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    Guide to Portland Oregon Wine Shops

    By Bernard Gehret and Eva Schmole Last Update January 11, 2018 20 Comments

    Wine rack

    Here is a guide to our favorite Portland wine shops Last update 1/4/18While many wine bars like Bar Avignon are gaining in popularity and exposure, Portland Oregon wine shops often fly under the radar of the public. Big retail stores like Fred Meyer’s, Zupan’s, New Seasons and even Trader Joe’s carry large international and domestic producers, but the small shops often … [Read more...] about Guide to Portland Oregon Wine Shops

    Widmer Pub Temporarily Closing for Remodel

    By PDX Food Dude Last Update March 14, 2014 Leave a Comment

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    Widmer Brothers Pub has announced they will be temporarily closing their restaurant located on North Russell Street, March 17th and March 24th through 27th. The remodel is part of a series of initiatives to celebrate the brewery’s 30th Anniversary. Beyond a major cosmetic renovation – one that hasn’t been done since the pub opened its doors in 1996 – the remodel will further … [Read more...] about Widmer Pub Temporarily Closing for Remodel

    Reader Survey 2013: Best Beer Bar in Portland

    By PDX Food Dude Last Update April 11, 2015 2 Comments

    Apex Portland

    The results have shuffled in the 2013 vote for Best Beer Bar in Portland Oregon. When I was in college, a nearby restaurant which went by the unfortunate nickname of "The Refectory" which was immediately renamed "The Rat Factory" by students - for good reason, had a list of 150 beers (I think that was the number). When I turned 21 I managed to make it through the list in six … [Read more...] about Reader Survey 2013: Best Beer Bar in Portland

    Is Wine-tasting Junk Science?

    By PDX Food Dude Last Update March 17, 2014 3 Comments

    Wine Cartoon

    I've often been disappointed by a highly-rated wine. At the same time, I've found wines at the other end of the judging scale that I really liked. Over the years, it seems that my palate can vary from day to day, which can be really annoying when I open bottles of wine over a few weeks, and less impressed than before.I thought it was just me, but when I was viewing the … [Read more...] about Is Wine-tasting Junk Science?

    Reader Survey 2013: Best Wine Shop in Portland

    By PDX Food Dude Last Update March 12, 2014 Leave a Comment

    Cork Wine Shop

    Lots of wine shops come and go from the bottom of this list every year, but the top three always seem to be the same. New to the list this year is CorksCru on NW Broadway. The percentage spread between the top three is tightening, and they are all firmly entrenched at the head of the list.2012: Cork Wine Shop, Liner & Elsen Wine Merchant, Vino Wine Shop, Vinopolis Wine … [Read more...] about Reader Survey 2013: Best Wine Shop in Portland

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