THE LOVE OF IVY

My goal with this Examiner.com project is to post one item each day about different spirits created in Oregon, but I’ve discovered some letters are much more difficult than others. So far I have covered absinthe, brandy and a coffee-hazelnut vodka named “Cofia.” In the future, I’ll clue you in to the Pacific Northwest’s small-batch [...]

I wanted to quickly share this sweet deal I found at Costco-Aloha (15901 SW Jenkins Rd., Aloha) last night. The holiday supply of Unibroue Taster Packs has been discounted to just $14.97. I discovered these high-quailty, Canadian Belgian brews when I wrote a feature on the Yard House in Las Vegas last year and I [...]

I’ve just signed on with Examiner.com to provide commentary on Portland drinks (and just general drinking as well). Expect more of what I’ve been known to do before: reviews of new and locally produced beer, wine and spirits, plus information on upcoming tastings, and a smattering of info on non-alcoholic drinks as well. I started [...]

Another CD review for CityLife, this time it’s the latest from T.S.O.L., Life, Liberty and the Pursuit of Free Downloads. That’s right, free punk rock music!

Starwood Hotels‘ newest Luxury Collection property, The Nines, has a $99 room deal (it’s a steal, trust me!) available through April 18 with the special rate code “99NINE”. This non-smoking property features 331 sleekly modern guestrooms atop downtown’s Meier & Frank Building which is ultra-close to Pioneer Square, Portland Art Museum and Powell’s Bookstore. You [...]