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Home + Garden 54

KITCHEN + BATH SURFACES There are lots of new kitchen design trends for 2020. Think statement appliances and dressing up the farmhouse kitchen aesthetic with eye catching tiles in the latest textures and patterns.

DREAMING OF HOME

Sometimes, it’s all about our pets. For Greg and Liiza Boyd, the wish list for Red Hills Construction included building a deluxe mudroom with dog beds for their three adorable Dachshunds. The couple’s 4,600 square-foot dream home melds European and modern rustic styles with flexible outdoor spaces for gardens and entertaining.

A PLACE TO GATHER Axiom Luxury Homes, Blondino Design, Ponciano Design, and Hayes Cabinets help a family create their dream home with an open floorplan and contemporary farmhouse aesthetic.

HIGH CONTRAST

When Ponciano Design teamed with Rebuild to transform a 2006 Forest Heights home from traditional to classic modern, Shannon Ponciano created a very dramatic, polished classic look with plenty of glam.

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Eye On Design pages are filled with inspiration for every room of your home, indoors or out. 2020 is the year of Classic Blue, Pantone 19-4052, sure to liven up even the smallest accessory.

The New Heart of the Kitchen

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FEDERAL WAY Restoring a 1903 West Hills Portland home listed on the National Register of Historic Places to its original “grandeur” was priority one for the couple who hired architect Jeffrey Miller and old-house-experts Olson & Jones Construction. Blending “old” with “new”, this stately home is the epitome of energy-efficiency, complete with a modern luxury kitchen built for entertaining. Best of all is the curb appeal.

OCEANFRONT HAVEN

A couple found their perfect beach house on the Oregon Coast in Gleneden Beach, but it needed a total overhaul. C&R Design Remodel made the transformation from dark and cave-like to light-filled with high ceilings and spacious windows to capture views of the Pacific Ocean and enjoy the ever-changing weather patterns.

ESTES+DAME Italian Pacific Northwest

Chef Patrick McKee, of Estes + Dame, shares his favorite Italian Pacific Northwest recipes for Pancetta filled Cappelletti in a Butternut Squash Cream with Braised Leeks & Chestnuts; and Risotto with Oyster Mushrooms, Chanterelles, Truffle Butter & Glazed Carrots.

90 NORTHWEST SPIRIT Local Whiskey Makers Look to the Landscape for Inspiration Northwest craft whiskeys are getting worldwide attention. We go behind the scenes to find out how local terroir, grains, and aging in casks made from rare Oregon white oak are creating distinctive flavors.To see what all the buzz is about, here are 12 great Northwest whiskeys you’ll want to try.

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Recipe Index 88 Pancetta Stuffed Cappelletti with Butternut Squash Cream, Braised Leeks & Chestnuts 88 Risotto with Oyster Mushrooms, Chanterelles, Truffle Butter and Glazed Carrots

on the cover Red Hills Construction builds a couple’s dream home that melds European and modern rustic styles with flexible outdoor spaces for gardens and entertaining. photography ©Justin Krug

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NORTHWEST CRAFT WHISKEYS ARE GETTING WORLDWIDE ATTENTION. We go behind the scenes to meet three craft whiskey makers who have managed to cut through a highly competitive international industry through wit, grit, and infinite tweaking to all the variables of this aged-old tradition. Ultimately, all three found ways to achieve distinctive whiskey flavors by incorporating their local terroir, grains and, in one case, aging their spirits in casks made from rare Oregon white oak. Their success is reminiscent of the early Northwest winemakers and craft beer brewers and we all know how that has turned out. Check out our list of 12 Great Northwest Craft Whiskeys and you’ll see what all the buzz is about. When Ponciano Design teamed with Rebuild to transform a 2006 Forest Heights home from traditional to classic modern, Shannon Ponciano created a very dramatic, polished, classic look with plenty of glam. Restoring a 1903 West Hills Portland home listed on the National Register of Historic Places to its original “grandeur” was priority one for the couple who hired architect Jeffrey Miller and old-house-experts Olson & Jones Construction. Blending “old” with “new”, this stately home is the epitome of energy-efficiency, complete with a modern luxury kitchen built for entertaining. Best of all is the curb appeal. Only an hour’s drive from their Salem home to quiet Gleneden Beach, Selma and Bud Pierce found their perfect beach house. It just needed a total overhaul to take the space from dark and cave-like to light-filled with high ceilings and plenty of windows to capture views of the Pacific Ocean and enjoy the ever-changing weather patterns. C&R Design Remodel made sure their cozy retreat is built to last, which is critical for a beach house, given the elements.

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Restoring a circa 1903 Southwest Portland home on the National Register of Historic Places to its original grandeur, with modern internal efficiency upgrades, was high priority for the couple who hired old-house-experts Olson & Jones Construction, architect Jeffrey L Miller, Andrew Curtis of Full Circa, and interior designer Katy Krider. The team’s craftsmen carefully restored many of the home’s original details, including the exterior windows, the butler’s pantry glass-front cabinets, and hardware throughout the home. Eye On Design pages are filled with inspiration for every room of your home, indoors or out. 2020 is the year of Classic Blue, Pantone 19-4052, sure to liven up even the smallest accessory. Chef Patrick McKee, of Estes + Dame, shares his favorite Italian Pacific Northwest recipes for Pancetta filled Cappelletti in a Butternut Squash Cream with Braised Leeks and Chestnuts; and Risotto with Oyster Mushrooms, Chanterelles, Truffle Butter and Glazed Carrots. If what you see in these pages inspires you and you’re considering a remodel, build, or décor update, check out the portfolios of some of the Northwest’s most talented design professionals on our website PortraitMagazine.com/portfolios

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Views in all directions turn bathing into the ultimate getaway. The Kohler Ceric freestanding bath provides luxurious comfort beneath large open windows and the blue, geometric wallpaper creates a serene yet energetic tone. Loure floor-mount bath filler trim with handshower. Kohler, available through Ferguson, www.fergusonshowrooms.com

ROSE BOLD (Viking Limited Edition 7 Series Cast Black + Rose Gold, limited production run of 110 units). Cloaked in Contemporary Cast Black, this is the signature design piece that will capture the attention and eyes of everyone in the room. Touches of copper-toned accents add just the right amount of shine. And because accessories always complete a look, the edition number is tastefully etched on the control panel. CoolLit™ LED backlighting accentuates the knobs for a so-cool-it’s-hot finish. Available through Eastbank Contractor Appliances, www.eastbankappliance.com

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LOOKING FOR A HOME THAT WAS NEITHER TOO BIG NOR TOO SMALL, A WILSONVILLE COUPLE’S QUEST FOR THE JUST RIGHT HOME LED THEM TO A STREET OF DREAMS WHERE THEY WERE ABLE TO BUILD A BESPOKE HOME THAT WEDS OLD WORLD CHARACTER WITH NEW WORLD VERVE.

Notes of old world and modern farmhouse styles marry seamlessly in the great room where traditional wood floors are juxtaposed with relaxed modern furniture, and traditional plaster was worked into a contemporary design on the ceiling and walls. In the background, two sliding LaContina doors retract into the walls when open to provide unobstructed access to the backyard. The designer combined two circular chandeliers to provide proportion and warm lighting to the room.

On the other side of the great room, an expansive kitchen and dining area provide abundant entertaining space. The couple often host large gatherings and wanted to ensure that everyone would feel welcome without anyone feeling crowded. Beyond the dining room is the backyard patio and garden that provide additional areas in which to host guests.

