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Covering
180 miles of Oregon coast travel: Astoria, Seaside, Cannon Beach, Manzanita,
Nehalem, Wheeler, Rockaway, Garibaldi, Tillamook, Oceanside, Pacific City,
Lincoln City, Depoe Bay, Newport, Waldport, Yachats & Florence.
04/06/08
Fun With Food Classes for the Masses on Oregon
Coast
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| Justin Wills recently left Lincoln City for Gold Beach |
(Lincoln City, Oregon) – For those who indulged in
food fights in their high school and college years, but then later grew
up to be food snobs, one town on the Oregon coast is promising tons of
fun for those folks. For those people who threw tons of energy into their
food after having spent lots of energy throwing their food, Lincoln City
is again energizing the food world with another series of intriguing classes.
Lincoln City’s Pacific Coast Center for Culinary
Arts hosts two big ones this month, including guest chef stints from Pelican
Pub in Pacific City and the chef from Gold Beach nugget Tu Tu Tun Lodge.
Ken Henson, General Manager of Pelican Pub & Brewery
in Pacific City will teach a class on Springtime Vegetarian Cookery at
Lincoln City’s Pacific Coast Center for Culinary Arts. The class
will be held on Saturday April 19, and will run from 11 a.m. - 6 p.m.
Chef Henson will demonstrate to participants how to incorporate
vegetarian items into their diet, without sacrificing flavor or excitement.
Using mainly fresh-local ingredients, Chef Henson plans to reinvent how
you feel about vegetarian meals! This class is a full-day hands-on course,
comfortable shoes are recommended. The cost for this full-day hands-on
course is $90 per person.
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| Lincoln City |
The Pelican Pub and Brewery is one of the most celebrated
breweries in the world, consistently winning top awards at each competition
they enter. This happens not just for the fine quality of their beer,
but also for their outstanding food and service.
Chef Justin Wills has agreed to make his first “Guest
Chef” appearance at Lincoln City’s Pacific Coast Center for
Culinary Arts as the Executive Chef of Tu Tu Tun Lodge in Gold Beach.
Chef Wills, who has been a staple in course curriculum for the
PCCCA as the Executive Chef for The Bay House Restaurant, has just accepted
an exciting new position in Gold Beach, Oregon - and is thrilled to swing
by the Center to teach another outstanding course.
The
subject for this class is simply “Cheese” - those in attendance
will learn that “simple” is not a word that even begins to
describe cheese. During this full day class, Chef Wills will teach about
the astounding history and “culture” of cheese, one of the
world’s most highly coveted foods. For this one lesson, cheeses
from over 10 countries have been imported for purposes of tasting, smelling
and preparation techniques.
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| View from Pelican Pub in Pacific City |
The class will be held on April 12, from 12 p.m. until
6 p.m, with a lunch break in the afternoon. This class is a full day hands
on course, and comfortable shoes are recommended.
The cost for this class is $90 with a meal included.
A list of classes offered at the Pacific Coast Center for Culinary Arts
can be found at www.oregoncoast.org. To register for a class, call Katera
Woodbridge at 800-452-2151 or 541-996-2119 or email kateraw@lincolncity.org.

Tradewinds
Motel,
Rockaway Beach. All rooms are immaculate and have TV’s, VCR’s
and in-room phones w/ data ports. Oceanfronts have queen bed, a
double hide-a-bed, kitchen, cozy firelog fireplace and private deck.
Both types sleep up to four people. Others are appointed for a two-person
romantic getaway, yet still perfect for those on a budget. Elaborate
oceanfront Jacuzzi suite has two bedrooms, kitchen, double hide-a-bed,
fireplace and private deck, sleeping as many as six. For family
reunions or large gatherings such as weddings, some rooms can connect
to create two-room and three-room suites. Some rooms pet friendly.
523 N. Pacific St., Rockaway Beach. (503) 355-2112 - 1-800-824-0938.
www.tradewinds-motel.com |
Inn
at Cannon Beach. Beautifully wooded natural setting at quiet south
end of Cannon Beach. Great during winter storms with a new book by
the fireplace – or when the sun is out for family fun and beach
strolling. Handsome beach cottage-style architecture. Lush flowering
gardens and naturalized courtyard pond. Warm, inviting guest rooms.
Continental buffet breakfast. Warm Cookies. Family and Pet Friendly.
Welcome gifts. Smoke-free. Complimentary Wireless Connectivity. Wine
and book signing events. 800-321-6304 or 503-436-9085. Hemlock At
Surfcrest, Cannon Beach, Oregon. www.atcannonbeach.com. |
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The
Ocean Lodge. There will not be another property built
like this in Cannon Beach in our lifetimes. Rare, premiere ocean
front location; handsome, dramatic architecture and tasteful, fun
(nostalgic) beach interiors. Overlooks Haystack Rock. 100 percent
smoke free. Imaginative special occasion packages. Massive wood
burning lobby fireplace. Library w/ fireplace, stocked with impressive
book collection. Pet and family friendly. Lavish continental buffet
breakfast. In-room fireplaces, mini-kitchens. Jacuzzi tubs in select
rooms. DVD players, complimentary movies. Morning paper. Warm cookies.
888-777-4047. 503-436-2241. 2864 Pacific Street. Cannon Beach, Oregon.
www.theoceanlodge.com |

