The Best Bars in Portland, Oregon | Eater Portland

"Portland is a city that loves its hidden gems — off-the-beaten-track spots without clear signage, places that indicate an intimate knowledge of the city and its concealed wonders. So of course, this speakeasy-style, subterranean cocktail bar, marked only by a blue light, is a nod to the bars and underground clubs of Ho Chi Minh City during the French colonization of Vietnam. The drinks are sophisticated nods to the source material: The G.S., for instance, is a strong but smooth sipper pairing Indonesian arrack with pinot noir-finished whiskey, the floral notes of a French aperitif complemented by pandan and Vietnamese coffee. Snacks pull from the Vietnamese culinary canon, with items like banh mi sliders and salad rolls." - Rebecca Roland