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I'm not a Prohibition expert. I’ve read about bathtub gin and subterranean speakeasies and I love Pro

August in Portland means it's time for the Great American Disti

I had heard from the folks over at Portland Hamburgers that Muu-Muu's had a pretty good and unique burge

Every other week (when I remember) I check out

I’ve been having a great time in the Big Easy, and enjoying all the events at Tales of the Cocktail. My liver is reeling. Between all the samples handed out at tastings and presentations, and the freely-flowing cocktails at the official events, I’m glad this event is coming to an end. More highlights:

Forward by Food Dude: Still at Tales of the Cocktail 2008, so I’m in no condition to write about anything. These people can drink! On the other hand, it’s so hot and humid here, you pretty much have to drink; only way to keep cool, you know? I went to a whiskey tasting at 10:30 this morning, thi

Anyone can go the farmers market and shop for dinner ingredients. Even more fun is going to the market and s

There was a day when salt came either iodized or plain and kosher salt was considered exotic. But now salt is recognized as a spice, with nuances and variations of flavor and texture that really change the way it's perceived on the palate. Local artisan Eric Stubenberg of Lords of Salt has created a collection of unique

Dave and I were talking about making a batch of our

<Rumors section UPDATED 5:50 Thursday, 1:06am Thursday, 3:30PM Wednesday> It’s been a while, but good things come to those who wait! News, News, News (and gossip!) Lots of openings: Cacao has opened their 2nd location, this in the corner of The Heathman. It’s a charming shop in a perfect

Horse Brass = too smoky for my husband; Morrison Hotel = good possibility. We want to go tonight and I would really appreciate a few good ideas. Thanks!

Visiting my family in Philadelphia this week, it seemed appropriate to take in some history leading up to July 4th. With the signing place of our Declaration of Independence just minutes away from my childhood home, it's easy to scratch that itch.Take the

There was an interesting show that aired this morning on San Francisco's KQED about the cocktail renaissance. The segment mainly focused on San Francisco, of course, but there was some lively discussion about general cocktail history and culture, courtesy of the great panel—Dale DeGroff, H Ehrmann of Elixir and our own de

B. and I have developed a pretty deep affection for tempeh reubens. This recipe came well recommended by Swell Vegan. This week it seemed it would be hard to get a reuben in at a restaurant, so we opted to try to make another at home. I'm happy to gi

It's nice when two peoples dream comes true. It even nicer when it coincides with my dreams and desires. Tak

My friend Michel met friends on the patio at Lovely Hula Hands the other night, and I asked her to share their experience with GSNW.

You know you’re in the right place when you find yourself psychically in sync with the people around you. Shortly after we both started working at Imbibe, our editorial assistant, Tracy Howard, brought up the idea of creating an iced tea with lavender syrup. (The result is included in our

A big thanks to all of the readers who submitted designs for our first Imbibe t-shirt contest. We enjoyed all of the submissions, but a few entries stood out as the winners. Drumroll, please...Grand Prize Winner: Nicole A. of Cerritos, Calif.Nicole's design, below, illustrates the expansive world of drinks

I recall many a family gathering where my dad generously played bartender, serving up orders from my uncle's Old Fashioned to my sister-in-law's customary glass of Chardonnay. With mom on food patrol, dad declares drinks his realm; before you even ask for it, you can count on him to whisk your empty glass away and return wi

Even though I'm validating the rates that PR firms charge, this nugget of wisdom dropped into the ol' Gastronaut Email address:------elly3500 NE Martin Luther King Jr BlvdPortland , OR 97212 @ the intersection of NE Fremont & MLK Jr Blvd

Maybe it's cocktail kismet, but the very day I came home from the wine sh

If a recent happy hour visit is any indication of what is going on Saucebox, my rating would drop to 1 star. I recently went it with a few friends for an early bite. We tried five dishes and were served what can only be described as some of the worst food I’ve had in a Portland restaurant. Pad thai with the texture

Summer has officially kicked off, which means it's time to head into the garden. Herbs are an easy, rewarding way to exercise your green thumb, and when it come

