What is the best beer bar in Portland? 864 of you weighed in. I'll be upfront here; I'm not much of a beer guy. I don't like bitter beers, hoppy beers or IPA's. What I want is something dark as a graveyard night, something to match the color of my soul after moderating comments on this website for the last 14 years. … [Read more...] about Reader Survey 2017: Best Beer Bar in Portland
Hopworks Urban Brewery
Reader Survey 2017: Best Place to Dine with Children in Portland
I always get a mix of comments when I ask "Where is the best place to dine with children in Portland?" One group is firmly in the “no one should ever bring kids to a restaurant”, and others say “I can bring my kids anywhere I want!” Restaurants realize that with children come parents, and the adults are going to spend … [Read more...] about Reader Survey 2017: Best Place to Dine with Children in Portland
Hopworks Urban Brewery Opens in Vancouver
Hopworks Urban Brewery has opened a new brewpub in Vancouver Washington Hopworks Urban Brewery has opened a 6,000 square foot brewery and restaurant in east Vancouver. It features an eight barrel brewhouse, and a sizeable restaurant, with seating for 300 diners. This joins their popular locations at 2944 SE Powell and … [Read more...] about Hopworks Urban Brewery Opens in Vancouver
Hopworks Urban Brewery
Picnic tables by front door and large expanded deck in back. Play area makes this a great place for kids. The deck is seriously elevated. Seriously. Wheelchair accessible? No. Lots of umbrellas for shade. A cool place to hang out at sunset. No dogs. Our Powell location is home to our 20 barrel brewery and our largest … [Read more...] about Hopworks Urban Brewery
John Gorham to Open Shalom Y’all at Pine Street Market
Shalom Y’all brings Israeli Street Food to the Pine Street Market John Gorham has announced that in partnership with Ron Avni and Mediterranean Exploration Company executive chef Kasey Mills, they will be opening a new restaurant to the upcoming Pine Street Market. Shalom Y’all will feature Israeli street food, with a … [Read more...] about John Gorham to Open Shalom Y’all at Pine Street Market
Reader Survey 2015: Best Beer Bar in Portland
Just in time for the 2015 Craft Brewers Conference, the survey results for the Best Beer Bar in Portland are in! This year we see the usual suspects; just the order has changed. I'm glad to see Horse Brass on top, and am happy to see relative newcomer Stammtisch make the list. 1190 votes cast: 1. Horse Brass … [Read more...] about Reader Survey 2015: Best Beer Bar in Portland
Reader Survey 2015: Most Kid Friendly Restaurant in Portland
The question, what is the Most Kid Friendly Restaurant in Portland always brings lots of passionate comments. One group is firmly in the "no one should bring kids to a restaurant", and others say "I can bring my kids anywhere I want!" The Laurelwood Public House has a little blurb that shows why they always … [Read more...] about Reader Survey 2015: Most Kid Friendly Restaurant in Portland
Reader Survey 2013: Most Family Friendly Restaurant in Portland
Before I get started, yes, I know some of you avoid "family friendly" restaurants like the plague. I understand that. Many people don't feel the same way, so just keep the nasty comments to yourself. I like my summary from 2012, so I'm just going to quote it - '"The place where friends and family meet", "Bring the … [Read more...] about Reader Survey 2013: Most Family Friendly Restaurant in Portland