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Romantic Valentine's Dinners on Oregon Coast and Wine Country |
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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, Wadport, Yachats & Florence.
1/19/07
Secrets of the Season |
Romantic Valentine's Dinners on Oregon Coast and Wine Country
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| Youngberg Inn, Oregon coast range/wine country |
(Oregon Coast) – For those looking for a bit of the exquisite for a romantic Valentine’s dinner – without it actually being on Valentine’s Day - two particular suppers promise the best in Oregon cuisine and scenery in two very hot tourist attraction areas. Both happen near Valentine’s Day (leaving your schedule still open to celebrate Valentine’s Day) and both feature cutting edge artisan food, with one happening on the central Oregon coast and the other in the middle of Oregon’s famous wine country.
Inn At Spanish Head, Lincoln City. It's 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. Enjoy dining in the penthouse restaurant and bar - whether you’re in the mood for a casual meal or a candlelight dinner. They offer an array of seafood specialties, juicy steaks and other Northwest favorites, including a decadent Sunday buffet. Rooms range from bedrooms to studios to one-bedroom suites with microwaves and refrigerators to full kitchens. Hotel amenities include wi-fi, spa, saunas, exercise room and a year-round heated swimming pool. Kids will love the game room and easy beach access. Full-service conference and meeting rooms for that inspirational retreat; extensive, gorgeous wedding possibilities. Near the south end of Lincoln City at 4009 SW Highway 101. 1-800-452-8127 or 541-996-2161. www.spanishhead.com |
On February 10, Youngberg Hill Vineyards & Inn near McMinnville is planning an intimate setting for the lovebird set, with window or fireplace sitting where a view of the valley will inspire you. Dinner will be presented by one of the area’s premier chefs, Virginia Murphy of the Fresh Palate Cafe, with a five-course prix fix menu of beef, scallops, or duck and a glass of champagne. Youngberg’s artisan award winning wines will be available, along with music provided during the evening.
Rooms are still available at the Inn for the event and the days around it.
The dinner begins at 6:30 p.m. and is $150 per couple, excluding wine and gratuity.
Another Valentine’s dinner is tentatively planned on the 17th if the February 10 sitting should sell out. Reservations required. 10660 SW Youngberg Hill Road. McMinnville, Oregon. 503-472-2727 http://www.youngberghill.com.
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| Stonecrest Cellar B&B |
Just south of Newport, Stone Crest Cellar B&B has a stunning vaulted ceiling, a massive fireplace and superb décor along with a jaw-dropping ocean view. It’s perhaps the wedding capital of the central coast, having hosted more than one a week there all through 2005. But on February 9, it throws open its doors to the general public with its third annual anniversary dinner, entitled “A Romantic Night in Italy.”
A1 Beach Rentals, Lincoln City. Perfect for large family vacations all the way down to a getaway lodging for two - with over 25 vacation rental homes to choose from. A breathtaking collection of craftsman or traditional beachfront homes, or oceanview houses – from one to seven bedrooms. In various areas of Lincoln City and overlooking the beach, with some in Depoe Bay. All kinds of amenities are available, like hot tubs, decks, BBQ, rock fireplaces, beamed ceilings and more. Some are new, some are historic charmers. Lincoln City, Oregon. 1-(503)-232-5984. www.a1beachrentals.com. |
As if this charmer
wasn’t romantic enough, the B&B opened its doors on Valentine’s
Day three years ago, so every year is an anniversary celebration as well
as Valentine’s dinner.
This installment of the informal dining experience features wines and
tales of Italy from Casa Bruno. It all begins at 7 p.m. and cost is $50
per person.
The
first course brings Saffron crawfish fritters with sweet pea lemon grass
broth on a bed of Saffron risotto. The second consists of honey citrus
pork brochettes with tri-colored Cole slaw. A champagne sorbet intermezzo
happens at the third course. The fourth course is a beet salad with Mediterranean
olives, cucumbers in a vodka vinaigrette. The fifth course consists of
a duck rollatini filled with prosciutto raisin and fresh sage in a port
reduction, accompanied with seasonal vegetables. Finally, a chef’s
tiramisu completes this memory-making moment.
Reservations are required. Stone Crest Cellar B&B is at 9556 South
Coast Hwy In South Beach. 541-867-6621. www.stonecrestbb.com
Tradewinds Motel, Rockaway Beach. All rooms at the Tradewinds Motel are immaculate and have TV’s, VCR’s and in-room phones with data ports. The oceanfronts all have a queen bed, a double hide-a-bed, kitchen, cozy firelog fireplace and a private deck. Some oceanfront units come with all those amenities but the kitchens. Both types sleep up to four people. Others are appointed with a queen bed, small fridge, and coffee maker – sizable for a two-person romantic getaway, yet still perfect for those on a budget. There is an elaborate oceanfront Jacuzzi suite that has two bedrooms, coming with a kitchen, double hide-a-bed, fireplace and private deck, sleeping as many as six. For those wanting bigger accommodations for family reunions or large gatherings such as weddings, some rooms can connect to create two-room and three-room suites. Some rooms are pet friendly.523 N. Pacific St., Rockaway Beach. (503) 355-2112 - 1-800-824-0938. www.tradewinds-motel.com |
D Sands Condominium Motel, Lincoln City. Getting a free, fresh baked cookie upon check-in is just the beginning. Every room is beachfront, and it's all right up against Lincoln City's most famous stretch of beach, next to the D River. Each room, comes as a suite or mini-suite, and has a kitchen and balcony or patio. Some have gas fireplaces, while all have a DVD Players with movies available for renting (and movie rentals come with free popcorn). There's a heated indoor pool, a spa, and this fabulous beach is lit at night. Rooms sleep anywhere from two, four to six - including a deluxe fireplace suite. Gift certificates are available, and they offer special occasion packages as well. To make a reservation and see a virtual tour of the rooms, visit our website at www.dsandsmotel.com. 171 S.W. Highway 101. 800-527-3925. |
Lincoln City Vacation Homes There’s something for everyone among this selection of wondrous homes: smaller homes with a view to a large house that sleeps 15. All the homes are either oceanfront or just a few steps away from the sand – 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, depending on the home: 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 are allowed in some homes – ask ahead. Each comes with complete kitchens so you’ll have a home away from home. Most have the seventh night free. Prices range from winter $85 to summer $230 per night. www.getaway2thecoast.com. 541-994-8778. |
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