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GREG AND LIIZA BOYD have lived in five homes in the past eight years. But after downsizing into their last home and taking an idea perhaps too far, they decided it was time to size up and build something that was just right. “We wanted to stay close to the river and in Wilsonville,” explained Greg. “We had visited a home done by Red Hills Construction and admired how well it was built.” The Boyds were anxious to get their project underway, but Red Hills was committed to building a home in Wilsonville for the 2019 Street of Dreams. “We had hoped to have more land than was offered in the Red Hills lot,” added Greg, “but it was in the town we wanted and with a builder we wanted.” The couple called Bill Krasnogorov, who is a partner with his wife and brother in Red Hills, and gave them the go-ahead. Doing so meant heavily customizing an existing floor plan to turn it into the just-right home. The project needed to meet the couple’s needs and be ready for the Street of Dreams open house. From breaking ground in March to finish in July, the project took a speedy eighty-seven days to complete. The resulting 4,600-square foot house is a home within a home. The first floor features the entry, library, great room, kitchen, dining room, pantry, mudroom, and the master suite (which includes the sleeping space, master bath, closets, and laundry room). “Our living space is downstairs,” said Liiza, “where we have everything we need.” Upstairs, the second floor offers a bonus room, three bedrooms, three full bathrooms, a second laundry room, and attic storage. The arrangement easily accommodates house guests and provides everyone with privacy. The home also features one single garage and a double garage. In addition to the layout, the couple wanted large, high-ceilinged rooms that despite their volume felt welcoming and in proportion to the rest of the home and the people in it. Another goal was to meld the European and modern rustic styles they had admired into one cohesive design that they dubbed “Old World Modern Farmhouse.” But perhaps their most controversial request was that there would be no doors or curbs in the master bedroom suite. “It’s just the two of us, said Greg. “We don’t need doors.” To meet the Boyds’ wish list, an eighteen-foot high vaulted ceiling was created in the kitchen by pushing back an upstairs bonus room over a garage, and the entry to the master suite was hidden by tucking it behind an angle in a hallway. Perhaps the most appreciated and most inventive construction customization, however, was performed on behalf of the couple’s three Dachshunds. “We needed to be able to close them off in the mudroom when we had guests, but we also wanted them to have access to their food and dog beds,” explained Liiza. The Red Hills team built a floating and pocketing dog door between the kitchen and mudroom and concealed the dog beds in a hidden corner. “That was a huge hit,” said Greg, “and not just at the open house but also by anyone who visits and sees it! PortraitMagazine.com

In the kitchen, what looks like freestanding furniture in the farmhouse style is actually all apiece with the rest of the cabinetry. Tradition is reinforced with the use of soapstone counters in the perimeter and forcium, a quartzite that resembles marble, in the island and backsplash behind the stove. The high ceiling was a modification requested by the homeowners. Collar ties at the ceiling echo the white oak cabinets and hardwood floor.

LEFT A circular mirror, Mont Blanc marble counter, Piedmont wall sconces by Corbett, and a white oak shelf combine to evoking the aura of a European boutique hotel on the main level powder room. ABOVE No doors and no curbs were a mantra of the homeowners during construction. The master bath features a walk-through shower while a navy blue tub takes the spotlight. The tub and the home’s sinks are all from Signature Hardware, while all bathroom plumbing fixtures are from Brizo.

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“When we met with Bill, we always appreciated the attention to detail, the listening skills, and that the team brought a lot of ideas to enhance our vision,” he added. “He always said yes I can do that. He always was going to make it work.” “We want to create homes you don’t see every day,” said Bill.” Our homes are very client-driven, we make it clear to everyone who works for us that this home belongs to someone.” To realize the Old World Modern Farmhouse aesthetic, Krasnogorov introduced the couple to designer Rebecca Denis and owner Jody Wallace of the Portland interior design and staging firm Greylyn Wayne. “It just felt right when we met them,” said Liiza. “They were excited, which made me more excited. We met once a week at the start of the project. Rebecca created beautiful renditions so we would know exactly what everything would look like. They are so exact; they almost look like photographs. We always knew what to expect and the builders looked at them, too, so we all had a reference point.” “We had very strong ideas of what we think we wanted,” added Greg. “They brought their talents, so it was a strong collaboration and more fun than you would imagine.” And their determined focus made it easier for the designers as well. “They were very clear on what they wanted, what they liked and what they didn’t like, so it was much easier for us to find the products that would suit them and the home,” said Rebecca. PortraitMagazine.com

The homeowners originally wanted a property that offered more land, but they now relish the lower maintenance of their property. Organized into a private area off the master suite and a terrace adjoining the public areas, the yard provides flexibility to meet a variety of needs. The patio’s visor-like roof is supported by a beam tied into the trusses so that no additional support columns are necessary.

Liiza went with Rebecca as she visited custom artisans and, during their trips, discovered a late 1800s heating grate and an early 1900s register that was later incorporated into the house. “The pieces we found just bring me joy,” she said. Throughout the home, the builder, designer, and homeowners chose materials and finishes that would fit the stated design goals. On the main level, hardwood floors by DuChateau ground the home with the requisite old-world feel and unite the entrance, hallway, powder room, great room, and kitchen and dining area with a common material. Other common materials include the use of plasterwork in a modern expression on all the walls and ceilings, and the use of white oak that is repeated in the great room’s built-in shelving units, the kitchen cabinetry and the powder room. Material choices in each room further reinforced the design ethos: in the kitchen, for example, traditional soapstone counters in the room’s perimeter and forcium quartzite on the island and stove backsplash are countered by modern appliances by Wolf and Sub-Zero, and in the master bath, arched doorways and porcelain tiles from Summer Tile, reminiscent of that found in Italy, are mated with a navy blue cast iron tub. Furnishings throughout the home were from What’s New? Furniture, a sister company of Greylyn Wayne’s, that offers new, custom-built, and consignment furniture. The use of old and new materials and the incorporation of architectural finds all combine to give the house history, ground it in character and imbue it with a comfortable modern spirit. “Sometimes the universe just aligns, and it did with Greylyn Wayne and Red Hills Construction,” said Greg. “We plan to sit here and relax and enjoy it for a very long time.” 34

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A PLACE TO GATHER written by KATIE KERVIN photography by JUSTIN KRUG

AXIOM LUXURY HOMES, BLONDINO DESIGN, AND PONCIONO DESIGN HELP A FAMILY CREATE THEIR DREAM HOME ON A GOLF COURSE IN CAMAS. WITH AN OPEN FLOORPLAN AND A CONTEMPORARY FARMHOUSE AESTHETIC, BRIGHT WHITE CUSTOM CABINETRY FROM HAYES CABINETS IS CENTRAL TO THE BRIGHT AND AIRY LOOK THE HOMEOWNERS DESIRED.

“I HAD ALWAYS WANTED TO LIVE ON A GOLF COURSE,” says homeowner Ryan Erickson. Even so, he and his wife, along with their twin girls, had lived in a Camas home for the previous five years, and had just refinanced. But one day, as he was walking the dog in the adjoining neighborhood development, he saw a new golf course going in. “We put the house on the market the very next week.” Aside from the golf-front location, the new lot within a gated neighborhood provided several opportunities for the family to build to their own specifications and create what they felt their previous house had been lacking. “We thought we had a lot of wasted space for the square footage we had,” Erickson says, and they were looking for robust outdoor living spaces and a large craft room for his now-7-year-old daughters that would be flexible for them to use as they got older. The homeowners wanted to create a light and airy home with a modern farmhouse vibe, working with Vancouver, Washington-based custom builder Axiom Luxury Homes and home designer Blondino Design. Their first project of the sort, the Ericksons sat down the team to describe the square footage and layout they were hoping for, including a desire for an open-concept floorplan. “Basically, we started with boxes and went from there,” Erickson explains of the design process. “They were very thoughtful and frankly came up with things we would never think about in terms of use of space.” “The exterior looks like a farmhouse—with porches, metal roof accents, and white siding detail—with a few added modern details like the windows and glass garage doors,” adds Axiom owner Scott Benedetti. “The inside also takes cues from a modern perspective on finishes, but also some farm-style details throughout.” This is where Portland interior design firm Ponciano Design came in. Abundant windows mean the kitchen, dining, and great room are flooded with light. But it is also brightened thanks to brilliant white custom cabinetry from Hayes Cabinets that truly set the tone. In line with the farmhouse feel, the cabinets feature a shaker door, but with an unexpected bevel that adds a more modern twist. The cabinet pulls are done in a black matte finish, which matches some of the hardware on the house’s interior doors for continuity, explains Ponciano Design owner Shannon Ponciano. Ponciano worked closely with Hayes Cabinets on the custom cabinetry in the kitchen and beverage center. “They have a great in-house design team,” she says. Hayes also crafted the reclaimed wood-look floating shelves (which pull in tones from the flooring) that flank the fireplace in the adjacent great room. Custom white cabinets in the beverage area designed by Hayes Cabinets feature a glass front that adds to the space’s airy vibe and showcases glassware and white dishes. In the adjacent great room, the modern rectangular fireplace, designed by Axiom, has a black iron tone cohesive with the other finishes in the home.

