A Review of Eric Bechard's Thistle Restaurant in McMinnville By Roger PorterI promised myself I wouldn’t allude in this review to Eric Bechard’s incident this spring involving a defiant defense of local animals, a stance provoked by a rival chef who, in his eyes, had heretically championed a Midwest over an Oregon pig. The great porcine passion probably put Bechard’s name … [Read more...] about Review: Thistle Restaurant in McMinnville
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Review: Crescent Cafe – breakfast in the wine country
First Impressions, by Hungry SoulA little over a year ago, the Crescent Cafe opened to many oo's and aah's. Owners, Michael McKenney and Danny Wilser had moved to Yamhill County to "retire" and it seems got bored. They formerly owned and operated Ella's Restaurant in San Francisco, a much loved neighborhood spot. The Crescent Cafe is a step up from the other breakfast … [Read more...] about Review: Crescent Cafe – breakfast in the wine country
Review: Nick’s Italian Cafe McMinville
10/13/12. I haven't been to this restaurant in some time, but a source who I trust has told me it has gone way downhill. Please keep this in mind.Just in time for warmer weather, we head south to McMinnville, where new contributor, Hungry Soul, reviews Nick's Italian Cafe.Nick's Italian Cafe has been around long enough to be considered an institution. Like many … [Read more...] about Review: Nick’s Italian Cafe McMinville