Comala

"Just off the Park Blocks in Northwest Portland, Comala not only offers a staggering selection of rare, distinctive mezcals, served in an alley of a bar evocative of 1800s Mexico; the menu itself tells stories of Mexico’s colonization and contemporary culture, incorporating Spanish, Italian, and Caribbean spirits as well as distinctive house infusions. The bar’s take on a martini, bolstered with espadín mezcal, folds in a nice toasty earthiness with sesame-infused vodka and cumin bitters; it’s unlike any martini in town." - Rebecca Roland

"Though Bar Comala has touches of Día de los Muertos year-round, this weekend it’ll offer pan de muerto and chocolate caliente to recognize the holiday." - Rebecca Roland

"In this restaurant and bar space off the Park Blocks, two concepts: On one side, at De Noche, chef Dani Morales serves a beautiful evening menu, showcasing seasonal treats like butternut squash or Dungeness crab in a shifting cast of moles and tamales, respectively. On the other, at Bar Comala, shelves remain stocked with 85 different mezcals, often featuring rare bottles from small-production distilleries. Both are available for reservations via OpenTable." - Maya MacEvoy, Thom Hilton

"Explore the vivid world of agave spirits at Comala, home to more than 85 bottles of small producer mezcals and tequilas."

"A new cocktail bar with Rick-and-Morty-themed drinks and DJs in the Pearl District, opened on June 1." - Brooke Jackson-Glidden