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Date Night
New restaurants around Oregon
written by Jen Stevenson
DATE NIGHT REACHES new heights in 2018, thanks
to these three much-buzzed-about romantic
hotspots. They’re perfect for dinner for two, or a
room with a view.
BEND
In Bend, Bos Taurus steakhouse has quickly
established itself as one of downtown’s top
tables, wooing diners with briny Oregon
oysters, roasted bone marrow, smoky blue
cheese-smothered wedge salads, and for the
couple with a serious appetite, a 36-ounce
Tomahawk rib-eye for two.
bostaurussteak.com
MCMINNVILLE
Historic downtown McMinnville’s reputation as a
bona fide wine country destination continues to grow
with the imminent arrival of the luxurious Atticus Hotel,
featuring thirty-six spacious studios and suites outfitted
with locally crafted furnishings and art, Pendleton robes,
and Flag & Wire coffee. Slated for a spring opening, the
Atticus raises the bar with a full-service concierge, Tesla
charging stations, and Third n Tasty, sister restaurant of
chef John Gorham’s popular Portland eateries.
atticushotel.com
PORTLAND
In Portland, those in the know waited with
bated breath for James Beard-nominated chef
Trent Pierce to reopen his upscale prix fixe
fish house Roe in its new downtown location
in early December. Not one to disappoint,
Pierce’s menu tempts with charcoal-grilled
Kona abalone, porcini-crusted walu, and for
those with seats at the Schnitz, an elegantly
expedited three-”part” pre-theater menu.
roepdx.rest
The Atticus Hotel is raising
the bar in McMinnville.
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