Lush jewel tones and floral wallpaper make this Montavilla cocktail bar an escape from the Portland gloom all winter, while its patio is a lovely summertime hang. It also delivers on the drink front, with an impressive menu of original drinks and well-executed classics. The menu is broken into sections, including a tight list of nonalcoholic cocktails that go beyond fruit juices and sodas.
Are Americans drinking less? Alcohol sales and Gallup surveys suggest shifting attitudes among Gen-Z drinkers; restaurant and bar owners are, if not panicked, at least left to wonder how to cater to these changing tastes in an industry built around booze sales. The owners of the new bar Golden Ratio have come up with a novel answer: Split their 32-drink menu right down the middle between traditional cocktails and spirit-free counterparts.