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20 lUStlOUt AUGUST 1,2008 JUST OUT TRAVEL Just Out has scoured Oregon, near and far, to track down getaways to fit various budgets and lifestyles. We found proof that whether you're looking for family fun, seeking romance, primed to take in the local culture or ready to hit the trai s, there's no need to leave your home state. Explore Oregon and gain the relaxation or adventure you seek. "" *’ x ~‘ ''MT I «•»"' | The Cultured Traveler Discover fine dining and wine fasting in Yamhill County by Dee Duderjtadt **" ~ ■ r'■ 1 ' ——- '1 ' . '' Vp?' •'11 • "7■ . ■ '•"l '■ 1 v '■ --JlJi,UJ ■ l,J j"-"- 1 ' li*1'. S<* J• ■■ Jl , T > v s home to some of the state’s most celebrated Start tasting this queen of wines at R. Stuart &. wineries and restaurants outside Portland, Co. Wine Bar (528 N.E. Third St., McMinnville, Yamhill County and McMinnville in particular 503-472-4477, www.rstuartandco.com). Here it are ideal for quick getaways or restive vacations. showcases the wine made in its winery, R. Stuart A variety of accommodations await the trav & Co. (in the Granary District at 845 N.E. Fifth eler. The McMenamin brothers’ downtown Ho St., McMinnville), which includes its 2007 Big tel Oregon (310 N.E. Evans St., McMinnville, Fire, a dry rosé, along with 2006 and 2007 pinot 503-472-8427, www.mcmenamins.com) attracts noirs and the sparkling wine Rosé d’Or. visitors year-round. With a restaurant and pub It also features microbrews from McMinnville's downstairs, a rooftop seating area and its location Heater Allen and Golden Valley breweries and within walking distance of at least half a dozen sparkling water from San Pellegrino. restaurants, plus live performance at the Gallery Wine goes for $5 to $10 a glass or $ 16 to $50 a Theater, art galleries and shops, rhe hotel offers bottle. Two flights are available for tasting, along fun, comfort and convenience. There is always a with bottles and cases to take home. party going on at the historic hotel. The appetizer menu includes fresh goat cheese There are several bed-and-breakfast inns marinated in a savory tomato sauce with crostini, scattered throughout Yamhill County. The Mc rustic Oregon paté with crostini and rosemary Minnville favorite is the ltalianate A’Tuscan shortbread. Also available are Oregon-grown Estate (809 N.E. Evans St., McMinnville, marmalades and chutneys, Twila’s English toffee 503-434-9016). This gorgeous architectural struc and colorful bags and rugs. ture offers comfort and pampering for those who Breakfast is on everyone’s menu when it’s from stay there. Crescent Cafe (526 N.E. Third St., McMinnville, Once travelers are settled, the fun begins. 503-435-2655). Partners Michael McKenney and Wine tasting is first on everyone’s list, with pinot Danny Wilser ran restaurants in San Francisco noir taking center stage. Its refinement, nuance before coming to McMinnville. The cafe’s cel and complexity will knock the wine lover over ebrated menu features buttermilk pancakes; daily while still remaining beguiling. omelets; chicken hash with eggs; fried cornmeal A Cool Offer with cheddar cheese and green onions; and creamed chicken with biscuits and eggs. There are also freshly baked sticky buns with walnuts, gra nola, hazelnuts and dried fruit as well as old-fashioned oat meal with walnuts and dried cherries. Breakfasts contain t- § free-range eggs, Grade A ma- DC ft pie syrup, locally produced g pork, locally milled flour and a local fruits and vegetables as seasons permit. Prices range from $3 to $8.50. Yamhill County has attracted top chefs and restaurants, among them Bistro Maison, Tina’s, the Dundee Bistro and Red Hills Provincial Dining. A visit to Yamhill County would not be com plete without an evening at the county’s most famous restaurant, the Joel Palmer House (600 Ferry St., Dayton, 503-864-2995, www.joelpalm- erhouse.com), where dishes feature mushrooms cooked to perfection, even as desserts. The fa mous restaurant is owned by chef Jack Czarnecki and his son, Chris. Jack’s passion for wild mush rooms has earned him top rankings. He has writ- ten acclaimed books f and has appeared I on national televi- ■'■-‘-B g I UH sion, written for food magazines and even Jont. ]nS own truffle hunting. Highlights ot the menu include Joe's MM f Wild Mushroom Soup, |^M I a rich essence of smllus [ mushrooms from a 60- ||H I year-old family recipe, for $8.50. Delicacies abound, such as Jack’s Shellfish Mornay en Croute, including truffles, crab, scallops and shrimp in a creamy Riesling sauce, for $12.50. After a good meal, top off the evening by catch ing a show at the local theater Or one of the area’s live music venues. Yamhill County has an entic ing art scene no matter what you are looking for. Schedules are often posted on Third Street shop windows or can be found in The McMinnville News- Register at www.newsregister.com. |H|||| D ee D uderstadt is a McMinnville reporter. love freelq Enjoy a deluxe guest room, I up. /cHij & g( o(.)vij ! plus two Mineral Bath & Wraps. Room includes Beat the heat with this low package rate. courtyard view with two queen beds, or you may upgrade to a room with a private hot tub and king bed for just $20 more per couple based on availability. $199 •Reservations requeed. Based on avai’aWity Surcay t^ru Thursday only. Not vaM with any otri« offer, coupon or discounts Offer vaW Augtrt I to August J 1.2008. B onneville H ot S prings R esort S S pa Escape to the Columbia River Gorge. 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