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                                                                                        Classic Shrimp Scampi, Brie Cheese,
                                                                                        Lobster Crab Cakes, and more.

                                                                                        Each entrée is prepared to order with
                                                                                        a traditional  approach and is served
                                                                                        with bread and your choice of soup or
                                                                                        salad. I was torn between the Meatballs
                                                                                        Bolognese, Chicken Parmesan, Italian
                                                                                        Sausage made with Taylor’s Sausage (a
                                                                                        local favorite from Cave Junction), and
                                                                                        Ravioli San Remo. My dinner com-
                                                                                        panion considered Lobster Fettuccini,
                                                                                        New  York Steak Delmonico,  Wild
                                                                                        Salmon, Scaloppini, or Shrimp  and
                                                                                        Scallops.

                                                                                        We both landed  on  chicken dishes,
                                                                                        Parmesan, and  Scaloppini. They did
                                                                                        not disappoint.

                                                                                        The Parmesan is melt-in-your-mouth
                                                                                        delicious.  The chicken is panko
                                                                                        crusted and pan fried (crispy and
                                                                                        tender at the same time), covered in
                                                                                        mozzarella with marinara or a parme-
                                                                                        san cream sauce on linguine. At our
                                                                                        server’s suggestion, I tried it with the
                                                                                        Vodka Sauce, a blend of marinara and
                                                                                        Parmesan for a twist, and I found it the
                                                                                        perfect choice. I paired my meal with a
                                                                                        local Valley View Pioneer Tempranillo.

                                                                                        The Scaloppini was prepared to per-
                                                                                        fection with cremini mushrooms,
                                                                                        artichoke hearts, sundried tomatoes,
                                                                                        capers, and  garlic white wine sauce
         A   E   n      S      
                                                        over linguine. Paired with a  Cosmo-
                                                                                        Not, dessert was not needed, though
                                                                                        there were several tempting choices.

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                                 life’s simple pleasures.  At Ray’s
                                 we have an expansive wine
                                 selection which includes high
                                 quality, hand-selected local and

                                 regional wines. Explore our
                                 variety of wines today!


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