Walla Walla featured in February Gourmet by Shelley Lance
Pick up a copy of the February issue of Gourmet magazine for a travel piece about Walla Walla, Washington, called “A Town So Nice.” The article does a good job describing the area’s stellar restaurants and wineries, such as Saffron Mediterranean Kitchen, Whitehouse Crawford, and Abeja Winery and Inn (where my husband and I snagged a cottage last May due to the intrepid efforts of my friend, Coleen. Yes, the dreamy photo of the entrance to Abeja which leads off the Gourmet article is entirely acurate!) For some reason, Gourmet’s reviewer made it to the tiny town of Waitsburg where she sampled cornmeal fried oysters at Whoopemup Hollow Cafe, but didn’t cross the street to check out jimgermanbar (see photo left)- a super cool spot where “Etruscan Snacks” (aka tapas) are served by cheerful artist-waiter-owners. Mark the Gourmet article with a post-it and keep the magazine in a handy spot so you can plan your next Washington Wine Country vacation.
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January 26th, 2009 at 9:10 pm
Maybe she was there while they were closed? They have some short winter hours. We managed to miss them by a day last June as well and had to “make do” at Whoopemup. We did hve a long visit with Jim and a tour, but alas, no food or beverage. I hope Colville Patisserie was noted.
February 11th, 2009 at 11:39 am
Walla Walla is my personal Mecca – I love to visit during Spring Release and Winter Barrel Tasting when most all the wineries throw open their doors and welcome visitors with fresh tastings and friendly and educational words…And let me not forget the splendid spreads that several wineries will provide along the order of fresh artisanal cheeses, fruits, breads etc to keep one from floating away completely.
Dining in the local restaurants is always fun and the experiences with the owners and wait staff lends itself to the highest of spirits!
There is some fabulous wining and dining to be had “in them thar hills!”