A Memorable
Memorial Day
LANE COUNTY DESTINATIONS by Jessica Hirst
M
emorial Day weekend is fast
approaching, and perhaps
you’ve been envisioning using
the extra time to kick back in a verdant,
rustic setting sipping a chardonnay and
nibbling on herb-coated sheep’s cheese.
Problem is, you can’t quite justify a trip to
Provence or the Napa Valley.
In case you’re thinking of settling for
staying in and renting Sideways, take heart.
Lane County has more than 14 wineries within
about 20 minutes of Eugene, and most host
special tastings and festivities during Memorial
Day weekend in honor of the beginning of
Oregon’s wine tasting season.
The festivities vary from winery to winery
and include complimentary wine tastings
and hors d’oeuvres, wine sales, art, games
and enough live music to let you kick up
your heels if you’re in the mood.
Even better, rural Lane County offers a
resplendent setting for wine tasting, whether
you head south to the Lorane Valley, north
to the Cheshire area or somewhere in
between. From the old farmhouses nestled
into the green hills to the sweet, earthy
smell in the air, you’ll forget you’re just a
few minutes from home.
Here are some of the events going on
at a sampling of local wineries. For hours,
directions and more information, visit www.
wineriesofl anecounty.com and, of course,
remember to take along a designated driver!
Chateau Lorane
Located on Lake Louise, Chateau
Lorane hosts its Fine Art & Wine Festival
every year on Memorial Day weekend. This
year, the festival will include art and book
signings by local artists and authors, live
music, food and door prizes.
LaVelle
LaVelle’s Great American Picnic includes
live music; grilled hamburgers, Polish
sausages, hot dogs and veggie burgers; and
lawn games such as bocce ball, horseshoes
and badminton.
Sweet Cheeks
The outdoor terrace at Sweet Cheeks
is a fi ne spot for soaking up the sun and
the views. For the holiday weekend, Sweet
Cheeks is hosting an open house that
includes live music and an art festival.
RainSong
Memorial Day weekend is one of the
only times of the year when this small,
family-run winery opens its doors to the
public. If you’re looking for a friendly,
intimate tasting experience, now is the
time to seize the moment. RainSong is
offering free tastings for Memorial Day. ■
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Specialties:
Th e University Street
STEAK AND EGGS
6 oz. fl at iron steak, spice rubbed and grilled to order.
Served with two eggs any style, toast and choice of side.
Th e Potter Street
SMOKED SALMON HASH
House-smoked wild salmon, spuds, bell peppers and onions, hashin’
it out with 2 poached eggs and our house-made hollandaise.
Served with toast and choice of side.
Th e Onyx Street
EGGS BENNIE
Poached eggs, served over Oregon peppered bacon and tomatoes,
layered atop French baguette with fresh house-made hollandaise.
Served with choice of side.
Th e Orchard Street
SEAFOOD OMELLET TE
Lobster, scallops and bay shrimp swimming with
asparagus and tomatoes inside a 3 egg omlette and topped
with fresh hollandaise. Served with choice of side.
Th e Emerald Street
CAMPFIRE TROU T
Pan-fried cornmeal Idaho trout, served with Idaho spuds
and bordered by Oregon peppered bacon.
Th e Agate Alley
Two eggs, scrambled with spuds, mushrooms, onions,
bell peppers and garlic. Topped with six-cheese deliciousness.
add tofu or smoked salmon
Irish Car Bomb French Toast
Bailey’s Irish Cream- battered croissants, topped with
Guinness stout whipped cream and served with
Jameson’s Irish whiskey maple syrup.
Th e Villard Street
Fire-roasted Anaheim peppers, stuff ed with monterrey jack cheese,
lightly battered and fried. Served with 2 eggs,
house-made salsa verde and choice of side. Ole!
Th e Columbia Street
P O TAT O F L A P J A C K S
Crispy Potato Flapjacks, topped with a tomato, basil & feta salsa.
Served with two eggs any style and choice of side
Th e Moss Street
An egg white omelet bursting with bell peppers, onions, mushrooms,
tomatoes, avocado and cheddar. Served with choice of side.
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