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Bartini (Portland, Oregon)

Coordinates: 45°31′34″N 122°41′41″W / 45.5262°N 122.6947°W / 45.5262; -122.6947
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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

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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

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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

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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

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  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.
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