Mixologist
Nathaniel Meiklejohn
Cocktail Service Professional
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- Mixologist
- Venue
- The Jewel Box · Bar
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Portrait of Nathaniel Meiklejohn
i. Biography
At a Glance The bar program is set up around control, not excess: Nathaniel Meiklejohn keeps the menu simple and lets the drinks read cleanly, with liquor used as part of the build rather than broadcast across it. At The Jewel Box in Portland, United States, that means an owner’s hand on a list that stays narrow by design in 2025.
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Among Nathaniel Meiklejohn’s signature cocktails, Tears in Club sits as the named example of that restrained approach.
In Their Words “We’re just getting started! I don’t want to just see liquor everywhere, I want to see a jungle.”
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Who is Nathaniel Meiklejohn?
He is the Owner of the Portland venue.
What is Nathaniel Meiklejohn known for?
He states the drinking standard plainly: “I want people to drink with intention and purpose, not just to get fucked up.”
Where does Nathaniel Meiklejohn work?
He works at The Jewel Box in Portland.
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