Perhaps you’ve had a sommelier pair the perfect wine with your first course. Or if you’re more experimental, you may even have tried single-origin coffee paired with fine foods at one of the dinners Stumptown and Navarre hosted last winter. Esmeralda Especial and Goose Rilette, anyone? Here in the craft-brew capital of the U.S., it’s now time for craft beer and food pairings. Experiment on your own. Alternately, train your palate with one of Portland’s beer experts: The bars at Higgins and Red Star both have designated beer stewards to guide you on your journey. Happy travels!

Details:
Higgins Restaurant | 1239 SW Broadway | 503-222-9070 | higgins.ypguides.net
Red Star Tavern | 503 SW Alder Street | 503-222-0005 | redstartavern.com