Bar Miranda

IMAGE: Andreia Claro Photography

827 SW 2nd Ave., Mezzanine, 971-319-1184, barmirandapdx.com.

Named after Carmen, this balmy gem in the heart of the downtown business district is a welcome addition and the first real star at the Portland Food Hall. Happy hour bustles with servers delivering jewel-toned trays of mojitos and strawberry and rose caipirinhas to eager patrons nibbling on South American small plates by Lechon.

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