ExpansionWire

Gastropub chainlet Thirsty Lion Pub & Grill has announced plans to open its third area location, in Hillsboro's Streets of Tanasbourne shopping complex. According to a press release, the 52-tap Thirsty Lion has major expansion plans, hoping to open "24 locations over 10 years" (its current Portland locations are downtown and in the Washington Square mall). The Hillsboro location's projected opening: fall 2013. [EaterWire]