Aurora
1201 J St. Sacramento, CA 95814 | aurorasac.com
Serving as Sacramento's premier rooftop event space, Aurora is just steps from the Capitol. A true retreat from the hustle and bustle of the downtown scene, Aurora offers breathtaking rooftop views of the Sacramento skyline that are sure to impress your guests. Featuring a modern tent that can accommodate 150 guests for dinner or 170 guests for cocktail hour, the space can be customized to fit your group's specific needs. Aurora’s elite in-house bar service offers draft beers from local breweries, carefully selected wines, and an array of signature drinks.
Beer o’clock
1205 SW Washington ST, PORtland, or 97205 | beeroclockpdx.com
Located in Portland’s West End, Beer O’Clock offers 30 curated handles of craft beer by the glass, crowler, or growler. At Beer O’Clock, you can gather with friends for a beer in one of the spacious booths, post up at the bar to watch a game on TV, or grab some freshly filled-to-order 32oz crowlers to take with you. Beer O’Clock also offers a unique selection of barrel aged and bottle conditioned beers for consumption onsite. If you’re hungry, grab a sandwich at Lardo or a pasta from Grassa next door, and enjoy it with your beer, or pick out a snack from Portland’s most unique vending machine offering locally made snacks and sweets.
Bluto’s
611 S2838 SE Belmont Street, Portland OR 97214 | (971) 383-1619 | blutospdx.com
The idea for Bluto’s stemmed from Chef Rick Gencarelli’s love of cooking over a wood fire, combined with Kurt Huffman’s wife’s Greek roots. Rick and Kurt iterated on flatbread recipes and variations of meat on sticks for years at staff parties and gatherings before they finally decided it was time to take the leap. Bluto’s, named after the legendary John “Bluto” Blutarsky, is wood fired and Greek inspired, but definitely not traditional. Hummus can be served classic or topped with rotating goodies like spiced beef, spring veg, or pork belly. A twist on an iceberg wedge salad is topped with ranchziki and pita chips. And don’t forget the flatbread… you might start with one, but you will inevitably find yourself back in line to order another.
COOPERS HALL
404 SE 6TH AVE. PORTLAND, OR 97214 | (503) 719-7000 | COOPERSHALL.COM
The wine team of AlexEli Vineyards, and Joel Gunderson, of Restaurant St. Jack, are following up their wholesale debut with a retail venture, Coopers Hall Winery and Tap Room. Situated in Portland’s Central Eastside, Coopers Hall is both an urban winery and a taproom pouring up to 44 taps of wine, beer, cider and more. The taproom also holds a full service kitchen serving rotisserie cooked meats and savory sides. The spacious environment invites guests to get closer to all aspects of the wine making experience from grape to bottle. We believe that we have found a perfect location for a serious wine production while also offering a wine service experience unmatched in Oregon or elsewhere.
Cora Coffee
1201 J St. Sacramento, CA 95814 | coracoffeeco.com
Cora Coffee is a multi roaster coffee shop located inside Sacramento’s CENTRL Office co-working space. Café seating, long tables, conference rooms and tucked-away nooks allow for plenty of places to enjoy an expertly crafted cappuccino, an afternoon cold brew, or that enormous quarter pound chocolate chip cookie.
Deadshot
2133 SE 11th Ave. Portland, OR 97214 | (503) 875-0527 | deadshotpdx.com
Deadshot is a cocktail-focused bar in Southeast Portland from the creative mind of Adam Robinson. Whether you are looking for a well crafted classic cocktail, rare and hard to find spirits, or a new and unexpected cocktail experience, Deadshot will deliver on the experience. In addition to a wide variety of uniquely crafted cocktails, Deadshot offers Filipino-American-ish comfort food by Sunrice.
DOS HERMANOS BAKERY
1015 SE stark st PORTLAND, OR 97227 | (971) 266-8348 | DOSHERMANOSBAKERY.COM
Gabriel and Josue Azcorra, the two brothers of Dos Hermanos bakery, have been baking bread for the last 15 years. Originally from Mexico (Merida in the Yucatan), they spent the bulk of their recent careers at Delphina’s Bakery prior to joining the ChefStable family in early 2017.
