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3 Ideas for Memorial Day Weekend
May 25, 2006
(Plus 3 Things You Might Not Know)
Idea 1: Forget Traffic, Save Gas, Drink Wine
It's the big Memorial Day Winery Open House Weekend. If you’d love to taste some Oregon wines this weekend, but don’t really want to use the gas or face the traffic, stop by Foster & Dobbs! From 1- 4 p.m., each day of the long weekend, we’ll be sampling a flight of terrific wines from some of our favorite Oregon winemakers:
Saturday - Brooks: 2004 Pinot Noir Janus, 2005 Amycas White Blend, and 2005 Riesling Willamette Valley
Sunday - Westrey: 2004 Chardonnay Reserve, 2004 Pinot Noir Abbey Ridge, and 2001 Pinot Noir Melrose.
Monday - J.K. Carriere: 2001 Willamette Valley Pinot Noir- Library Selection, 2004 Provocateur Pinot Noir, and 2005 Glass White Pinot Noir.
Idea 2: Eat Here Now, Drink Here Soon
Foster & Dobbs is introducing a menu of fine plates! Beginning Saturday, you can stop in for a tasty ploughman’s lunch or sandwich featuring our delicious Salumi Artisan Meats and terrific cheeses. Or perhaps linger in the evening over some cheese & charcuterie. Come on in, have a seat, and "Eat Here Now!"
As for "Drink Here Soon," we have applied for a license to serve beer and wine by the glass. We’re hoping the license will be approved before the end of June. Just think – soon you can dally away a pleasant summer evening with a glass of wine while noshing on some lovely cheese and charcuterie.
Idea 3: Take Survival Food
If you are hitting the road for the long weekend, don’t leave home without Foster & Dobbs Road Provisions Box. Whether you’re heading up to Forest Park for a picnic or out to the coast, this kit is what you need. Box contains two tasty wedges of cheese (about ½ pound total; cheeses may vary, but don’t worry, they’ll be tasty), ¼ pound of mixed Salumi, plus crackers, olives, and nuts. It’s easily worth the $30, because if you get stuck in traffic – which has been known to happen on Memorial Day weekend – this box could be the only thing between you and starvation.
We’ll have boxes packed and ready to go by Friday afternoon, but if you need one before then, just call us: 503.284.1157
3 Things You Might Not Know
- We have some yummy BBQ sauces and marinades for easy grilling this summer. And don’t forget the beer!
- We offer a 15% discount on mixed cases of wine.
- Armandino Batali (who makes our wonderful Salumi, Culatello and Lamb Prosciutto) was called a “Prince of Pork” by The New York Times last week. They were especially wowed by his Culatello. This doesn’t come as a surprise to any of us who have tried his charcuterie, right?
So that's the news. Hope to see you soon!
Luan
