Portland's brewpubs know how to do beer and do it well. But food? Not so much... But the new kid on the block, a huge, big-game-themed outpost of Bend's Deschutes Brewery, makes tasty pub grub. Some of the offerings can seem a bit effete for a beer hall (the Grilled Pear and Goat Cheese pizza with optional duck prosciutto?), but it's actually refreshing to see a pub menu with well-thought-out dishes befitting the excellent beer.The writer also praises the pub for its happy hour and hangout factor. (And in the Portland Business Journal yesterday, Deschutes Brewery got a nod for its social media marketing.)
-Adrianne (@msfener)