Higgins

By Penelope Bass

Nostalgic for a time when bartenders wore white shirts and black ties, bars didn't have high-concept design themes beyond "wood," and sexual harassment was just "showing appreciation"? Higgins is the place—minus the sexual harassment. Well past the two-decade mark, Higgins is deserving of its status as a Portland institution. And the Higgins bar—all dark wood and low, pressed-tin ceilings—instantly instills the faith that you will be served an expertly made classic cocktail. (My $9 Negroni was perfection.) The well-curated wine and beer lists combine the best of the Northwest with European standards. Grab a stool at happy hour for a chance to sample Greg Higgins' legendary, James Beard Award-winning cuisine like spicy duck wings, lardo toast and carrot falafel for just $7 bucks a plate.

Happy hour: 4-6:30 pm and 10-11 pm Sunday-Friday, 10-11 pm Saturday.

Entertainment: Sports on TV, some of the most congenial bartenders in town.

1239 SW Broadway, 503-222-9070, higginsportland.com. 11:30 am-midnight Monday-Friday, 4pm-midnight Saturday- Sunday.

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Penelope Bass

Penelope Bass

Penelope Bass is a Portland-based editor and freelance writer specializing in food, booze, art and culture. Currently she is drinking professionally on behalf of Imbibe magazine where she is the senior editor.

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