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"This beloved St. Johns dive bar regularly hosts Portland rock bands and rappers in its back room — including ones who grew up in the neighborhood. On the patio, customers can sit out on picnic tables over Frito pie and a beer before shows start. Check out the website for a list of shows; past shows have involved Brooklyn native Carlos Truly and noise rock like the Art Gray Noizz Quintet." - Jenni Moore, Eater Staff

"St. Johns locals have certainly, one time or another, devoured a Frito pie from this venue and bar ahead of a show; it’s a rite of passage. A foundation of Fritos arrive doused in chili and cheese, with a pile of accoutrement typical of nachos — lettuce, tomato, green onions, sour cream. It’s best served with the addition of slow-cooked brisket, which also appears in the bar’s tacos." - Alex Frane, Maya MacEvoy

"This casual St. Johns bar has become a regular venue for Portland musicians, from rappers like Mic Capes to pseudo-psychedelic funk like Onion the Man. The move is to come early for a beer, a shot of whiskey, and a Frito pie, before heading into the back venue space for the show." - Cooper Green