D
Sands Condominium Motel, Lincoln City. Free, fresh baked
cookie upon check-in is just the start. All rooms beachfront and
up against Lincoln City's most famous stretch of beach: the D River.
Each room comes as a suite or mini-suite, and has a kitchen and
balcony or patio. Some w/ gas fireplaces, while all have a DVD Players;
movies to rent come with free popcorn. Heated indoor pool, a spa,
and this fabulous beach is lit at night. Rooms sleep from two, four
to six - including a deluxe fireplace suite. Gift certificates orspecial
occasion packages. www.dsandsmotel.com.
171 S.W. Highway 101. 800-527-3925. |
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Arch
Cape Property Services.
Dozens of homes in that dreamy,
rugged stretch between Cannon Beach and Manzanita known as Arch
Cape. Oceanfront and ocean view , or just a short walk from the
sea.
All homes are immaculate and smoke free; some pet friendly (with
a fee). Some with broadband, indoor or outdoor hot tubs, fireplaces,
decks, and fire pits or barbecues. Call about tempting winter specials
that go until March (not valid holidays, however). www.archcaperentals.com
866-436-1607. |

Lincoln
City Vacation Homes
Something for everyone: smaller homes
with a view to a large house that sleeps 15. All are either oceanfront
or just a few steps away – all with a low bank access and
fantastic views. Most are in the Nelscott area; one is close to
the casino. You’ll find a variety of goodies: fireplaces,
multiple bedrooms, dishwashers, Jacuzzis, washer/dryers, hot tubs,
cable TV, VCR, barbecues; there’s a loft in one, and another
sprawling home has two apartments. Pets allowed in some homes
– ask first. Each comes with complete kitchens. Most have
seventh night free. Prices range from winter $85 to summer $230
per night. www.getaway2thecoast.com.
541-994-8778.
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DIVE
INTO LUXURY, HISTORY AT THE TIDES

THE
TIDES BY THE SEA, Seaside. For over 80 years a favorite of Seaside
visitors. 51 oceanfront condos, individually owned and decorated.
Suites for couples, small apartments with fireplaces and kitchenettes,
one or two bed family units with fireplaces, kitchens and dining
rooms. Oceanview cottages sleep anywhere from two to eight, w/ two
bedrooms, some with lofts, fireplaces and kitchens. Heated outdoor
pool, enormous grounds w/ picnic tables - all at quiet southern
end of Seaside. 2316 Beach Drive. 800-548-2846. www.thetidesbythesea.com. |

Inn
At Spanish Head, Lincoln City. Lincoln City’s only resort
hotel built right on the beach with all oceanfront rooms - nestled
against a rugged cliffside overlooking a soft, sandy beach. Dine
in penthouse restaurant and bar, for casual meal or candlelight
dinner. An array of seafood specialties, juicy steaks and other
Northwest favorites, including decadent Sunday buffet. Rooms range
from bedrooms to studios to 1-bedroom suites with microwaves and
refrigerators to full kitchens. Also, wi-fi, spa, saunas, exercise
room and year-round heated swimming pool. Kids will love the game
room and easy beach access. Full-service conference/meeting rooms
for that inspirational retreat; extensive wedding possibilities.
4009 SW Highway 101, Lincoln City. 1-800-452-8127 or 541-996-2161.
www.spanishhead.com |
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SEASIDE
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