East Burn

I’ve been to East Burn probably five or six times now and am convinced that if it were a person it would classify as a shape-shifter. Don’t get me wrong, I always enjoy myself, Read more

Mississippi Pizza Pub

Mississippi Pizza Pub has something for everyone: great pizza, good beer selection, live music 7 nights a week, plenty of indoor and outdoor seating and a full bar in back, It’s a great place to hang out or just stop in for a slice to go. It’s kid friendly yet void of that often dreaded “family” feel. It’s also perfectly suited for singles or couples to eat and hang out. The music at Mississippi Pizza is eclectic and usually quite good. On one night you could get a country band, an afro-cuban jazz band and a laptop DJ. The pizza, available in slices or by the pie, is medium crust with a great sauce and generous toppings. Plus you are on Mississippi Street where there’s always plenty of action and everything is walkable. This is a classic Portland spot.

Mississippi Pizza Pub
3552 N Mississippi Ave
Portland, OR 97227
(503) 288-3231

Zoo Brew 2008!

On Friday, May 30th, enjoy beer and ale from your favorite Northwest local breweries, fantastic food from Oregon Zoo Catering and live entertainment while benefiting the Oregon Zoo’s effort to Bring Back the Roar!

Zoo Brew: Oregon Zoo Brewers Festival
Oregon Zoo
Friday, May 30, 2008
5:00 - 10:00 p.m.

Tickets are $25 ($30 at the door), includes a commemorative tasting glass, 10 tastes and live entertainment. Addtional tastes available for $1.00.

featured brewers:

Allann Bros. Coffee
Blue Mountain Cider
BridgePort Brewing
Crater Lake Root Beer
Deschutes Brewery
Double Mountain Brewery
Fish Brewing Company
Full Sail Brewing Company
Hopworks Urban Brewing
Kona Brewing Co.
Laurelwood Brewing Co.
Lompoc Brewing Company
MacTarnahan’s Brewing Company
New Belgium Brewing
Pyramid Breweries
Raccoon Lodge
Redhook Ale Brewery
Rogue Ales
Trumer Brauerei
Widmer Brothers Brewing Company

Weekend in Wine Country

This weekend more than 120 wineries will open their doors to visitors for the annual Memorial Weekend in Wine Country. This is a great opportunity for wine lovers to barrel taste, sample new releases & taste older vintages. Music & specialty foods will be offered at many wineries. For a listing of activities as well as a touring map visit www.willamettewines.com.

Memorial Weekend in Wine Country
May 24, 2008 - May 26, 2008
www.willamettewines.com

Grand Central Bowl

OK, Grand Central Bowl is, cosmetically speaking at least, a huge step up from the old establishment. When you first walk in you could swear you’re somewhere in the heart Read more

Walking Man Brewery

Walking Man is the best brewery in the Pacific Northwest. Period. Hands down. There, I’ve said it. What used to be a little-known gem to hikers, bikers and beer aficionados has become a microbrew institution. While still rare to find Walking Man on tap in Oregon (North 45 and Horse Brass are the only bars I can think of that usually have a handle) and, from what I hear, literally impossible to find in Washington due to a distribution policy from the brewery, Walking Man has nonetheless succeeded at the grass-roots, word of mouth kind of buzz most brewers only dream of. And believe me, the buzz is well-deserved. I know people who have made the 50 minute drive to Stevenson, WA (the small town on the gorge where Walking Man resides) just to down some pints or fill up a growler or two of this remarkable beer. Last weekend, some friends and I got out and hiked dog mountain. On the way home we filled up three growlers at Walking Man to take back to Portland: the rich chocolaty Dark Cherry Stout, the toasty and smooth Walking Stick Stout, and the hoppy Knuckle Dragger strong pale ale. Let me just say that There is really nothing like sitting around a table with three growlers of fantastic beer after a good hike. Here’s hoping that Walking Man continues to produce this quality of beer for decades to come!

Oregon Garden Craft Brewfest

Sample some of the best local and regional craft beers money can buy. The 4th annual Oregon Garden Craft Brewfest takes place at the beautiful Oregon Garden in Silverton, OR on April 25–26. The great beer will be complemented by great food and live music. Admission is $10 which includes entrance to the garden, a commemorative mug and four beer tickets.

The Oregon Garden - 879 W Main St (503) 874-8100

Happy Hour at Lompoc Fifth Quadrant

I’ve been going to the Lompoc Fifth Quadrant all winter. It always makes for a great meeting place. I know the brewer personally, Bryan Keilty–a great guy who makes Read more

Happy Hour at BaRa Sushi House!

Portland has a cozy new neighborhood sushi spot in the Southeast. BaRa Sushi House, on 21st and Clinton, operates from the first floor of an historic house in Portland’s Abernathy Read more

Happy Hour at Blue Dragonfly

One of the best, and lesser-known, happy hour spots in Portland, OR is Blue Dragonfly on 12th and SE Powell Blvd in the Abernathy neighborhood. One can chill out in the sleek, upscale barroom and a enjoy local microbrew (like Old Lompoc LSD) along with a gourmet meal–all for under $8! That’s right, from 3-6 pm Monday through Saturday, everything on the bar menu is $3.99. And these are not small portions either. Try the Lamb Skewers with Curried Crème Fraiche or the Washington Manila Clams with Chorizo and olive oil. Or venture into the burger menu, which includes some exotic patty options such as elk and deer. All burgers come with fries to boot. For whatever reason, this Portland happy hour spot remains relatively undiscovered. But I have a hunch this won’t last for long!

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