My first visit to Interurban (4057 N Mississippi St) left a generally good impression of the place. It wasn’t too crowded, they had some good music going, and the bartender introduced me to a few new kinds of whiskey based on the shot of Woodford Reserve that I ordered. Everything you want in a bar […]
Clare Gordon
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How Many IPAs Does it Take to Screw in a Lightbulb?
Just think—by last call on Friday, you could easily be an expert on India Pale Ale. Roscoe’s (8105 SE Stark St.) is hosting their 3rd annual IPA summit for which they will have 15 different varieties of the beverage on tap. There’s no faster way to train those taste buds to recognize subtleties in flavor […]
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Last Call for Cold Weather Favorites!
Part of me loves it when Portland gets one last cold snap like yesterday’s snowy semi-scare. Yes, everyone complains about the weather in perfect harmony, people drive like total assholes, and schools open late to the general disruption of every parent’s schedule. Soon, however, it’ll be too warm to appreciate classic winter comfort for months […]
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Avocado What?
One of the highlights of my last week was finding a place to buy avocado oil. I have only been able to find this at the incredible International Food Supply at SE 80th and Stark, and it costs just over $10 for this bottle o’ culinary fun you see below. Here’s why International Food Supply […]
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Cookie Review: Blue Collar Baking Company
I think anyone would agree that it’s more than ballsy to open a bakery/coffee shop right across the street from a Stumptown cafe, with their skilled barista count and critically lauded pastries from Little T American Baker. Which is why I really wanted to like Blue Collar Baking Company, with their great design concept and […]
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St. Patrick’s Day Distractions
Yes, St. Patrick’s Day events are generally excuses for drinking, wearing green, punching people who aren’t wearing green, etc. Even my appreciation for Guinness has it’s limits, so for all ye fellow non-Irish folks out there, here are some other cool things to do this weekend: The Saturday Portland Farmers Market is BACK! The 21st […]
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Crash These Birthday Parties
Two pretty fantastic Portland businesses are celebrating impressive anniversaries today, and each is offering what should be a good time this evening. Music Millennium – Officially the senior record store of the Pacific Northwest! A celebration of 43 years in business begins at 5:30 with cake and drinks, and local Blues mainstay Lisa Mann will […]
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Not Exactly Constructive… But What Is?
Politician-bashing is generally something I try to stay away from. I watch the actual debates and keep up with current events, but some of the personal attacks on candidates are distracting and even confusing. However, I completely endorse this form of ranting, and who knows? I think even Rick Santorum might see the humor in […]
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St. Patrick’s Day Distractions
Yes, St. Patrick’s Day events are generally excuses for drinking, wearing green, punching people who aren’t wearing green, etc. Even my appreciation for Guinness has it’s limits, so for all ye fellow non-Irish folks out there, here are some other cool things to do this weekend: The Saturday Portland Farmers Market is BACK! The 21st […]
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East Coast Meat
A friend that recently relocated back to New York sent a photo our way of a wonderful, wonderful thing. Maybe I’m behind the times or just don’t get across the country enough, but I’ve never seen this kind of efficiency and convenience around these parts. jason lux pure genius Brought to you by Met Foods […]
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Alberta’s New Sugar Spot
It took Eater PDX to tip me off that a new candy store had opened up in my very own neighborhood. Naturally, I rushed to the scene of the sugar spinning to find Candy Babel sitting pretty on Alberta St. between 12th and 13th. The shop is brightly lit with natural sunlight on days like […]
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Socially Responsible Schmoozing
This nonprofit’s got it figured out: Green Drinks (a “volunteer-driven group created to connect and grow Portland’s environmental community”) hosts short lectures at classy joints around town, luring in potential activists to learn about saving the planet while they get their drink on. This month’s conscientious cocktail party will be Tuesday, March 6, from 6:30 […]