smoked Bacon and Rogue Creamery Oregon Blue Cheese) and ridiculous dessert. Here’s their full menu. The Portland brew pub produces all … Read more
All of us at the Coconut Cafe, owners and staff alike , strive daily to bring you the authentic coffee house experience. Hand crafted latte and espresso drinks are our standard. Reading the reviews online show that the Coconut Cafe has won over the hearts of the locals making this truly a neighborhood place. They … Read more
Making your way in the world today takes everything you’ve got. Taking a break from all your worries, sure would help a lot. Wouldn’t you like to get away? Sometimes you want to go where everybody knows your name…” Sam and Diane had Cheers. SE Portland has The Lion’s Eye Tavern. Lion’s Eye owner, Erin … Read more