Dos Hermanos truly is a family business, with Gabe and Josue’s dad and extended family all taking part in the operation of the bakery. Dos Hermanos focuses on wholesale production, making about 14,000 pieces of bread a week for customers all over Portland. The roster includes many restaurants, both part of ChefStable and outside the group, as well as on the shelves at New Seasons Market.
Having recently expanded to their new space in inner Southeast Portland, Dos Hermanos Cafe is now open for business to the public and is selling freshly baked pastries, conchas, and breads, alongside hearty chopped sandwiches served on their fresh baguette and delicious coffee from locally-roasted Tostado Coffee.
FLORA
4500 SW Watson Ave. Beaverton, OR 97005 | 503) 372-5352 | Reserve a table
Flora is a reservation-only cocktail bar above Loyal Legion in Beaverton. The intimate refined bar hosts crystal glassware, ethereal wallpaper depicting mythical creatures, and cocktails curated by bartender Christian Nomi. Drinks are botanical, refreshing, playful, and colorful. Similar to the experience at Voysey below Loyal Legion Portland, Flora is an unexpected surprise that is sure to delight.
Fracture Brewing
STARK TapRoom: 1015 SE Stark St Portland, OR 97214 | Fracturebrewingpdx.com
MIDTOWN TapRoom: 340 SW FIFTH AVENUE Portland, OR 97204 | Fracturebrewingpdx.com
Fracture’s roots begin with a passion for hospitality and great beer, which will be showcased in their taprooms in Southeast Portland on Stark Street and at the newly opened Midtown Taproom at Midtown Beer Garden on SW Fifth & Oak. Fracture’s goal is to bring people, friends, and colleagues together from around the world, collaborating with breweries in Asia and beyond.
GRASSA
1205 SW WASHINGTON ST. PORTLAND, OR 97205 | (503) 241-1133
1506 NW 23RD AVE. PORTLAND, OR 97210 | (971) 386-2196
1375 SE Hawthorne blvd. PORTLAND, OR 97214 | (971) 407-3090
4055 Mercantile Drive Ste 130 Lake Oswego, OR 97035 | (503) 303-9219
780 Waterfront Way Vancouver, WA 98660 | (360) 360-4687
cOMING SOON: 7000 NE Airport way, portland, or 97218
GRASSAPDX.COM
Despite the epic eagle motif on the wall, the stoner-rock on the turntable and general industrial feel of the place, you cannot get a tattoo at Grassa. You can, however, get meticulously crafted bowls of fresh pasta on the fly, paired with traditional and seasonal salads, delicious appetizers and tasty cocktails. The brainchild of Lardo kingpin Rick Gencarelli, Grassa pushes the concept of artisan comfort food slung in a no-frills fashion. But don’t get us wrong; the sounds of throttled guitars and pummeled drums may echo through the place, but Grassa has nothing but love for you. When enjoying Rick’s family meatballs coupled with a refreshing Coca-Cola & red wine cooler, taking in the newly born pasta packaged and available for your take home enjoyment, try to not notice the heart on their sleeve.
LARDO
1212 SE HAWTHORNE ST. PORTLAND, OR 97214 | (503) 234-7786
4025 Mercantile Drive Ste 125 Lake Oswego, OR | (503)303-9227
lardosandwiches.com
Starting life as a food cart in SE Portland, rarely has a spot been so aptly named. Rocking an ancient charcuterie moniker that truly serves as a harbinger of things to come, Lardo is a sandwich shop that worships at the alter of bovine & swine. Using old-world techniques, contemporary flourishes and a gonzo approach, Lardo proudly celebrates its excesses. Pushing a menu that features pork drenched double burgers, a giant meatball Banh Mi, and hand-cut french fries (again) smothered in pork, Lardo also has beer. Lots of beer, actually. Rotating taps of knee-buckling craft brew greatness, backed-up with a refreshing mix of premium cocktails. Operating on the corner of Ladd’s Addition at SE Hawthorne, as well as in Lake Oswego, Lardo serves as a mecca for those seeking a uniquely smash-mouth deli experience.
