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Sweet Nothing Is a Florida-Themed Bar That Embraces the Popular Image of the Sunshine State

Orlando-born brothers Micah and Matthew Ellis deny nothing about their homeland’s confounding reputation. At their neon-hued micro-lounge, Sweet Nothing (4330 N Mississippi Ave., 503-841-8345), the art deco tourism posters and wall-sized painting of a glowing sun make the intended vibe obvious.

Mt. Hood Brewing Converted Two Old Train Cars into a Bar at the East End of Tilikum Crossing

Sure, Mt. Hood’s new spot isn’t the glitzy home of modern IPA or barrel-aged sour ales that will appeal to more die-hard consumers. But as a 50-pace excuse to grab a beer after a long day, there are few better spots in town.

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At Portland’s DIY Bar, You Can Get Artsy While Also Getting Tipsy

A large, well-lit space filled with tables covered in butcher paper, DIY Bar looks like a private college art classroom, with one important difference—a beer and wine bar built from repurposed wood materials from the ReBuilding Center.

You Can’t Buy Produce or Cereal at West Coast Grocery Company, but It’s Got One Hell of a Beer Aisle

It was originally going to be called Bodega Beer—a tongue-in-cheek homage to the four-generation family grocery business that owner Charlie Hyde’s ancestors began in Tacoma in 1891 and sold in 1985. Then a group of ex-Google employees named their corner store-disrupting startup Bodega to much public outcry. In its wake, Hyde tossed the homage and decided to go with the actual name of the historic family business.

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The Top Five Places To Drink This Week

Sweet Nothing Is a Florida-Themed Bar That Embraces the Popular Image of the Sunshine State

Mt. Hood Brewing Converted Two Old Train Cars into a Bar at the East End of Tilikum Crossing

The Top Five Places to Drink This Week

At Portland’s DIY Bar, You Can Get Artsy While Also Getting Tipsy

You Can’t Buy Produce or Cereal at West Coast Grocery Company, but It’s Got One Hell of a Beer Aisle

The Top Five Places to Drink This Week

Adam Robinson’s Innovative Cocktails Hit the Bullseye at Portland’s Deadshot

Blackheart is Portland’s New Home For Scumbag Breakfast

The Future—and Present—Is Bright at Ruse Brewing’s New Home

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