Scentsational Syrups
Herbs and spice make coffee so nice
Chai Syrup
31/3 cups water
10 cardamom pods
1 teaspoon whole black peppercorns
1 teaspoon whole coriander seeds
8 whole cloves
11/2 inches fresh ginger, peeled and sliced
2 cinnamon sticks
1 star anise (or 1 teaspoon fennel seeds)
1/3 cup sugar (or sweetener of your choice)
5 tablespoons loose-leaf black tea
Using mortar and pestle, lightly crush cardamom pods, coriander seeds and peppercorns. In saucepan, combine water, sugar, spices and ginger. Gently simmer over
low heat for 10 to 15 minutes. Take off heat, add tea and steep until room temperature. Strain through cheesecloth or fine strainer and into a clean bottle. Refrigerate up to a month. Heat 1/2 cup of favorite milk and 1/2 cup syrup with sprinkle of cinnamon, or serve with cold milk over ice. Or use 2 tablespoons in hot coffee, iced coffee or hot cocoa.
Rosemary-Vanilla Bean Syrup
2 cups honey or granulated sugar
2 cups water
1 vanilla bean, cut vertically in half
3 sprigs fresh rosemary
In small saucepan, bring honey and water to a boil over medium heat. Reduce to simmer. Scrape vanilla bean into pot and place spent pod in pot. Stir and cook for 10 minutes. Add rosemary sprigs; cook 3 more minutes. Remove from heat. Cool to room temperature. Refrigerate up to a month. Use 2 tablespoons in hot or iced coffee or cocoa.
The Family Legacy Continues
Same corner, same amazing food, fun and fantastic service
By Dennis McNabb, Contributing Writer
The tavern at the corner where Borland and Stafford Roads intersect has been owned by the Wanker family since its inception back in 1961. Walter “Dubs” Wanker was a passionate and hard-working man, and it was his distinct vision which established a legacy that has persisted for over 60 years. Passed down first to his daughter and most recently (as of January 2022) to his granddaughter, Tracie Tolbert, the family tradition lives on! And it has never been stronger!
Walking into Dub’s Tavern is like walking through a portal back to the ’60s. The walls are teeming with fun and fantastic bits of nostalgia: old license plates, hats, photos, you name it. An entire evening could be spent enthralled with the decor, and you won’t even have witnessed half of what there is to see. It’s a veritable archive of local events which have taken place over the past six decades. It’s warm, it’s inviting, and it’s everything you look for in a tavern.
And the food is outstanding! If you’ve been before, the menu hasn’t changed much, but Tracie understands the importance of not fixing what isn’t broken. If you’re coming in for your favorite burgers or ribs, fear not, they still serve them! What she has done though is add a couple of exciting new dishes. So next time you’re in, try their brisket sandwich, one of their pulled pork items, or one of their new appetizers. And for the first time in their long history, they are now serving amazing breakfasts on Saturdays and Sundays, 8 a.m. to 1 p.m.
Since Tracie took the reins last year, she has put her heart and soul into honoring the legacy her family built while subtly making some small improvements and upgrades to carry them over the next 60 years. Some of you will have already noticed that she installed a new deck with heaters, a cover, and is working on getting ADA compliant restrooms. And there will be more changes to come as she adjusts to her new role.
Most importantly, she goes to work every day with a smile. She loves nothing more than seeing familiar faces and welcoming them in. This is a locally-owned and -operated business with ties to the community going back decades. If you’ve been looking for a neighborhood bar to call home, look no further than Dub’s Tavern.
Happy Hour is 3 to 6 p.m. and 9 to 11 p.m. every day but Sunday. Come down and get a taste of local!
Dub’s Tavern is located at 2509 SW Borland Road in West Linn. Give them a call at (503) 638-2523.
Photos by Brittany Jungenberg
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