West Coast Grocery Co.

(Henry Cromett)

1405 SE Stark St., 503-850-8425, westcoastgrocerycompany.com.

Inspired by the communal role a corner market plays in the average neighborhood, this is a great-looking craft brewery with far better than average food that feels like a cozy hole-in-the-wall bodega. But instead of filling up your gas tank and a Styrofoam cup of joe, tune into the Blazer game over a crisp Kölsch radler and an avocado-vinaigrette kale salad.

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