An Uncommon Future:

Uncommon Projects focuses on delivering a unique, inspired experience at innovative pop-up events. these events are a platform to introduce a vibrant approach to beverage that will become a permanent fixture in the community. Established by Collin Nicholas, Uncommon Cocktails and Uncommon Projects embodies a passion to create a dynamic, sensory experience of sight, smell, texture and taste through our menus and delivery. we aim to create an inspired atmosphere that provides, a place to enjoy thoughtfully crafted cocktails that are innovative, seasonal and well executed.

Inspired by the unique seasonality of his surroundings Collin Nicholas draws influence from life experiences, career and locally sourced ingredients to deliver thoughtfully crafted, focused cocktails that tell a story. His menus each have a unique focus and concept, his cocktails are inspired and will continue to establish a new standard of the modern classic.

As an installation in his community the concept will reflect not only the ardent passion for true hospitality but innovation, forward thinking, seasonal focus in addition to the personalities of its members. Uncommon embraces a strong core philosophy, which will provide a basis for service style and culture. From sight, smell, texture and taste our cocktails and bar will be both stimulating and one of a kind. Concentrating on delivering an effortless, crafted and elevated experience, the bar will promote features and programming that are both exciting and truly uncommon.

“inspired by balance of the classics, our recipes will be a departure from the familiar and challenge perception of flavor and traditional drinking experience: We will use classic recipes as inspiration when building more developed ingredients which will help pioneer a new style of modern, classic bartending.”

Uncommon Cocktails Presents; Sentiō - The Sensory Dining Experience

First of its kind in Portland

(Sentiō – To feel, Perceive)

Event: Collin Nicholas hailing from the Bay Area is launching his second pop-up series, now based in the Pacific Northwest. The focus will be on sensory perception in dining, using sight, smell, taste, hearing and touch as inspiration. This series will feature five distinct dining events each with a different focus, paired with drinks both alcoholic and non alcoholic that challenge convention.

Collin, an award winning bartender will partner with various local chefs to provide a unique and inspired experience that expands our understanding of eating and drinking. The unconventional menus will be creative, compelling and delicious.

Dietary restrictions are respected.

Dinner will be ticketed and available for pre-purchase.

Tickets: $40

Past Event: Fundraiser for Vivian Ramos

Join the Uncommon Team at The Forgery in direct support of the Ramos family

for A night of Uncommon Cocktails, spirit tasting and live music

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Join us Monday, May 21st for a night of cocktails, spirit tasting and live music to raise awareness for cancer and offer direct support to the family of Alfred Ramos (Stagger Lee Goods), a cherished member of our local hospitality community. Collin Nicholas (Uncommon Projects) in collaboration with The Forgery, San Francisco will host a fundraiser cocktail pop-up featuring brands including; Bombay Sapphire, Bacardi, Woodford Reserve, Partida, Zephyr, Martini, Giffard, Cointreau, Fernet Branca, Carpano Antica, Stagger Lee Goods, Tactile Craftworks and 3 Fish Studios. We will be offering three unique cocktail menus show-casing these fantastic spirits produced by 3 local bartenders, a Fords gin and tonic station, Fernet fountain in addition to portfolio/spirit tasting. Additionally, we will hold a raffle for a chance to win exclusive Stagger Lee, Tactile Craftwork, 3 Fish Studio art and other secret prizes and more

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There will be three opportunities for guests to donate to either a selected charity or directly to the Ramos family. 

1) We will promote a Go-Fund-Me page which will be accessible through mobile iPads at the event. 

2) Sales - proceeds from cocktail and raffle sales will be in direct support of the Ramos family.

3) Charitable donation/donating directly to a selected charity.

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Presented by Uncommon Cocktails & The Forgery, SF

www.forgerysf.com