Oregon Help PLEEZE

[Jenise]

I'll try it (although I like mayo) - if nothing else it'll be saved by the Red Fox baguette.

No baguette. Tiny, very fresh pita breads. And what's so good is in equal parts the brilliant curry sauce they toss the chicken with, which is shredded and not chopped to better grab the sauce, but also the way they cook the chicken in the first place. It's quite moist--done perfectly.

I'll try it (although I like mayo) - if nothing else it'll be saved by the Red Fox baguette.

No baguette. Tiny, very fresh pita breads. And what's so good is in equal parts the brilliant curry sauce they toss the chicken with, which is shredded and not chopped to better grab the sauce, but also the way they cook the chicken in the first place. It's quite moist--done perfectly.

Ah, I don't have any trouble putting two pieces of bread together myself. Pockets are for pants.

Just back from my Oregon/Willamette trip and wanted to thank everyone who provided their thoughts.

The reco on The Horseradish Cafe in Carlton was spot-on for lunch. We had the place to ourselves on a Thurday afternoon and got to chat with Sabra for a time.\

We missed Nick's in McMinnville but had a super lunch at the Red Fox Bakery just around the corner. The breads were extraordinary and the ecclectic lunch menu was fabulous. A must stop IMO.

Linda L. (occasional poster here) at Stone Wolf in McMinnville treated us like royalty. Drank waaay too much wine and it was fun drinking through the barrels and library selections. NJ particularly liked spitting in the winery "sink" which actually was a large drain in the floor.

Winery discovery was Aramenta on Ribbon Ridge. Small production (1,000cs.) family run operation. Even their 2006's tend toward the elegant.

I'll try to post more when I recover, but wanted to thank everyone who took the time to respond to my plea for help.

Bill

[James Roscoe]

Welcome back!

Anything on the coast worthdoing/seeing?

Slightly west to the coast and south from where you will be is a resort called Salishan Spa and Golf Resort. Just below Lincoln City. 4 star accomodations and dining. Excellent condo style rooms with covered walkways back to the main lodge for dinner. Superb wine list. Had a 75 Mouton Rothschild one year and a 62 Lafite-Rothschild the year after that. The place has changed ownership over the years but is still first rate.

Heading out to Portland later in September so it was great to see this post. Many thanks.

If I were heading out from Portand for only one day, how should I modify the wineries listed above. Any there that would be a better fit for a Portland sortie?

Heading out to Portland later in September so it was great to see this post. Many thanks.

If I were heading out from Portand for only one day, how should I modify the wineries listed above. Any there that would be a better fit for a Portland sortie?

Michael,
Aramenta Cellars (Ribbon Ridge) mentioned above is in the Carlton Newberg area plus they open at 10:30 AM which might give you a it of a head start since most of the other wineries don't open until 11 or noon.
Chahalem has a new tasting room on the main drag in Newberg which was unfortunately was closed on the day we stopped by. Dobbes, close to the Dundee Bistro, is also worth a visit.
Bill

Just back from my Oregon/Willamette trip and wanted to thank everyone who provided their thoughts.

The reco on The Horseradish Cafe in Carlton was spot-on for lunch. We had the place to ourselves on a Thurday afternoon and got to chat with Sabra for a time.\

We missed Nick's in McMinnville but had a super lunch at the Red Fox Bakery just around the corner. The breads were extraordinary and the ecclectic lunch menu was fabulous. A must stop IMO.

Linda L. (occasional poster here) at Stone Wolf in McMinnville treated us like royalty. Drank waaay too much wine and it was fun drinking through the barrels and library selections. NJ particularly liked spitting in the winery "sink" which actually was a large drain in the floor.

Winery discovery was Aramenta on Ribbon Ridge. Small production (1,000cs.) family run operation. Even their 2006's tend toward the elegant.

I'll try to post more when I recover, but wanted to thank everyone who took the time to respond to my plea for help.

Bill

Ah, you made it to Carlton. Did you hit Scott Paul, Tyrus Evan and Cana's Feast while there?

Chef,
I stopped by Scott Paul (which I had been looking forward to) but this was not one of the highlights of the trip. The staff seemed disinterested so we sipped, spit and split pretty quickly. We were there a few days before the big Pinot bash, so maybe they were busy which accounted for their disinterest. I felt like I was intruding....seemed more like Napa than Willamette.
'Redwinger

Chef,
I stopped by Scott Paul (which I had been looking forward to) but this was not one of the highlights of the trip. The staff seemed disinterested so we sipped, spit and split pretty quickly. We were there a few days before the big Pinot bash, so maybe they were busy which accounted for their disinterest. I felt like I was intruding....seemed more like Napa than Willamette.
'Redwinger

That may well have been the case, Bill. Unlike a couple of other joints around here - who have a reputation of being somewhat dismissive to "outlanders" - Scott Paul has always been quite civil (and had some snacks available.)