History By The Glass

Welcome everyone to the History by the Glass podcast. Your tour of Portland, Oregon’s famously historic and infamously endangered bars, pubs and saloons. Inspired by Paul Pintarich's "History by the Glass" book series.

HBTG: Shots in the Dark (Bourdain Day & BARS ARE OPEN!) 07/03/2021

HBTG: Shots in the Dark (Bourdain Day & BARS ARE OPEN!) With most COVID-19 restrictions lifted and vaccines coursing through our bodies, we are effectively back in action! /episode/index/show/historybytheglass/id/19696190

Best HBTG Nights Out 06/11/2021

Best HBTG Nights Out Fully vaccinated and with this buzzkill of a pandemic in its waning days, the boys got out from behind their video screens to raise their drinks in person. /episode/index/show/historybytheglass/id/19443089

Cocktail (1988), Part 2 05/10/2021

Cocktail (1988), Part 2 “Everything ends badly otherwise it wouldn't end.” /episode/index/show/historybytheglass/id/19055288

Cocktail (1988), Part 1 05/04/2021

Cocktail (1988), Part 1 “When they drink, they reign.” /episode/index/show/historybytheglass/id/18971744

HBTG: Shots in the Dark (Patrick F. Smith & Through My Portland Lens) 04/19/2021

HBTG: Shots in the Dark (Patrick F. Smith & Through My Portland Lens) The boys checked in on another Friday night to recap Nate's first pandemic vacation, the experience of bar-going in this current era of guarded optimism, and the "Sunday Morning Coming Down" vintage photography of Patrick F. Smith. /episode/index/show/historybytheglass/id/18784568

HBTG: Shots in the Dark (I Miss My Bar... Dot Com!) 03/30/2021

HBTG: Shots in the Dark (I Miss My Bar... Dot Com!) We are back with a two-finger pour of bar musings and longing. This week, we discuss the sonic glory that is IMissMyBar.com from our amigos at the bar Maverick in Monterrey, Mexico. /episode/index/show/historybytheglass/id/18539861

HBTG: Shots in the Dark (St. Patrick's Day Special!) 03/18/2021

HBTG: Shots in the Dark (St. Patrick's Day Special!) A St. Patrick's Day episode released ON St. Patrick's Day?! Pinch me, I'm dreaming! /episode/index/show/historybytheglass/id/18374903

HBTG: Shots in the Dark (Back to Bars, Reel 'm Inn, MuuMuu's) 03/05/2021

HBTG: Shots in the Dark (Back to Bars, Reel 'm Inn, MuuMuu's) It's another sensible pour of Portland, Oregon’s bar news and musings. /episode/index/show/historybytheglass/id/18209885

Shots In The Dark (2/23/21) 02/23/2021

Shots In The Dark (2/23/21) Introducing, HBTG’s Shots in the Dark — a spontaneous, quickly downable, possibly ill-advised version of our beloved pre-pandemic deep dives! A solid 15 to 30 minutes of that one-of-a-kind content you never knew you were missing! /episode/index/show/historybytheglass/id/18061808

Top 5 HBTG Bars (So Far) 08/01/2020

Top 5 HBTG Bars (So Far) In this episode, we FINALLY answer our most commonly asked question — “What’s your favorite old bar in Portland?” — revealing dueling top-5 lists that settle once and for all which is the city’s best. So grab a stiff drink and hit play to find out where the likes of Cheerful Tortoise [15:45], Corner Saloon [22:30], The Alibi [29:15], Renner’s [46:07], Lutz Tavern [39:26], Jake’s Famous Crawfish [52:40], Nob Hill Bar & Grill [1:01:40] and more rank in our blurry memories! /episode/index/show/historybytheglass/id/15434237

COVID Update: Ready Phase 1 06/06/2020

COVID Update: Ready Phase 1 On May 30, 2020, we jumped in another Zoom meeting to check in with all of Paul Pintarich’s official “History by the Glass” bars (the ones that are still open anyway) at the dawn of Reopening Oregon Phase 1. We also checked in with ourselves to see what condition our condition was in as we mulled, yes, a return to drinking IN PUBLIC. /episode/index/show/historybytheglass/id/14717189

18a — COVID-19 & Renner's Grill 04/29/2020

18a — COVID-19 & Renner's Grill On Feb. 21, 2020, we made a triumphant return to newly-reopened Renner’s Grill. On Mar. 16, COVID-19 social distancing efforts forced every bar to close. We discussed it all over several rounds in our Steinhaus/Buddy’s Lounge glassware, in front of our ubiquitous, soul-sucking Zoom cameras in this very special, history in the making episode of HBTG...dedicated to every single person who has brought us joy one glass at a time in bars throughout Portland and beyond. We can’t wait to see you again soon.. /episode/index/show/historybytheglass/id/14209025

