Morrison Hotel serves up the city's best clam chowder

PORTLAND, Ore - Oct. 31, 2007 - The results are in, and the Morrison Hotel serves up the best New England-style clam chowder in Portland. The recently opened bar, located at 719 SE Morrison, won the coveted People's Choice Chowder Cup at the second annual Chowder Challenge. The blind tasting competition took place on October 27 at the Fifth Quadrant in North Portland. The Morrison Hotel also swept all three of the judge's categories, winning Best with Beer, Most Authentic and Most Flavorful. Rogue Ales Public House came in a close second by one vote for the People's Choice award. The New Old Lompoc, last year's reigning champion, came in third. Other participants included Oaks Bottom Public House, Horse Brass Pub, Concordia Ale House, Fifth Quadrant, Hedge House, Alameda Brewhouse, Lucky Labrador Beer Hall, and Harry's Fresh Foods. The family-friendly event was a fundraiser for Locks of Love.