Portland Warming Up to Bitcoin? Isabel Restaurant Embraces Bitcoin

Portland Warming Up to Bitcoin? Isabel Restaurant Embraces Bitcoin

Prior to Isabel accepting Bitcoin, Portland, Oregon has been very slow to integrate Bitcoin into businesses within the city, much slower than many cities that are smaller in size. Isabel is well known for their unique menu, superb breakfast items, and the micro brews available on tap. Isabel is among the first of quality sit down restaurants to integrate Bitcoin payments as an option to patrons. Isabel partnered with Bit Consultants, a company that educates and trains individuals and stores to accept Bitcoin payments. Bit Consultants uses BitPay to allow clients to accept Bitcoin payments.....


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