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Review: Thistle Restaurant in McMinnville

September 8, 2010 by Roger Porter 20 Comments

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

Review: Bistro Maison

September 21, 2009 by PDX Food Dude 13 Comments

Review of Bistro Maison in McMinnville OregonBistro Maison opened over seven years ago and is now a McMinnville institution. It sits at the end of NE 3rd street in the picturesque old downtown area next to an even older train station. Parking is easy. The restaurant is casual and cozy. On a nice day, you’ll have a choice of dining inside or out, especially if you have … [Read more...] about Review: Bistro Maison

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