“Tiquette Bramlett on her mission to bring new people into the industry she loves.” - Christopher Bjorke
Read “Tiquette Bramlett on the 'uncomfortable' conversations reshaping Oregon wine” on Portland Business Journal.
The Manual Asks Abbey Road Farms' Chef and Innkeeper Will Preisch: "What are chefs drinking now?"
Abbey Road Farms Chef and Innkeeper Will Preisch doesn’t drink coffee or alcohol, but prefers a matcha latte with lavender syrup.
Read “Have You Ever Wondered What Chefs Are Drinking Right Now?” on The Manual.
Tasting Table Names Ezell's Fried Chicken Among the 35 Best Fried Chicken in America
“We're all searching for guidance in these uncertain times. If there's one thing you can be sure of, it's this: When Oprah recommends something, it's worth checking out. That's the case with Ezell's Famous Chicken.”
Read “The 35 Best Fried Chicken Restaurants in America” on Tasting Table.
Puget Sound Business Journal Awards Ezell's Famous Chicken with the 2022 Endurance Award
Ezell’s Famous Chicken, which has been given the Business Journal’s 2022 Endurance Award, was launched in 1984.
Read “Community remains key ingredient for Ezell’s Famous Chicken” on Puget Sound Business Journal.
The Manual Recognizes Vidon President Tiquette Bramlett Among Most Influential Black Voices in Wine
“Despite a diverse American population, only roughly 1 in every 1,000 winemakers in this country is Black. The percentages are a little better for the industry at large, but not by much. The wine tides are changing, thankfully, but there’s much work to be done in the name of creating an inviting, diverse, and dynamic community.”
Read “The Most Influential Black Voices in Wine” on The Manual.
Eater Portland on Fullerton Wines’s New Chef Rob Grisham
Fullerton Wines, the Willamette Valley winery known for its exploration of the region’s American Viticultural Areas (AVAs), has subsequently amped up its culinary program, and will start serving a new daily menu, with weekly prix fixe pairing dinners.
Read “This Northwest Portland Wine Bar May Become the Hottest Place for Handmade Pasta” on Eater Portland.
TODAY Interviews Geoff Latham, founder and president of Nicky USA, on Surging Meat Prices in the U.S.
"Every step of agriculture that somebody touches, the cost of the product goes up," he said. "With wages up, that adds to the final cost of the product." - Geoff Latham, founder and president of Nicky USA, on the combination of pressures that is driving up the price of meat.
Read “The price of bacon and other meats is surging. Is there an end in sight?” on TODAY.com.
Seattle PI Highlights Ezell's Famous Chicken as a Black-Owned Business Supporting Black Chefs
In September, Ezell’s Famous Chicken announced its Rudd’s R.U.B.B. initiative: Raising Up Black Businesses. The beloved fried chicken chain paired up with food delivery service DoorDash to give away $2500 to each of 20 Black-owned businesses in the form of no-strings-attached grants.
Read “These two Black-owned Seattle restaurants show how to support Black chefs” on Seattle PI.
Martha Stewart Names Steamboat Inn Among Best Travel Destination to Disconnect
“Ensconced in the stunning old-growth Umpqua National Forest, Oregon's isolated Steamboat Inn is the perfect place to disconnect.” - Katy Spratte Joyce
Read “11 of the Most Beautiful Places to Disconnect from the World” on MarthaStewart.com.
Wine Enthusiast Names Vidon Vineyard President Tiquette Bramlett as Top 40 Under 40 Tastemakers for 2021
“Believed to be the first Black woman appointed to run a winery in a major U.S. wine region, Tiquette Bramlett is determined to help others up along the way. The former professional vocalist was training to be a sommelier when she fell in love with the Willamette Valley. Her mission now? To provide education and resources through Our Legacy Harvested, an organization she founded during the protests of the summer of 2020.”
Read “40 Under 40 Tastemakers of 2021” on Wine Enthusiast.
Portland Monthly Breaks Quaintrelle's Reopening on August 29
“Several months after vacating its former space on N Mississippi, Quaintrelle, highly praised by PoMo critic Karen Brooks, finally has a new home in Southeast Portland, where it’ll continue to serve seasonal, artistic food and drink from chef Ryley Eckersley and bar manager Camille Cavan.” - Katherine Chew Hamilton
Read “Quaintrelle Will Reopen August 29” on Portland Monthly Magazine.
Sunset Magazine Highlights 9 Willamette Valley Hot Spots Led by Vidon Vineyard President Tiquette Bramlett
Find intimate wine tasting experiences alongside plenty of Pacific Ocean seafood at these 9 hot spots in the Willamette Valley.
Read “From Wine to Seafood, Don’t Miss These 9 Willamette Valley Hot Spots” in Sunset Magazine.
Travel Oregon Teams up with Top Chef Contestant Sara Hauman to Showcase Oregon's Best Seasonal Ingredients
Chef Sara Hauman cooks over a fire at a recent private event. Preparing simple dishes with fresh, seasonal produce and underutilized fish is a passion.
Top Chef contestant Sara Hauman is teaming up with Travel Oregon and KGW to showcase some of Oregon's best seasonal ingredients and top chefs.
Read “Top Chef’s Sara Hauman Dishes on Her Love of Oregon” in Travel Oregon.
All Aboard! The Oregonian visits Red Electric Wines at Armstrong Vineyards
Red Electric pays tribute to the train cars that used to funnel people throughout the Willamette Valley.
Read “Oregon’s Red Electric wines holler ‘all aboard’” in The Oregonian.
Wine Enthusiast Highlights Abbey Road Farm in its Oregon Holistic Winemaking Feature
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.
Portland Business Journal Names Vidon Vineyard's President Tiquette Bramlett to 30 New Executives You Should Know
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.
Wine Country Ranks the Top Places to Stay in Oregon, Featuring Abbey Road Farm's Silo Suites B&B
“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.
Willamette Week Highlights 36 Hours of Rugged River Recreation at Steamboat Inn
“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.
Vacation Idea Magazine Lists Abbey Road Farm's Silo Suites Among Best Farm Stays in US
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.
Portland Monthly Announces Feast Portland Will Return This Summer
“All told, Portland is in for a joyful culinary reunion this summer.” - Katherine Chew Hamilton, Portland Monthly