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Osteria Sfizio

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From The Register-Guard: Sfizio — Italian for a “hard to satisfy craving” — is the first restaurant headed up by Rocky Maselli, though the executive chef co-owns Marché in Eugene with his wife, Leah, and her mother, Stephanie Pearl Kimmel. Maselli says his menu at Sfizio will feature pastas, in-house and imported hand-cured meats, fresh … Read more

Ground Kontrol

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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 Portland Public House

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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

Apex Bar

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So I was out looking for places to highlight for the beer post and a server at another bar said to check out Apex Bar.  What could be a better testimonial than a server at another bar telling me to check out this one.  I went straight over on a sunny Thursday, well, sunny between … Read more

Cheese Bar On Belmont

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6 Beers on tap, 50+ bottles of beer, and  200+ types cheese.

I had a chance to talk to Steve of the Cheese Bar on Belmont near 61st. It’s great to talk to someone who has a passion for what they do.  Steve has been selling cheese for 15 years.  Steve and his wife started experimenting with pairing cheese and beer and loved the results.

“Beer pairs better with cheese than wine.” It seemed like a bold statement but he had some good points.  Beer is made of grain and the animals eat grain. It isn’t a gigantic leap why they should work.

Steve has three ways to pair cheese with beer.

1) Comparative – Acid to acid, pairing bright wheat beer with Chevre,goat cheese.

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PINTS Brewing

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PINTS urban taproom celebrates its Grand Opening on Thursday, May 6th from 3 pm to 10 pm with free appetizers and drink specials on beer and wine. PINTS is Portland’s newest taproom room located between Old Town and the Pearl District at NW 5th and Flanders. PINTS has ten rotating beer taps and is currently … Read more

Cinco De Mayo

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Today is Cinco De Mayo!  Happy Independence Day Mexico!  They have the May 5th which is really similar to our July 4th.  How awesome!  Well, not exactly. Contrary to popular belief in America, mostly pushed by bars like Hallmark creates holidays, Cinco De Mayo isn’t about Mexico’s independence.  It is in reference to a short … Read more

Hopworks Urban Brewery

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Hopworks Urban Brewery (HUB) is Portland’s first Eco-Brewpub to offer all organic handcrafted beers, fresh local ingredients, and a sustainable building with a relaxed and casual atmosphere. Brewmaster Christian Ettinger has spent the past year and half constructing his “dream brewpub”. Hopworks has four distinct areas including a family friendly restaurant with play area, a vibrant … Read more

Green Dragon

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May 1st is our full launch. Until then we will have guest spots and informational posts. The Green Dragon is host every Friday’s to Beer and Blog where bloggers help bloggers over beer.  I had a chance to meet a few people including the founder of Beer and Blog, Justin Kistner.  Everyone had their laptops … Read more