Page 18 - Southern Oregon Magazine Spring 2019

spring 2019 | editor’s note

THE BEST

OF THE BEST

t is that time of On page 110, columnist Chris Dennett discusses the tradition of
year again; time to decorated Easter eggs. And don’t miss a spotlight on MÄS—Josh
Ifind out whom you Dorcak and Luke VanCampen have created an upscale restaurant
all think is the best where less is more.
of the best. Southern
Heidi Chackel, Editor Oregon Magazine read- For those of you who attended the Southern Oregon Classic in July
ers have cast their votes of 2018, you know it was a smashing success. The Southern Oregon
on a wide variety of topics from Best Winery to Best Chef to Best Classic raised over $40,000 in 2018 from its third annual event at
Fitness Club. This issue shares those results, so make sure to read our Centennial Golf Club in Medford, which was donated to CASA of
main feature starting on page 80 to find out this year’s winners. A Jackson County, the Asante Foundation, and the Cascade Christian
handful of businesses have retained their crown from past years, but High School Football Team who provided valuable volunteers during
we also have a large number of newbies. the Classic Feast.

From Best Lunch Spot to Best Glass of Wine, Best Culinary Event to Over 45 golf teams participated in the golf tournament on Friday
Best Barber and everything in between, you will find a category for July 20 at Centennial Golf Club and over 1,000 guests attended the
almost everything. And if you don’t, let us know and we will add it Classic Feast on Saturday night the 21. The Classic Feast showcased
next year! Keep in mind; these winners are your winners. If a cate- over a dozen local chefs, almost as many wineries, spirits from
gory was left out that you know you voted for, there was not enough Dogwood Distilling, a silent auction and an amazing dance band
of a sampling to include results. We at Southern Oregon Magazine in Blue Wave Band in Seattle. The 2019 Medford BMW Southern
simply tallied your votes and are sharing the results. None of these Oregon Classic is scheduled for July 19 and 20 back at Centennial
winners were decided upon by our staff or myself. Congratulations Golf Club. To learn more about sponsoring, attending, or volunteer-
to all the award-winners! ing, please visit www.SouthernOregonClassic.com.

We also have some great stories in this issue. On page 44, learn why
Port Orford has one of Oregon’s best hidden secrets—a Mile of Art
with galleries and studios. And if you are interested in retirement Cheers to an amazing spring!
information, the experts at Rogue Valley Manor share some of their
ideas starting on page 50. On page 54, writer Brittany Arnold show-
cases one of Roseburg’s best events—the Great Umpqua July 4 Food
Truck Competition. On page 62, longtime Southern Oregon Magazine
writer Lynn Leissler takes you on a 48 hour tour of The Applegate.

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