What I found fascinating about Portland was the creativity and heart that many restaurants and bars have put into the design/branding of their space. It seemed that everywhere I went, I was more fascinated with taking in the atmosphere than reading the menu, and
Clyde Common was no exception. No surprise here,
The Official Manufacturing Company-OMFGCO-were the masterminds behind the brand creation (as well as the adjacent Ace Hotel and Stumptown Coffee Roasters).
Renee and I were able to make it for their Happy Hour menu, grabbing two seats at the large family style table in front of the kitchen. Without hesitation, I ordered the 3 oz. hamburger sandwich with mouth-watering pickled onions. What I wasn't sure about was what drink to order, that is, until the two women a few seats down from us got theirs and were able to give some neutral feedback on the handsome bartender's mixology.
I LOVE family style! So, I went with the B.M.O.C. (bourbon, raw ginger syrup, Angostura and soda water). It was like chewing into a ginger root and a little "knock your socks off" at first, but it definitely grew on me and gave me a much needed detox and refresh that I needed.
