Joke in a Box A man walks into a bar... “...and says to the bartender, ‘I’m looking for a priest, a rabbi and a nun. Have you seen any of them?’ The bartender shrugs. He’s heard it all before. He doe   More

Food Reviews & Stories The Tonic Lounge offers one of the least-used patios in town. Best known as a big-ass springboard venue for up-and-coming bands, Tonic features a sea of picnic tables overlooking scenic Sandy Boulevard in all its scuzzy glory. The service is hip and friendly (an increasingly rare combination), the f   More

Food Reviews & Stories Bartender’s choice: Scrabble—the petite bartender loves to watch people play, and giggles at the triple word score for “hooters.”Known as a starting point for new bands, the lounge part of the Tonic Lounge is oft overlooked. Which is a shame, because it’s fucking awesom   More

Food Reviews & Stories One of the most awesomely schizophrenic bars in Portland, the Tonic Lounge comprises two distinct drinking spaces, divided by a hallway. On one side you have an almost English pub setting, with a fireplace, TVs and a laid-back feel; on the other is a stage that plays host to genres from hip-hop to m   More