Fantasia release (share?)

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  1. HaveUSeenMyCellar

    HaveUSeenMyCellar Savant (1,246) Aug 30, 2012 California
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    2nd time in this wonderful state of awesome and generous BAs. I am so excited!!!!
    Me and gf will be out for release on 2nd, and hitting de garde on Saturday.
    On me if you want to share some good stuff or do an op trade/share at upright or de garde. Also planning to hit HOTD, cascade, and some of the local bottle shops (time permitting).

    Off topic: Recommendations for a romantic dinner (ambience/presentation)?
     
    #1 HaveUSeenMyCellar, Dec 28, 2014
  2. Mages64

    Mages64 Initiate (0) Sep 7, 2009 Washington

    For an amazing dinner that's the right amount of portland chill but world class food, try Ned Ludd. It's romantic without being white table cloth cheesy and the drink menu is extremely well put together.
     
    #2 Mages64, Dec 28, 2014
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  3. switzer

    switzer Initiate (0) Jan 18, 2012 Oregon

    Le pigeon is fantastic, especially if you get a seat at the bar.
    Ava jeans is really good and fits what you are looking for.
    Bar Avignon doesn't disappoint.
    Beast rocks. Check it he menu as it changes each week.
     
    #3 switzer, Dec 28, 2014
  4. TaborTime

    TaborTime Pundit (928) Dec 10, 2013 Oregon
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    Bar Avignon. Best 'under the radar' PDX restaurant IMO.
     
    #4 TaborTime, Dec 28, 2014
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  5. crusian

    crusian Pooh-Bah (1,989) May 14, 2010 Oregon
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    Hey Chris! Let me know when you're coming to town. :slight_smile:
     
    #5 crusian, Dec 28, 2014
  6. HaveUSeenMyCellar

    HaveUSeenMyCellar Savant (1,246) Aug 30, 2012 California
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    Thursday, driving into town (arrive late night, staying at double tree-supposedly not beat neighborhood, though I feel pretty safe in Portland overall. Leaving Sunday. Not looking forward to drive in and out from and to San francisco. :-/
     
    #6 HaveUSeenMyCellar, Dec 28, 2014
  7. HaveUSeenMyCellar

    HaveUSeenMyCellar Savant (1,246) Aug 30, 2012 California
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    Ned Ludd was awesome. Went last time we visited in '13.
    Beast looks the most interesting, though the most expensive.
    Hearing two people mention Bar Avignon peaks my interest.
    Le Pigeon looks like a good balance between Bar Avignon and Beast.
    Thank you all for the recommendations.
    Looking forward to sharing a few things in line at Fantasia (I assume that's allowed since it's indoors?).
     
    #7 HaveUSeenMyCellar, Dec 29, 2014
  8. Phobicsquirrel

    Phobicsquirrel Initiate (0) Oct 1, 2013 Oregon

    ..better get in line now, already 23 tents deep. :astonished:
     
    #8 Phobicsquirrel, Dec 29, 2014
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  9. HaveUSeenMyCellar

    HaveUSeenMyCellar Savant (1,246) Aug 30, 2012 California
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    Those are my mules. Hahaha...kidding.
    I find that Oregon releases tend to be pretty chill, and the BAs friendly and generous as hell.
    With 3/person, it lasted a few days last time. Supposedly more was made this year.
    I'm mainly looking forward to the $3 taps of Fantasia from years past (even $7-11 would be fair for such a wonderful beer). :-)
     
    #9 HaveUSeenMyCellar, Dec 29, 2014
  10. John_M

    John_M Grand High Pooh-Bah (6,849) Oct 25, 2003 Washington
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    Assuming ambiance/presentation and service are important criteria for you, then you may want to consider an "old school" restaurant like Paley's Place over on the West Side. Food is very, very good, and the atmosphere, service and ambiance are about as good as it gets in Portland. It would definitely be my choice to go for a romantic dinner. (frankly, in that regard, Le Pigeon would probably be my last choice, although the food there IS quite good).

    I'm sure you know this, but it goes without saying that whether it's Beast, Le Pigeon or Paley's Place, you'll want to be sure to make your reservation well in advance. In fact, if you haven't made it by now, you may well already be too late.
     
    #10 John_M, Dec 29, 2014
  11. CardsWinAgain

    CardsWinAgain Zealot (544) Jul 24, 2013 Oregon

    I find myself at Grain and Gristle when I want a good meal in PDX. Alex from upright is a part owner. Super chill, great tap list (5-6 taps only tho), amazing food for the price.
     
    #11 CardsWinAgain, Dec 30, 2014
  12. Phobicsquirrel

    Phobicsquirrel Initiate (0) Oct 1, 2013 Oregon

    Portland City Grill is a panty dropper.... Just saying. :stuck_out_tongue:
     
    #12 Phobicsquirrel, Dec 30, 2014
  13. H0rnedFr0gs

    H0rnedFr0gs Initiate (0) Mar 12, 2012 Texas

    I'll be in Portland the week of 1/25 - 1/30!
     
    #13 H0rnedFr0gs, Dec 31, 2014
  14. crusian

    crusian Pooh-Bah (1,989) May 14, 2010 Oregon
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    Nice! Where you staying?
     
    #14 crusian, Dec 31, 2014
  15. H0rnedFr0gs

    H0rnedFr0gs Initiate (0) Mar 12, 2012 Texas

    Uncle has a place near Lake O. Cousins live NE.
     
    #15 H0rnedFr0gs, Dec 31, 2014
  16. crusian

    crusian Pooh-Bah (1,989) May 14, 2010 Oregon
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    Cool, let me know when you get in, I'll buy you a beer. Also, let me know if you want me to grab anything.
     
    #16 crusian, Dec 31, 2014
  17. H0rnedFr0gs

    H0rnedFr0gs Initiate (0) Mar 12, 2012 Texas

    If you can grab one of these that would be swell. Planning a trip to De Garde at least one day while I'm there.
     
    #17 H0rnedFr0gs, Dec 31, 2014
  18. vurt

    vurt Grand Pooh-Bah (4,504) Apr 11, 2004 Oregon
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    Confused. H0rnedFr0gs = HaveUSeenMyCellar? Or just both named Chris?
     
    #18 vurt, Dec 31, 2014
  19. crusian

    crusian Pooh-Bah (1,989) May 14, 2010 Oregon
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    Horned frogs is Noah. I just know them both. One from California, one from Texas.
     
    #19 crusian, Dec 31, 2014
  20. HaveUSeenMyCellar

    HaveUSeenMyCellar Savant (1,246) Aug 30, 2012 California
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    Hitting Fantasia Friday (won't be there as soon as I'd like, but should be fine nonetheless). Hitting De Garde Saturday (called in advance...nice people, very informational, informed me that they expect all bottles to last through weekend). Love that Portland is not as crazy as CA for releases. Much more relaxed and friendly. Considering a job in PDX, Seattle, Chicago, or NY after having travelled and spent time at each. Weather is the main factor keeping me put. Looking forward to this trip. :-)

    Anyone down for a private whale share? Looking for DBH, KBBS, Framboos...I can post Chez, Rare, Cable Car, OGV, Fou, West Ashley, and many others. I don't see you guys often. So, I figure, make the most of it, right? If not, down to bring some awesome stuff just to try Upright, De Garde, and Fresh Boneyard stuff before/after HotD and Cascade.
     
    #20 HaveUSeenMyCellar, Dec 31, 2014
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