Bar Maven Opens on Foster; Two Free Booze Parties

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FOSTER/POWELL—SE Foster's Knucklehead Bar has cleaned up and been reborn as Bar Maven. The completely remodeled spot now features an outdoor patio and reclaimed wood walls and tables inside. A tipster at PortlandFood.org first spotted the opening and reports that the menu features standard pub grub and a few Lebanese dishes like gyros, kabobs, and house-made tzatziki. More information here. [PF.org]

LOWER BURNSIDE—The party animals at Yelp are throwing two totally gratis parties at the Bossanova Ballroom this weekend, and each features free booze. Friday night's event dons a denim shorts theme and offers tastes by NW Distillery, New Deal Distillery, Argyle Winery, Andina, and Trigger. Saturday night's "Thrift Shop"-themed event repeats the previous day's party, but with bites from the likes of Smokehouse 21 and Kenny & Zuke's. RSVP available at the links above. [EaterWire]