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Does anyone else feel like we’ve hit the point of quarantine where a n y t h i n g out of your daily “routine” is the most exciting thing ever? The bars I paid visits to this week are all about service with a side of fun, which they’ve since adapted to "The COVID Times" while staying true to their identities. At the core of these two different bars is the same fighting spirit, and an openness to collaboration. We’re by no means out of the woods yet, but my hope is that the f&b indus...

Drink in History: Whiskey Sour “I’m perfectly capable of fixing my breakfast. As a matter of fact, I had a peanut butter sandwich and two Whiskey Sours,” says Richard Sherman to his secretary in the 1955 movie, The Seven Year Itch. Lucky for Sherman, his liquid breakfast of champions is easy to make with only three elements: whiskey, lemon juice, and sugar. Historically this popular classic has been in and out of fashion; because it’s not too fancy and out, because it’s usually poorl...

Willamette Week The need for strong, independent local journalism is more urgent than ever. Please support the city we love by joining Friends of Willamette Week. The Landmarks We Lost The year felt like an extended last call. (Brian Burk) Updated December 23, 2020 When the clock strikes 2021, Portlanders wont be gathered in beloved pubs and diners. (Only patios are open for dining, and service ends at 11 pm.) But the year felt like an extended last call, with our most cherished venues...