Bars
Snack of the Month: Hibisbloom’s Cascade Vanilla Hibiscus Drink and Syrup
Willamette Week highlights one Oregon-made nosh that needs your seasonal (or evergreen) attention.
A James Beard Award-Winning Mixologist Slings Cocktails in Vancouver, Wash.
Toby Maloney made his name at pioneering bars in New York and Chicago. His latest act? The Elbow Room in downtown Vancouver.
The Sports Bra Is a Space for Watching Women’s Sports and Discovering Queer Identity
“It sucks when there’s a major women’s game going on and then you’re watching mediocre men’s sports in a bar.”
Jim & Patty’s Coffee to Reopen Aug. 14 Without Jim or Patty Roberts
Public records list Paul Ceserani as the beloved Portland coffee company’s new owner.
Scandals Bar to Close Downtown Location Sept. 21 After 46 Years
Plans are in the works for an all-ages, family-friendly queer space on Northeast Alberta Street.
BDSM Brewing Company Fosters Community for Beer Lovers With Very Specific Tastes
Billy and Matt Wing’s kinky brewery will whip up a custom-flavor seltzer for anyone who’s not a beer nut.
CC Slaughters Announces Prospective New Owners, Averting Closure
Current CC’s owner Bruce Rice announced plans on June 1 to close the Old Town LGBTQ+ nightclub permanently this Sunday.
Old Town Brewing to Host Inaugural Old Baby Pageant
The contestant who looks most like Old Town Lager’s mascot wins $500.
SNAP! Dance Party Turns 18 at Holocene This Month
The long-running ‘90s and ‘00s tribute night will celebrate with a neon beach rave July 25.
Basement Speakeasy Grandma’s Secret Keeps Its Menu as Refreshing as Its Shadowy Parlor
The French-influenced Vietnamese lounge’s cocktails are seasoned with fresh regional ingredients.
Slow Bar and HOME, A Bar Announce Closures
Both inner Southeast bars cite increasing costs among the reasons for their shuttering.