Random post of gastronomic giddiness
At the Rhapsody in the Vineyard wine walk last weekend (Did you see me? I was the one with the wine glass), I was on a mission to drink nothing but pinot noir. I am new to pinots, having had a penchant for cabernet for most of my life, so I am trying to learn more about our regional specialty.
My friends and I tried our best to use up our ten taste tickets before our time was up, no small feat when you are trying to sip, not guzzle, before wading through the crowds to the next venue. There was also no possible way to sample all the wineries without alienating my liver, but ten tastes turned out to be just about right, leading to big smiles and hearty laughs, without leading to ejection of bodily fluids along the riverfront. Anyway, of the wines we tasted, we managed to agree on a favorite pinot noir: Pioneer Hopyard. And lo, the wine is actually made here in Corvallis by the owner of Coleman Jewelers. Tastings are available in the jewelry store's new wine-tasting room Monday through Friday 10 a.m. to 5:30 p.m.
I also just found out about the Soup Shop from an article in the Barometer. I'm absolutely thrilled that there is a soup restaurant in town. While traveling in Britain a couple of years ago, we became addicted to a kiosk franchise called Souper Douper in the London train stations. A cup of great soup and a mini baguette of bread for about £4. I think we ate lunch there four or five times out of the two weeks we were there. I haven't trekked down to Monroe to try the Soup Shop out yet, but for now, I'm simply happy that it exists.
My friends and I tried our best to use up our ten taste tickets before our time was up, no small feat when you are trying to sip, not guzzle, before wading through the crowds to the next venue. There was also no possible way to sample all the wineries without alienating my liver, but ten tastes turned out to be just about right, leading to big smiles and hearty laughs, without leading to ejection of bodily fluids along the riverfront. Anyway, of the wines we tasted, we managed to agree on a favorite pinot noir: Pioneer Hopyard. And lo, the wine is actually made here in Corvallis by the owner of Coleman Jewelers. Tastings are available in the jewelry store's new wine-tasting room Monday through Friday 10 a.m. to 5:30 p.m.
I also just found out about the Soup Shop from an article in the Barometer. I'm absolutely thrilled that there is a soup restaurant in town. While traveling in Britain a couple of years ago, we became addicted to a kiosk franchise called Souper Douper in the London train stations. A cup of great soup and a mini baguette of bread for about £4. I think we ate lunch there four or five times out of the two weeks we were there. I haven't trekked down to Monroe to try the Soup Shop out yet, but for now, I'm simply happy that it exists.
posted by Corvallist at
5:42 PM
2 Comments:
Whoa, wine tastings at 10AM?!
The soup place is OK. So far I've had the chicken noodle. The chicken was not exactly to my liking--dark and cubed, almost canned-soup like, but it hit the spot when I was sick. They also offer pasta now with a choice of sauces. I will say the bread that comes with the soup is really good.
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Anonymous, at 5:29 PM
I just stopped by, and the soup was good. Not a bad afternoon snack for $3: Bowl of soup and bread. The Vegetable and Beef didn't disappoint with TONS of various vegetables- not just peas and carrots. I'll go back.
By
Clinton, at 5:44 PM
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