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Both the wall behind the stove and the backsplash at the beverage center feature a Bianco Carrara marble tile in a herringbone pattern, “a classic, timeless material whose pattern works in a modern setting,” Ponciano points out. For the pendants in the kitchen, she wanted lighting that was large enough in scale, but that wouldn’t block the outdoor view. The glass fixtures are in line with the airy aesthetic, while bronze ties them to the light that hangs over the dining table. With reclaimed wood for a farmhouse look, the table can seat up to 10, and its more modern base is wrought iron. The Jaipur Living rug underneath is designed to bridge the gap between the two elements, with a “transitional blue pattern that still feels light,” Ponciano says. The chairs are done in an easy-toclean light tan leather. Designed for casual dining, the kitchen island features crisp white quartz with a shiplap front that mirrors the same material used on the 20-foot-tall fireplace wall in the adjacent great room, tying the spaces together. A large-scale geometric chandelier presides over the living space, while the furnishings mix colors and textures: a cognac leather sofa, gray swivel chairs, and ivory chairs with wood detailing. The homeowners, for their part, love how the kitchen and living areas are all in one continuous area. “We like having a space where people can congregate,” says Erickson, such as when they invite friends over for Thanksgiving. Overall, says Benedetti, “The feel of the interior with all the white woodwork makes it feel light and airy in our sometimes dreary Northwest winters.” ABOVE The master bathroom echoes the lovely light feeling in the rest of the house. Hayes Cabinets provided the cabinetry, which pair with white countertops, chrome hardware, and lighting fixtures. A concrete-look porcelain tile on the floor and raised geometric tile accent wall behind the freestanding bath round out the space, while large mirrors reflect the room’s coveted light.

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WHEN PONCIANO DESIGN TEAMED WITH REBUILD LLC TO TRANSFORM THIS 2006 FOREST HEIGHTS HOME FROM TRADITIONAL TO CLASSIC MODERN FOR PORTLAND’S 2018 TOUR OF REMODELED HOMES, PONCIANO CREATED A VERY DRAMATIC, POLISHED CLASSIC LOOK WITH PLENTY OF GLAM.

WHEN THE OWNERS OF A VERY TRADITIONALLY DESIGNED 2006 FOREST HEIGHTS HOME called upon Shannon Ponciano of Ponciano Design in 2018, to update their home in time for the Tour of Remodeled Homes, they were already familiar with her flair for the dramatic. Ponciano loves designing homes for friends whose personalities she knows and enjoys. “It was fun and easy to work with this couple,” says Ponciano. “They had a strong style direction and knew what they liked. It made for a fun process of choosing a classic, polished look with lots of contrast to reflect the new modern glam design aesthetic.” The original home featured traditional cherry wood cabinetry, builtins, and a kitchen without much natural light. “The minute I walked into the living area,” says Ponciano, “I envisioned changing out the small fireplace for one that would play off the tall bank of windows flanked by larger, black built-ins with brass inlay.” Ponciano recommended two contractors to work hand-in-glove with her and her team. The couple chose Todd Hertner of Rebuild LLC. Hertner’s assessment of the original home design was in total alignment with Ponciano’s. “The whole house was cherry,” recalls Hertner. “Cherry floors, cabinets, built-ins, even the stair treads, and railings. Roman columns with a kind of Miami Greek look marred the entrance to the dining room and the passageway from the living area to the nook. We removed it all, except the stair treads and railings, which we painted satin black.” Transforming the fireplace was crucial to completing the new look. “I wanted to take better advantage of the living space by making the fireplace a focal point, so I suggested bringing its chimney all the way up the wall,” says Ponciano. It was Hertner’s job to vent the fireplace without forfeiting the drama of Ponciano’s design. “The wall was so vanilla,” says Hertner, “that we came up with the idea to fur it out with 2x6s and framed it all the way up, leaving the top open. That way, there was no need for a grate for venting, placed in the face somewhere that everyone would have to look at or try to hide it some way. Even my fireplace rep said it was a great idea.” After all the cherry wood features found in the original design were gutted, the former cherry flooring was replaced with Abode Flooring Brushed Hickory “Rain Barrel” an engineered flooring by Kentwood that was laid south to north rather than east to west, thus drawing the eye toward the dramatic transformation of the new living area.

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PREVIOUS SPREAD To open up the living areas, heavy traditional elements were eliminated, including quadruple crown moldings, massive Roman columns that blocked passageway from the living area to dining nook. Edgy fur chairs with bone pair with pinstriped velvet sofa. THIS PAGE By replacing the original 2’ kitchen window with a 7.5’ horizontal Milgard window above the sink, light now pours into the once dark, cherry wood interiors. A custom island by Hayes Cabinets mimics the new, modern fireplace wall’s built-in’s rift cut oak stained dark matte black.

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“We also opened up a wall between the living room, kitchen and nook,” says Ponciano. “An existing island that jutted into that opening was removed and replaced by a custom-built island by Hayes Cabinets that reiterates the design of the modern built-ins on the fireplace wall.” A trio of Arteriors pendants echo the island’s brass inlay, while the formerly dark kitchen is flooded by the newly installed 7.5’ picture window that replaced a tiny two-footer. Ann Sacks Benton Mosaic tile backsplash brightens the window wall while a pair of Tiffany Navy blue TOV barstools add visual pop. “We had to dismantle the whole kitchen,” recalls Hertner. “We started by figuring out where the quadruple crown molding stopped and started, then brought down the framing a couple of inches. We lined up the triple Sub-Zero with existing wall and trim openings by taking out the 6’8” laundry door and replacing it with a taller door that matched.” One of the most glamorous rooms in the house is the master bedroom, which is enveloped in rich, dark wallpaper, lit by a Kelly Wearstler cubist chandelier and a custom upholstered master bed by Bernhardt Interiors that feels as if it belongs on the set of a very lush Hollywood film. “I love that they let us use black textured wallpaper with beautiful patterns,” says Ponciano of the MDC Wallcoverings Truffle Carbon wallpaper. “It is so luxurious and adds such drama.” The decision to paint the ceiling black as well came after the team decided that leaving it white wasn’t an optimum choice. “The ceiling has a dropped soffit look to it,” says Hertner. “When the ceiling and crown molding were both white, it didn’t quite look right.”

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OPPOSITE LEFT The view from the central staircase highlights the updated fireplace with floor-to-ceiling chimney and dark wood built-ins. Sherwin Williams Caviar painted window trim and molding adds drama. Hudson Valley chandelier provides glam. Feizy rug underscores modern design. Bernhardt sofa with Art Deco velvet upholstery and furry chairs give comfort. OPPOSITE RIGHT Brass accessories play off the office cabinetry’s inlay. THIS PAGE The husband’s office walls heavily textured masculine-feel by Bravura Finishes. Arteriors chandelier echoes brass glow. Bullish thematic artwork by Leftbank; desk by Noir.

