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    • Breakfast, Lunch & Dinner: Lincoln City: Can't-miss spots for a day of dining out in Lincoln City Appeared in Coast Explorer Spring 2013
    • Explorer's Choice: For Petit Dejeuner, It's (Ooh La) La Maison: It took me too long to discover La Maison. They've been known in Newport for several years, serving French inspired... Appeared in Coast Explorer Spring 2013
    • Explorers Choice: A Foodie Find in Gold Beach: Settling in for dinner in the little town of Gold Beach on Oregon's South Coast, there were moments where I... Appeared in Coast Explorer Spring 2013
    • Northwest Wine List Spring 2013: Tasting notes for current release Northwest wines found recently at wine shops on the coast by Coast Explorer publisher Gary... Appeared in Coast Explorer Spring 2013
    • Breakfast, Lunch & Dinner in Cannon Beach: Can't-miss spots for a day of dining out in Cannon Beach Appeared in Coast Explorer Fall/Winter 2012
    • EXPLORER'S CHOICE: Bridgewater's Bistro Classic Steak Frites: Bridgewater Bistro in Astoria recently added steak frites to the dinner menu. The Bridgewater spin on the classic steak and... Appeared in Coast Explorer Fall/Winter 2012
    • EXPLORER'S CHOICE: Rib Dinner at Moody's Supper House in Seaside: Moody's Supper House has brought Southern comfort food to Seaside. The sound of that may not inspire some diners, but... Appeared in Coast Explorer Fall/Winter 2012
    • EXPLORER'S CHOICE: Tasting Menu at Restaurant Beck: On a little curve in the road south of tiny Depoe Bay, Oregon, you'll find some of the most artistically... Appeared in Coast Explorer Fall/Winter 2012
    • Northwest Wine List: Coast Explorer publisher and executive director of the SavorNW Wine Awards, Gary Hayes, offers tasting notes for current release Northwest wines found recently at wine shops on the coast. Appeared in Coast Explorer Fall/Winter 2012
    • Breakfast, Lunch & Dinner: Astoria: Can't-miss spots for a day of dining out in Astoria. Appeared in Coast Explorer Summer 2012
    • Explorer's Choice Award: Flourless Chocolate Tart: The creamy and decadent Flourless Chocolate Tart is a favorite at The Depot Restaurant in Seaview. It's no wonder it... Appeared in Coast Explorer Summer 2012
    • Explorer's Choice Award: Pumpkin Pecan Chocolate Chunk Scone: Don't expect a typical dry crumbly scone with this one. The Pumpkin Pecan Chocolate Chunk Scone at Grateful Bread in... Appeared in Coast Explorer Summer 2012
    • Explorer's Choice Award: Tempura Needles Roll: The Tempura Needles Roll at Fishes Sushi and Japanese Cuisine in Cannon Beach is a sushi roll with crunch. Rolled... Appeared in Coast Explorer Summer 2012
    • Spirits Raised by New Cannon Beach Distillery: Private label liquor is made locally in Cannon Beach, Oregon. Appeared in Coast Explorer Summer 2012
    • Traveling the Oregon Coast One Brew at a Time: Sip your way down the coast on Oregon's 357-mile Coastal Ale Trail with 11 brew pubs as your destinations. Appeared in Coast Explorer Summer 2012
    • Blackfish CafĂ© Spring Pairing: Pan-seared Pacific Scallops are paired with Eyrie Pinot Gris from Oregon's Willamette Valley. Appeared in Coast Explorer Spring 2012
    • Fishing Season at Fathoms Restaurant & Bar in Lincoln City: Fathoms Restaurant & Bar in Lincoln City, Oregon offers many gourmet seafood entrees. From fish and chips to lobster tails... Appeared in Online Extras Spring 2012
    • Pelican Picks for Dining Spring 2012: Things we love from the readers and staff of Coast Explorer Magazine. Appeared in Coast Explorer Spring 2012
    • Sushi and Japanese Cuisine Comes to Cannon Beach: Fishes Sushi & Japanese Cuisine has opened in Cannon Beach. John and Sandy Newman, who are also owners of Newmans... Appeared in Coast Explorer Spring 2012
    • Taste the Bounty of the Northwest at the Astoria-Warrenton Crab, Seafood & Wine Festival April 27-29: Celebrate the flavors of the Northwest with the 30th annual Astoria-Warrenton Crab, Seafood & Wine Festival. This long-running North Coast... Appeared in Online Extras Spring 2012
