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EPISODE · Jul 19, 2023 · 32 MIN

McMenamins: The Best (And Worst) of the Ever-Present Brewpub

from City Cast Portland · host City Cast

McMenamins, the ubiquitous chain of brewpubs, is turning 40 years old! Did you know many of their locations are in rehabilitated historic properties, and at least nine are on the National Register of Historic Places? There’s a lot more to them than just tater tots and beer.  To celebrate, host Claudia Meza is joined by our very own producers, Giulia Fiaoni and John Notarianni, to discuss our most- and least-favorite McMenamins. Which are haunted? Which are actually good date spots? Which ones previously employed us?  McMenamins locations discussed in today’s show: Edgefield Kennedy School  Olympic Club Crystal Ballroom Blue Moon Tavern Back Stage Bar Grand Lodge Rams Head (Did you really read all the way down here just to see Claudia’s cool Breeders shirt? Here you go!) 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 Twitter and Instagram.  Looking to advertise on City Cast Portland? Check out our options for podcast and newsletter ads at citycast.fm/advertise.

McMenamins, the ubiquitous chain of brewpubs, is turning 40 years old! Did you know many of their locations are in rehabilitated historic properties, and at least nine are on the National Register of Historic Places? There’s a lot more to them than just tater tots and beer.  To celebrate, host Claudia Meza is joined by our very own producers, Giulia Fiaoni and John Notarianni, to discuss our most- and least-favorite McMenamins. Which are haunted? Which are actually good date spots? Which ones previously employed us?  McMenamins locations discussed in today’s show: Edgefield Kennedy School  Olympic Club Crystal Ballroom Blue Moon Tavern Back Stage Bar Grand Lodge Rams Head (Did you really read all the way down here just to see Claudia’s cool Breeders shirt? Here you go!) 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 Twitter and 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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