THIS PAGE Elongated hex tile by Z Collection runs across the floor and up the half-wall that envelopes the Fleurco Aria Voce Petite tub. Standing brass Delta Trinsic tub filler echoes the inlays found throughout the home’s cabinetry. OPPOSITE Charlie Zagaroli’s Cela Shagreen Fog Double Vanity from Restoration Hardware features burnished brass trim. A pair of Renwil mirrors continue the brass theme set here against the Z Collection Calacatta Oro tile as backsplash. Brass wall mounted Delta Trinsic faucets and Lacava Cube Lav sinks complete the look.

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By leaving the molding white and painting the ceiling black, the team brought the whole room together, making it more intimate and tying it better to the textured wallpaper. Hertner considered tearing out the soffit but decided against it. “It was a judgment call…,” he says. “Gotta stop somewhere!” “Since the bed wall wasn’t very big,” adds Ponciano, “we debated about making the bathroom entrance smaller, but realized it wasn’t practical since the oft-used exterior French doors opened inward.” Choosing to let the light in through the glass doors helped illuminate the very dramatic dark choices juxtaposed by brilliant white furnishings such as the World’s Away nightstands crowned with Arteriors lamps. The cowhide Loloi rug mixes the black and white elements that are echoed in the pattern of the Stacy Garcia custom draperies. Classic Home bedding gets the lush treatment with velvet black and white throw pillows and a faux fur that begs one to bury their toes into its soft surroundings. A black Bernhardt console keeps items handy, without having to venture into the very elegant California closet tucked into the master bath. Just a few steps away is the husband’s office, where drama continues to rule.

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“The homeowner wanted something very masculine and powerful,” says Ponciano, who adds that knowing her friend helped create a room that he loves to spend time in. A chance encounter with the work of Bravura Finishes of Lake Oswego in a downtown Portland hotel prompted Ponciano to have his team do some sample boards for the office walls, which became a central inspiration piece for the room, the bullish painting and grand double-sided desk by Noir. Hertner marveled at the steps necessary to create the custom finish. “First, he primed it all black, rubbed glue over that, then followed with gold leafing and plaster, which left a rough, irregular finish with little peaks of gold coming through. Super unique!” The once very classic dining room, which is found on the immediate right from the entrance, now shimmers with elegance. “We wanted to give the formal dining room its own personality,” says Ponciano. “The patterned wallpaper accentuates that feeling as does the elongated oval chandelier and the brass base of the Bernhardt Interiors dining table, which creates a kind of traditional meets glam experience.”

LEFT Original glass French doors lead into the master bathroom at right. Hertner replaced the shower’s wing wall with a glass walk-in shower. An upscale California closet lies beyond. Bernhardt Interiors bench grounds modern graphic art reiterating color theme. THIS PAGE Worlds Away nightstands flank the Bernhardt Interiors bed with custom velvet upholstery trimmed with Art Deco nail heads. Custom drapery fabric by Stacy Garcia Tri-Kes. Visual Comfort Kelly Wearstler chandelier draws eye up toward black painted ceiling. Black wallpaper by MDC Wallcovering adds dramatic texture to the room.

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Bernhardt Interiors chairs with custom upholstery and a touch of brass found in the hardware adornment echo the Jaipur rug. The goal for each room, adds Ponciano, was to pull together a trio of high contrast elements with something transitional, modern and glamorous featured in each. Here, the floor-to-ceiling draperies done in a rich, dark fabric frame the original bay windows in a way that brings wallpaper, chandelier, rug and furnishings into a complete blending of those elemental goals. The central staircase, which bifurcates the dining room from the living area takes one up to the second floor, where the “Boss Lady’s” office is located. The room literally sparkles from floor to ceiling, where a faux Jaipur cowhide rug with metallic embellishments that grounds and anchors the room catches the glow from the flush mount Arteriors antique brass ceiling light. Mongolian white fur chair and stools add a touch of soft luxe to the glass furnishings that include a desk by TOV. An eye-catching emerald green desk chair by TOV demands center stage. Although Ponciano Design and Rebuild LLC had never collaborated before this Tour of Remodeled Homes, the results, which were praised highly by many who attended the tour, has led them to work together on many subsequent whole house remodels, including one current job that grew out of the homeowners having visited this home during the 2018 tour. Obviously, the collaboration worked!

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PROJECT SOURCES CONTRACTOR Rebuild www.rebuildpdx.com INTERIOR DESIGN Ponciano Design www.poncianodesign.com CABINETRY Hayes Cabinets Inc www.hayescabinetsinc.com APPLIANCES + PLUMBING FIXTURES Ferguson www.fergusonshowrooms.com TILE + STONE Z Collection www.ztilestone.com WINDOWS Parr Design Center www.parr.com Appliances: Ferguson: Sub-Zero, Wolf; Plumbing Fixtures: Ferguson: Delta, Newport Brass

LEFT Although no structural changes were made to the dining room, the interior design decisions altered it dramatically: Wallquest Modern Elegance wallpaper that crowns the original classic wainscoting; replacing a traditional wedding cake chandelier with an elegant oval Arteriors chandelier to become the icing on this cake. THIS PAGE An upstairs sitting room gets a classy upgrade to a sleek woman’s office with plenty of sparkling glass furnishings, including a Modshop desk, candlesticks and side table. The brilliant white World’s Away console with brass base and hardware strikes a high note.

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Hand-knotted by Rug Star Company, the Orchid No. 01 design, part of the Paradise Collection, is original artwork by world renown artist Miron Schmuckle. The flower pattern is knotted in silk to heighten the sensorial experience. It definitely is perfect together with the wonderful Sherri Wolf painting. Available exclusively through Christiane Millinger Handmade Rugs, www.christianemillinger.com

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1) European-inspired Mira Sectional’s linear design and expansive cushions offer the best in luxurious modern comfort, through Room&Board www.roomandboard.comm2) Riad Orange gives extra impact to the classic Moroccan nomad pattern of Louis de Poortere Antiquarian Kilim rug. Through SMG Collective www.smgcollective.com 3) Fletcher Storage Basket, handcrafted in Portland, Oregon by MZDID Studio for Room&Board www. roomandboard.comm4) Anton dresser is inspired by Arts & Crafts design to achieve its timeless appeal. Crafted by North Dakota artisans. Through Room&Board www.roomandboard.com

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1) Elitis chenille Woody Pillow in Sweet Red (front) and L’oiseau in Cognac pillow (behind), at www.elitis.fr 3) A mixed material masterpiece, Arterior’s Burke Coffee Table has a smooth Espresso-stained round oaktop that balances the hammered iron rope-like base. Available through www.arteriorshome.com 4) “Ezequiel Farca + Cristina Grappin” A lavish volume on the stunning interiors and houses of this award-winning design and architecture firm, at www.rizzoliusa.com 5) Safari Chair by Eilersen with slender lines that afford the optimum contrast to a large sofa, shown in black leather with black oil treated frame. Through HIP Furniture, www.hippdx.com PortraitMagazine.com

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Commonly called coneflowers, Echinacea, a North American genus in the Daisy family, is ideal for formal borders or cottage gardens, producing big, bright flowers from late June until frost. Plants thrive in average soils, withstand hot, dry conditions, and shrug off cold. Blooms last well cut. Here a few excellent strains, perfectly suited for the Pacific Northwest from Terra Nova Nurseries 1) Echinacea ‘Maui Sunshine 2) Echinacea ‘Mama Mia’ 3) Echinacea ‘Flame Thrower’ 4) Echinacea ‘Aloha’ 5) Echinacea ‘Merlot’ 6) Echinacea ‘Supreme Elegance’ 7) Echinacea ‘Glowing Dream’ 8) Echinacea ‘Kismet Intense Orange’ 9) Echinacea ‘Tiki Torch’. Available through Northwest-based Terra Nova Nurseries www.terranovanurseries.com

