tucked in an unmarked space across the street from beast, expatriate is a speakeasysmallplates spot in northeast portland. cocktails that riff on the classics are mixed skillfully by kyle linden webster, and they pair withsmallplates by mrs. linden webster, a.k.a. naomi pomeroy of top chef masters/james beard award fame. the space is dark with a stylish minimalist vibe. the mood can vary based upon the flavor of vinyl that the proprietor spins from his vault. every drink has a story. the old school drinks explain their origin, noting the inspiration. the infante, named after mexican idol pedro infante, mixes pueblo viejo tequila blanca, fresh lime juice, fresh orgeat and local honey. it is dusted with fresh grated nutmeg, and the spectacular ice cools the drink beautifully. the royal hawaiian contrasts a spicy gin base accented with bitters and citrus juices. it is named for a hotel opened in the 1920s influenced by the work of rudolph valentino. the food is every bit as interesti