#OSCON 2011 Hits Portland – Where to Eat, Drink, Party

O’Reilly OSCON is in Portland July 25-29, 2011 and while we all know you’re there to learn the first thing is to figure out where to eat, drink and well – where the parties are.

So… here’s a quick round-up on

Party, Party

• Monday July 25 @5-7pm Android Happy Hour
• Monday July 25 @7-9pm Ignite OSCON
• Monday July 25 @9-11pm Birds of a Feather Sessions
• Tuesday July 26 @5-6pm Opening Reception
• Tuesday July 26 @6-8pm OSCON Carnival
• Tuesday July 26 @8-10pm - Puppet Labs Kick-off Party at OSCON
• Wednesday July 27 @5:40-7pm Booth Crawl
• Wednesday July 27 @7-9pm OpenStack Party
• Thursday July 28 @9-midnight Media Temple Party

ForgeRock is offering wrist bands for unlimited free drinks – learn more!

Eat, Drink and Be Merry

Food Carts:  You cannot go wrong and the ability to satisfy everyone’s cravings are well – damn fine.  Find food carts near the convention center and/or your hotel.

Clarklewis (1001 SE Water Ave) is a great place for wood-grilled meats and great starters.

Produce Row (204 SE Oak St) walking distance from the Convention Center with great outdoor seating to simply enjoy a brew with your crew.

Bunk Sandwiches (621 SE Morrison) for lunch

Bunk Bar (1028 SE Water St) offers live music and great grub.

Screen Door (2337 E Burnside St.) Top burgers along with southern comfort food.  Carolina-style pulled-pork sandwiches and fried buttermilk-battered chicken.