Green Dragon / Rogue/Radio Room/Report

I haven't written much about the Green Dragon/Rogue transition lately, as it's still taking place.  Rogue put out a 3 page statement about how they were going to run things at their new place, stating that they would keep the rotating ta

Posted By Strack on January 4, 2009, 3:32 am

What the eff is up with the purported "Punks" in this town?

Earlier tonight, I went to a bar in my neighborhood.  I had a great time meeting the *punks*, that just moved here from LA.  The rest of their friends, who are in the *scene* in Portland, showed up to this bar had no idea that two of my fri

Posted By Strack on November 25, 2008, 2:46 am

Beer Guru John Foyston on Green Dragon

Courtesy of the OIt was business as usual at the Green Dragon last night, the second since Rogue bought the name and assets from former majority owner Ed Schwartz. It was a fine thing to sit in a cozy Eastside pub as the dark November evening lowered

Posted By Strack on November 21, 2008, 1:10 pm

Chesterfield's last night

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?

Posted By Strack on October 5, 2008, 2:17 pm

Benefit for Joel of B-Side at Plan B Saturday Oct 11th

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

Posted By Strack on September 17, 2008, 3:33 pm

Chesterfield and Radio Room

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

Posted By Strack on September 17, 2008, 5:43 am

Some Updates

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

Posted By Strack on September 7, 2008, 4:19 pm

What a weird week +

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

Posted By Strack on July 14, 2008, 3:21 am

Green Dragon Update

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? 

Posted By Strack on July 12, 2008, 11:49 am

News on Green Dragon

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

Posted By Strack on July 9, 2008, 5:31 pm

Trillium Absinthe Superiuere Debut

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

Posted By Strack on July 8, 2008, 2:27 am

Wandering Barfly - Panama part 1 - Mondo Taitu

This bar was across the street from where I stayed in Bocas del Toro - a gorgeous archipelago in the Caribbean by the border of Costa Rica. Twas the loudest bar in town, but thankfully I was out each night, so it never kept me awake. The first nigh

Posted By Strack on April 15, 2008, 11:34 am