Food & Wine magazine rated the best bars in America. From a tequila bar in Aspen to a secret spot hidden in a New York City hot dog joint, get to know some of the top spots for cocktails in the U.S.
Jeffrey Morgenthaler oversees the rotating cocktail list at Clyde Common, a hip "tavern" adjacent to the Ace Hotel. Recommended: the Cranky Lass with Scotch, amaro, apple cider, lemon, allspice liqueur.
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This elite duo of blooming white teas tantalizes the eyes as well as the taste buds. These rare fragrant tea blossoms are perfect for any occasion. This collection symbolizes the Zen way of life through its gentle and graceful blossoms and soothing tastes. Each set contains 8 Strawberry Misaki and 8 Peach Momotaro exquisitely hand-tied artisanal tea balls in 2 air-tight/light-tight tea tins and a lovely 32oz (945mL) pagoda shaped borosilicate glass teapot.
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What does a good cup of coffee cost? What if the coffee you were served had a certain nuance and discernible flavor? And if each cup was prepared by a professional who was invested in making you the best cup you've had? Attention to detail, in-depth industry knowledge, and a commitment to quality and the art of coffee making is what defines this breed of coffee roasters and companies.
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"This is what the future of work (and the world) looks like. Actually, it's already happening around you." -Tony Hsieh, CEO, Zappos.com
In bestsellers such as Purple Cow and Tribes, Seth Godin taught readers how to make remarkable products and spread powerful ideas. But this book is about you-your choices, your future, and your potential to make a huge difference in whatever field you choose.
There used to be two teams in every workplace: management and labor. Now there's a third team, the linchpins. These people figure out what to do when there's no rule book. They delight and challenge their customers and peers. They love their work, pour their best selves into it, and turn each day into a kind of art.
Linchpins are the essential building blocks of great organizations. They may not be famous but they're indispensable. And in today's world, they get the best jobs and the most freedom.
As Godin writes, "Every day I meet people who have so much to give but have been bullied enough or frightened enough to hold it back. It's time to stop complying with the system and draw your own map. You have brilliance in you, your contribution is essential, and the art you create is precious. Only you can do it, and you must."
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The Oregon Brewers Festival is one of the nation's longest running and best loved craft beer festivals. Situated on the west bank of the Willamette River, with towering Mt. Hood as a backdrop, it is the ideal venue for anyone who loves craft beer. With a laid back attitude and scores of award-winning beers, the festival reflects the essence of the city of Portland, and is the crowning jewel of Oregon Craft Beer Month.
Better known as the "OBF," the festival was the brainchild of Art Larrance, co-founder of Portland Brewing Co. Art had traveled to the original Oktoberfest in Munich and knew what a big beer party was like. His goal was to re-create a similar atmosphere here in Portland and bring attention to the resurgence of microbrews.
Art and partner Fred Bowman collaborated with craft beer veterans Dick and Nancy Ponzi of BridgePort Brewing Co. and Kurt & Rob Widmer of Widmer Bros. Brewing Co. to produce the first Oregon Brewers Festival in 1988. Despite the limited number of microbreweries nationwide at the time - or perhaps because of that fact- the festival was overwhelmingly successful and has never looked back.
Craft beer has come a long way since then. In 2010, there were 1,759 breweries operating in the United States; 1,716 of these were craft breweries. Small and independent craft brewers have propelled the number of U.S. breweries from less than 100 to more than 1,700 in 30 years. You can find craft beer in grocery stores and service station marts, on restaurant menus and hotel mini-bars, in cans, bottles, growlers and kegs.
The OBF was at the forefront of exposing craft beers to the public, and it continues to do so: this weekend, 84 craft breweries from all parts of the nation will serve more than 30 beer styles to nearly 80,000 beer lovers from around the world. Another 50 specialty beers will be available for tastes in the Buzz Tent. OBF encourages you to gather with your friends, or make some new ones, and raise your mugs in celebration of great craft beer.
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Best of Oregon Food and Wine Festival is all about supporting and promoting Oregon's local economy by encouraging patrons to support local food artisans. Click Here for more details.
