Lorri Ely

Who doesn't love a farmers market? In fact, not to savor the moments spent in one seems downright, well --unnatural. Yet, how many cities can you name where the farmers market is amongst the things to do, and not because there is a shortage of event options, but because the farmers market is an actual event. Sure, other cities might go to the trouble to set aside some prime parking lot real estate and throw together a produce market cum swap meet featuring more five-dollar sunglasses, velvet dolphin art, and lead paint-laden toys from Taiwan than anything edible--except perhaps that Indian fry bread which might have been more souvenir than snack since it won't let you forget you ate it.

If that is remotely the question, then chances are you've already decided you're thirsty. You're just a little unsure about choice of quenching venue. And that's where Portland, Oregon's array of abundant imbibing options can concoct a double-shot of confusion. But just a little information and a few recommendations will have your bottom down in the perfect place to bottoms up.