News and events: Goldener Hirsch, Foodtrepreneur, Fresco

Goldener Hirsch 2 for 1 coupon

Goldener Hirsch * – As the season comes to a close there’s a great deal to be had at one of Deer Valley’s finest restaurants. Simply present the above coupon any evening now until April first and receive a complementary entree with the purchase of another. With a wine spectator award every year since 1995, … Read more

Valentines’ Day 2016 dining

alamexo tableside guacamole

Alamexo For El Dia del Amor y la Amistad, chef Matt Lake and his culinary team will be cooking up a number of dinner specials in addition to the normal menu: * Especial de la Cocina – Filet de Res con Ricado Negro: Filet mignon seasoned with black chile paste, served with handkerchief tamale, jalapeño … Read more

Festive Drinks 2015

Vanilla Ginger Snaps - Mary Beth Bates

Continuing on from their Uncommon Cocktail series, Vida Tequila have something special in mind for your cocktail glasses this holiday season. You’ll be able to kick proceedings up a notch this year with a bevvy of cocktails crafted by some of the best. Using the three guides below you can whip up a specialty cocktail … Read more

Events: Finca, Sparkling Wines, Meditrina

road 31 wine company logo

Finca – Head to Finca this Friday, December 4th and take a breather from the holiday chaos. Scott Evans welcomes Kent Fortner (Road 31, Tricycle Wines and Mare Island Brewery) and invites others to join them as they savor several of Fortner’s creations; Fortner by the way – the first ever wine maker hosted by … Read more

News: Cider Festival 2015

ciders at under current bar

Ahh, hard cider, the alcoholic beverage of my misspent English youth; a fruit-fueled favorite that tends to be many a Brit’s introduction to the strong stuff – being as it is – much more accessible than say, a bitterly-scolding IPA. Intriguingly though, hard cider, or plan ‘ol cider as we call it back across the … Read more

Events: Willamette Valley Vineyards, Grand America, Winos For Rhinos, Celebrate The Bounty

cucina and willamette valley logos

Join Cucina Deli on Sunday October 5th, 6 p.m. as they celebrate not only fall but the wines of Willamette Valley Vineyards. This very special fall wine dinner crafted by Cucina chef Matt Velarde will also be hosted by Willamette’s Kaeli Laxson too – who will be on hand to discuss the evenings wines. Local … Read more

Caymus Vineyards 40th Anniversary

wagner family

In 1971 Charles F. (Charlie) Wagner and his wife Lorna Belle Glos Wagner asked their son Charles J. (Chuck) Wagner, if he would be interested in joining them in starting up a winery. If Chuck declined the offer, Charlie and Lorna were planning to sell their ranch in Napa Valley and move to Australia. I’m … Read more