 Tasteful Willamette Valley excursions:
Canby Cuisine – Mt. Hood Territory (Canby
Area)
- Locally owned and operated, Cutsforth’s Thriftway offers
an extensive natural and organic selection of fresh, packaged and locally
made foods. Fresh made donuts from the artisan bakery and hot coffee from
the espresso bar make the perfect breakfast when on the road. Before heading
to some of Oregon’s world-renowned vineyards, grab a pint of Cuthsforth’s
Potato Salad or fresh BBQ, paired with a bottle of Oregon wine from the
cellar for the perfect picnic.
Dine with a Vintner - Benton County (Corvallis Area)
- Experience the bounty of Oregon at the Corvallis Culinary
Festival, held every September. The event kicks
off with Rhapsody in the Vineyard - a Downtown Winewalk
and Winemaker’s Dinners at local restaurants Le
Bistro, Magenta’s
and Big River. The remainder of the weekend is devoted to celebrating
the cornucopia that the region offers. Wine appreciation classes,
vineyard tours, art and cooking demonstrations allow visitors to learn
about the rich culture and cuisine of the valley. Big River
Restaurant and Bar offers a healthy menu featuring dishes
made from ingredients found around the Willamette Valley and the nearby
Oregon Coast, as well as locally grown and produced wines.
Have Brunch in a Vineyard - Marion & Polk County (Salem Area)
- Get a taste of a working winery. Visitors to Eola Hills can
tour the winery as well as partake in Sunday brunch prepared by Chef Ramon
Simbeck. The brunch pairs dishes made with local ingredients with some
of the winery’s best vintages. Each week, the chef prepares
seasonal specials in addition to core menu items including Pan Fried Oysters,
ten styles of Eggs Benedict, an Omelet & Pasta Bar, Belgian Waffle & Crepe
Bar, Soup & Salads and Tacos Al Pastor.
Taste the Old and New - Linn County (Albany Area)
- Sybaris restaurant is located in historic
downtown Albany. Housed in an old general store built in 1893, the venue
pairs perfectly with new and traditional Northwest cuisine created by
chef and owner Matt Bennett. Bennett picks fresh local meats and produce,
and then masterfully blends them with herbs and spices to produce some
of the most unique and delicious dishes in the valley. The staff at Sybaris
will assist you in picking one of the many Oregon wines offered to complement
your dinner.
Eat Your Way Through Town - Lane County (Eugene Area)
- If you wake up hungry for breakfast, stop at the elegant, 14-room Excelsior
Inn Ristorante; if it’s later in the day, meet friends
for lunch at the Zenon Café. For those
seeking a romantic gourmet dinner, look no further than Adam’s
Place, which has received praise as one of the finest
dining experiences in Eugene. Along with a complete wine list, Adam’s
Place is famous for offering more than 40 martinis and providing the
second largest selection of single malt scotches in Oregon.
Attractions:
Cutsforth’s Thriftway
225 NE 2nd Ave, Canby, OR
503.266.2016
www.cutsforththriftway.com
Corvallis Culinary Festival
www.visitcorvallis.com
Rhapsody in the Vineyard’s Winemaker’s Dinners
www.downtowncorvallis.org
Dining:
Big River Restaurant
101 NW Jackson
Ave., Corvallis
541.757.0694
www.bigriverrest.com
Excelsior Inn Ristorante
754 E 13th Ave, Eugene, OR
541.342.6963
www.excelsiorinn.com
Eola Hills
501 South Pacific Highway 99W, Rickreall, OR
800.291.6730
www.eolahillswinery.com
Sybaris
442 1st Ave W, Albany, OR
541.928.8157
www.sybarisbistro.com
Zenon Café
898 Pearl St, Eugene, OR
541.343.3005
Adam’s Place
30 E Broadway, Eugene, OR
541.344.6948
adamsplacerestaurant.com
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