1859 Summer 2009

Willamette Valley
Getaway Guide
PUDDIN' RIVER CHOCOLATES & WINEBAR, CANBY
Willamette Valley's favorite for european-style chocolates,
specialty desserts and gifts; quaint bistro dining for lunch
and dinner featuring locally-grown produce, wines, and
beer; catering for parties and special events. New offerings
include wine tastings, cooking classes, theme music
nights, happy hour appetizers and guest musicians.
503.263.2626 www.puddinriver.com
PHOENIX GRAND HOTEL, SALEM
Adjoining the salem Conference Center and Bentley’s Grill,
the Phoenix Grand Hotel brings Grand hospitality to salem’s
historic downtown. Featuring 193 beautifully appointed guest
rooms and suites, it offers complimentary hot breakfasts buffet,
high speed internet and underground parking.
503.540.7800 phoenixgrandhotel.com
MARCHÉ, EUGENE
Fresh seasonal foods from the local market, or
marché, served in wonderful French cuisine. This restaurant,
in downtown eugene, has all the trimmings
and ambience of a classic French bistro.
KING ESTATE WINERY, EUGENE
King estate, founded in 1991 by the King family, is
a leading Oregon producer of Pinot gris and Pinot
noir. The 1,033-acre estate is certified organic. King
estate's restaurant and Wine Bar features wine tasting,
winery tours and fine dining, with a menu of
estate-grown and locally grown organic ingredients.
541.942.9874 kingestate.com
WILD PEAR RESTAURANT, SALEM
specializing in Northwest Cuisine with Asian & european
influences. Dishes are made from scratch with
local ingredients by creative chefs. Located in the
heart of downtown salem, in a beautifully restored
circa 1880 building, Wild Pear is the favorite lunch
spot among hip salemites and beyond.
503.378.7515 wildpearcatering.com
Event Calendar
WILLAMETTE VALLEY
8.28-9.07
OREGON STATE FAIR
Oregon’s 150th brings in Pink martini, reba
mcentire and the Doobie Brothers.
salem; oregonstatefair.org
9.17-9.20
MT. ANGEL OKTOBERFEST
Germanic mt. Angel is the perfect town to
host Oregon’s oldest and most beloved folk
festival. mount Angel; oktoberfest.org
9.19-9.20
OREGON GRAPE STOMP CHAMPIONSHIP
Wine-making beneath the soles of your
own two feet. Form your own teams of
two—one stomper and one swabber have
at it. Turner; willamettevalleyvineyards.com
9.19-9.20
SHREWSBURY RENAISSANCE FAIRE
“Teaching History Through Faire Play,” brings
history to life through an educational village.
modeled on the era of shakespeare and
elizabeth I, and set in the historic renaissance
of 1558 to 1603. Kings Valley; shrewfaire.com
9.26
CIDER SQUEEZE AND HARVEST FESTIVAL
Bring your own apples or squeeze theirs.
Fresh cider, pie & ice cream, games and
activities for kids and live music.
eagle Creek; philipfosterfarm.com
9.26-9.27
CORVALLIS FALL FESTIVAL
Continuous music, 170 artist booths, a fine
arts showcase and wine tasting . Headline
acts include soul, blues, funk and African
musicians. Central Park, Corvallis;
corvallisfallfestival.com
9.26-9.27
GRAPE STOMPING FESTIVAL
Come see who squishes the most juice while
stomping to some lively Bavarian music.
Canby; stjosefswinery.com
541.342.3612 marcherestaurant.com
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