BEAUJOLAIS NOUVEAU 2017 IN PORTLAND

Begun in 2001, the Annual Beaujolais Nouveau festival is in its 16th year here in Portland. A fantastic celebration of French food and French-connected importers and vintners, a ticket to this wonderful, culinary event gets you a gourmet dinner buffet prepared by Headwaters at the Heathman under the guidance of Executive Chef Tim Eckard and […]

PDX Urban Wineries

With a bevy of world-class wineries surrounding Portland it’s no surprise that the city itself boasts some wonderful wineries and tasting rooms. And with the Fall harvest just around the corner, well, there’s plenty to sample and more on the way! That said, I thought I’d feature a list of the more urban, wine-centric businesses […]

Being a Tourist in Hood River

So the lovely little town of Hood River is just a hop skip and a jump down the road from Portland. In fact, I’ve lived here around Portland my entire life and have never spent a night in Hood River (although many-a-day). That said, my family and I just spent 3 glorious nights and days […]

Tesoaria – Southern Oregon Charm in North PDX

When my wife and I came across this jewel-of-a-tasting room while walking down North Williams last Fall we couldn’t have been more delighted. Certainly there are many wine tasting rooms in the area, where one can nab a flight and cheese plate…and, well, be happy. However, TeSoaria Vineyard and Winery truly stood out. Why? The […]