Portland

What's inside Google's "mystery barge"?

Google has parked two "mystery barges" off the coast of Portland, Maine and San Francisco. What the heck are they? Google claims they are demonstration spaces for people to interact with new Google technology. On a barge filled with shipping containers? Really?

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Beast, Portland

Beast is a unique Portland restaurant that, if you’re willing to spend the cash, will present to you a multiple-course dinner that will knock your socks off. Each week they change their menu, crafting a new feast from whatever they happen to see in the local markets that week. This small restaurant has become very popular thanks to this approach, so if you want to try what they have to offer, make sure to get reservations well ahead of time. If you do make it down there, you can be sure that you and whomever you bring along will be impr

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Ground Kontrol Classic Arcade, Portland

Anyone that’s been in Portland for more than a few weeks knows all about Ground Kontrol. Located conveniently in the downtown area, this is an awesome place for those that consider a night out drinking wasted unless they can get in some time gaming. With nearly 100 video games and pinball machines to choose from, there’s something for everyone, whether you’re looking for the biggest and best or those old-school games you used to love back in the day. They even have DJs and live bands there some evenings, making the adventure complete.

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Portland's rampaging sous chef problem

This post to Reddit's r/Portland is... probably?... a joke. "Homeowners: How do you keep local sous chefs from harvesting urban edibles on your property?" But the fact that no one can tell pretty much says it all.

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Bailey’s Taproom, Portland

For one of the better beer establishments in the city of Portland, head downtown and check out Bailey’s Taproom. With two-dozen different beers on tap that are always rotating, you’ll be able to find some of the best brews in the world - and Oregon in particular - right here. And since it’s located right in the heart of the city, it’s an easy walk to see what else Portland has to offer. If you want a bar that has an impressive selection and doesn’t feel the need to charge you an arm-and-a-leg for a drin

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Who Will Win a Postseason Series?

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IN BILL JAMES' LATEST article, he chuckles about the fact that most people think that he can answer 90% of baseball questions. Or 98%. Or 99.97%. People think that almost all questions -- such as "Is it an advantage to be the team waiting for the other team in the postseason?" -- have definite answers.

One of the reasons people think that, is because (almost) everybody on TV treats (almost) every question that way. As if it has a definite answer. When do you ever ask Tim McCarver that, something like, "are home runs more important in October?," and McCarver just says "I'm sorry. I have no idea."

People complain to James when he says "I'm sorry. I don't know," and they literally point to ESPN. "The guys on ESPN can answer everything."

James not only tells his readers when he doesn't know something -- he also tells his employers that. Usually when they ask him a baseball question, he replies, "I don't know. I'll study the issue."

Teardrop Cocktail Lounge

Located right in the middle of downtown Portland, Teardrop Cocktail Lounge is a classy drinking establishment that is dedicated to producing some of the best cocktails anywhere. That dedicated leads them to produce pretty much everything that they can by hand and you can taste the freshness and character flavor in every drink. The décor of the bar matches this refined approach to mixing and you’ll find Teardrop to be on a higher level when it comes to elegance. If you’re looking to have a night out at one of Portland’

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Clyde Common, Portland, OR

Though it’s only been open for a few years now, Clyde Common in the heart of Portland’s downtown area is a great place for those looking to get a drink or two without having to brave the usual unruly bar crowd. The atmosphere is casual and comfortable without being divey and they even offer a great rotating selection of food to go with your drinks. This isn’t a place for dancing and partying; just a nice, quiet bar where one can take their time and enjoy a good conversation over a drink or two. Has anyone been to Clyde Common before? What did yo

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Teardrop Cocktail Lounge

Located right in the middle of downtown Portland, Teardrop Cocktail Lounge is a classy drinking establishment that is dedicated to producing some of the best cocktails anywhere. That dedicated leads them to produce pretty much everything that they can by hand and you can taste the freshness and character flavor in every drink. The décor of the bar matches this refined approach to mixing and you’ll find Teardrop to be on a higher level when it comes to elegance. If you’re looking to have a night out at one of Portland’

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Joel Palmer House Restaurant

The Joel Palmer House is a great little restaurant in the small city of Dayton, Oregon, a short ways southwest of the big city of Portland. Located within an old historic home, this classy and elegant dining establishment is the perfect place to impress on a first date. It may be a little more expensive than some other places, but the excellent food and exquisite wine selection will leave you wanting more. If you happen to live in the area or find yourself passing through, a visit to the Joel Palmer Ho

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