McMinnville Art Alley McMinnville Art Alley, between Davis and Evans Streets in downtown McMinnville, is now open and boasts seven new vibrant murals. Read Article
Tacos, coffee, crystals, and plants; Mac Plaza is a food truck hub and more Diana Perez moves a mile a minute these days. One moment she’s checking in with a food truck vendor, the next she’s clearing a table at her family’s business, Mac Plaza. Read Article
Introducing Gold Dot Beer, a new brand from the brewer couple behind Heater Allen You may have already noticed, but there’s a new name showing up on taps around town and new cans in the fridges each emblazoned with a shiny gold medallion. Is it a gold medal? Perhaps it’s the moon? A modernist twist on a gold star? The interpretation of the name is up to the drinker, but Gold Dot is a home-grown brand and McMinnville’s newest voice in craft beer. Read Article
La Rambla Celebrates 20 Years and Steps Outside During MacFresco! With MacFresco!—where Third Street transforms into a pedestrian-friendly space for outdoor shopping, entertainment, dining, and drinks every weekend throughout the summer—in full swing, there is no better place to soak up the sun while sampling small plates, sipping award-winning wines, and listening to live music than La Rambla Restaurant & Social Room. Read Article
Gallery Theater keeps it cool this summer If you’re visiting McMinnville the next couple weekends, Gallery Theater has assembled some of the region’s finest stage actors to breathe life into two riveting, but little-known one-act plays. It’s a perfect way to cap a day of checking out our wineries, shops and restaurants. Read Article
Surprising Spots to Dine with Kids Let’s be honest, dining out with kids isn’t easy, especially when parents want to celebrate a special occasion or enjoy a nice meal with the entire family. Thankfully, there are several restaurants–that may not immediately jump to mind as kid-friendly spots–where parents can feel like adults while little ones are welcome to try something new. Read Article
A first look at McMinnville’s new location from Tualatin-based Stickmen Brewing Stickmen Brewing’s spacious new pub and patio on Northeast Lafayette is the third location from the Tualatin-based brewery. It’s a spacious dining room with 75 seats, two giant televisions, 28 taps, and garage-style doors that roll up to the street-facing patio. Read Article
McMinnville Fun on Wheels Summer in McMinnville means blue skies and sunny days, and there’s no better way to enjoy them than a set of wheels beneath you and the breeze on your face as you roll. Whether your pick is a bicycle, a skateboard, or a set of skates, McMinnville has a great outdoor scene for fun on wheels. Here’s what you need to know to get started. Read Article
Mocktails Deliver All the Flavor Without the Buzz If you didn’t know by now, mocktails are having a moment. And while McMinnville may be known as a wine town, there are a surprising number of non-alcoholic offerings available at many of our favorite local spots. Read Article
Meet the couple behind McMinnville’s new pop-up bakery Haley and Brendan Byer of Alea Bakery are introducing themselves to McMinnville with innovative pop-ups. But on Sunday mornings you can find them taking over the kitchen at Thistle where, from nine until noon, or until sold out, they offer walk-up service. Read Article