Where are the Best DJs in Portland, Oregon?
There are so many great breakfast/brunch places in Portland that it’s hard to pick a favorite (Helser’s Tin Shed, Jam, Genie’s, Bread and Ink, Cafe du Berry, Junior’s all come quickly to mind). Topping my list at the moment is Crush. I’ve never been there at night when the hipsters allegedly arrive, but have had the Sunday brunch (9 to 3). The menu is reasonably varied, with classy breakfast choices on one side and some more lunch-brunch type selections like mac & cheese on the flip. I especially like the chilaquiles and the scrambles, some with meat and others vegetarian. Very flavorful with ingredients like Antique Cheddar (not sure what that means). They even get the little touches right — e.g., using sliced fennel on the sliced apple that garnishes most of the dishes. There’s also something I haven’t seen elsewhere in P-Town: free cornbread and toast, both self-serve. The Stumptown coffee (not free) is also self-serve. There’s amazing art throughout the place (apparently by the ow
I was going to write a review about Aura, but instead…Honestly? I have been to a lot of bars and clubs downtown and I have had my fare share of problems, usually my own fault cause I’ve been drinking lol. On the other hand, some places have horrible management and customer service. I wasn’t there pdxgrl, but are you seriously trying to place blame for you loosing your own stuff? You are an adult, at a bar, and drinking! Are you sure you weren’t given your number, or what ever you get at the coat check? Or did you just drop it on the dance floor or leave it at your table? Seriously, what did you want management to do for you? Give me a break. Grow up and take responsibility for your own actions. Did you expect the manager to hold your hand and walk you home while they were busy babysitting hundreds of other drunks?Pros + The food here is awesome!Cons – A little pricey for what you get.
…and the international channel seems one click above public access.I like Holocene, been there quite a few times, but the place often just has its head up its hiney, and the service is pretty crappy, but these days, that’s merely par for the course.One evening, somebody got on the mike, turned the music off, and started talking about the fundraiser they were doing, and didn’t shut up for about 10 minutes. People HAD been dancing, but many of them just went elsewhere when it was obvious someone didn’t know what a Friday night at a dance club was for.A different evening, a DJ’s time was up and for whatever reason the music was just shut off right in the middle of a song, while people were dancing no less. On the other hand, the hey-we’re-doing-some-art-thing-here vibe and comfy old warehousey building feel make the place great even if your drink is late and the music just got turned off in the middle.And the no-smoking thing is very nice. Even if it is all just cooped up in a
Venue for an alumni gathering that turned ridiculous. Televisions couldn’t get the proper signal, missed most of the first half. The main screen in the bar was given to another alumni school, which our coordinators we not aware that there would be sharing going on. The HDTV couldn’t get a different signal than the main screen so our game was only available on the four smaller screens around the HDTV screen. There was another projection screen of our game but it went out and didn’t come back on until well into the 3rd quarter. The owner seemed a little greedy allowing both alumni there at the same time. Created an overcrowded bar, well above code for occupancy, slow service and an unexcusable showing of the game we were there to watch. Pros + Spacious
Been to Saucebox a number of times, but always late night . Love the atmosphere, but drinks can be pricey for my usually low brow range. Finally able to catch their Happy Hour before a show, and I was so impressed.Well priced drinks ($3 Sapporo), and a fantastic food selection, $4 (!) each for a fantastic Miyako Burger and Pork Spring rolls. The Khao Soi was meh, but everything else made up for it.The service was prompt and friendly. The place was full, but the atmosphere was calm and we got our food in about 10 minutes. We came downtown for a show and I expected to be rushed. But the staff was so efficient and friendly, we had enough time to relax and enjoy a well-made Sazerac. Great experience. Will be back soon.Pros + Fantastic, reasonably priced Happy HourCons – Khao Soi not so great