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Cool off under the Maui outdoor umbrella, with Room&Board’s Crescent chaise which features a fully upholstered seat and back made with antimicrobial outdoor foam and durable outdoor fabric. Rounded edges and a deep seat give this collection exceptional comfort. The plush cushions are attached to the frame for a tidy, modern look Inspired by his flower sculpture, “Le Telephone,” Frank Gehry designed his cubes for Heller to bring pops of bright color to a modern shape. Suitable for outdoor use. Available through Room&Board, www.roomandboard.com

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1) Make every square foot count with The Loft Series Circuit Modular collection by Gus Modern. Available through HIP Furniture, www.hippdx.com 2) Botanist Snake & Apple Bowl, a tempting rich hippie must-have for your table, mantel, or kitchen counter, www.jonathanadler.com 3) A fusion of chic styles makes The Hinkley Porter a design standout. Merging Modern Farmhouse, Industrial and Arts and Crafts elements. Through Ferguson, www.fergusonshowrooms.com

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ALTHOUGH THIS NORTHERN CALIFORNIA FAMILY had never lived in an old house before, they were so fascinated by them, they wanted to relocate to Portland, Oregon, to live in one. That desire led them to this c. 1903 Federal Style home designed by Whidden and Lewis, a prominent architectural firm of the day. The house had been remodeled a few times, including a 1920s two-story southside addition that removed an original bay window and porch off the living room and expanded the master bedroom above. A previous owner’s 1990s renovation eliminated a second level sleeping porch and stair to create a two-story room with large south facing windows, which became a huge selling point for the homeowners, who craved light to counter the Pacific Northwest weather. When the couple told their realtor about plans to restore the home, he recommended Jeffery L. Miller Architect, P.C., who in turn suggested old-house-experts Olson & Jones Construction, Inc., which had just completed a similar historic restoration of a nearby home also designed by Whidden and Lewis. Finally, a mutual friend recommended Katy Krider of Katy Krider Interior Design. Olson & Jones Project Manager Jeff Jones brought in Andrew Curtis of Full Circa, Inc., who undertook the year-long exterior restoration, which involved stripping the paint, repairing dry rot, architectural details like quoins and columns. East Portland Sash removed and restored the original windows and hardware as well as building custom storm windows to protect them. The 1990s kitchen remodel included a large peninsula that blocked circulation. “It was basically a one-person kitchen, dead ending at the peninsula,” says the owner, who loves to cook. “Katy’s space planning really helped us improve the layout that included a smaller island.” The owner wanted to ensure nothing would obstruct the view of the ancient rhododendrons and fir trees visible across the family room through the two-story windows and researched many options before selecting a Zephyr Lux Island Range Hood to be installed in the ceiling over the island cooktop. “The ceiling hood was really critical to the whole design,” says the owner. “We could have put the sink there, but that’s not where I spend all my time.” To further open up the view, Olson & Jones removed a half-wall and post near the back door, adjacent to the kitchen, which divided the eating nook from the kitchen. 74

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TOP Extensively restored c.1903 Federal Style exterior is painted in Benjamin Moore Philipsburg Blue) includes new copper entry roof. ABOVE Front parlor décor began with 19th c. Pakistan hand-knotted rug from Christiane Millinger Handmade Rugs tied to Benjamin Moore Bella Blue walls; Kravet Versailles drapery with Morgik Metal unlacquered hardware. Bay Area estate sale leather wingbacks and side tables. Antique former gas chandelier inspired King’s Chandelier sconces over original fireplace with Lisac’s Fireplace & Stoves gas insert. Hobart M. Cable piano came with house. 8-light French doors replaced inappropriate louvered doors.

“The butler’s pantry was pretty special with its original glass front cabinets,” says Katy, who was able to augment the small kitchen footprint by vertically stacking the ovens and microwave on one side of the pantry and replacing existing cabinets with shorter replicas, thus leaving more room for modern appliances to reside below. “The kitchen cabinetry and classic cup bin pull hardware design reiterates that found in the original butler’s pantry cabinets,” adds Katy. Placed on the National Register of Historic Places in 1978, the plaque states erroneously that the WR McKenzie house was built in 1893. The homeowner’s sleuthing turned up the historic Sanborn maps, and an anomaly. “William Russell McKenzie did live in the neighborhood from 1893-1904, but his address was one digit off our current address,” she says. “Apparently, he was the rental agent for the house across the street with that number.” The family moved into the beautifully restored historic home with all its modern conveniences in May 2019, grateful for the exceptional team. “Katy was instrumental in getting the flow just right with a minimum of destruction, while Olson & Jones’ vast experience in historic home restoration gave us confidence that we were getting the perfect restoration cocktail recipe, with the finest quality workmanship.” PortraitMagazine.com

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Historically appropriate, Carrera marble island and countertops fabricated and installed by De La Tierra. City Foundry pendants demarcate casual back from formal front of house. Zephyr Lux Island Hood from Ferguson over Wolf Induction Cooktop from Eastbank Contractor Appliances. Lewis Audio Video speakers. ABOVE RIGHT Original butler’s pantry glass cabinetry and cup bin pulls left. Jeff’s hidden VRV HVAC panel design is held up with earth magnets. Currant red dining room walls and oversized poster art seen beyond.

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Paramount for the kitchen of this Gleneden Beach retreat was to merge the indoors and out, and to lighten a once dark, cavelike feel. “The challenges were to create a large open space and maintain the structural integrity of the loft above,” says C&R Design Remodel co-owner Beth Rhoades. “This required beams over the kitchen’s new location. We also needed to address the cooktop ventilation. The end result was to sheetrock those to have them disappear in the space.”

SELMA AND BUD PIERCE WERE SEARCHING FOR A VACATION PROPERTY that would be a haven from their fast-paced daily and work lives, and easy access from their Salem home was a top priority. They settled on the Oregon Coast for this reason. “It is slightly over an hour from work, easy to get to, easy to return from, a dependable drive—rarely is there a traffic jam,” says Selma. “The close distance allows us to spend time at our retreat.” The house they found was the right location in Gleneden Beach, but needed some updating to turn it into the tranquil hideaway the homeowners envisioned. “Originally, the home was someone else’s corporate retreat with a lot of wood paneling on the walls and ceilings and gray carpeting,” Selma explains. “The paneling looked to have been installed at different times, with different woods and different patterns. Each was very nice, but there wasn’t a cohesive whole or common theme.” The Pierces turned to Salem-based C&R Design Remodel—which had completed the remodel of their primary residence several years prior—to help with the update. For this client, C&R aimed to “create a space that would allow the homeowners and visitors alike to be able to enjoy the Pacific Ocean inside or outside,” says Beth Rhoades, co-owner of C&R whose family company founded the company in 1961. Their specialty is design-build renovation projects primarily in the Willamette Valley. “The existing house felt dark, cavelike, and lacked windows and views from some of the key spaces,” Rhoades adds, including in the kitchen, which was tucked in a corner with soffited lighting over the island and wood on the ceilings, cabinets, and floors. “We moved the kitchen area from under the part of the great room with the lowest ceilings to the light-filled two-story part of the house,” Selma says. To give the space new life and purpose C&R, working with Salem designer Linda Stewart and architect Steve Schwanke, selected a calming palette of textured tiles to mimic the feeling of waves. White honed Carrara marble countertops, painted surfaces, and flooring both play on the beautiful surroundings and helps to create a consistent flow on the first floor. Adjacent to the kitchen, a breakfast/bar area employs soft darker gray countertops with flecks of shine, “reminiscent of sun on grains of sand,” Selma says. Lighting choices were also deliberate, based on the oceanside setting and allowing for maximum lines of sight. “The light fixtures at the kitchen island hang from large-scale rope with gold trim on the glass, which relates to the more formal marble countertops,” says Stewart. Shades in the adjacent dining area help define the room as a separate space within the great room concept. Along with an appropriate natural palette, Stewart and C&R also had to take durability into consideration in the coastal climate, and with the owners’ active lifestyle and pets. When the sandy-colored flooring was selected that would run throughout the main floor, “it became the common thread for the

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To create continuity, the main floor features a sandy-colored, weatheredwood-like flooring that extends throughout the space, including into a breakfast bar and beverage area adjacent to the kitchen. Here, dark gray granite countertops are flecked with shimmer, and the shape and finish of the light fixture relates to the gold trim on the bar island. Cabinetry is maple with a pumice finish, which nods the stone tile material that clads the home’s fireplace.

