“You look like a dad in that sweater.” That’s the first thing my drinking associate said when we recently met at Lovely Rita for a cocktail. Lovely Rita is the rebrand of the lobby restaurant in the Hoxton Hotel, and my sweater was a cream-colored cable knit pullover that frankly makes me look like a […]
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Restaurant Deep Cuts: Portland’s Best Surprises on the Menu
I have a deep abiding respect for the Japanese concept of shokunin: picking one thing and mastering it. It’s the antithesis of the fickle”be all things to all people” model, but if famed sushi master Jiro Ono has taught us anything, it’s that specialization is key to success. But sometimes, a gustatory hit lurks on […]
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100 Portland Happy Hours: Southeast
Aalto Lounge | 3356 SE Belmont For two hours every day at Aalto Lounge, you’ll find a mini-collection of cocktails at an unbelievably low $3, from a Serrano-infused vodka concoction called the Slow Burn to “grown-up Jell-O shots.” Perhaps even better is a rotating selection of wine available by the bottle for just $10! If […]
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Portland’s Best Restaurants You Just Have to Try
Hey visitors! Betcha you worked up an appetite, now that you’ve flashed a peace sign in front of Multnomah Falls, got lost in Powell’s, and stood in line at Voodoo Doughnuts! So let’s get down to the real reason you’re here: To eat. Portland’s built its reputation on the basic rules of super-seasonal fare at […]
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The Cocktail Explorer’s Club
Local Drinks (and Drinkeries) You Have to Try
Break out of your cocktail comfort zone by trying these drinks.
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A Guide to Portland’s Best Restaurants and Eateries
A Guide to Portland’s Best Restaurants and Eateries
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The Best Bars for Beer, Wine, and Cocktails in Portland
Welcome, traveler. Let’s toast your arrival with an alcoholic drink, which Portlanders love even more than coffee or weed. In the spirit of assimilation, here’s a visitor’s guide to drinking in Portland: BEER The Commons Brewery, 630 SE Belmont & Upright Brewing, 240 N Broadway If you’re not just here for our famously hoppy suds, […]
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Happy Hour Guide: Southeast
The Happiest Hours in Southeast Portland
The Mercury’s guide to more than 75 of the city’s best happy hours.
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Delicious Décor
The Stories Behind Some of Portland’s Most Iconic Restaurant Interiors
The stories behind some of Portland’s most iconic restaurant interiors.
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The Merc Food Critic’s Personal Favorites
Where This Pro Eats on Her Own Time and Dime
Where this pro eats on her own time and dime.
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Bartender’s Bar Crawl
Prepare for Weird Turns
Let bartenders choose the bar, and be prepared for some weird turns.