For many people, happy hour comes down to what you get for your money, and not necessarily if the food is incredibly good. Let's face it, if you've had 2-3 drinks, the food won't be your primary focus. There were a lot of votes in this category, but so many places were nominated, only the first two had a large majority. I'm listing the top ten to give you an idea of some other … [Read more...] about Reader Survey 2012: Best Happy Hour
Clyde Common Restaurant
Reader Survey 2012: Best Bar in Portland
This survey question was for "Best Bar - Excluding Food". Last year Teardrop Lounge was knocked off of its perch by Beaker & Flask, but it has regained its footing by a healthy margin. The Rum Club made a great showing for a new business.686 votes were cast: 1. Teardrop Lounge - 12% of the total vote. 1015 NW Everett St., Portland, OR 97209. Map (503) … [Read more...] about Reader Survey 2012: Best Bar in Portland
Beaker and Flask, Clyde Common Nominated for “Spirited Awards”
Tales of the Cocktail is a five-day drinks convention where thousands of chefs, bartenders, spirits writers, and drink geeks go to New Orleans to gorge on seminars and tastings. It is the most important cocktail education, celebration and awards convention in the industry. This year, Portland has two nominees up for awards.Beaker and Flask is nominated in the "Spirited … [Read more...] about Beaker and Flask, Clyde Common Nominated for “Spirited Awards”
Clyde Common and Teardrop Lounge Named Two of “50 Best Bars in America”
Food & Wine Magazine likes to post lists. Not only do they get people excited (and subscribing) in each city that wins, but they also generate tons of clicks as we click slog our way through never-ending slide-shows to find out who is on the list. This time the focus is "One of the 50 Best Bars in America". Portland scores two: Clyde Common: Jeffrey Morgenthaler oversees … [Read more...] about Clyde Common and Teardrop Lounge Named Two of “50 Best Bars in America”
2011 – Food Trends I can Agree With
The HuffingtonPost has posted their yearly look-back at the most recent food trends. Though some of them don't seem to have come to Portland yet, it's fun to look at the list.Insects - this one hasn't made it to Portland, and though I've eaten ants, crickets and grubs, it wouldn't break my heart if I never had any of them again. Fancy Donuts - A few new places have … [Read more...] about 2011 – Food Trends I can Agree With