Wine has always been a big deal in the state of Oregon. But starting in 2012, the Oregon wine industry finally started getting the recognition they deserve. From the Willamette Valley to the urban...
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Taste and Sea: Portland’s Fukami Sushiya
Located on SE Belmont, Cody Auger’s sushi restaurant Hokusei featured one of the best omakase, or chef’s choice, menus in Portland, Oregon. It’s no wonder, then, that Auger decided to play to his...
Willamette Valley Inaugural Pinot Noir Auction Raises $476,000
On April 2, 2016, the Willamette Valley hosted the region’s first-ever trade auction at the Allison Inn and Spa, Willamette: The Pinot Noir Barrel Auction, drawing over 400 attendees and raising...
The Fifth Annual Oregon Wine Month Celebration Kicks Off May 1
Spring is upon us and that can only mean one thing: Oregon Wine Month is around the corner and nearly 700 wineries throughout Oregon are gearing up to make the fifth annual celebration in May the...
Beer and Doughnuts: A Match Made in Homer Simpson’s Heaven
Among Portland’s culinary achievements, the excellence of its beer, coffee and doughnuts rank high. They’re all cozy items, meant to combat the winter’s constant chill and damp. But opportunities to...
Pedal and Play at RiverPlace Hotel
RiverPlace Hotel occupies a stellar piece of real estate along the Willamette River in downtown Portland. The hotel sits next to the open, grassy Tom McCall Waterfront Park and just a few steps away...