We unveiled some new menu items last week and we are eager for you all to give them a try.  New for spring/early summer is a grilled pork “secreto” (the secret cut of pork Spanish butchers would keep for themselves), clams a la Murciana, eggplant chips with honey drizzle, & pan seared sturgeon.  There is also a new take on our spinach empanadas.  Finally, we welcome back a favorite of last summer: grilled zucchini with romesco sauce.  Check out the full menu here.  We will be rolling out a “phase 2″ late summer menu in July that will include a return of our heirloom tomato gazpacho among other new additions.

For May we are infusing Union Gin (Forest Grove, OR) with champagne mangoes, adding a few dashes of plum bitters, and topping off with Fever Tree tonic.  Honestly, we think this is one of our best takes on this classic cocktail ever!

We are happy to once again team up with Dogwood Distilling’s Union Gin (Forest Grove, OR) for this month’s Gin & Tonic.  For April, we are infusing fresh rhubarb, adding a touch of orange peel simple syrup, and topping with Fever Tree premium tonic.

We gladly accept reservations for parties of 6 or more.  We have a one check per party policy and a maximum of 3 credit/debit cards per check. For larger reservations, we can arrange pre-set menus upon request.  Give us a call at 503-288-3400 or email info@barlolo.com for reservations or more information.

Bar Lolo is available to cater your next personal or business event.  Whether it be staff meetings, mixers, birthday parties, weddings, ect., we can custom build a package suitable for any budget.   We can also staff parties, drop off and set up, or prepare platters for you to pick up.  Give us a call at 503-288-3400 or email info@barlolo.com for more information.

Our new gin & tonic of the month for March is New Deal Distillery’s Gin 33 (Portland, OR) infused with ginger and lime, topped with Fever Tree tonic.

This month’s gin & tonic is blood orange and pink peppercorn infused Union Gin (Forest Grove, OR) topped with Fever Tree tonic.

Our gin & tonic of the month for January is grapefruit infused Small’s Gin with thyme simple syrup and Fever Tree tonic.

Our Gin and Tonic of the month for December is mandarin infused Union Gin with cherry bitters and Fever Tree Tonic.  Union Gin is a great new local gin from Forest Grove, OR and we are happy to be using this fine spirit in our ongoing G&T cocktail series.

In honor of Spain’s most popular cocktail, we continue with our Gin & Tonic of the month special.  Every month, we pair local gins with seasonal ingredients and premium tonic to create fun new takes on this classic cocktail.  For September, we are infusing Small’s gin with local blackberries, mixing with house-made sage tincture, and topping with Fever Tree tonic.  It look beautiful and tastes even better.

We are happy to announce we have expanded our hours and are now open every Sunday from 4pm – 9pm.  Enjoy a lazy Sunday in the summer sun on our sidewalk patio or come inside to cool off and relax under the wine wall.

This month’s installment has us infusing Small’s gin with fresh apricots.  We then pair this subtle yet fruity booze with a couple dashes of cherry bitters, Fever Tree tonic, and garnish with an Oregon maraschino cherry. Once again, this drink compliments our sidewalk patio wonderfully!

For May, we are infusing Aviation Gin with fresh strawberries then pairing with muddled basil.  We then top it all off with premium Fever Tree tonic.  It’s light, refreshing, and perfect for a sunny evening on our sidewalk patio.

Cirque du Soleil’s touring production OVO is hitting Portland this April, and friends of Bar Lolo can receive 30% off tickets in Levels 2 and 3 on select performances!

Cirque du Soleil is pleased to announce that it will be playing in Portland beginning April 5th with its touring big top production, OVO. OVO will be performing for a limited engagement under the trademark blue-and-yellow Grand Chapiteau (Big Top) at the Portland Expo Center.

In addition, Bar Lolo is part of the Cirque & Dine program- enjoy dinner and OVO-inspired drinks before or after seeing the show!

OVO is a headlong rush into a colorful ecosystem teeming with life, where insects work, eat, crawl, flutter, play, fight and look for love in a non-stop riot of energy and movement. The insects’ home is a world of biodiversity and beauty filled with noisy action and moments of quiet emotion.

To take advantage of ticket discount, click here

As you all know, we have always strived to create a diverse menu to meet everyone’s dietary needs. Due to the increasing awareness of Celiac disease, we have created a “gluten-free-friendly” menu. This menu highlights existing menu items that are GF or that can be easily modified to allow those with gluten tolerance issues to more easily navigate our menu. Check it out here.

Bar Lolo is excited to begin offering wines on tap this month. A rapidly growing movement within the wine and restaurant industry, “keg” wine is a more environmentally friendly way to package, distribute, and serve wine while also reducing the overall cost. Bottle, cork, and carton cost are eliminated; waste is dramatically reduced. Because of these savings, exceptional wines of extreme quality can be now be offered by the glass. We are thrilled to add the Wooldridge Creek 2008 Tempranillo (Applegate Valley, OR) along with Tangent’s 2010 Albarino (Edna Valley, CA) to our already expansive wine by the glass list. We will continue to offer wines by carafe as well as wine flights.   Check out our complete wine list here.

Happy new to you all!  We have many fun things planned for the new year.  Look for wine maker dinners and other special events coming your way soon.

We will also be doing a Gin & Tonic of the month.  In the spirit of Spain’s most popular cocktail, we have decided to give it a fun twist.  Look for house infusions of local made gins mixed with premium tonic.  For January, we are infusing Smalls Gin with fresh grapefruit and thyme mixed with Fever Tree tonic.  It’s bright, lively, and refreshing.  We also scored some beautiful, vintage cut-glassware in which to serve these tasty beverages.

We look forward to seeing you soon.