Dogtoberfest 2012, Lucky Lab Brew Pub

Yesterday our labs, Riley and Tater Tot enjoyed a fun filled day at Dogtoberfest. Dogtoberfest is an annual dog wash fundraiser put on by DoveLewis Emergency Animal Hospital that takes place appropriately at the Lucky Lab Brew Pub on SE Hawthorne. The day turned out to be perfect; great weather, lots of happy dogs, live music, good food and tasty suds. Our stinky dogs received a thorough bath and a multi-towel dry from volunteers for only $10 each. Riley and Tater Tot felt good knowing that all of the proceeds from the wash went back to the DoveLewis Blood Bank. They also felt much more confident around the ladies knowing that they had fresh smelling fur coats. Our dogs would like to bark out a big thank you to all of the volunteers, sponsors and vendors that helped make Dogtoberfest so enjoyable. Here are a few pictures from the ruff-tastic day:

2nd Annual Buckman-Kerns Brewfest at EastBurn

Do you have plans for this Sunday?  Do you like beer?  If you answered NO to the first question and YES to the second question, then you should scurry your butt over to EastBurn for the ‘2ND Annual Buckman-Kerns Brewfest’. The festival is taking place this Sunday, January 15 from 12pm until 8pm and celebrates the breweries that are contained within the Buckman and Kern neighborhoods in Portland, OR.  See the map I made below using my mad GIS skills.  It shows the neighborhoods, breweries and where EastBurn is located. Enjoy if you attend this beerepic event!

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BRAIN vs. LIVER: The organ clash over the soon to be Hopworks Bike Bar.

As you most likely know, Hopworks Urban Brewery (HUB) will be opening their second location on N. Williams Ave in mid-June. What does this mean? It means us North Portland peeps will have another great brew pub to frequent. It also means not having to trek across town to take in their award winning beers and delectable food.

You may be wondering why I am blogging about this when there is already a wealth of information on HUB’s soon to be second home. The reason is personal; ever since news broke that HUB was moving in to the neighborhood my brain and liver have been at battle. My liver feels great places already exist within walking distance to drink amazing beer. It enjoys Lompoc’s Fifth Quadrant, which is literally next-door to HUB’s future location. It is also an Amnesia groupie; a brewery about 8 blocks west. Oh, and that guy below the lower part of my right ribcage told me not to forget about the other fine beer purveyors slightly further out, such as Saraveza, Breakside, McMenamins, Widmer, The Hop and Vine and The Lucky Labrador.

Please do not get me wrong, my liver loves HUB’s beer, which is why my brain is so concerned. My brain is afraid that my liver will dedicate a good portion of its free time to drinking beer at HUB and slowly forget about the other places that it once patronized.

So, what will happen? Good question. After some thought, I believe I have determined that my brain and liver are two separate entities. My brain has made the decision to remain true to the other incredible beer establishments in the area; HUB will certainly become part of the rotation. My liver says “f%#k you brain, when HUB opens you are going to be my bitch.” However, I still believe my aging brain has capable power to trump the desires of my weakening liver.

           Stupid Liver 

 Homer and I have some things in common  

Welcome to the neighborhood HUB! Well almost.


With Love,
Brain and Liver