Distillers from around the country set up tables Saturday and Sunday at the Bossanova Ballroom (722 E Burnside), this year’s venue for the 5th Annual Great American Distillers Festival. From the tables they offered samples of spirits and schwag in the form of buttons, stickers, and brochures.

Suppose your Bloody Mary demands a shot of Hot Monkey. What if you suddenly have a craving for a thimbleful of smooth Apia Artisan Vodka? Maybe you’re reading Baudelaire and feel that Trillium Absinthe will enhance the effect? Have you ever made a special trip to the liquor store, only to find out they don’t [...]

House Spirits (2025 SE 7th), crafters of Aviation Gin and Medeyof Vodka, host an open house Saturday from 1pm-4pm (21 and over only). In addition to tours and tastings their highly anticipated Absinthe Marteau, developed by the Wormwood Society‘s Gwydion Stone, will make its debut. Fall is the time to visit distilleries. Travel Oregon has [...]

Thursday – Sunday Festa Italiana at Pioneer Square, all weekend! Saturday The 4th annual Montavilla Brewfest takes place Saturday, noon-9 in the parking lot behind Thatchers (where you can order your hamburger with pepperoni!) (7915 SE Washington). In Montavilla, of course. Music, barbecue, and over 40 beers. The Beer Here has more details. Saturday – [...]