***** (5 stars)
This is a wonderful place to try wines from 15 different wineries in a relaxed setting. Two different flights of five wines were offered, and we tried each. They also have many other selections available by the bottle, including a 20 year pinot noir vertical.
We also got a kick out of the charcuterie, cheese, and chocolate vending machine!
Carlton Winemakers Studio
801 N Scott St
Carlton, OR 97111
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***** (5 stars)
They certainly live up to their reputation for fantastically exotic donuts, but the basics are there, too. Loved the buttermilk bar, and the maple glazed buttermilk. And of course we needed one with bacon on it, too! Pretty to look at, delicious, and reasonably priced. Order ahead online for quick pickup.
Voodoo Doughnut
1501 NE Davis St
Portland, OR 97232
***** (5 stars)
What an amazing setting, overlooking the vineyards from the veranda of a stunning facility. It's more like a Four Seasons resort than a winery!
The wines are just as stunning, certainly the best pinots I've had from Oregon. That makes sense, since they also have their own Burgundy wineries. In fact they have two separate clubs, one for Oregon wine and the other for Burgundy, and we joined both.
This is also a great place for a light lunch, with excellent charcuterie, cheese, and bread service, making it perfect for a relaxing experience.
Great hospitality!
Domaine Serene
6555 NE Hilltop Ln
Dayton, OR 97114
***** (5 stars)
Really nice market with a full range of fresh and packaged foods and a great butcher department. There's a small buffet restaurant on the side with lots of well shaded outdoor seating.
Rokka’s Market
6507 Old Brick Rd
Windermere, FL 34786
**** (4 stars)
Really nice restaurant conveniently located near SEATAC in a lovely resort. Hard to believe you're right next to the airport in this bucolic location!
Highlights were the appetizers, especially the brisket.
Excellent wine list. The bartender in the adjacent bar is a cocktail wizard, focusing on local spirits. Try the Letterpress Reserve Amaro.
Great service!
Copperleaf Restaurant
18525 36th Ave S
SeaTac, WA 98188
**** (4 stars)
It sounds like the evening tasting menu here would be really interesting. We stopped for lunch on our way through town, and the offerings were somewhat limited. The most interesting item was the plate of two tacos, one pibil, and one chicken, which were both excellent. Their take on a Margarita is interesting.
Access is off the parking lot. You order at the counter. Plenty of outdoor seating, but only a couple of tables inside.
Republica
721 NW 9th Ave
Portland, OR 97209
***** (5 stars)
Incredibly charming theme park for families. Really sparks the imagination. Well maintained and very clean. Even on a hot day almost the entire park is shady and comfortable. We loved it!
Enchanted Forest
8462 Enchanted Way SE
Turner, OR 97392
***** (5 stars)
Despite its looks, this place is a real gem. All the food was excellent, and the outdoors area is a lovely setting. Himalayan food seems to be quite similar to Indian food, so we went with that. But my wife's chicken strips and fries were also great.
Surprisingly good wines and a terrific porter are very reasonably priced.
I'd describe the service as "frenetic", but it was certainly efficient!
Wildberry Restaurant
37718 State Rte 706 E
Ashford, WA 98304
**** (4 stars)
Yes, it really is a hardware store and a restaurant! Also known as "Screw and Brew"!
Counter service with outdoor seating. Excellent fish and chips and onion rings.
Cannon Beach Hardware and Public House
1235 S Hemlock St
Cannon Beach, OR 97110
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***** (5 stars)
This beautiful old house is the setting for a terrific dining experience, and also Oregon's largest pinot noir collection.
We opted for the tasting menu, which consisted of more than a dozen different items, many emphasizing mushrooms. Our favorite courses included the mushroom trio (especially the soup and the tart), the A5 Wagyu, the dual gazpacho intermezzo, and the spectacular dessert plate.
Service was very professional and welcoming, and the wine list is certainly spectacular.
Joel Palmer House
600 Ferry St
Dayton, OR 97114