Recent Posts by Merlin Varaday

Amazing Stories of Portland Eateries

  Ideally, a meal out is more than just the sum of the ingredients – it’s an experience. Heading out to an eatery with a past can be fascinating and that much more memorable. Portland is a place of stories, and we have some incredible restaurants with some pretty unbelievable tales behind them – stories…
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TOAST 2016 Celebrates Distilleries

  On Saturday February 27th over 40 distilleries from Oregon and beyond showed off their liquid magic at TOAST 2016. The event, which is in its sixth year, was hosted by The Oregon Distillers Guild. Held at the Pearl District’s Really Big Video event space, TOAST gave Portlanders a chance to experience in-depth all that…
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Portland: Not Just for Vegans!

  Well-prepared meats can satisfy and nourish in a way that little else can. But even the staunchest carnivore can suffer a moment’s pause when contemplating the health-related and ethical issues surrounding meat consumption. Also, depending on the quality of the cooking, a meal containing meat can be very average or absolutely transportive. In Portland…
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What to Drink in Portland Right Now

Let’s just say it … Portland is an incredible place to drink. And you can savor no end of delicious comestibles as you imbibe. No matter what sort of setting you require--a rambunctious night out with friends, a romantic date night or even a meeting--you can impress your company as you press them with liquor.…
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