Page 134 - SOM Summer 2017
P. 134

chow | local habit



                                            coordinates local  independent musicians who   Paschal  partners with the Siskiyou Jazz
                                            feature all  original  tunes for a truly unique   Institute, Rogue Valley Ensemble, and  The
                                            experience. Eclectic genres pair well with small   Classical  Guitar Society to hold musical
                                            lot specialty wines from the grandfather of all   events. Local favorites including Grant Ruiz
                                            Ashland wineries celebrating 30 years of wine-  and Jen Ambrose have been featured.
                                            making in 2018. Enjoy the expansive views from
                                            the deck and turn it into a mini vacation by book-  Throughout the summer you’ll find music
                                            ing the cottage.                          offered a minimum of twice a week. There is
                                                                                      both indoor and outdoor seating. The best way
                                            Get event updates by visiting the website  and   to be updated on events is to join the Paschal
                                            request updates via electronic newsletter.  mailing list via their website.

                                            Belle Fiore
                                            www.bellefiorewine.com
                                            Live Music year-round Wednesday through   MEDFORD
                                            Sunday
                                            No cover                                  DANCIN
                                            Eats: Specialty plates                    www.dancinvineyards.com
                                            Family friendly                           Live Music Thursdays and Friday from 5:30
                                                                                      p.m. till 7:30 p.m.
                                            Chelsea Nolan coordinates mostly local acts with   No cover
                                            some visiting musicians on occasion. The music   Eats: Featuring a taste of Oregon with locally
                                            schedule is set six months in advance and features   sourced bites
                                            specific  artists on specific  days for consistency.   Family friendly
                                            Some local favorites include The Brothers Reed
                                            and Frankie Hernandez.                    Owner Dan Marca focuses on rotating local
                                                                                      musicians like  Jeff  Kloetzel, Danielle Kelly
                                            Alexandra Delaris Hannah says, “It’s a wonderful   and Paul Turnipseed, Shae Celine and Don
                                            way for people to enjoy a relaxed atmosphere and   Harriss (classic, younger rat pack style),
                                            unwind. Wine and music combined with gour-  David Pinskey, and more. The music choices
                                            met food makes for a fine evening.”       are meant to create ambiance as opposed to
                                                                                      being the main course.
                                            Platt Anderson Cellars
                                            www.ashlandwine.net                       Marca says, “People love it because they can
                                            Live Music during First Friday            have a conversation. Plus, we pair local foods
                                            Eats: Small plates                        with local wines to create a true taste of place
                                            Family friendly                           with tableside service outside on the terrace
                                                                                      (weather permitting).”
                                            The newest tasting room in Ashland is located at
                                            the Ashland Art Center and is opened Wednesday   2-Hawk
                                            through Sunday. This location is the perfect venue   www.2hawk.wine/tasting-room/
                                            to showcase wine as art. All Platt Anderson labels   Live Music every 4 to 5 weeks (weather
                                            are designed by local talent. Look for more events   permitting), schedule is on website
                                            to be announced on their website.         No cover
                                                                                      Eats: Small plates, wine specials, food trucks,
                                                                                      and glass pour specials
                                            TALENT                                    Family friendly

                                                                                      Robert Trottmann selects music that is cutting
                                            Paschal                                   edge and powerfully moving. Don’t expect
                                            www.paschalwinery.com                     to hear elevator tunes. You’ll get an original
                                            Year-round music                          experience featuring artists who stand  out.
                                            Cover varies depending on event           Trottmann shares, “I look for extraordinary,
                                            Eats: Small plates available              original talent and I’m willing to take risks
                                            Family friendly and dogs are allowed outside and   with that. I don’t just book anyone.  At 2Hawk,
                                            on front patio                            our team lead by owners Jen and Ross Allen is



    132   www.southernoregonmagazine.com | summer 2017
   129   130   131   132   133   134   135   136   137   138   139