On Feb. 21, 2020, we made a triumphant return to newly-reopened Renner’s Grill. On Mar. 16, COVID-19 social distancing efforts forced every bar to close. We discussed it all over several rounds in our Steinhaus/Buddy’s Lounge glassware, in front of our ubiquitous, soul-sucking Zoom cameras in this very special, history in the making episode of HBTG...dedicated to every single person who has brought us joy one glass at a time in bars throughout Portland and beyond. We can’t wait to see you again soon..

Buoyed by a lifestyle-enhancing new sponsor, we embarked on our first HBTG visits of 2020. First, a visit to Portland’s third-oldest bar — a former downtown dive “men’s resort” turned vintage motorcycle joint, Kelly’s Olympian (09:54). Next, we happily marooned ourselves on an island of “Old Portland” goodness amidst a sea of rampant redevelopment at NW 23rd's Nob Hill Bar & Grill (38:54) where Nate ascended into cheeseburger heaven and Alfredo re-discovered a bathroom just short of perfecti

A very special first “podiversary." First, we traveled deep into the western farmlands of Washington County, stepping out of the cold afternoon wind and into the sleepy, but warm Helvetia Tavern (08:54) for the best burger and beer a personal check can buy. Several (possibly ill-advised) pit stops later, we landed at Cider Mill (37:44) where we rediscovered our love for this lively SW Portland survivor over chicken hearts and a few more cold ones. Enjoy the latest deep-fried History by the Glass!

We channeled our inner Thornton Melon and went Back to School, cruising by the University of Portland to pick up friend and alum Shauna Weaver. We made our debuts at the Mock(s) Crest Tavern (13:05) where we discussed the bar’s stubby stools, vintage glassware, and mayonnaise forward menu. Then, it was off to every Pilot’s paradise, The Twilight Room (45:22), where we perched on slightly stubbier stools, staged a Hamm’s walkout, and soaked in the obnoxious silence of trivia night.

What makes a “dive”? Alfredo and Nate dig deep into Portland’s drinking history to find out. The boys are back to celebrate Alfredo’s birthday with a trip to 1923’s The Sandy Hut (6:12), joined by special-guest podcast fans Rochelle and Eric. After a fond salute to old people, a burger breakdown, trip to the men's room, and the marquee deep dive on dives (36:32), a "sponsored" Lyft rides us north to the tropical tranquility and raucous rocking of The Alibi (1:00:25).

After discovering the wooded interior paradise of the Lighthouse (6:34) we journeyed through the Northwest hills to the wooded exterior paradise of Skyline Tavern (24:20). Then we loaded up the HBTG truckster and schlepped ourselves 200 blocks to Southeast Portland’s Lariat Lounge (40:28) with an impromptu trip to Rumpus Room (1:02:32).

More of a somber episode of History by the Glass. We have no reservations reflecting on the passing of Anthony Bourdain (5:05) and what he meant to this endeavor (13:00). Mournful, we press on to parts unknown as we memorialize SE 82nd’s Stein Haus (26:15) which we also lost this year. Plus, moments of "Portland Confidential" history during a drunk’s tour of Hawthorne sports bars Nick’s Famous Coney Island (52:38) and Claudia’s (1:16:52). All that, plus bathrooms, burgers and more!

This week, we continue our anniversary celebration by featuring Wanker’s Corner Saloon (10:56), that other Corner Saloon (29:53), Crackerjack’s Pub & Eatery (59:37) and Joe’s Cellar (01:10:10). We also reminisce about all those Portland breweries that recently closed (04:32). All that, plus bathrooms, burgers and more!

It's been... ONE YEAR since we started soaking in Portland's past bars and saloons. Travel back with us as we get nostalgic about our nostalgia (9:25). We recap Episodes I & II, reviewing Bill's Steakhouse (26:02), The White Eagle (40:12), Lutz Tavern (53:35), Kay's Bar (1:18:54) and Yukon Tavern (1:29:49). Bathrooms, burgers and more in this jam-packed four-part anniversary special! With special guest Bill Clifford (no relation).

This week, join us as we discuss our past service industry experience [06:35] followed by a trip out to Southeast Portland's Produce Row Cafe [16:25] where we eat the Row Burger [24:14] and wax poetic about the drink offerings that make a bar a bar [47:25]. Plus we drop anchor at Multnomah Village's The Ship Tavern [58:15] to explore a pretty great john [1:09:36] and a venerable dive that updated its beer experience. All that, new Yelp review segments and MORE on this week's History By The Glass!