Okay, so Deborah Harry didn't write to me, personally, but playing a show at my favorite music hall in Portland, Oregon - that's almost just as good.  Whoopee! - Jen Lane, BarFly  Double Tee Concerts Presents BLONDIE   F

As word on the street has it, Green Dragon is selling to Rogue Brewery. While I've never been much of a beer guy, Green Dragon has been nothing but friendly to us here at BarFly. I wish those guys the best of luck. More here, here, and here

BarFly's friends at the rumor mill report that nice guy Seth Leavens, owner of Belmont's Inn, is now the proud papa of the venerable Hawthorne landmark, the Space Room. Any thoughts?

From the desk of Karl Lind... Hi Jen, I don't believe we've ever met, I am a local PDX filmmaker, curator and videographer. I recently had the good fortune of working with the late Doug Baum on my most recent short film: "Karaoke G

Hello All you BarFlyers!  Last night was awesome!  Although I am wondering if anyone has pics from last night, specifically of my groups costumes.  Lots of people took pictures of us, and if you did please let me know if you are willin

Saw this post on the Portland Craigslist Musicians' forum...does this mean the Kiknbaque is done for? (note that they list the Kiknbaque's number...) http://portland.craigslist.org/mlt/muc/900102946.htmlattention punk rock bands (ne pdx/chanc

  Out of all the liquors I serve, no brand has ever given me a bigger headache than Hennessy. Whoever marketed this stuff is a freakin mastermind, because this stuff is more coveted than a box of Voodoo Donuts at an Overeaters Anonymous meeting.

Popular Portland bartender and film maker, Doug Baum, died in his sleep sometime in the wee hours of Thursday, October 23, 2008. He was thirty-eight years old. News of his death shocked friends, as Baum appeared to be in good health and high spirits,

MISSION STATEMENT It’s an instant breakfast; it’s a hangover cure; but most importantly, it’s an art in the often-scientific world of mixology. As long as the flavor triumvirate of tomato, vodka and spice is present, an inspire

This week’s crawl has no unifying locale. That’s because I’m unpredictable. I’m a wild man. You can’t pin me down, baby.   HOLMAN’S On Sundays, as I’m sure you already know, Holman’s

Hey Everyone,My wife Jen and I own Stepping Stone Cafe and we just expanded adding a separate room with seating for 20-25 people thats great for small parties. Parties at Stepping Stone are easy on the pocket book in these lean times and YES we

Well that was quick. Only a few days after the sale rumors were confirmed, the Chesterfield is closing tomorrow. I'll be there to toast the fab crew on their last night. Join me?

I'm here.

Jack Bog posted that the Hung Far Low sign has been removed, effectively eliminating one of the few symbols of once greatness that still exist Chinatown. Not that Chop Suey is the culturally relevant to China proper, but as historic Chinese-Americana

Is it almost Friday already? Is it 60 and raining....already? I will welcome the sun's return in six months. I have long been a fan of the aluminum hat: Its highly functional nature does not take from its eye-catching, stylish, "I don'

Looking for something to do tonight? Try this trifecta: Trivia at Sewickly's, Trike Races at the Mount Tay-Tay, and Short-Shorts at Roscoe's... Tuesday Trivia at Sewickly's Shanrock's Triviology makes its weekly stop at Sewickly

I'm always sad to say goodbye to summer, but happy to welcome a new season of drinking and all that that entails. I've been playing a little at home with bourbon and allspice cocktails, creating a nice segue into the fall, however, falling a

Plan B is hosting a party for Joel, part owner of B-Side on Saturday Oct 11th from 6pm-2am to help him with the medical bills accrued through his battle with MS.Bands include Fireballs of Freedom, Pure Country Gold, Lopez, Rapids, The Night Slaves, L

The Chesterfiled has been sold.  To whom I don't know. Radio Room - The rumors WERE TRUE.  (damn them) Todd's at least on his way out, if not gone.  There have been ads on Craigslist to find his replacement. They've hired J

The 34th-39th sector of Hawthorne has always been a little barren as far as BarFly acceptable drinkeries. Now I finally have reason to drink in that area again. The affable Tyson Rogoway, who in the recent past became the proud new owner of Nick'

I know of Lucky Lab pubs, but are there any other pubs or bars folks know of that welcome dogs?Thanks for any info.  

