#blondies-brewery

#blondies-brewery

Built in 1913, the building calls back to the city's early development, much like the commercial clusters just a block or few long that are nestled in so many neighborhoods.

Join us for three rounds of fast-paced gameshow-style pub trivia in our taproom every Wednesday at 7PM. Free admission, with bonus points for fastest answer and a live scoreboard.

Rowe and Garen Scribner's libretto takes its liberties, setting the action in a world where everything is green and an evil princess has ruled that nothing be eaten but peas.

The Undisputable Geniuses of Comedy 2026 features Portland's funniest people and hilarious up-and-comers all on one stage, promising a night of laughter and entertainment.

Although this creamy, fruity topping has since been discontinued at most Dutch Bros locations, that has not stopped fans of the topping from trying to make their own at home. Recipes vary, with some folks trying to froth together heavy cream with red velvet and cheesecake syrups, while others have suggested that its flavor was more like a combination of raspberry and white chocolate.

The brisket at Smoking Jay is pink ringed, delicately striated, and glistening in all the right places. Great brisket shouldn't even be in the same room with a knife, and that's very much the case here: it's right in the fork-tender sweet spot.

The tomato soup is silky smooth and appreciably tangy, providing pure comfort food for watching an away game on a rainy day, especially when paired with a grilled cheese.

"Dale's has always been about hops and approachability; crushable beers that show up with serious flavor. The IPA Mix Pack, which is made up of three of the most-loved IPAs in the Dale's family, was a natural next step for us."

The signature bar snack (or as the menu playfully puts it, "snak") here is Sinclair's riff on Chex Mix, which incorporates crunchy ramen noodles, almonds, and spicy-oily Sichuan chile crisp ($12). You'd be remiss not to order some of Sinclair's fluffy focaccia. I had it as part of the Rosemary's Other Baby plate, which came with a rosemary-laced tomato jam that the owner thriftily imparts added flavor from the bar's wine.

Instead of being dropped to a sober corner, a few nonalcoholic sparkling wines are listed right next to the German Rieslings and proper Champagnes, simply marked with an icon indicating their NA status. It's a way to give due respect, says co-owner and beverage director Jeff Vejr, and to note that these wines are delicious. They aren't necessarily cheaper than their boozy counterparts, either. "To dealcoholize wine is way more expensive than to just produce it naturally," Vejr says.

Inspired by a hike through the Presidio, this light, spritzy lager is brewed with sage, lavender, and citrus peel. It's a special tradition and a unique beer we look forward to every March.

Lush jewel tones and floral wallpaper make this Montavilla cocktail bar an escape from the Portland gloom all winter, while its patio is a lovely summertime hang. It also delivers on the drink front, with an impressive menu of original drinks and well-executed classics. The menu is broken into sections, including a tight list of nonalcoholic cocktails that go beyond fruit juices and sodas.

The DNA of a good dive bar isn't necessarily its menu, but its feel. It should be well-worn, the vinyl on the stools crackling like a dry lake bed on the verge of a rip. The soundtrack is familiar and at a volume that muffles nearby table conversation. The lighting is low, augmented by ambient string lights and flashes from arcade games. Drinks should be cheap. Yukon Tavern in Sellwood is a couple of those things, and more.

No trip to the brewery is complete without sampling the wares. Even if it's a place you visit regularly, you'll likely want to sample most of what it has to offer at least once. But while a greater variety may seem more enticing, it can also signal a potential red flag. Every kind of beer they have on tap means another tap that needs to be maintained. The more tap lines they have, the more likely it is that maintenance or cleaning gets neglected.