One of the best parts about living in a city with a small army of mixologists is getting to sample an array of cocktails that go far beyond what David Embury famously dubbed the “six basic drinks”: the daiquiri, Jack Rose, Manhattan, martini, old fashioned, and sidecar. This explosion in innovation has wandered into some […]
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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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The Great Veggie Burger Caper
Two Comedians Take on Portland’s Meatless Burgers
Two comedians take on Portland’s best and worst meatless burgers.
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Star Crossed
The Observatory: Adrift in a Sea of “Meh.”
The Observatory could use a new star map to find a
strong culinary direction.