An authentic slice of France moved into the Ribbon Ridge AVA of the Willamette Valley when Bruno Corneaux and his engaging wife, Isabelle, planted a vineyard in 2014. As a fourth generation...
Angela Prosper
Seven Idaho IPAs to Sip On
With a rising beer scene, Idaho is doing well in the suds department. A key player in the Northwest, one important beer category must not be left behind - India pale ales. From hoppy to tropical and...
The Food Friendly Fib
There are plenty of over-used phrases in wine: “bold yet balanced” and “terroir-driven” come to mind right away. There are others like “wet slate” and “subtle barnyard” that are perhaps hard to...
Noshin’ on Noodles at Portland’s Marukin Ramen
Itching for some people-watching? Try the crowded corner of SE 6th Street and SE Ankeny in Portland, Oregon, where the newly-opened Marukin Ramen shares a building and a hallway with the equally...
Local Proof: DIY Shrubs in Time for Summer
The practice of making shrubs and drinking vinegars has been around for decades, but in the last several years, there has been an explosion of bottled products available in stores, and menu...
City of McMinnville Launches Wine Walk Passport Program
With dozens of wineries and vineyards in the city of McMinnville, wine lovers don’t have to go far to find Oregon’s famous Pinot Noir, white wines and rosés. As of this month, visitors will now be...