Happy hour at this Asian-infusion hot spot includes $4 sake, $3 draft beer of the day, and $5 cocktails. Try the Shochu Cocktail (Jinro Shochu, sweet potato vinegar, and soda water) paired with a Vietnamese-style boar skewer, or the ginger-, honey-, and soy-marinated pork with a spicy chili and fish–based isaan dipping sauce. Click Here to read the full article
McMenamin's Edgefield is hosting not one, but three days of fun! They'll have two golf tourneys, live music, Irish dancers, bagpipers, McMenamins Irish Stout, leprechauns, limited-edition Devils Bit whiskey, food specials, an outdoor heated tent and much more.
Food and drink:
Thursday, March 17
At the Loading Dock:
Bob Soper Band · Traditional Irish · 4 p.m.
Irish Dancers · 5:30 p.m.
Hanz Araki Band · Traditional Irish · 6 p.m.
Freak Mountain Ramblers · Hilltop rock · 8 p.m.
In the Winery (21 & over):
The Old Yellers · Acoustic roots · 4:30 p.m.
Whitethorn · Modern Celtic roots · 7 p.m.
Roving About the Property:
Tom Creegan · Irish pipes · 1 p.m.
Balloon Guy · 4 p.m.
Facepainter · 4 p.m.
River City Pipe Band · 6 p.m.
At the Little Red Shed (All ages):
Renegade Minstrels · Artful blues for the soul · 4 p.m.
Friday, March 18
At the Loading Dock:
Irish Dancers · 4:30 p.m.
Hanz Araki Band · Traditional Irish · 5 p.m.
The Flurries · Modern rock · 7 p.m.
The Gentlemen's Club · Non-stop party rock · 8:30 p.m.
In the Winery (21 & over):
The Old Yellers · Acoustic roots · 4 p.m.
Forever Growing · Americana folk · 7 p.m.
Roving About the Property:
River City Pipe Band · 6 p.m.
At the Little Red Shed (All ages):
Whistlin' Rufus · Celtic rock · 4 p.m.
Saturday, March 19
At the Loading Dock:
Irish Dancers · 3 p.m.
Lord's Own Choir · New wave jug band · 3:30 p.m.
State & Standard · Traditional Irish rock · 5 p.m.
Brad Creel & The Reel Deel · Lava lamp country · 6:30 p.m.
Redwood Son · West coast Americana · 8 p.m.
In the Winery (21 & over):
The Old Yellers · Acoustic roots · 4 p.m.
Will West & The Friendly Strangers · Smooth roots groove · 7 p.m.
Roving About the Property:
Joe Mishkin "The Balloon Guy" · 3 p.m.
Facepainter · 3 p.m.
River City Pipe Band · 6 p.m.
At the Little Red Shed (All ages):
Pagan Jug band · Swampgrass · 3 p.m.
Available St. Pat's Day Only or 'Til It's Gone!
Limited-Edition Devils Bit Whiskey
This year’s St. Pat’s Day release from McMenamin's distillery is a special blend of the previous three years worth of Devil’s Bit Whiskey. Eleven year-old rye, 10-year-old wheat and 12 year-old barley whiskies were married together to create a spirit that is both sophisticated and elegant. The palate is a master class in fruit, wood and spice balance. Flavors of marmalade and honeyed-vanilla give way to a spicy and floral finish. The 200 ML flask is only available for sale at Edgefield – and when it’s gone, it’s gone!
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The winter season holds many gifts for beer lovers in the form of big, bold ales designed to fend off the cold chill of a long winter's night. Each year, the Holiday Ale Festival annually gathers up dozens of these winter warmers for a joyous five-day celebration. As a result, this quintessential Portland event has earned a reputation as the premier winter beer tasting venue on the West Coast.
As always, the Holiday Ale Festival is taking place in the heart of downtown Portland at Pioneer Courthouse Square. For those not familiar with downtown Portland, the address and a map link are below:
The Holiday Ale Festival tap schedule will be as follows:
The German-style festival offers authentic foods and beers, oompah bands, dancing, contests, dog shows, cooking demos and more. 3 p.m.-midnight Friday, 11 a.m.-midnight Saturday, 11 a.m.-7 p.m. Sunday, Oaks Park (east end of the Sellwood Bridge), 7805 S.E. Oaks Park Way; admission $2-$5; 503-233-5777
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