Jacob Grier
@jacobgrier.bsky.social
I make books, drinks, and magic in Portland, Oregon. Founder at Seabird: https://seabirdreader.com/ Read my books: https://www.jacobgrier.com/blog/books-by-jacob-grier/
People of Portland, it's not often you get to try two different spirits infused with rye bread. Maybe you didn't even know this was a thing you needed. But it is! Rye whiskey from PDX, aquavit from Iceland, both bread-infused. Get that bread with me Wednesday 5-7 at Loyal Legion SE.
November 12, 2025 at 4:05 AM
People of Portland, it's not often you get to try two different spirits infused with rye bread. Maybe you didn't even know this was a thing you needed. But it is! Rye whiskey from PDX, aquavit from Iceland, both bread-infused. Get that bread with me Wednesday 5-7 at Loyal Legion SE.
Throwback to 2007 when I had skills (but not yet a good camera phone). Can confirm that getting that perfect flow of milk into espresso to make a rosetta is extremely satisfying. The temptation to do this very part-time again is real.
November 11, 2025 at 5:44 PM
Throwback to 2007 when I had skills (but not yet a good camera phone). Can confirm that getting that perfect flow of milk into espresso to make a rosetta is extremely satisfying. The temptation to do this very part-time again is real.
I've never seen the real Stonehenge but I've now been to the replica Stonehenge a couple hours from Portland on the Washington side of the Columbia.
November 3, 2025 at 2:19 AM
I've never seen the real Stonehenge but I've now been to the replica Stonehenge a couple hours from Portland on the Washington side of the Columbia.
Tried something new and only slightly terrifying last night: playing guitar and singing in public for the first time ever. Had zero intention of doing this when I took up guitar a few years ago, but it's pretty fun! Glad to have a supportive open mic night here (Covers Only at Atlantis Lounge).
October 28, 2025 at 3:56 PM
Tried something new and only slightly terrifying last night: playing guitar and singing in public for the first time ever. Had zero intention of doing this when I took up guitar a few years ago, but it's pretty fun! Glad to have a supportive open mic night here (Covers Only at Atlantis Lounge).
Got an exciting aquavit delivery this week, one I didn't know I'd ever get to try: all the way from Tasmania, making this easily the southernmost aquavit made anywhere in the world, and flavored with locally foraged botanicals that are completely new to me.
October 23, 2025 at 7:48 PM
Got an exciting aquavit delivery this week, one I didn't know I'd ever get to try: all the way from Tasmania, making this easily the southernmost aquavit made anywhere in the world, and flavored with locally foraged botanicals that are completely new to me.
Probably this one, since I was safely over Rand by the time I might have been thinking about tattoos. Not terribly regrettable but I'm happier having it on a custom espresso tamper than on my body.
October 21, 2025 at 6:28 PM
Probably this one, since I was safely over Rand by the time I might have been thinking about tattoos. Not terribly regrettable but I'm happier having it on a custom espresso tamper than on my body.
Me and @blueskybeth.bsky.social checking in from Portland!
October 18, 2025 at 10:29 PM
Me and @blueskybeth.bsky.social checking in from Portland!
Inflatable dogs are ok though!
October 17, 2025 at 10:13 PM
Inflatable dogs are ok though!
I was out of town for the emergency naked bike ride, but I did make it back to Portland in time to join the animal dance party. Though in hindsight, wearing a dog costume to protest an agency commanded by Kristi Noem may have been a risky move.
October 17, 2025 at 12:43 AM
I was out of town for the emergency naked bike ride, but I did make it back to Portland in time to join the animal dance party. Though in hindsight, wearing a dog costume to protest an agency commanded by Kristi Noem may have been a risky move.
Made for biking the Bridge City.
October 16, 2025 at 11:32 PM
Made for biking the Bridge City.
This is true. Just look at our airport renovation. It was supposed to be made of glass, but they had to use all this wood because of Antifa.
October 10, 2025 at 10:39 PM
This is true. Just look at our airport renovation. It was supposed to be made of glass, but they had to use all this wood because of Antifa.
Reading this post from a recently opened coffeeshop enclosed by surprisingly transparent plywood.
October 8, 2025 at 9:45 PM
Reading this post from a recently opened coffeeshop enclosed by surprisingly transparent plywood.
Cincinnati chili is the obvious answer for me, but Cincinnati chili pizza is the real winner.
(We only cooked this with the noodles on it this one time as a stunt, but without pasta it's actually a pretty great pizza topping.)
(We only cooked this with the noodles on it this one time as a stunt, but without pasta it's actually a pretty great pizza topping.)
October 7, 2025 at 8:20 PM
Cincinnati chili is the obvious answer for me, but Cincinnati chili pizza is the real winner.
(We only cooked this with the noodles on it this one time as a stunt, but without pasta it's actually a pretty great pizza topping.)
(We only cooked this with the noodles on it this one time as a stunt, but without pasta it's actually a pretty great pizza topping.)
I am armed and ready.
(Alternate caption: Too much PNW?)
(Alternate caption: Too much PNW?)
October 7, 2025 at 7:57 PM
I am armed and ready.
(Alternate caption: Too much PNW?)
(Alternate caption: Too much PNW?)
Another heartbreaking scene from war-ravaged Portland (all the toy stores were firebombed by radical leftists).
October 6, 2025 at 9:23 PM
Another heartbreaking scene from war-ravaged Portland (all the toy stores were firebombed by radical leftists).
Displaced from war-ravaged Portland, we sought refuge in the Oregon forest and survived on foraged chanterelles.
October 4, 2025 at 11:30 PM
Displaced from war-ravaged Portland, we sought refuge in the Oregon forest and survived on foraged chanterelles.
Or in map form... I hardly ever use Strava, but in hindsight I wish I'd used it for this. www.jacobgrier.com/blog/2025/10...
October 1, 2025 at 6:03 PM
Or in map form... I hardly ever use Strava, but in hindsight I wish I'd used it for this. www.jacobgrier.com/blog/2025/10...
Driven by hunger, we risked a bike ride across the war zone to obtain provisions from our local bakery. Please pray for our safety on the journey home.
September 27, 2025 at 6:50 PM
Driven by hunger, we risked a bike ride across the war zone to obtain provisions from our local bakery. Please pray for our safety on the journey home.
Greetings from me and @blueskybeth.bsky.social in war-torn Portland.
September 27, 2025 at 6:47 PM
Greetings from me and @blueskybeth.bsky.social in war-torn Portland.
September 27, 2025 at 4:06 PM
Made a pizza though, it was pretty good
September 25, 2025 at 11:47 PM
Made a pizza though, it was pretty good
Read and endorsed! I even added a few new drinks to my repertoire from it, though recipes aren't the focus. If you're into cocktails, you'll enjoy this book.
September 23, 2025 at 7:46 PM
Read and endorsed! I even added a few new drinks to my repertoire from it, though recipes aren't the focus. If you're into cocktails, you'll enjoy this book.
Today is the first day of Negroni Week, which I always kick off the same way: with a pour of my infinite Negroni, a batched Negroni-ish cocktail that I've been topping off with equal parts spirit, fortified wine, and bitter liqueur for seven years now.
September 23, 2025 at 12:30 AM
Today is the first day of Negroni Week, which I always kick off the same way: with a pour of my infinite Negroni, a batched Negroni-ish cocktail that I've been topping off with equal parts spirit, fortified wine, and bitter liqueur for seven years now.