Coffeeshop Conversations #4: Byron Beck

12/25/2014 He has always been a serious journalist, but let's face it, he may be best known for his coverage of visiting celebs, local celebs and who's who and what's what among the Portland glitterati. He covers the parties and events that most of us don't get invited to. Beck has written for The Downtowner, The Oregonian, Willamette Week and now for golocalpdx.com, where he's also an editor. While at WW he had the massive task of being "the gay writer" in the "straight media." It was not a unique position in the wider sense, but it was totally unique to be so identified and have the responsibility on your shoulders. He spent a half-hour with me in the Cupping Room at the World Cup Coffee and Tea at NW 18th and Glisan, where we do all of our weekly Coffeeshop Conversations. He's one of the busiest guys in town and one of the most prolific.