LOYAL LEGION
710 SE 6TH AVe. PORTLAND, OR 97214 | (503) 235-8272
4500 Sw Watson Ave Beaverton, OR 97005 | (503) 372-5352
LOYALLEGIONBEERHALL.COM
Portland, Oregon has more breweries per capita than any other city in the world, and yet it does not have a signature beer hall to celebrate the tremendous tradition of Oregon Craft Brewing. The craft brewing movement may have officially started in a neighboring state but it is universally acknowledged that Oregon redefined the craft brewing movement and established itself as the capital of American brewing since the late 1980s. The Loyal Legion’s sole purpose is to celebrate the Oregon Craft Brewing tradition. In order to fulfill this purpose we knew that we needed two things: the best selection of Oregon beer in the Country and the best tap system in the country. We’ve built the entire bar around (and on top of) both of these. With 99 Oregon beers on tap during peak activity, and with a tap system that rivals a NASA program, we have everything in place to walk the talk. Add to that a ferocious commitment to maintaining quality through beer line cleaning and maintenance – and we can guarantee not only the best selection of beer in the State but the highest quality of product as well. As if that is not enough, we have partnered with the greatest sausage maker in America, Portland’s own Olympia Provisions, to offer the best one two beer sausage combo you could ever imagine. Add a freshly baked pretzel with cheese dipping sauce to the mix and boom goes the dynamite. Loyal Legion has an additional location in Beaverton!
OVEN AND SHAKER
1134 NW EVERETT ST. PORTLAND, OR 97209 | (503) 241-1600
4025 Mercantile Dr. Lake Oswego, OR 97035| (503) 305-6212
OVENANDSHAKER.COM
A partnership between three of Portland’s most accomplished industry veterans, Oven and Shaker is a modern urban saloon in the heart of Portland’s Pearl District that ties together the hearty Italian Street food and wood burning oven pizza making talent of three-time James Beard Award Nominated Chef Cathy Whims with the ingredient-driven classic cocktails of veteran Northwest bartender Ryan Magarian.
Oven and Shaker is the foundation for a fun night out - delicious fresh food, ingredient-driven classic cocktails, and a natural ease of service and style. Thin-crust pizzas, blistered by the wood fire, anchor the menu alongside shareable salads and small plates. The cocktail menu reflects Ryan’s passion for all things liquid and delicious, with an emphasis on classic cocktail twists made with whimsical and often unexpected flavor combinations. The bar is rounded out with a selection of local and Italian wines; regional wines are served by the glass directly from barrels. The bar also highlights local beers on tap and a selection of handcrafted nonalcoholic cocktails.
OX
2225 NE MARTIN LUTHER KING JR BLVD. PORTLAND, OR 97212 | (503) 284-3366 | OXPDX.COM
Ox Restaurant finds inspiration in the wood-fired grilling tradition of Argentina, and with it, the culinary heritage of Spain, France and Italy. The name Ox pays homage to the work animal that pulls the plough, tilling the soil and replenishing the land’s ability to produce its fruits, vegetables, and grains. Showcasing prime local meats and fish, Ox also features seasonal produce in distinctive preparations. Ox harnesses the culinary talent of James Beard Award-Winning Chefs Greg Denton and Gabrielle Quiñónez Denton in a friendly and comfortable neighborhood restaurant with an energetic vibe and creative menu designed to appeal to the palate of the Pacific Northwest.
Pacific Standard
100 NE MLK Blvd, Portland, OR 97232 | (971)346-2992 | kexhotels.com/eat-drink/pacificstandard
Pacific Standard is a modern West Coast drinking and dining hall by Jeffrey Morgenthaler and Benjamin Amberg, the people behind 2014’s Best American Hotel Bar and 2018’s Best American Restaurant Bar (Tales of the Cocktail). With all that bar power behind it, it’s no surprise that Pacific Standard leads with exceptional cocktails. The menu is rounded out by a thoughtfully curated draft wine program, great local beers, and food that can only be described as a love letter to the West Coast: steamed artichokes, Walla Walla onion dip, whole leaf Caesar salad with Dungeness crab, and a killer burger. Located inside KEX Hotel, Pacific Standard celebrates the hotel bar by aiming to be a living room for the city: a destination for international travelers, but also a treasured haunt for local regulars.
