I thought the first Hangover was pretty overhyped—I mean, it was fine, but I’m still bewildered it made 900 kajillion dollars—but even I’ve got to admit this is a pretty effective trailer for the sequel, since it makes me want to see the new one even though I can’t remember a damn thing about the […]
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It’s a Bar! It’s a Bike! It’s in Bend.
In the German tradition of Bier Bikes, a company in Bend has constructed this rolling bar that patrons pedal along. Cycle Pub is strictly BYOB and it’s time to break out the Hamms—no glass allowed on board. Drinkers partake of their beverages while pedaling under the counter. The company gives tours of 2-3 hours around […]
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New Bill Would Let Police Shut Down “Problem Bars” (And Fast)
Patrick Long Two Portland legislators pitched a new bill yesterday that would rework state liquor laws to allow police to crack down on “problem bars.” “We kept hearing from community members that seemed to be saying we don’t have an effective way for the OLCC to clamp down on problem establishments,” says N/NE Portland Representative […]
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That’s Why Toddlers Shouldn’t Drink!
This trailer for the short film Las Palmas by Johannes Nyholm speaks VOLUMES on the taboo and controversial subject of “toddler drunkards.” They’re ruining everything for everybody, guys! Can’t we put them in daycare, or something?? via
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Your Friday Afternoon Moment of Zen
Time to chill out, everyone. Stop stressin’ about Sarah Palin and Egypt and crap, and just watch this as many times in a row as necessary, until you can think clearly and calmly, and your blood pressure returns to a healthy rate. The weekend is so close you can taste it.
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Non-Profit Publicans
The Oregon Public House may very well be the country’s first pub operating as a non-profit (just to be clear: having a shitty bar that makes no money doesn’t qualify you as a 503(c)3). All profits will go to a charity of the customer’s choice. Sounds like a bookkeeping nightmare—funneling $4 pints to each individual […]
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Between Two Ferns with Tila Tequila And Jennifer “Anderson”
Zach Galifianakis continues his fern-flanked celebrity interview series, reaching a new level of fun-comfort with Tila Tequila (famous for being popular on irrelevant social networking site MySpace), as well as Jennifer Aniston (famous for being dumped in favor of Angelina Jolie), who I am really beginning to believe suffers from a genetic disorder that actually […]
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Get Drunk—the Justin Bieber Way!
Well… I guess I know how I’m gonna get fucked up this weekend. via People Note to Mercury office: I won’t be in on Monday.
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Nutritional Information Coming to Booze?
Have you ever wondered how many carbs are in a serving of whiskey? Have you ever wondered what distillers consider to be a serving of whiskey? You may soon find out: Pressure is mounting worldwide for alcoholic beverage producers to modify labels to make the health and nutritional information more clear to consumers. From Australia […]
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Hopworks Part II
Details about the long whispered-about new Hopworks are starting to come out. The Bike Bar, so named for its location on the busiest bike route in the state, is opening up right next to New Old Lompoc the 5th Quadrant on N. Williams. The canopy of the bar will be constructed out of Oregon-made bike […]
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McMenamins Crystal Hotel Announces Opening
Finding a decent place to crash after a long night of partying is about to get a little easier: McMenamins Crystal Hotel, located at S.W. Burnside Street and 12th Avenue in downtown Portland, announces its grand opening for Tuesday, May 3, 2011. The historic hotel will offer 51 lodging rooms starting at $85 per night, […]
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This Is Not a Good Idea
Take a look. Yep. It’s what you think it is: Whisky in a can. Despite the name, Scottish Spirits is not Scottish. Rather, it’s a Panamanian company that’s crammed 12 delicious ounces of whisk(e)y into a can. Other liquor producers are angry—but not because it holds enough hooch to get two stout men tipsy as […]