    • The Intimacy Factor: Three restaurants on Washington's Long Beach Peninsula have mastered the art of intimate dining. Appeared in Coast Explorer Spring 2012
    • The Wine List : Here are six wines we recently tasted that are all part of the Savor Cannon Beach Wine & Culinary Festival March 8-11. Look for these wines at your local wine shop including The Wine Shack in Cannon Beach and The Cellar on 10th in Astoria. Appeared in Coast Explorer Spring 2012
    • Thinking Small in Astoria: Bridgewater's small plates menu inspired by Spanish tapas offers flavors of the Northwest. Appeared in Coast Explorer Spring 2012
    • Toast the Coast: Three major food and drink festivals take place on the Oregon Coast celebrating the flavors of the Northwest as winter turns to spring. Appeared in Coast Explorer Spring 2012
    • Ask Any Chef, Fall and Winter are Delicious: Some of Astoria's top chefs share their favorite Northwest delicacies for the culinary season. Appeared in Coast Explorer Fall/Winter 2011
    • Best of Oceanview Dining on Oregon's Central Coast: Several restaurants on the central coast serve an ocean view with every meal. Appeared in Coast Explorer Fall/Winter 2011
    • Pelican Picks for Dining Fall/Winter 2011: Things we love from the readers and staff of Coast Explorer Magazine. Appeared in Coast Explorer Fall/Winter 2011
    • The Wine List: We invited wine expert Dean Reiman to share his top six picks with Coast Explorer readers. Reiman features wines from all areas of the world, including a large selection from Oregon. Appeared in Coast Explorer Fall/Winter 2011
    • Wild for Mushrooms: If your taste buds tingle at the mere mention of boletes, chanterelles, morels and Shaggy Mane, you'll love the Wild... Appeared in Coast Explorer Fall/Winter 2011
    • Best of Seaside Dining: With abundant casual dining choices and talented chefs who lend their creative skills to Northwest specialties, here's our guide to can't miss choices for dining in Seaside. Appeared in Coast Explorer Summer 2011
    • Pelican Picks for Dining in Summer 2011: Things we love in coastal dining from the readers and staff of Coast Explorer Magazine Appeared in Coast Explorer Summer 2011
    • The Wine List: We invited wine expert Mike Wallis, proprietor of The Cellar on 10th in Astoria to share his top six picks for summer with Coast Explorer readers. Cellar on 10th features wines from all over the world. Appeared in Coast Explorer Summer 2011
    • Top Wines Announced from Savor Cannon Beach's Oregon Versus Washington Wine Throwdown: Oregon's 2009 Chehalem 3 Vineyards Pinot Gris and Washington's 2007 Tamarack Cellars Merlot were the People's Choice for Best in... Appeared in Coast Explorer Summer 2011
    • Chinook Winds Resort in Lincoln City Offers Midweek Dining Specials: Enjoy the Chinook Winds Resort seafood buffet, crab dinner for two and Angus beef steakhouse specials. Appeared in Coast Explorer Spring 2011
    • Culinary Retreat: Arch Cape Inn & Retreat has created a dining experience that combines local and regional cuisine, artful presentations and an elegant setting, just minutes south of Cannon Beach. Appeared in Coast Explorer Spring 2011
    • King of Spring: The Shelburne Inn in Seaview serves up some sure signs of spring: fresh King Salmon with Willapa Bay oysters on the half shell. Appeared in Coast Explorer Spring 2011
    • Pelican Picks in Dining for Spring 2011: Things we love in coastal dining from the readers and staff of Coast Explorer Magazine Appeared in Coast Explorer Spring 2011
    • The Wine List: We invited wine expert Dean Reiman, proprietor of The Wine Shack in Cannon Beach, to share his top six picks with Coast Explorer readers. Reiman features wines from all areas of the world, including a large selection from Oregon. Appeared in Coast Explorer Spring 2011
    • Monkfish Meets Mediterranean: Monkfish in an ouzo pan sauce is new on the menu of JP's at Cannon Beach Appeared in Coast Explorer Fall/Winter 2010