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Estes restaurant owner and chef Patrick McKee’s specialties hail from a childhood spent working side-by-side with his Italian mother and grandmother in their joy-filled, food-centric kitchen and gardens.

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Pancetta filled Cappelletti in a Butternut Squash Cream with Braised Leeks and Ch estnuts

RECIPE ON PAGE 88

CHEF PATRICK MCKEE, whose maternal grandfather, née D’Este, hailed from Rome with genealogical connections to Villa D’Este in Tivoli, loved hanging out in his mother and grandmother’s Italian kitchen at an early age. Preparing those all-important Sunday dinners included picking herbs, tomatoes and squash from his grandmother’s garden. “I didn’t realize until later that nobody ate like we did. The big meals were on Friday, Saturday and Sunday, which meant starting to prep for them on Thursday,” recalls the former long-time Paley’s Place chef. Dinners were mandatory, even as a busy teen. “If you’re going to hang out with your girlfriend,” his mother would warn, “then she has to come eat with us.” That mandate made McKee popular with all his friends who enjoyed leisurely homemade Italian meals accompanied by the sounds of Frank Sinatra. McKee discovered the Pacific Northwest when his grandparents fell in love with Brookings, Oregon, during a road trip up the 101 from Los Angeles to Seattle in 1977. “My sister and I used to come visit them during the summers while our Dad was away on army maneuvers,” recalls McKee. “I added crab, salmon and local blueberries to my culinary tastes – grateful to have been raised on my mother’s kohlrabi salad, braised beef tongue with red sauce and polenta, meaty ragus, and lots of homemade pastas.” McKee skipped culinary school to become a pro-kitchen dishwasher. “I was an amazing dishwasher,” jokes McKee, “but I wanted to cook, so I found a beginning cook’s job to get my foot in the door.” Working at various stations at the now defunct Zefiro restaurant hooked McKee on the idea of becoming a fine dining chef. An 11-year stint at Paley’s Place taught him a lot. A family joke recounts how owner Vitaly Paley, who had trained at the French Culinary Institute, had the honor of receiving McKee’s mother’s marinara recipe before he did.

ABOVE Estes + Dame offers Jean-Pierre Robinot long fermented French wines, local Gamine and Vigneto Saetti Lambruscos. TOP RIGHT McKee makes fresh, homemade Cappelletti pasta. LEFT Clams and Mussels with Saffron and Peppers – a San Sebastian inspired dish. BOTTOM McKee forms Cappelletti pasta (little hats) by hand.

As head chef at the ill-fated Perlot, McKee started a popular “Pasta Night” tradition that featured recipes he’d grown up with: Cacio e Pepe, stuffed pastas, and his mom’s spaghetti and meatballs. He awoke one day, realizing he wanted to start his own restaurant using the Americanized version of the D’este name, changed to Estes at Ellis Island. The day McKee began working at Jane Smith’s pop up restaurant Dame on Killingsworth, things began to come together. (See box at right). Last year’s fusion of Estes + Dame formed a perfect union. “The vision we came in with of seasonal food with warm, attentive hospitality was very clear,” recalls McKee, “but it’s gone from clear to laser focused as we aim to support sustainable agriculture with our food and natural wine list.” Working with Jane at Dame has been a total blessing, he says. “Maybe I’m biased, but the jive between what we’re doing with the food and the ambiance of the space is pure Kismet. I don’t think I could recreate this somewhere else.”

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What began as a pop-up restaurant relationship between McKee and Jane Smith, owner of Dame, blossomed into a partnership last year when it became apparent that both guests and the whole staff were very excited about what was developing. Estes + Dame now split duties between front-of-the-house handled by Smith, who specializes in natural wines, and McKee’s kitchen duties, including maintaining a crew of chefs, food, and equipment. The partnership is highly successful. “We communicate really well,” says McKee. “Jane is a wonderful leader who is passionate about hospitality, building a strong team, and sharing beautiful food and wine.”

Risotto with Oyster Mush rooms, Chanterelles, Truffle Butter and Glazed Carrots RECIPE ON PAGE 88

PANCETTA STUFFED CAPPELLETTI (shown page 85) with Butternut Squash Cream, Braised Leeks & Chestnuts (serves 3-4) Recipe by Chef Patrick McKee, www.Estespdx.com Crispy Capers 1lb butternut squash, peeled, seeds scooped out, and chopped into 1” dice

¾ c white wine

1 medium-size leek, white parts only, and thoroughly cleaned and julienned. Save the green tops for stock.

2T unsalted butter

About 1qt vegetable stock or water

¼ c extra virgin olive oil ¼ c cream A few thyme sprigs 1 bay leaf Salt and pepper

Heat 2T of the olive oil, add leeks, thyme and bay leaf, and saute until soft. Add the cubed butternut squash and saute until the squash begins to soften. Add the wine and reduce until the pan is almost dry. Add either vegetable stock or water to cover, and the cream, let simmer for approx. 30 minutes. When everything is cooked, let the pot sit off the heat for about 10-15 minutes to allow everything to ‘gather it’s thoughts’ while cooling slightly. Then blend, taste and adjust the seasoning. For the Cappelletti Filling

1 tsp chopped thyme

1c vegetable stock

2T chopped chestnuts

Splash fresh lemon juice

1T butter

Grana Padano for grating

In a small sauce pan, heat the butternut squash cream with 1T butter, a little more vegetable stock if it needs thinning, and 1T of the extra virgin olive oil, and finally a splash of lemon juice, tasting as you go for balance of acidity and savory and keep hot. Don’t let the sauce boil. In a separate small saute pan, add ½c of the vegetable stock, 1 oz of the pasta water, chopped chestnuts, leeks, 1tsp butter and bring to a simmer. Taste for seasoning and adjust if necessary. Meanwhile, in a large pot of boiling salted water, add the cappelletti and let cook for 2-3 minutes, until a bit tender but still chewy. Using a spider strainer, pull the cappelletti from the water and add to the pan with the leeks, and chestnuts. Add a splash of lemon juice and taste. To plate, spoon the butternut squash cream to the bottom of a few bowls, then spoon the cappelletti, leeks and chestnuts into the cream with a bit of the liquid from the pan. Grate fresh Grana Padano over the top with some fresh cracked pepper and enjoy!

RISOTTO (shown page 87) with Oyster Mushrooms, Chanterelles, Truffle Butter and Glazed Carrots (serves 3-4) Recipe by Chef Patrick McKee, www.Estespdx.com

100g pancetta, (1½ cups), small cubes 100g fat back, (1½ cups), small cubes 2 medium garlic cloves zested nutmeg Mix the pancetta and fat back in a bowl with the garlic and grated nutmeg, then lay out on a tray in the freezer. I also put the bottom of a food processor and blade in the freezer also for about 10-15 minutes. Then pulse everything together until a paste forms, continuing to scrape down the sides of the food processor until everything is evenly distributed. For the Braised Leeks 1 medium-size leek. Thoroughly cleaned and cut into ¼” thick coins

2T lemon juice

1c vegetable stock or water

1 bay leaf

2T white wine

Salt and pepper

a few sprigs of thyme

2T olive oil

2c Aquerello or Carnaroli rice

1T unsalted butter

7c vegetable stock, heated to a boil

1tsp sugar

1 small yellow onion, small dice

1c water

3T extra virgin olive oil

2T chopped fresh thyme and/or savory

3c dry white wine

Salt and pepper

1 c sautéed mushrooms (chanterelle, maitake, oyster & king oyster)

1 lemon cut in half for juice

½ c baby carrots, peeled and cut into diagonal shapes

Aged balsamic (optional, but tasty!)

