Shine Distillery & Grill Will Open on North Williams in Portland | Eater Portland

"I'm intrigued by a working distillery and restaurant coming to North Williams that aims to deliver the classic brewpub experience with a focus on local craft spirits: Shine Distillery & Grill. Owner Jonathan Poteet, an Alameda Brewing alum who spent 20 years in local breweries, says he's trying to copy the 'brewpub formula' and wants food that's 'not necessarily date night food; it's Tuesday night food.' The two-level space with a rooftop patio will serve an assortment of burgers, sandwiches, and salads alongside house spirit flights and a wide assortment of Oregon-distilled liquors, and on weekend mornings will offer simple brunch fare like eggs Benedict, Denver omelets, and bloody marys. Poteet—who says distilling is 'a bit of a family tradition'—has hired fourth-generation distiller Matthew McLain (formerly of Swallowtail Spirits) as master distiller; the distillery will sell bottles and cocktails of house spirits including gin, vodka, whiskey, and rum, plus seasonal specialties such as brandy and infused rums and vodkas made with local blackberries. The distillery is tentatively set to open in mid-December." - Brooke Jackson-Glidden