ST JACK
1610 NW 23RD AVE. PORTLAND, OR 97210 | (503) 360-1281 | STJACKPDX.COM
The product of a lifetime of study and passion, St. Jack is an ode to the bouchons, or esteemed cafes of Lyon, France, and to Chef Aaron Barnett’s take on the humble excellence of rustic French cuisine. Situated on a comfortable neighborhood corner in NW Portland, St. Jack features a dining room and bar room that boast wall to wall windows and classic fixtures.
The marble bar features specialty cocktails, French beersand Belgian ales. True to authentic bouchons, regional wines are served directly from barrels in Pôts Lyonnais, traditional 46cL bottles imported from Lyon.
THE EVERGREEN
618 SE ALDER St. PORTLAND, OR 97214 | (503) 260-2405 | THEEVERGREENPDX.COM
The Evergreen is a family affair. Kurt and Heather Huffman took over the space in July of 2015 and oversaw the renovation of the former Portland Police event space. The Evergreen’s purpose is to be an event space worthy of Portland and its residents– a venue where we can celebrate everything exceptional about our amazing City. With a 550 person capacity and room for a 200 person seated dinner, The Evergreen has the capacity, flexibility and infrastructure to host anything from a small corporate event to a concert by the Rolling Stones. From its historic, restored details to state-of-the art updates, The Evergreen merges new with old, modern with classic, comfort with elegance.
Voysey
710 SE 6TH AVE. PORTLAND, OR 97214 | (503) 235-8272 | voyseypdx.com
Voysey is a speakeasy located in the subterranean level of Loyal Legion Portland. Follow the red light down the unmarked staircase and you will find yourself in an unexpected, intimate cocktail bar. Named in homage to the architect C.F.A. Voysey, whose designs inspired the building that it inhabits, and whose influence can be found in space. Voysey was designed with a chic cocktail crowd in mind. This speakeasy-like space features a creative, signature cocktail menu. Voysey also doubles as a unique pop-up and event venue for the artists in our spirits and cocktail community.
WHEY BAR
2225 NE MARTIN LUTHER KING BLVD. PORTLAND, OR 97212 | (503) 284-3366 | OXPDX.COM
The Whey Bar offers a warm and welcoming environment for all. Whether you are meeting up with a party, waiting with a special someone, or just stopping in to enjoy some small snacks on the ever changing menu, the friendly and knowledgeable staff will provide you with gracious, informed hospitality. At the Whey Bar you can lose yourself in conversation while enjoying a craft cocktail, a glass of wine, or one of the select bottled beers. Whey Bar brings seasonal changes to its cocktail menu, using the freshest and best ingredients as they come available, while keeping the staple drinks that patrons have grown to love. No matter what the Oregon weather brings, sitting outside on a beautiful day with the outdoor seating, or cozying up inside on a rainy day, the Whey Bar is here to meet all of your needs. Come find out why it is becoming one of the best bars in Portland.
XLB
4090 N. WILLIAMS AVE. POrtland, OR 97227 | (503) 841-5373 | XLBPDX.COM
XLB is a Chinese comfort food restaurant specializing in its namesake, xiao long bao. Chef and partner Jasper Shen’s menu strives to deliver no fuss “straight up Chinese food” in a casual yet thoughtfully decorated setting. Besides the signature Shanghai soup dumplings, you can also find the open kitchen cranking out bao, noodles, and stir-fries to pair with a Lucky Buddha or one of the local microbrews on tap. With 40 year old Chinese lanterns, Kung fu-inspired artwork and hand painted Chinese Zodiac wallpaper, there’s no mistaking the attention to detail that went into designing XLB. Cap off a hearty meal with complimentary Jasmine tea and fortune cookies and you’re sure to leave on a positive note.