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Hemlock • Cannon Beach • 503.436.0208 SERVING LUNCH & DINNER OPEN AT 11:30 Tuesday’s Open at 4pm Delightful Beer Garden • Ocean View Deck Pool Tables • Darts Full Bar ( including Bill’s Tavern brews ) but that’s not all... Smoked Pork Ribs • Steak • Seafood and much, much more! Located in SOUTH Cannon Beach 3301 S. Hemlock St. • Tolovana Park 503.436.1130 • Minors Welcome Cannon Beach’s Largest Selection of Oregon and Washington Wine! U P C O M I N G TA STI N G S Apr 23 • Wine Shack Favorites Apr 30 • Sunny Day Wines! May 7 • Best of the Northwest May 14 • Puffin Wines! “Best Wine Shop” - 2016 Reader’s Choice Award Shack Hours Sun-Thurs • 11am to 5pm Fri-Sat • 11am to 6pm Tasting Room Hours Saturdays • 1 to 5pm 124 N. Hemlock, Cannon Beach 503.436.1100 - www.beachwine.com From hashbrown potatoes ground fresh daily and award-winning sourdough pancakes to homemade soups and clam chowder, you’ll fi nd delicious family friendly dining at the Pig ‘N Pancake. Over 35 breakfast varieties and a complete lunch menu, too. Our dining area overlooks a beautiful wetland area and downtown Cannon Beach. NORMA’S SEAFOOD & STEAK 20 N. Columbia, Seaside 503-738-4331 Since 1976 discriminating diners have sought out this Seaside landmark. There’s a chalkboard fresh catchlist, exclusively natural Angus beef and a great regional wine list as well as local microbrews. From Steak & Lobster to Fish & Chips (and Chowder to die for) - this is worth the drive! 11am-10pm daily. Visit www.normasseaside.com TO PLACE YOUR AD HERE! 25 ONLY $ per issue Seaside Office: 503-738-5561 Astoria Office: 503-325-3211