Bartini (Portland, Oregon)

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Restaurant information
Established2003 (2003)
Owner(s)Urban Restaurant Group
Street address2108 Northwest Glisan Street
CityPortland
CountyMultnomah
StateOregon
Postal/ZIP Code97210
CountryUnited States
Coordinates45°31′34″N 122°41′41″W / 45.5262°N 122.6947°W / 45.5262; -122.6947
Websitebartinipdx.com

Bartini is a bar in Portland, Oregon, United States.[1][2] Established in 2003 and owned by Urban Restaurant Group, the bar operates in northwest Portland's Northwest District.

Description

Bartini operates in northwest Portland's Northwest District. The interior has chandeliers, paintings of goldfish in martini glasses,[3] white booths, and a wall of mirrors.[4] The bar serves approximately 100 martini varieties.[5][6] Among drinks is the French Kiss Martini, which has champagne, puréed strawberries, and vodka,[7] and the Herbal Remedy, which has Belvedere vodka, yellow Chartreuse, green tea, lemon, Prosecco, and star anise.[8] Others are Blackberry Lemon Drop,[9] the Mojitotini, the Thin Mint Cookie martini, and the Zesty Cucumber. The food menu includes small plates such as a cheeseburger, gorgonzola-brie fondue,[10] chips and guacamole, corn dogs,[11] and mashed potatoes.[12]

History

Bartini opened in 2003.[13] It is operated by Urban Restaurant Group, which has also owned Brix Tavern, Carlita's,[14][15] Fuller's Coffee Shop,[16] and Swank and Swine.[17][18] Bartini has been described as the "sibling lounge" of Urban Fondue.[19] The general manager of Bartini and Urban Fondue died in 2024.[20]

Reception

Bartini received honorable mention and ranked third in the Best Happy Hour category of Willamette Week's annual Best of Portland readers' poll in 2015 and 2017, respectively.[21][22]

References

  1. ^ "Happy Hour of the Week". Portland Monthly. ISSN 1546-2765. Archived from the original on 2023-03-27. Retrieved 2024-12-25.
  2. ^ "Portland's Best Happy Hours". The Beacon. University of Portland. Archived from the original on 2022-08-15. Retrieved 2024-12-25.
  3. ^ Willamette Week:
  4. ^ Bamman, Mattie John (2016-06-01). "Delphina's Bakery Closes 30-Year-Old Cafe; Bartini Remodels". Eater Portland. Vox Media. Archived from the original on 2023-06-04. Retrieved 2024-12-25.
  5. ^ McCollom, Hollyanna (2019-05-14). Moon Portland. Avalon Publishing. ISBN 978-1-64049-368-1.
  6. ^ Miller, Alan (2015-03-03). Culture Collide: Travel with Purpose: Issue #1. Culture Collide.
  7. ^ "For Whom The Ball Drops". Willamette Week. 2005-12-21. Retrieved 2024-12-26.
  8. ^ Bamman, Mattie John (2016-03-30). "Sam J. Reed IN at Pizzeria Otto | Nonna Launches Lunch Fridays". Eater Portland. Archived from the original on 2016-06-04. Retrieved 2024-12-25.
  9. ^ "Drink 2007: The List Part 1 (Aa-La)". Willamette Week. 2007-05-23. Retrieved 2024-12-26.
  10. ^ "Portland's Greatest Late-Night Happy Hours". Willamette Week. 2017-05-24. Retrieved 2024-12-26.
  11. ^ "Happiest Hour". Willamette Week. 2024-05-14. Retrieved 2024-12-25.
  12. ^ Frane, Alex (2018-11-30). "Portland's Legit Late-Night Happy Hours". Eater Portland. Archived from the original on 2021-10-21. Retrieved 2024-12-25.
  13. ^ "The MIGHTY Bartini". Willamette Week. 2003-12-17. Retrieved 2024-12-25.
  14. ^ Boddie, Ken (April 25, 2022). "Urban Restaurant Group to expand in Portland metro, Eugene". KOIN. Archived from the original on December 1, 2022. Retrieved December 25, 2024.
  15. ^ "New Spot Carlita's Swears That It's "Portland's First Spirits-Forward Taco Bar"". Willamette Week. 2017-10-20. Archived from the original on 2017-11-24. Retrieved 2024-12-25.
  16. ^ "Fuller's Coffee Shop Has Reopened After a Fire". Willamette Week. 2023-11-07. Archived from the original on 2024-05-29. Retrieved 2024-12-26.
  17. ^ "Fuller's Burger Shack Will Open Inside Pioneer Place". Willamette Week. 2023-11-28. Retrieved 2024-12-25.
  18. ^ Bakall, Samantha (2014-07-29). "First look: Swank & Swine, the dual restaurant and bar inside downtown Portland's Paramount Hotel". The Oregonian. Advance Publications. ISSN 8750-1317. OCLC 985410693. Archived from the original on 2022-01-16. Retrieved 2024-12-25.
  19. ^ Powers, Colin (2013-02-12). "Valentine's drinks at home or out on the town: The Cocktail Hour". The Oregonian. Retrieved 2024-12-26.
  20. ^ "Portland woman opens up after death of husband, general manager at Bartini and Urban Fondue". KGW. 2024-02-26. Archived from the original on 2024-03-02. Retrieved 2024-12-25.
  21. ^ "Best of Portland Readers' Poll". Willamette Week. 2015-07-15. Archived from the original on 2019-01-06. Retrieved 2024-12-26.
  22. ^ "Here are the Winners of the Best of Portland Readers' Poll 2017". Willamette Week. Archived from the original on 2019-01-06. Retrieved 2024-12-26.