2T truffle butter

Over medium heat, add 2T extra virgin olive oil in a heavy bottom saucepan or small braising pan, and add onion. Add salt and a few cracks of fresh black pepper and sweat onion until translucent. Add rice and stir and toast for a few minutes, then add stock to cover. At this point, you will add stock ladle by ladle once it is absorbed by the rice, stirring to make sure the rice does not stick to the bottom of the pan.

Heat oven to 325 degrees. When the leeks are cut into rings, place in a heavy bottom square pan. Combine all the liquids and heat, adding the bay leaf and thyme, and salt to taste. Pour over the leeks and cover with foil. Bake in oven for about 20 minutes, until the leeks are soft. Reserve the liquid to use in the final steps with the butternut squash cream sauce.

As the rice is cooking, saute your mushroom selection with 1T of the extra virgin olive oil. Salt and check for seasoning, and add 1 teaspoon of chopped thyme as the mushrooms finish cooking. Lay out on a tray and reserve to add to the risotto. For the king oyster mushrooms, cut in half lengthwise and score the cut side in a cross-hatch pattern. Cook cut side down in a pan with a bit of oil until lightly brown, then turn over and do the same to the other side.

For the Cappelletti

In a small saute pan, add carrots with enough water to come up about halfway covering the carrots, and add 1T butter, salt, and sugar. Cook over medium-high heat until the liquid dissolves and the carrots are cooked but are al dente. Add more sugar if necessary – the carrots are glazed and should be salty and sugary. Set aside and reserve to add to the risotto.

About 300g (12 ounces) pasta dough. Makes 30-40 Cappelletti Semolina for dusting I like to use pasta dough with egg yolks and a bit of olive oil. For this, I suggest using a similar dough that you are used to or like. The use of egg yolk or whole egg gives the pasta dough the elasticity it needs to stretch so that it can be filled. I like to roll it out to about 1/32”, or to 7 on a pasta roller. When the sheets are rolled, I dust my work area and sheets with a bit of semolina to keep the sheets from sticking. Using a 3” cutter, I cut circles for the cappelletti, then spoon a teaspoon of filling. Using a squirt bottle with water, mist the dough to keep it from drying out. Then fold the dough over to form a half-moon and crimp together around the filling to avoid air pockets. Squeeze together the edges so that the two layers of dough have the same thickness as one layer. Fold the ends together around your middle finger and press together again to form a single layer. It seems difficult at first, but keep practicing your folds, and they will get better and better. Sprinkle with semolina after finishing folding, and either place in the fridge if you’re going to be cooking right away, or freeze for later.

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As the rice cooks, it will release its starch and become thicker and create a creamy sauce consistency but will take 20 minutes or so. As the rice becomes more tender (at Estes, we do serve risotto a bit al dente) but not soggy, and the stock reduces to nearly gone, stir in the mushrooms and carrots. Place the king oyster mushroom slices in a small separate pan over low heat and turn often, heating all sides. This will garnish your risotto when finished. While stirring, add 2T truffle butter and 1T regular unsalted butter and a generous shaving of Grana Padano and quickly stir in. I like to vigorously stir at this point to allow more of the starch to come out of the rice and give the risotto the finishing consistency we look for – creamy, but not too loose, but not a clump of sticky rice on a plate. Add fresh thyme and a squeeze of fresh lemon and taste for seasoning and adjust if necessary. Portion onto plates, grating more cheese on top. Add the hot mushroom slices and more cheese. Add a drizzle of aged balsamic over each plate of risotto, and enjoy!

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THIS PAGE Balancing a Scottish influence with Northwest ingredients, Westland Distillery in Seattle, Washington, is a leader in the growing segment of American single malt. TOP RIGHT John Roozen, a barley grower in Washington’s Skagit Valley, inspects a field of barley destined for Westland Whiskey. MIDDLE RIGHT Distillers from Westland Distillery inspect a Quercus Garryana, or Oregon oak tree, in southern Oregon. BOTTOM RIGHT Bull Run Distillery in Portland, Oregon, uses pinot noir casks to layer in local flavor.

NORTHWEST SPIRIT Local Whiskey Makers Look to the Landscape for Inspiration

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Matt Hoffmann, co-founder and master distiller at Westland Distillery in Seattle, Washington, is dedicated to making single malt whiskeys that evoke the landscape, ingredients, and culture of the Pacific Northwest—its terroir, in other words. “Sometimes we talk to people about the traditions of Scotch,” says Matt. “We respect its history and tradition, but it’s not our tradition. We can respect that while trying to push it forward to be more relevant to where we are today.”

Is there a beverage Northwesterners can’t revolutionize? First, it was the idea that Burgundy might not have exclusive dibs on pinot noir. Next came a chain of oddly-named coffee shops that exported Seattle’s caffeinated charms to the world. Not long afterward, Northwest brewers reminded the nation that beer could be about flavor, not just fizz. Given that history, it seems inevitable that the Pacific Northwest would emerge as a national leader in the booming American whiskey industry. From Spokane’s arid high desert to the drizzly environs of the Willamette Valley, Northwest distillers are doing their best to make sure our cocktail shakers never run dry. And, in true Northwest style, they’re transforming the category by taking cues from the remarkable culture and landscape of this special corner of the world. If you’re just getting to know Oregon and Washington’s best whiskey, read on to learn what inspires three of the region’s top producers, plus recommendations on bottles to sample next.

WHISKEY INSPIRED BY BEER Brewing culture runs deep in the Pacific Northwest, so it’s no surprise that a significant number of Northwest whiskey makers got their start making beer. One of those is Christian Krogstad, co-founder of Westward Whiskey, formerly House Spirits Distillery, in Portland, Oregon. Christian’s been helping Northwesterners quench their thirst since 1991, when he first got a job washing and filling kegs at Edgefield in Troutdale. Before long, he’d caught the brewing bug, bad. While managing the brewery at Edgefield several years later, one of his responsibilities was to make a special beer destined not for pint glasses, but for Edgefield’s brand-new distillery. “That was when I realized that distilling is just an extension of the brewing process,” says Christian. Westward Whiskey grew out of that very insight. Here, Christian and his team produce just one style of whiskey, an award-winning American single malt. That means it’s distilled entirely from malted barley, which is also the key ingredient in beer.

To make their whiskey, the distillers at Westward start by brewing a light, citrusy, unhopped pale ale. The resulting brew is perfectly pleasant to drink, which is surprisingly unusual. While Scottish and Irish single malts also start life as a beer, it’s typically undrinkably sour, with a funky, unpleasant tang. Christian says the distinction is a key part of what makes Westward Whiskey different. “We’re brewers, first,” says Christian. “Our philosophy is to start with the best ingredients, and to us, that means the best beer.” Next, they double-distill that ale on copper pot stills, then age the whiskey in American oak casks to give it color, flavor, and aroma. The result tastes something like a hybrid between Scottish single malt and American bourbon, and feels uniquely apropos as the boozy half of a boilermaker, the iconic pairing of a shot of whiskey and a glass of beer. In October 2019, Westward released a new whiskey with an even deeper connection to the Northwest’s iconic brewing community: Westward Stout Cask Finish. It’s made by resting Westward’s

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flagship single malt in casks previously used to age stout beers at breweries like Fort George Brewery, Breakside Brewery, Deschutes Brewery, and many others. That extra rest is called finishing, and it layers another dimension of flavor into the finished whiskey. “Given our team’s passion for brewing and our close relationships with our Northwest brewing partners, it was a natural progression to create a Stout Cask Finish,” says Thomas Mooney, co-founder of Westward Whiskey. Thomas says the stout casks add roasty notes like chocolate and coffee to Westward’s signature toasty, malty flavor—plus, of course, a satisfying underscore to Westward’s brewing roots.