17 — Kelly's Olympian & Nob Hill Bar & Grill 02/24/2020

17 — Kelly's Olympian & Nob Hill Bar & Grill Buoyed by a lifestyle-enhancing new sponsor, we embarked on our first HBTG visits of 2020. First, a visit to Portland’s third-oldest bar — a former downtown dive “men’s resort” turned vintage motorcycle joint, Kelly’s Olympian (09:54). Next, we happily marooned ourselves on an island of “Old Portland” goodness amidst a sea of rampant redevelopment at NW 23rd's Nob Hill Bar & Grill (38:54) where Nate ascended into cheeseburger heaven and Alfredo re-discovered a bathroom just short of perfecti /episode/index/show/historybytheglass/id/13285550

16 — Jake's Famous Crawfish & Huber's 01/29/2020

16 — Jake's Famous Crawfish & Huber's Do you like your old Portland bars OLD? Well, they don’t get older than this. Join us for a Very Special Episode of History By the Glass. We don our gay apparel to slurp cocktails at Jake’s Famous Crawfish (14:51), established 1892. Then we get even "history-ier" as we carve out time to talk turkey bars over at Huber’s (48:58), established 1879. Very old, indeed! /episode/index/show/historybytheglass/id/12938237

15 — Helvetia Tavern & Cider Mill 12/27/2019

15 — Helvetia Tavern & Cider Mill A very special first “podiversary." First, we traveled deep into the western farmlands of Washington County, stepping out of the cold afternoon wind and into the sleepy, but warm Helvetia Tavern (08:54) for the best burger and beer a personal check can buy. Several (possibly ill-advised) pit stops later, we landed at Cider Mill (37:44) where we rediscovered our love for this lively SW Portland survivor over chicken hearts and a few more cold ones. Enjoy the latest deep-fried History by the Glass! /episode/index/show/historybytheglass/id/12545867

14 — Mock Crest Tavern & The Twilight Room 11/27/2019

14 — Mock Crest Tavern & The Twilight Room We channeled our inner Thornton Melon and went Back to School, cruising by the University of Portland to pick up friend and alum Shauna Weaver. We made our debuts at the Mock(s) Crest Tavern (13:05) where we discussed the bar’s stubby stools, vintage glassware, and mayonnaise forward menu. Then, it was off to every Pilot’s paradise, The Twilight Room (45:22), where we perched on slightly stubbier stools, staged a Hamm’s walkout, and soaked in the obnoxious silence of trivia night. /episode/index/show/historybytheglass/id/12202046

13 — Sandy Hut & The Alibi 09/20/2019

13 — Sandy Hut & The Alibi What makes a “dive”? Alfredo and Nate dig deep into Portland’s drinking history to find out. The boys are back to celebrate Alfredo’s birthday with a trip to 1923’s The Sandy Hut (6:12), joined by special-guest podcast fans Rochelle and Eric. After a fond salute to old people, a burger breakdown, trip to the men's room, and the marquee deep dive on dives (36:32), a "sponsored" Lyft rides us north to the tropical tranquility and raucous rocking of The Alibi (1:00:25). /episode/index/show/historybytheglass/id/11333411

12 — Ponderosa Lounge & Nite Hawk Cafe and Lounge 05/14/2019

12 — Ponderosa Lounge & Nite Hawk Cafe and Lounge Breaker, breaker! The eagle and the cottonmouth are back! We return to the field of Portland’s historic bars and saloons by packing up the convoy and rolling north up the big road. First, we belly up at the over-the-top pickle park and honky-tonk, the Ponderosa Lounge at Jubitz Truck Stop (9:10). Then we make a pit stop at the venerable Nite Hawk Cafe and Lounge (45:47). Plus which one of us will rasp our way through this post-illness podcast?! Tune in and find out on this week’s History by the Glass! /episode/index/show/historybytheglass/id/9771389

Our 1st Anniversary, Part 4 — Lighthouse, Skyline Tavern, Lariat Lounge, & Rumpus Room 04/25/2019

Our 1st Anniversary, Part 4 — Lighthouse, Skyline Tavern, Lariat Lounge, & Rumpus Room After discovering the wooded interior paradise of the Lighthouse (6:34) we journeyed through the Northwest hills to the wooded exterior paradise of Skyline Tavern (24:20). Then we loaded up the HBTG truckster and schlepped ourselves 200 blocks to Southeast Portland’s Lariat Lounge (40:28) with an impromptu trip to Rumpus Room (1:02:32). /episode/index/show/historybytheglass/id/9532583

