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Drinking on the patio at Brix Tavern (1338 NW Hoyt St., 943-5995, brixtavern.com) might
just be the closest I ever come to patronizing an ultra lounge. Inside
its walls, the oversized club and restaurant features a VIP area, game
room (complete with a Captain Morgan foosball table) and a fancy-pants
restaurant dining area that all seem crafted for folks in a slightly
higher tax bracket than mine. The beer is predictably spendy, though we
cheapskates can try our luck at a $3 “Brown Bag” can of mystery beer (an
economic indicator if ever there was one). During happy hour, though,
Brix is for the common people: The near-perfect Backyard Margarita—fresh
Oregon berries and tequila shaken up and served in a Mason jar—drops
down to a shocking $4, and a cheap, excellent happy-hour menu (the
turkey sliders taste like Thanksgiving!) opens its loving arms. All of
which is ultra-good news.
