Honesty, how can you not pay attention to a restaurant with that name? I had a fun talk with Dan Cogan, the owner of the soon-to-open Batter. Follow their Facebook page for updates. We bonded over pancakes and peanut butter and the lack of fun interesting restaurants on the westside as defined by west of Sylvan … Read more
Essentially all of your favorites wineries will have something special going on. One winery has a $5 lunch and wine event which I was sworn to secrecy not to talk about because that person didn’t want it overrun. An internet search might get you there. If you know of something special happening this weekend leave … Read more
FourSquare is an phone application that lets you check-in to various locations and share that with friends. April 16th, 4/16, is FourSquare day. Personally I love FourSquare and the other check in services because it allows us to share the great places that others may not have heard about before which is what Pouregon is … Read more
I had been mulling over doing video for a month or so but wondering how best to do it. A friend found this amazing video that shows the passion of a soda pop store owner and I was hooked. I don’t think I will be able to shoot it as beautifully but I know there … Read more
Supportland has a great Valentine’s Day special. Go to their website anytime on February 14th and your points will be worth double. If you haven’t gotten your card yet, now’s the time. Honest Chocolates is normally closed on Monday but they know better than that on Valentine’s Day. Like an popular chocolatier they will be … Read more
Happy New Year! Cindy has compiled a great book for 2011 with even more reviews. In a world with mobile this and that I keep the book in my car. It’s still quicker and better than Yelp, Foursquare, Google Places, etc. She has maps, coupons, and rates the atmosphere of the place. • More than 400 … Read more
There are plenty of the typical places to go on New Year’s Eve. I am happy to offer you a Pouregon-style alternative. Insomnia Coffee Company‘s Baseline location will be open until 12:30 am and will feature Patrick Hammond who returns to Insomnia after giving his firrst concert three years ago, and he will be releasing … Read more
Speedboat Coffee is a fantastic coffee shop for many reasons. Recently it came under new ownership with Don and Carissa and they switched over to the popular Stumptown Coffee. They still have the popular Mighty Leaf Tea and the great ambiance. The exterior is unassuming but inside it is lush with cumfy chairs, electric fireplace, … 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