Tuesday, May 27, 2008

Extra-Happy Special Nights

ALL-NIGHT MONDAY
Zaytoon
Happy Hour: Monday 5:00pm – Close / Daily 5:00 - 7:00pm & 11:00pm - Close
Food specials: $2 - $8
Drinks: $1 PBRs, $3 drafts, $4 wells
Atmosphere: Minimalist, high-art style on NE Alberta
Start your work week off right with Zaytoon's late-night Mondays. Simplify, sit, sip and simmer down without regard to beating the clock in these serene surroundings. Food selections from the Mediterranean-based Happy Hour menu include hummus, falafel, veggie or meatball wraps, olives and a meza platter.


ALL-NIGHT TUESDAY

Crush
Happy Hour: Tuesday 4:30pm - 12:00am / Wed - Fri 4:30 - 6:00pm, Sat & Sun 3:00 - 6:00pm
Food specials: $2.50 - $5.50
Drinks: $2 PBRs, $3.50 wells & select martinis, $4.50 wines
Atmosphere: Casual, funky Southeast neighborhood hangout
Cap off your Tuesday by kicking back 'til all hours in Crush's artsy lounge side and contemplate the remarkable bottle chandelier overhead. The truly comfortable and inviting chill spot is not surprisingly a big favorite of many. Sample the hummus, soup, baba ganoush, variety of breads, flat nachos, BBQ beef sandwich, mushroom skewers (vegan) or linguini.

Siam Society
Happy Hour: Tuesday 4:30pm - 12:00am / Mon - Sat 4:00pm - 6:00pm; Mon - Thurs 9:00pm - Close; Fri & Sat 10:00pm - Close
Food specials: $1.75 - $7.50
Drink specials: $2.50 drafts, $3.50 well, $4 house wine

Note: Siam Society's 2009 HHGB Coupon offers FREE APPETIZER!

Siam Society is a top happy hour in so many, many ways — and now they are even serving it up outside, tucked into their industrial-artsy patio hideaway. Thai food abounds in Portland, but this is some of the best — and at such great prices! Cabbage wraps, grilled prawns, satay, spring rolls, ginger & tom yum soups, pad thai…it goes on and on. They now have a fun, more casual bar added out back -- check out the Soi Cowboy Lounge!


ALL-NIGHT WEDNESDAY
820 (Mint)

Happy Hour: Wednesday 4:00pm - Close / Mon - Sat 4:00 - 6:30pm
Food specials: $3.50 - $8
Drinks: $2.75 beer, $3.50 wells & $5 select cocktails
Atmosphere: Hip, sleek cocktail lounge with sunken seating area
Note: 820's 2009 HHGB Coupon offers FREE APPETIZER!
The Happy Hour at 820 (next to Mint restaurant) is a popular hit every night of the week, but especially brilliant on Wednesday when you can be stay smiling all the way to closing time. Lucy Brennan is famous worldwide for her creative cocktail concoctions, so be sure to experiment. The lamb burger and sweet potato fries are legendary (and big enough to split), and calamari, soup or salads make a great first or second course.

ALL-NIGHT THURSDAY + FREE JAZZ
Heathman Restaurant

Happy Hour: Thursday 4:00pm - Close / Daily 4:00 - 6:00pm & 9:00pm - Close
Food specials: $1.50 - $4.75
Drinks: None
Atmosphere: Stately and grand hotel that takes you back in time
The beautifully appointed Heathman Hotel & Restaurant hosts renowned Happy Hours in the majestic Marble Bar and Tea Court rooms, and they go until close on Thursdays. Not only that, but they host free live jazz to make your Thursday date night even more special. Plus, they've recently revamped their Happy Hour menu to now offer 22 of chef Philip Boulot’s creations for lowered prices — it is officially off-the-charts exceptional!


JAZZ FRIDAYS
Someday Lounge

Happy Hour: Mon - Fri 4:00 - 8:00pm
Food specials: $2 - $6
Drinks: $3 wells, $1 off drafts, $2 off specialty drinks
Atmosphere: Eclectic art and performance space
Hit the Someday Lounge on Fridays after work — the fantabulous Dusty York Trio will get your weekend tuned up right (check out their complete listings of live music the rest of the week). Meanwhile, their rockstar Happy Hour serves up healthy portions of unique vegetarian fare like quesadillas, nachos and sandwiches.

FREE LIVE MUSIC
Alberta Street Pub

Happy Hour: Mon - Fri 5:00 - 7:45pm
Food specials: $3
Drinks: $1 PBRs, $3 micros, wines & wells
Atmosphere: Casual Irish-style pub with spacious music room
Enjoy live music for free most Mondays and Fridays from 6:30pm to 8:30pm (check their listings for details). You'll love this simple Irish-ish neighborhood pub and it's casual time-worn charm. Their Happy Hour menu offers some of the biggest and best deal-meals in Portland including Guiness stew, turkey and chicken sandwiches, nachos, BLTs and mixed greens salads.

*LONGEST HOURS AWARD*
Gold Dust Meridian
Happy Hour: Daily 2:00 - 8:00pm & All day Sunday (2:00pm - Close)
Food specials: $3 - $5
Drinks: $3 beer & wells, $4 wines
Atmosphere: Sophisticated, 60s-style lounge
A new entry that already blazes out of the gates with an award-winning Happy Hour lasting SIX full hours! The Gold Dust Meridian opened in January, steeped deep in authentic retro charm that is at once swanky and ultra-cool. The stellar Happy Hour menu follows period style and includes bar olives, deviled eggs, grilled cheese (served with soup and salad), crackers with dips and mac & cheese.

1 comment:

SNAP! said...

I love your suggestions. How hard or easy would it be to put the address of each place you write about? Some of them sound really good but it would take me a while to locate the closest place to me. Just a suggestion! Oh, congrats on your book. I think that will do really well around here.