Plans for Abbey Road Farm include an on-site incubator winery and enough gardens to supply its sister restaurant in Portland, Quaintrelle, and local markets with fresh produce. The main goal is to be a place where visitors may enjoy the best of Oregon’s food, wine and hospitality.
Read “Grape Growing and Organic Farming Unite in Oregon” on Wine Enthusiast.
In her new role at Vidon Vineyard, Tiquette Bramlett will oversee business operations, help shape the hospitality experience and explore expanded vineyard plantings. She'll also help create entry-level apprenticeships that give underrepresented people an introduction to the wine industry.
Read “Leader Board: New Portland-area executives you should know” in the Portland Business Journal.
“Guests will delight in meeting the grounds’ resident ducks, alpacas, sheep, donkeys, goats, and chickens, warming themselves in the evening around the outdoor fireplace, or tasting the newest vintages from resident winemakers.”
Read “10 Best Places to Stay in Oregon Wine Country” on Wine Country Magazine.
“Peace out early on a Friday and stay at one of Steamboat’s cabins, each with its own deck overlooking the water as well as an in-room fireplace—the Falls Suite also has a Japanese soaking tub with a view if you’re feeling luxe.” Andrea Damewood, Willamette Week.
Read “36 Hours of Rugged River Recreation in the Umpqua National Forest” on Willamette Week.
Located in the heart of Oregon’s famous wine country, Abbey Road is a working organic farm and vineyard which is home to the Silo Suites and B&B, which is an ideal farm-stay base for exploring the surrounding vineyards and wineries.
Read "24 Best Farm Stays in USA" on Vacation Idea Magazine.
“All told, Portland is in for a joyful culinary reunion this summer.” - Katherine Chew Hamilton, Portland Monthly
“The Portland area will see a variety of Juneteenth events this weekend, ranging from art installations to barbecues.
Juneteenth is the holiday celebrating June 19, 1865, the day, two and a half years after the Emancipation Proclamation was signed, that enslaved people in Texas were finally told they had been freed.
While the holiday has long been celebrated by Black people in the United States as a day of freedom, in the wake of national racial justice protests, the day has been more widely acknowledged.” - Lizzy Acker, The Oregonian, Read More
“In 2019, Fullerton jumped at the chance to use Viognier grapes from Dion Vineyard located in Laurelwood AVA, part of the northern Chehalem Mountains. The Viognier pét-nat marks his first foray into fizz production but not to making wines with minimal inputs and maximum sense of place.” - L.M. Archer, Oregon Wine Press
Planning a National Parks road trip tour this summer? Why not book a room at Steamboat in and enjoy the scenic “Highway of Waterfalls” when visiting Crater Lake. Marie Claire shares great lodging destinations for national parks across the country, including Steamboat Inn. Read the article here.
"My heart is so full of joy with what we can do out here in [Willamette Valley]," said Bramblett about the appointment. "I can't wait." - MaryAnn Worobiec, Wine Spectator
Read the story by Tamara Belgard here.
Find out how these eight female trailblazers are shaking up their industries on KCM.
Red Electric Armstrong Vineyard’s Interurban 2018 ($28) is recommended by Forbe’s John Mariani as one of eight wines to try as temperatures warm up for spring.
Portland-based chef (and contestant on the upcoming season of Bravo's "Top Chef") Sara Hauman makes full use of frozen veggies, calling out the "frozen vegetable medley" as a particular fave.
Quaintrelle General Manager David Foulke joins KOIN AM Extra’s Jenny Hansson and Emily Burris to talk about the restaurant’s cocktails to-go, kits, takeout, and dining at the restaurant.