Our 1st Anniversary, Part 3 — Anthony Bourdain Passing, Stein Haus Closing, Nick's Famous Coney Island and Claudia's 04/08/2019

Our 1st Anniversary, Part 3 — Anthony Bourdain Passing, Stein Haus Closing, Nick's Famous Coney Island and Claudia's More of a somber episode of History by the Glass. We have no reservations reflecting on the passing of Anthony Bourdain (5:05) and what he meant to this endeavor (13:00). Mournful, we press on to parts unknown as we memorialize SE 82nd’s Stein Haus (26:15) which we also lost this year. Plus, moments of "Portland Confidential" history during a drunk’s tour of Hawthorne sports bars Nick’s Famous Coney Island (52:38) and Claudia’s (1:16:52). All that, plus bathrooms, burgers and more! /episode/index/show/historybytheglass/id/9317957

Our 1st Anniversary, Part 2 — Wanker’s Corner Saloon, Corner Saloon, Crackerjack’s Pub & Eatery and Joe’s Cellar 03/05/2019

Our 1st Anniversary, Part 2 — Wanker’s Corner Saloon, Corner Saloon, Crackerjack’s Pub & Eatery and Joe’s Cellar This week, we continue our anniversary celebration by featuring Wanker’s Corner Saloon (10:56), that other Corner Saloon (29:53), Crackerjack’s Pub & Eatery (59:37) and Joe’s Cellar (01:10:10). We also reminisce about all those Portland breweries that recently closed (04:32). All that, plus bathrooms, burgers and more! /episode/index/show/historybytheglass/id/8882162

Our 1st Anniversary, Part 1 — Bill's Steakhouse, White Eagle, Lutz Tavern, Kay's Bar & Yukon Tavern 02/09/2019

Our 1st Anniversary, Part 1 — Bill's Steakhouse, White Eagle, Lutz Tavern, Kay's Bar & Yukon Tavern It's been... ONE YEAR since we started soaking in Portland's past bars and saloons. Travel back with us as we get nostalgic about our nostalgia (9:25). We recap Episodes I & II, reviewing Bill's Steakhouse (26:02), The White Eagle (40:12), Lutz Tavern (53:35), Kay's Bar (1:18:54) and Yukon Tavern (1:29:49). Bathrooms, burgers and more in this jam-packed four-part anniversary special! With special guest Bill Clifford (no relation). /episode/index/show/historybytheglass/id/8584211

Episode 11 — Produce Row Cafe & The Ship Tavern 01/22/2019

Episode 11 — Produce Row Cafe & The Ship Tavern This week, join us as we discuss our past service industry experience [06:35] followed by a trip out to Southeast Portland's Produce Row Cafe [16:25] where we eat the Row Burger [24:14] and wax poetic about the drink offerings that make a bar a bar [47:25]. Plus we drop anchor at Multnomah Village's The Ship Tavern [58:15] to explore a pretty great john [1:09:36] and a venerable dive that updated its beer experience. All that, new Yelp review segments and MORE on this week's History By The Glass! /episode/index/show/historybytheglass/id/8347553

Episode 10 — Cheerful Tortoise & Cheerful Bullpen 01/01/2019

Episode 10 — Cheerful Tortoise & Cheerful Bullpen This week, we are raising a cup of good cheer as we close out 2018 and celebrate the holidays with those we love the most — stupid sports fans. This week we face the past and paint our faces at SW Portland’s Cheerful Tortoise and Cheerful Bullpen. (04:30) Cheerful Tortoise: | (32:22) Drinks | (33:12) Food | (36:43) Bathrooms | (40:16) Cheerful Bullpen: | (1:01:36) Drinks | (1:03:31) Food | (1:04:23) Bathrooms | Our Blog: Twitter: hbtg_pdx Facebook: Historybytheglass Instagram: Historybytheglass /episode/index/show/historybytheglass/id/8100467

Episode 9 — Caro Amico & Buffalo Gap 12/15/2018

Episode 9 — Caro Amico & Buffalo Gap Welcome to the pilot episode of History by the Glass! Each week, we start a tab at one or two of Portland’s patinated pubs or distinguished drinkeries. This week, we are heading to two venerable arterials of Southwest Portland: Barbur Boulevard and Macadam Avenue. Let’s raise a glass as we belly up to this week’s bars: Caro Amico and Buffalo Gap. /episode/index/show/historybytheglass/id/7930841

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