Special Deals For FourSquare Day

4/16/2011 is FourSquare Day across America. To make the day special the following companies are offering deals on 4/16 when you check in. This is the perfect way for businesses to thank their clients for shouting to the world, “I’m here!”  Here are some Pouregon related businesses that are offering special for FourSquare Day: Beveland … Read more

Beveland Street Bistro & Coffee House

I love finding places like Beveland Street Coffee House, the ones that are tucked away and aren’t on a high traffic street with tons of visibility. The dark woods and decor give it that warm cozy feeling, well, the fireplace helps too. They serve Caffé D’arte is located in Seattle and has played an important … Read more

What is #4sqday? (FourSquare Day)

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

Volcanic Bottle Shoppe

From the very diverse Volcanic Bottle Shoppe: Volcanic Bottle Shoppe is THE source in the Gorge for the widest selection of craft and import beers. We have six rotating taps and over 180 bottled and canned beers. You can enjoy any of our beers here in our comfortable living room atmosphere or private beer garden. … Read more

A Glimpse Into Passion

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

St. Patrick’s Day

There are no shortage of things to do and places to drink today but Kells is by far the most popular place to be on St. Patrick’s Day in Portland. Kells Irish Pub is the is rated as the #1 Irish restaurant and pub in the nation and has been serving the NW for 25 … Read more

Caffe Autogrill

UPDATE: The Caffe Autogrill closed last week. I might have been there on their last day. Sad. A friend and I went cafe hopping and this was our last stop.  I found Caffe Autogrill while driving around trying to scout new places and was eager to check it out.  It stood out immediately.  I was … Read more

3rd Annual Zwicklemania

Found by AroundTheSunBlog.com who gives a weekly list of free things to do in Portland on weekends. Over 50 breweries and brewpub statewide will open their doors to beer lovers for the 3rd Annual Zwickelmania.  It’s a free statewide event put on by the Oregon Brewers Guild that gives the beer community a chance to to … Read more

A Few Valentine’s Offerings

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