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EPISODE · Jan 7, 2025 · 20 MIN

Is Portland’s Bar Culture Ready for a Sober Revolution?

from City Cast Portland · host City Cast

It’s Dry January, when many folks take a break from drinking alcohol and, in some cases, disappear from their local bars and restaurants during a time of year when business is already painfully slow. What does this mean for our small businesses — and for our growing nonalcoholic beverage industry? Today, we’re talking with Willamette Week arts and culture reporter Rachel Saslow about our city’s growing interest in sobriety. Become a member of City Cast Portland today! Get all the details and sign up here.  Who would you like to hear on City Cast Portland? Shoot us an email at [email protected], or leave us a voicemail at 503-208-5448. Want more Portland news? Then make sure to sign up for our morning newsletter, Hey Portland, and be sure to follow us on Instagram.  Looking to advertise on City Cast Portland? Check out our options for podcast and newsletter ads at citycast.fm/advertise.

It’s Dry January, when many folks take a break from drinking alcohol and, in some cases, disappear from their local bars and restaurants during a time of year when business is already painfully slow. What does this mean for our small businesses — and for our growing nonalcoholic beverage industry? Today, we’re talking with Willamette Week arts and culture reporter Rachel Saslow about our city’s growing interest in sobriety. Become a member of City Cast Portland today! Get all the details and sign up here.  Who would you like to hear on City Cast Portland? Shoot us an email at [email protected], or leave us a voicemail at 503-208-5448. Want more Portland news? Then make sure to sign up for our morning newsletter, Hey Portland, and be sure to follow us on Instagram.  Looking to advertise on City Cast Portland? Check out our options for podcast and newsletter ads at citycast.fm/advertise.

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It’s Dry January, when many folks take a break from drinking alcohol and, in some cases, disappear from their local bars and restaurants during a time of year when business is already painfully slow. What does this mean for our small businesses —...

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