    • PELICAN PICKS DINING: Fall/Winter 2010-11: Things we love about coastal dining from the readers and staff of Coast Explorer Magazine Appeared in Coast Explorer Fall/Winter 2010
    • Respite on the River: "Location, location, location" is any realtor's mantra and, from that standpoint, the lounge at Astoria's Bridgewater Bistro is at the top of the market. Appeared in Coast Explorer Fall/Winter 2010
    • Sea of Green: Blackfish Cafe builds its menu around the day's fresh herbs and greens delivered by local gardeners. Appeared in Coast Explorer Fall/Winter 2010
    • Steve's Six Picks: We invited wine expert Stephen Wilson, proprietor of The Bay House in Lincoln City, to share his top six wine picks with Coast Explorer readers. The Bay House is a recipient of Wine Spectator magazine's Award of Excellence with a wine list featuring over 2100 selections. Appeared in Coast Explorer Fall/Winter 2010
    • Crustacean Sensation: Coastal chefs share their secrets for creating sensational crab cakes. Appeared in Coast Explorer Summer 2010
    • Grateful Bread, Thoughtful Food: Drive through or dine in and taste some of the coast's finest breads, pastries, sandwiches, pizzas and more at the Grateful Bread Bakery & Restaurant in Pacific City Appeared in Coast Explorer Summer 2010
    • Naturally Norma's: Norma's Ocean Diner in Seaside offers award winning fare. Appeared in Coast Explorer Summer 2010
    • PELICAN PICKS DINING: Summer 2010: Things we love about coastal dining from the readers and staff of Coast Explorer Magazine Appeared in Coast Explorer Summer 2010
    • Seafood in Season: Chef Michael Lalewicz at The Depot Restaurant in Seaview, creates complex dishes that still let the subtle flavors of Northwest seafood shine. Appeared in Coast Explorer Summer 2010
    • A Tropical Take: Opah is a mildly flavored Pacific deep-sea delicacy from Hawaii that lends itself to tropical flavors and imaginative sauces. Appeared in Coast Explorer Spring 2010
    • An Oyster Celebration: Chef Red Pelletier serves up everything oyster at Bridgewater Bistro in Astoria. Appeared in Coast Explorer Spring 2010
    • Dig Into Dundee's: Dundee's in Seaside offers big taste with a cozy bar & grill atmosphere. Appeared in Coast Explorer Spring 2010
    • Lounging in Lincoln City: Cool Lincoln City locales where you can wine, dine and dance or just relax, enjoy and indulge. Appeared in Coast Explorer Spring 2010
    • Maritime Melange: Blending urban and small town ambience and fresh regional ingredients from ocean and farm, Pelicano Restaurant in Ilwaco offers a world culinary tour with Northwest contemporary flair. Appeared in Coast Explorer Spring 2010
    • PELICAN PICKS DINING: Spring 2010: Things we love about coastal dining from the readers and staff of Coast Explorer Magazine. Appeared in Coast Explorer Spring 2010
    • Pinot by the Pacific: Dick Cutler's Flying Dutchman Winery in Otter Rock features a tasting room with about 18 wines. Appeared in Coast Explorer Fall 2009
    • The Best of Cannon Beach: With its renowned fine dining restaurants, casual pubs, a seafood market, deli, bakeries and casual cafes, finding the best of the best dining experiences in Cannon Beach can take years. To speed up the learning curve, we've selected some of our favorite things from Cannon Beach restaurants. Appeared in Coast Explorer Fall 2009
    • Cannon Beach's Driftwood Inn Serves Up a Rare Treat: Since the 1940s, when Cannon Beach was primarily a logging town, The Driftwood Inn has been serving working folks just... Appeared in Coast Explorer Summer 2008
    • It's a Family Tradition: No visit to the coast is complete without a delicious loaf of Haystack Bread. Appeared in Coast Explorer Summer 2008
    • Super Seafood and Fine Family Dining on the Oregon Coast: Dooger's Seafood and Grill started as a small seafood restaurant in Seaside and has expanded to four coastal locations with a formula for pleasing everyone in the family. Appeared in Coast Explorer Summer 2008