  Okay, so after all these rants, you've got to be wondering why I don't quit already and become a librarian. These rants are strictly cathartic, there's a lot that I do like. If it was that insufferable I would have hung up my soda

Wow, it's hard to keep up with all the news on bars in this ever changing town. I'll just jot down some notes.#1 Green Dragon opened a new HUGE patio to the north side of their pub. They also put in a small bar - 4 taps handles I think, wil

For those that have read my blog by now know that I published a book this past year about the history behind the bars of Portland.  "Shots of Portland" was a good success in self-publishing terms.  Bud Clark and Don Younger, notab

This week’s crawl will take us into North Portland, which is supposed to be “the new Southeast.” Or maybe it’s “the first stop on the lower class’s Trail of Tears to Vancouver.” I guess it depends on whom you

Come Check me out party people @ West Slope Bar & Grill!<b>- When: Friday August 29th @ 9 PM- Where: West Slope Bar & Grill                 8775 SW Canyon L

There Will(y) Be Blood(y): Willy Greer Drinks YOUR Mary vol.2 My previous Mary crawl down Broadway Street was chronicled in the lovely and erudite Shanrock’s blog page, should you feel like going back and seeing where all this began. I&rsq

Spotted at Tiny's on MLK today: Tiny's will be closing at 6pm on Mon 8.25 for our staff meeting. Just thought we'd let you know since the Oregonian won't be writing an article about it, just like they do every time Starbucks closes fo

Please keep an eye out on the road and if you're perusing the best of craigslist or whatever for my brand new mint green 2009 Kymco People 150cc scooter. Some

BarFly's no math major, but a one-in-two-thousand chance for a $100 brand new BMW sounds like a sweet deal to us. Add in that the cash goes to a good cause (the Hemophilia Foundation of Oregon), and the auction takes place at a great bar (El Ga

  Let me spell this out, since some people just don't get it. The bar's phone belongs to the BAR. It is not a community phone, it's a business phone. And the bar's staff is NOT your answering service. I love when people call the

In an unusually brilliant move, the OLCC effectively cancelled the completely redundant "All Oregon Ale Festival", by sitting on its permits until event organizers threw in the towel for 2008.  The press release is below.  Organiz

The most current and complete listing of Portland, Oregon open mics and jams is athttp://www.myspace.com/notoriouskelly Please contact me there with any additions, deletions or corrections.Thank you!Notorious Kelly

The OLCC, Oregon's #1 drug dealer with a vice grip monolopy on the supply, has finally given up their ham radio in favor of, get this, a blog! You'll find it chock full of two posts that justify it's continued contradictory existence. For

Last night was my kiss-off to the Oregon State Lottery's grand larceny. They've had enough.  Enough of:My MoneyMy TimeMy Shameful Emotions as I Creep Past the Bar Full of Strangers, Having Just Lost My Entire Bank Account.My adrenaline.&

My bud John suggested that I join up. I am not a big time drinker, although I do spend 20+ hours at the bar a week! I am a stripper. It's a rad job. When I do go out I usually go with a posse of drinkers, so I figured I'd help review PDX'

My now-ex boyfriend is leaving Oregon to get away from the Video Lottery Death Machines, which suck out your bone marrow, and also to get away from all the remodeling projects he started in our house, which I am not left to deal with. Bless him! 

  When you hear of people going psycho on bartenders, you tend to think of frat boys or thugs or Tara Reid, generally people who look like trouble. Not true, sometimes "Classy" people are the worst of all. I was working at a bar that o

Ok, so in the last two weeks, maybe one and a half, I have witnessed two huge cops takedowns. One was outside Dante's, where apparently 5 kids were brandishing a rifle while driving around in their SUV (no idea what kind of rifle or SUV, but app

Apparently Sean never quit and Chris is coming back.  I witnessed some of this going down, but I guess they're trying to work it out?Sorry for not misinformation, but for perhaps posting about it too soon? 

Well appparently, the new owner (two thirds) fired well known, former Deschutes brewer. LoLo from the head brewing position, though he's the other third of the ownership.  Overheard was that Chris, formerly from Lucky Lab and the bar manager

Nothing makes my day more fun than finding out that BarFlyMag.com has been hacked, which is why the website was down all goddamn day. Argh! As far as I can tell, no contact information was compromised, but I'll be digging around deeper to make su

I've been lucky enough to be invited to the pre-release preview of the second lawfully distilled absinthe in the US since 1912 when it was banned.It's produced by Integrity Spirits, same guys who share the Green Dragon and distill Lovejoy Vod

servers are strung out some are cool though food is dependent on whos cookn jr and lucrita are the ones to look 4 as far as food gos drinks are super fat 4 cheap enviroment is relaxed and chill cool place to get a drink

After many months of being totally closed, Nick's Coney Island has re-opened, at least according to BarFly Execubabe Kris Strackbein. I think I'm going to try to swing by there tonight and get the full scoop.

  "Why isn't my card working? I just deposited my check! Run it again. Declined again? That's impossible, I have a bazillion dollars in my account. Run it again! Still no? Do you know how much I make a year? Run it again!" List

It's Monday, your work week has begun, and you wish you were in Vegas . . . come to Oliver's on Broadway! June 23rd brings the premiere of a weekly Casino Night, with craps, blackjack, roulette, and Texas Hold 'Em. You'll be

Monday, June 16th, the people who brought you the Bridgetown Comedy Festival are proud to present Will Franken at Berbati's!  Will is traveling all the way from New York to make his second-ever appearance in Portland, and if you haven't

 I made these cards back in the old days of 1201 cafe because there was this battle of me telling the staff to hustle and the customers telling me that service was too fast to take their drinks away for freshy ones. Hence the gone to pee card wa