LOWDEN, Wash. — Sager Small, son of Woodward Canyon Winery owners Rick Small and Darcey Fugman-Small, moved into the family business as executive chef of the Walla Walla Valley winery’s on-premise Reserve House Kitchen. The culinary arts graduate of the Art Institute of Seattle returns home with a résumé from Seattle that includes acclaimed restaurants such as Café Presse … [Read more...] about Second generation takes over Woodward Canyon kitchen
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Oregon Wine Board announces most wine-friendly restaurants
PORTLAND — The acclaimed Joel Palmer House in Dayton, Ore., which has continued its tradition of championing Oregon wines since first opening in 1996, recently received the inaugural Oregon Wine A-List Restaurant of the Year award. The Oregon Wine Board capped the first year of its program spotlighting restaurants and trade members most supportive of Oregon wines by … [Read more...] about Oregon Wine Board announces most wine-friendly restaurants
Washington State Wine Awards celebrate restaurants, trade
SEATTLE — Longtime Seattle wine merchant Dan McCarthy received the Walter Clore Honorarium to highlight the 13th annual Washington State Wine Awards in Seattle. Festivites on Jan. 27 at Benaroya Hall showcased restaurants, retailers, distributors and tourism officials who work to promote Washington wines. It included a tasting staged in the Samuel and Althea Stroum Grand … [Read more...] about Washington State Wine Awards celebrate restaurants, trade
Oregon Wine Board lists restaurants supportive of Oregon wine
PORTLAND, Ore. — The Oregon Wine Board recently revealed the list of restaurants to receive its inaugural Oregon Wine A-List Award. “The Oregon Wine A-List Awards guide consumers to restaurants, both in-state and outside of Oregon, that promote and feature Oregon wines in concert with their menus and cuisines,” Ellen Brittan, Oregon Wine Board chairwoman, stated in a news … [Read more...] about Oregon Wine Board lists restaurants supportive of Oregon wine
Walla Walla native heads to James Beard House
NEW YORK - Walla Walla native Michael Corvino will be cooking at one of America's most famous homes Jan. 22. Corvino, the executive chef and general manager of The American Restaurant in Kansas City, Mo., will play host to his first dinner at the James Beard House. All of Corvino's wine selections reflect his Northwest upbringing, as they are from Washington and … [Read more...] about Walla Walla native heads to James Beard House