PORTLAND - Fourteen restaurants on the Oregon wine industry's "A List" will kick off Portland Dining Month with dinner for two for five fortunate wine lovers. This is the first collaboration between the Oregon wine industry and Portland Dining Month. On Tuesday, March 1, each winemaker will be at a select restaurant to greet guests and discuss the wine-and-food … [Read more...] about Oregon wineries, restaurants team up for Portland Dining Month
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Oregon Wine Board spotlights more supportive restaurants
PORTLAND — The “drink local” concept might not get as much traction in Oregon as “eat local,” but the Oregon Wine Board continues to work on changing that with its second annual Oregon Wine A-List Awards program. This week, the Oregon Wine Board and Oregon Wine Press opened the new year with a fresh list of its most supportive restaurants by releasing winners … [Read more...] about Oregon Wine Board spotlights more supportive restaurants
Harvest work lifts Washington somm’s wine appreciation
LUMMI ISLAND, Wash. - To hold a bottle of wine and tell its story through the eyes of someone who crushed grapes, cleaned barrels and walked vineyards is satisfying and gratifying. That is the lesson taken by Phaedra Brucato, wine director for the Willows Inn, a century-old resort hotel and restaurant on this island near Bellingham that is part of the San Juan … [Read more...] about Harvest work lifts Washington somm’s wine appreciation
Seattle, Northwest restaurants shine in Wine Spectator
NEW YORK - More than 100 Pacific Northwest restaurants earned the admiration of Wine Spectator editors in the magazine's annual restaurant awards. Two Seattle restaurants earned Wine Spectator's top Grand Award. Canlis and Wild Ginger were honored for their exemplary wine programs and were among 81 restaurants worldwide to receive such recognition. "Wine Spectator … [Read more...] about Seattle, Northwest restaurants shine in Wine Spectator
Abbey Road Farm adds Oregon wine country dining
CARLTON, Ore. — Those who have experienced the bucolic charm of Abbey Road Farm and felt the hospitality of John and Judi Stuart will be pleased with the delectable next chapter of their AgriVino Event Center near Carlton, Ore. Thanks to the arrival of Italian chef Dario Pisoni, the Abbey Road Farm now presents a more delicious wine country experience with inspired weekend … [Read more...] about Abbey Road Farm adds Oregon wine country dining