May 13, 1806 is historically known as the first use of the word "cock-tail"

Pambiche is a killer Cuban restaurant on Glisan near 2

San Francisco Cocktail Week kicked off Tuesday at Harry Denton's Starl

Mint juleps are one of those cocktails that evoke strong opinions—everyon

At long last, the finalists in the Averna Cocktail Competition have been narrowed down through a series of great regional events that took place around the country over the past few weeks. The competition drew amazing talent from across the U.S., and the finalists represent an impressi

El Gaucho introduces a series of $220.00 cocktails featuring Remy Martin’s absolute cognac, Louis XIII. Should we have a portlandfoodanddrink night and buy one together? We could buy one for every 20 people, and would only spend $10 each! Bring an eyedropper.

In many parts of the country, warm weather is already creeping in, and in others,

Last time I was in Paris I really enjoyed the way the cafés serve sugar cubes with your espresso. It's litt

Everything around our house is always rush, rush, rush. When it comes to dinner out on a weekend, I like a leisurely-paced meal where you can catch up with your mate.Have you ever had a down-right frantic server? How did you tell them to cool their jets? I swear, I always get the best service when I am out wi

Walking into 23 Hoyt the other night for my restaurant group, I felt a little like I was stepping up a very tall step up from where I usually am. It rained heavily between my car and the restaurant and the heels I was wearing were unsteady. As I followed the uber-stylish hostess up the

When two of my friends from Alexandria, Va., came to Portland for a visit, I jumped at the chance to play culinary tour guide. My friend James is a personal chef, so after many meals out on the town, he treated us to an amazing meal at home as a thank you for playing host. I was in charge

Back in November of 2006, Adam Berger and Michael Rypkema from Tabla opened Ten-01 in the Pearl district. At the time most people wer

We recently returned from a whirlwind tour of Amsterdam

A quick hit about another awesome dinner at Alba Osteria, chef/owner Kurt

It’s hard to be terribly impressed with Japanese restaurants in Portland. Aside from a couple of outstanding examples, Japanese restaurants here are fairly mediocre and formulaic. Sloppy mayo-filled sushi r

Happy St. Patrick's Day! This year, eschew the green beer and go for something classic to celebrate the saint who drove the snakes out of Ireland. Since Patrick himself was Gallic descent, it seems somehow appropriate to mix a little

It wasn’t difficult to come up with candidates for Restaurant of the Year. Many terrific new ones have opened, and others have matured. I didn’t have any trouble sitting down and dashing off a list of ten. I started revisiting all the restaurants, and quickly narrowed it down to three. In making my dec

Late winter...well, with the temp actually early spring here in PDX, so before the big switchover, there's s

I'm hoping to find a bar/restaurant in walking distance (Alberta would be ideal), that doesn't mind babies, has good cocktails and decent food. Doesn't have to have happy hour specials, though that would be great. Anyone have any suggestions? I figure I might as well enjoy all the perks of maternity leave while I can...

Drinks writer Toby Cecchini, author of Cosmopolitan: A Bartender's Life, the unblinking behind-the-scenes account of his time running a bar in New York City's West Village, will be "talking cocktails and technique" at Nostrana in Portland, Ore., o

[It has been a while since we reviewed Tabla. Since then, it has gone through a few changes. Bruce Bauer over at wineguyworld sent me his impressions from a recent visit. I thought you might find it interesting. You can read my original review

No one works harder than the Tortilla girl at Nuestra Cocina. It's a spirit of hard work in the open kitchen; The Executive Chef was toiling away at the grill station while the Sous Chef did the expediting. Tortilla Girl pressed out and hand griddled small, delicious tortillas at a blinding speed.I wasn't coun

Thanks to everyone who participated in our reader survey late last year. We had many responses

Getting value out of any one dish when you eat out isn't too difficult. Here in Portland a plate of the addi

This just in from a Beer Goddess:PORTLAND, OR -- What does an education t

“When it Alu going to open?” my husband asked last week, of the sliver of a building on NE Martin Luther King Blvd.

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