Last Spring, I was getting ready for work, and recieved a text from my boss saying I was let go. Fired via text message! Do you believe that shit? I was using the flat iron when I learned of this, and right then found my first gray hair. Unemployed a

as you all know how bad the service is at the sextant and people still go there? wow with no manager or any people that look like a manager, its hard for me and my buddys to go pay 2.75 for a draft and wait 15min to get it? the help is lazy and they

So The Sandy Hut has a pretty crazy reputation, and I'd like to keep it that way. If you go there you must be prepared for which of the following?A) Some punk skatersB) Some slutsC) Some fightsD) A good timeE) The best Open Mic comedy night in Po

Way back in the halcyon days of late 2004, yours truly sat down for an interview with the most popular man in Portland, John "Elvis" Schroder. It originally appeared in abridged form, in one of the last-ever issues of the late, great, BarFl

Are you planning on going to the beach for Labor Day? Cool. Plan on gettig rich at the Casino? You can drink at the tables now. Sea Lion caves? Cuteness. Four-wheeling? Even better. Anyway, we all know the real reason you go there. To booze it up. He

Recently, someone sent my friend Kyle Ritter this Email: Hi,What does the average person spend on entertainment a month? I don't want to rush into anything so I was hoping you could give me some ideas as to what to avoid. A little advice wou

  When the bar is slammed and customers expect you to stand there and wait while they survey the menu. When you try to excuse yourself to go do something else while they decide, they say; "No! Wait here!" Like if you run out a food ord

While poking about for a juicy topic for this week's BarFlySpam, Kyle "Mr BarFly" Ritter, helpfully offered the following: "I learned a new word! 'Misopedia' - the morbid hatred of children!" So inspired, here is

Way back in the halcyon days of 2003, BarFly's Miss Jen Lane interviewed Portland's number one Michael Jackson fan - Arica O'Dell - for a "BarFly Profile" featured in October 2003 issue (#44, for those of you with at home BarF

In a town that seems to love happy hour, and bikes, and gambling, I don't know why I've had so much trouble seeing an idea of mine come to life.  Here it is. I have a bike. It's nice, I suppose, but that's not the point at a

Ever have one of those days, where every idea you have is immediately validated by the universe? No? Well, me neither, but as I was puzzling over what theme to awkwardly impress upon this week's BarFSPAM, whispered from the ether was a faint, &qu

Oops, I did it again! (though I hope I didn't make you believe anything. I merely posted another Barfly blog entry, then accidentally didn’t do so again for several months. Shit. Well, I’m always good for an excuse, an

Hey, Ladies (and select Gentlemen): Know this - dreams do come true, and here's proof: You, yes, YOU, can win tickets, right here, right now, to the "Men of Playgirl" all-male nude revue, coming up on Wednesday, June 24th, at The Refec

Dearest Darlings: First, may I trouble you with a practically sincere apology for last week's assault on your dainty sensibilities? I'll assume that anyone who is reading this was hardy enough to withstand Mr. "Potty Mouth" Ritter&

We all know these customers. Now, let's label them!Agassi's- Origin: Andre Agassi in the early '90's. Men who Will. Not. Remove. Their. Hats. And act like they're doing it out of principle when they're really just worried abou

Having been let go from my job at Starbucks a few months ago, I haven’t been able to do a bona fide Mary crawl for quite some time. The following collection of reviews has been culled from the times I have actually been able to afford to go out

Congrats to both BOG and Speakeasy!! Kip and Tom of BOG/Shanghai fame bought BOG! Couldn't think of two more deserving 'tenders. Brett/Gil, whatever you feel like calling him, of Speakeasy just paid off the bar and is celebrating tonight. Yay! Nic

The Oregon Film Office is stimulating the local job market, by passing along an open casting call for "thugs, dockworkers, and bad guys."  (Oh, my!)  Immediate employment is being offered on the set of "Leverage," a TNT

According to KATU, those neo-prohibitionists at MADD along with some make-a-name-for-myself-the-children! legislator are re-visiting the idea of sobriety checkpoints. Despite the oversized logs that were overdue for removal, this legislator instead o

  Stupid me, I made the mistake of telling my friend Gretchen that I wasn't doing anything Sunday and got roped into helping out with her kid's birthday party. Let me tell you, 3 hours of screeching 4 year olds spazzed out on sugar and h

The following is from a press release by Amy Cartwright.Portland’s Motorcycle and Music Communities Say Farewell to One of Their OwnPortland, OR (April 12, 2009) – A memorial service for Daniel Baldwin will take place at BossanovaBallroom

Hola Amigos!   I know it's been a while since I rapped at ya here. You're gonna have to excuse me as I was on maternity leave, having recently given birth to a large and globulous fecal mass that took shape as a 13-mo

  Yay, finally the laptop is working again. For the last six weeks it was more virused that those groupies on Rock of Love: Tour Bus. (Not naming anyone, but I wasn't the one downloading porn from Germany...) Anyway, if you

It is probably pretty lame for all of you that smoke, having to now go outside to puff. :( However, have you checked out Lucky Devil Lounge?? (look at the barfly reviews...we make the grade!) If you want to see some beautiful dancers AND enjoy a smok

I'll be at Lucky Devil, tomorrow.  See my favorite bartendar, Crystal.  Have 2 beersand enjoy the girls.  And hopefully meet up with Lee, who is cool.

I'm being totally redundant for posting link about todays raid on Ibiza, called to my attention by the story on Willy Week, and first reported by Portland Food And Drink.I did email some employees in attempt to get the scoop.

I am not a beer guy at all. I don't know if it's the beer geek stigma that turns me off, or the simple fact that I hate beer. However, I must confess, I tried Double Moutain IRB last night at East Burn while smoking on their heated, covered s

I'm a big fan of barfly.  I use it regularly to discover new hang-outs, date spots... even strip clubs to work in!  I've uploaded a few photos and I'm working up the motivation to post a few reviews.  Stay tuned!  

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

We’re back in NoPo this week. What can I say; I live in the area, and I’m lazy. Don’t worry Southeast; I’ll get to you soon enough.  FRANCIS RESTAURANT Bloody Mary Special: $3.95 for a Mary “made from scra

75 years ago, the dark days of prohibition, allowing sweet, sweet alcohol to legally flow through our veins once again.As such, today the hard drinking city of Portland is celebrating Repeal Day. Devil's Point is having a celebration.So is Teardr

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

I just want to say that I LOVE when the Barfly Buses come to my work: LUCKY DEVIL LOUNGE and DEVILS POINT! Last time it was Jedidiah and a bachelor party crew, and it kicked ass! All of the dancers got the bachelor onstage for a very special dance he

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

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