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Wine Fest News: “Celebration of Syrah” at Edgefield
McMenamins is putting on a wine festival at Edgefield this Friday and Saturday, called “Celebration of Syrah” which is… umm… a celebration of all things Syrah. A dark, thick-skinned grape, Syrah is the red wine makes a perfect barbecue buddy as it’s a fine match for grilled meats. Despite having attracted a somewhat uncouth reputation […]
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Screw Green Beer! St. Patrick’s Day Deserves Real Irish Whiskey
GINGER FLANDERS: “Think you can Irish up this coffee for me?” Ned Flanders: “Whoops, watch the swears, honeybear. We don’t use the I word in this house.” In American English, “Irish” is synonymous for “drunk.” For better or worse, drinking is what we associate with the Irish and St. Patrick’s Day, along with the color […]
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George’s: A No-Judgment Zone, with Chicken
Minh Tran THE NORTH KILLINGSWORTH MAX stop is positively redolent with the scent of fried chicken—it’s a wonder that every disembarking passenger doesn’t head directly to the squat gray building with a retro neon sign literally pointing to the aroma’s source. George’s Corner Tavern is a no-judgment zone: It’s the place to be when nothing […]
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Sorry, CDC, But “Not Drinking” is Definitely Not a Form of Birth Control.
You’ve probably seen this delightful infographic from the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention, right? You know, the one that says women shouldn’t drink if they’re not on birth control, because they might get accidentally pregnant? If you haven’t, and you haven’t yet met your quota today for the absurd, well, here you go: Centers […]
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Cannabuzz: Why Stoners and Drunks Don’t Mix
I’M NOT ANTI-ALCOHOL. I swear. Although I’m basically a teetotaler, I have no issues with those who enjoy the water of fire. As with most intoxicants, I’m cool with what you do, as long as you aren’t impacting the vibe of those around you. That said, I’ve had a few experiences lately that have made […]
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I’ll Take Manhattan; Or, Portland’s Best Winter Cocktails
Ronitphoto.com Winter’s still got 10 more weeks. Slipping down my treacherous porch stairs to chip away at my ice-covered Ford Escape (like Brendan Fraser in Encino Man), I’d be lying if I said my first thought is anything but “Damn it, I need a drink.” Specifically, I need a Manhattan. Whiskey provides warmth, fortified vermouth […]
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Your Holiday Wine Questions… ANSWERED!
What’s the best supermarket for wine? Supermarket? You should be patronizing your local bottle shop, attending tastings, and learning all the appellations of Burgundy. Failing that, supermarkets do have their uses. An industry insider tells me that the Hollywood Fred Meyer (3030 NE Weidler) sells more wine than any other store in the city. The […]
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The Foggy Notion Is Closing
The Foggy Notion (3416 N Lombard)—the North Portland queer-friendly rock den named for a Velvet Underground deep cut—is closing this week. According to a post on the bar’s Facebook page, this Friday, December 18, will be your last chance to get a drink or a pierogi or roll some Skee-Ball. The little bar that could […]
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Orson Welles’ Startling Evolution as a Director
ORSON WELLES AT 100 “Okay, this time I’m for sure getting on America’s Funniest Home Videos!” Recent generations of film buffs and critics have done impressive work repairing what was a fractured view of Orson Welles’ career, both in front of and behind the camera. Moving straight from his pioneering work in Citizen Kane and […]
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Taste the Newest Wines in Town!
After a successful debut last year the Nouveau Division Crawl returns. It’s devised by the folks at SE Wine Collective to celebrate the first wines made from this year’s harvest (it ties in with the launch of Beaujolais Nouveau in France, which is always the third Thursday of November). The ‘crawl’ part involves exploring various […]
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Chili Jamboree 2015 Is Coming!
Well, slap my ass and call me Sally*, it’s that time of year again: Chili Jamboree! This year we’ve got TEN chefs who’ll be running all over hell’s half acre slingin’ their very best bowls of red—all made with locally-sourced meats from our good friends at Nicky USA. And they’re gonna give you a taste […]