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f Justin Summerhays Escape to
Extraordinary
could gather. Reflective of this history is the current beer selection,
which boasts over 50 beer types in bottles alone with 12 beers on tap. Life slows a pace or two in the picturesque
An amusing list of cocktail titles makes having either beer or liquor Applegate Valley. Small wineries with big
a difficult choice, considering concoctions called Marilyn Monroe wines can be found all along the meandering
Strawberry Lemonade or an Elvis Blue Hawaiian. roads and rivers. Come meet our grape
Howiee’s is the kind of place you’re going to see friends or meet up growers, step into their vineyards and share
with friends. “You’re gonna likely see somebody you know when you a glass of wine. If you haven’t visited the
come in here,” smiles Howiee. “We have regulars that bring people Applegate Wine Trail, then you haven’t truly
down just to see the place and others that come here just to be seen.” experienced southern Oregon wine country.
“For less than 25 bucks you can come have a few drinks, dinner and
hear live music,” notes Summerhays, “and we rarely have a cover charge “Wine Country the way it should be.”
for live music.” – Sunset Magazine
As supporters of local businesses and the local community, especially
in downtown Medford, Howiee points over at one table saying, “The wwPwl.aanppyoleugrattreipwionnelitnraeila.tc:om
guy at the table over there has been coming here for at least 20 years,
often after working his job at Harry & David.” winter 2015 • southernoregonmagazine.com 117
As Summerhays points out, as the night grows late, Howiee’s still has
their entire menu available. “The kitchen’s always open,” he says, “We
open at 11 a.m. for lunch and you can buy beer and everything off the
menu till 1 a.m.”
Howiee’s on Front is a place where affordable and tasty Southern food,
a music-filled ambiance, and a few good drinks in a casual atmosphere
define what Southern Comfort means in Southern Oregon.
*Please note that Howiee’s is a no-minors establishment.
Howiee’s on Front
16 N. Front St., Medford
541-773-5767
www.howiees.com
Extraordinary
could gather. Reflective of this history is the current beer selection,
which boasts over 50 beer types in bottles alone with 12 beers on tap. Life slows a pace or two in the picturesque
An amusing list of cocktail titles makes having either beer or liquor Applegate Valley. Small wineries with big
a difficult choice, considering concoctions called Marilyn Monroe wines can be found all along the meandering
Strawberry Lemonade or an Elvis Blue Hawaiian. roads and rivers. Come meet our grape
Howiee’s is the kind of place you’re going to see friends or meet up growers, step into their vineyards and share
with friends. “You’re gonna likely see somebody you know when you a glass of wine. If you haven’t visited the
come in here,” smiles Howiee. “We have regulars that bring people Applegate Wine Trail, then you haven’t truly
down just to see the place and others that come here just to be seen.” experienced southern Oregon wine country.
“For less than 25 bucks you can come have a few drinks, dinner and
hear live music,” notes Summerhays, “and we rarely have a cover charge “Wine Country the way it should be.”
for live music.” – Sunset Magazine
As supporters of local businesses and the local community, especially
in downtown Medford, Howiee points over at one table saying, “The wwPwl.aanppyoleugrattreipwionnelitnraeila.tc:om
guy at the table over there has been coming here for at least 20 years,
often after working his job at Harry & David.” winter 2015 • southernoregonmagazine.com 117
As Summerhays points out, as the night grows late, Howiee’s still has
their entire menu available. “The kitchen’s always open,” he says, “We
open at 11 a.m. for lunch and you can buy beer and everything off the
menu till 1 a.m.”
Howiee’s on Front is a place where affordable and tasty Southern food,
a music-filled ambiance, and a few good drinks in a casual atmosphere
define what Southern Comfort means in Southern Oregon.
*Please note that Howiee’s is a no-minors establishment.
Howiee’s on Front
16 N. Front St., Medford
541-773-5767
www.howiees.com
