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    Blair Reynolds to Open Bar in Thatch Space

    By PDX Food Dude Last Update May 10, 2012 3 Comments

    Blair Reynolds is known all over town for his participation in just about every tiki event that comes along. He’s finally opening his own place, Hale Pele in the old Thatch space on NE Broadway.

    Here is the press release –

    Located on NE Broadway, in the former space of Thatch Tiki Bar, Hale Pele will offer a list of classic exotic cocktails made with the finest ingredients and craft methods, as well as a list of “New Wave Tropicals”, featuring modern spirits & liqueurs. Paired with these world class drinks will be an all new robust contemporary food menu.

    For over a decade, Hale Pele owner Blair Reynolds has been passionate about tropical cocktails. Founder of locally made B.G.Reynolds’ Hand-Crafted Syrups, Blair Reynolds has created specialty tiki menus for bars in the Pacific Northwest, and lectured at Tales of the Cocktail, Portland Cocktail Camp, and the Great American Distillers Festival. Blair has contributed to several cocktail books, and served as an expert for Imbibe Magazine.

    As a long-standing member and officer in the Oregon Bartenders Guild, Blair will bring a commitment to the consistency of the cocktails, using the freshest and highest quality ingredients and spirits available. “Too long has the word tiki been associated with bright red and pink drinks tasting of artificial coconut. Bringing in my years of research and study, I hope to serve Portland the best of tropical drinks both past and present,” says Reynolds.

    Hale Pele will also include the great décor you’d expect from a world-class tiki bar, with interactive features, dancing waters, and other wonders from exotic isles. “I’m inspired by the unique décor of tiki bars from times past, and want to bring a bit of the novel fantasy of that bygone era into an exotic, yet welcoming environment. There is a story behind the setting, some of which will be revealed and some hidden. But beware of uncovering the mystery, lest you incur the wrath of Pele!”

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    1. curious says

      May 10, 2012 at 12:35 pm

      is volz (thatch owner?) involved as a partner in this enterprise?

      Reply
    2. pdxyogi says

      May 10, 2012 at 6:35 pm

      No. Robert Volz sold it to the new owner. There was a closing party last night.

      Reply
    3. DinahDavis says

      May 12, 2012 at 4:11 pm

      I didn’t know that Thatch had closed! Glad to hear it’s going to be another Tiki Bar. I loves me a good Mai Tai.

      Reply

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