WHISKEY INSPIRED BY FARMS Farther north, Copperworks Distilling in Seattle, Washington, was also founded by a longtime brewer enticed by the mysteries of distillation. Co-founder and President Jason Parker cut his teeth brewing flagship beers at big-name Washington State producers like Red Hook Brewing, Pyramid Brewing, Pike Place Brewing, and Fish Brewing. He says when distilleries first started to open in the Pacific Northwest, he had a feeling it was going to be major. “I knew what was going to happen to the emerging craft distilling industry,” says Jason. “It was going to explode. It was going to do exactly what the craft brewing industry had done.” Copperworks Distilling first opened its Pike Place Market distillery to the public in 2013. It also focuses on single malt, with a special emphasis on Washington-grown grain. “Right now, 81% of our malt comes from Washington State,” says Jason. “And we’re on a five-year program to make that 100%.” He’s quick to emphasize that doesn’t just refer to commodity malt. “Our goal is to be exclusively small-farm malt.” That’s not just an academic distinction. Copperworks has been experimenting with distilling malt made with different varieties of barley, and Jason says they notice a significant difference in flavor. “We need to be thinking about whiskey like wine,” he says. “There are differences in the types of grapes, between farm to farm, even between year to year. We didn’t know that malt had those differences until we experimented.” Sourcing locally grown, small-farm malted barley doesn’t just make for great whiskey; it also makes for a more robust agricultural community. Grain growers make pennies per pound when they sell their grain to commodity distributors. By cutting out the middleman and selling directly to distillers and other end users, small farms can become more profitable. “I think that’s worth shouting from the rooftops,” says Jason. “There’s a grain economy being developed in Washington State, and it’s not about commodity; it’s about flavor and value to the farmer.” That community-centric approach earned Copperworks recognition as Distillery of the Year by the American Distilling Institute in 2018, the trade group’s top honor. TOP LEFT Copperworks Distilling co-founders Jason Parker and Micah Nutt celebrate their recognition as 2018 Distillery of the Year by the American Craft Spirits Association. TOP RIGHT The Oregon-based McMenamins chain operates not one but two distilleries making several different styles of whiskey, including single malt and an Irish-style whiskey. BOTTOM LEFT Oregon Spirit Distillers in Bend, Oregon, distills rye, bourbon, and wheat whiskeys. BOTTOM RIGHT Lee Madoff, founder and owner of Bull Run Distillery, poses at his Northwest Portland barrel house and tasting room. A second Bull Run tasting room opened in Carlton, Oregon, in 2018.

Great Northwest WHISKEYS Bainbridge Yama Mizunara Cask Single Grain Whiskey

This remarkable whiskey from Bainbridge Organic Distillers on Bainbridge Island, Washington, is made from organically grown barley and aged in casks made from Japanese Mizunara Oak. It was named craft whisky of the year by Whisky Advocate magazine in 2016.

Bull Run Distillery Pinot Noir Finished American Whiskey

Portland’s Bull Run Distillery buys whiskey from another producer, then rests it in Oregon pinot noir casks for an extra layer of lush, vinous flavor.

Copperworks American Single Malt Whiskey

By sourcing barley from small farms and distilling in copper pot stills, Copperworks builds in flavor at every level of the whiskeymaking process.

Dry Fly Straight Washington Wheat Whiskey

Spokane-based Dry Fly Distilling focuses on wheat, which produces a light, sweet, easygoing whiskey.

McCarthy’s Oregon Single Malt Whiskey

Inspired by the great malt whiskies of Scotland, McCarthy’s has a distinctly smoky flavor from peated malt and Oregon oak barrels.

McMenamins Hogshead Whiskey

You’ll have to visit a McMenamins to try it, but this popular regional chain’s Hogshead Whiskey was one of the first distilled in the Pacific Northwest.

Oregon Spirit Distillers Straight American Rye Whiskey Bottled in Bond Bend-based Oregon Spirit Distillers aged this rye whiskey at least four years, earning it the coveted Bottled-in-Bond distinction.

Ransom Distillery The Emerald

Inspired by historic Irish styles, Ransom Distillery in Sheridan, Oregon, created this award-winning whiskey from a unique blend of malted barley, oats, and rye.

Stone Barn Brandyworks Straight Rye Whiskey Finished in Tsipouro Barrels

This Portland-made rye was finished in barrels that held Tsipouro, an ouzo-like spirit, for a fun twist on the classic Sazerac cocktail.

Westland Garryana Single Malt Whiskey

This annual limited-edition release from Westland incorporates Oregon Oak casks for extra spice.

Westward American Single Malt Whiskey

Westward’s flagship single malt starts life as an unhopped beer, giving it sweet, malty flavors like honey, apricots, and toasted nuts.

Woodinville Straight Bourbon Whiskey

It’s not all about wine in Woodinville. Woodinville Whiskey Co. makes a deliciously spicy straight bourbon whiskey from grains grown in Quincy, Washington. PortraitMagazine.com

WHISKEY INSPIRED BY FORESTS When whiskey first comes out of the still, it doesn’t look, smell, or taste anything like the amber liquid you measure out for your Friday evening Manhattan. Instead, it’s crystal clear, and it mostly smells like grain. All of whiskey’s color, and a significant chunk of its flavor and aroma, depend on the oak cask it ages in, which makes oak one of whiskey’s most important ingredients. Most American whiskey ages in barrels made from an oak species called Quercus alba, or white oak. Quercus alba grows throughout North America, but most of the white oak used to make whisky barrels comes from forests in the center of the country that stretch from Missouri to Minnesota. But the distillers at Westland Distillery in Seattle, Washington, wondered if they might be able find wood for their barrels a little closer to home.

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“We really wanted to make a whiskey that expressed where it was from,” says Westland Distillery’s head distiller Matt Hofmann. “For us, that meant a search for oak.” The Pacific Northwest is home to a regional oak species called Quercus garryana, or Oregon oak. There was precious little information available about how Quercus garryana might affect maturing whiskey, but the distillers at Westland were willing to take the risk in their pursuit of Northwest whiskey terroir. “If this is our local species of oak, we figured we needed to explore it,” says Matt. “So we jumped right in.” While a handful of winemakers had experimented with Oregon oak in the past, it turned out that securing a reliable supply of Quercus garryana casks was surprisingly tricky. “You can’t just go order garryana barrels from a website,” says Westland marketing manager Steve Hawley. “It’s not that simple. You have to be involved in the entire process, from hunting down the lumber to working directly with millers, to working directly with coopers [skilled craftspeople who make barrels].” Complicating matters further, Quercus garryana is protected in some regions of the Pacific Northwest, which makes harvesting timber extra-challenging. Despite the hurdles, Matt says it’s absolutely worth it. “Quercus garryana is so dynamic,” says Matt. “Quercus alba gives whiskey caramel, vanilla, generic baking spices, coconut, and some woody notes. Quercus garryana has all of that stuff, but it’s darker, smokier, and sweeter. Instead of caramel, it’s molasses. Instead of generic baking spice, it’s cloves and roasted coffee grounds. There’s also a really cool barbecue component to it that I think is just amazing. It has an incredible personality.” Every year, Westland releases a limited edition of an award-winning whiskey called Garryana that spotlights the contributions of Oregon oak casks. It sells out fast, but visitors to Westland’s Seattle tasting room can often taste a sample or—if they’re lucky—snag a bottle. For now, it’s still a rarity, although Westland is hard at work restoring and replanting Quercus garryana habitat in the hopes of ensuring a steady supply for generations of distillers to come. “Making whisky entails having respect for the materials you work with,” says Matt. “That means making sure you treat your resources properly for the next generation.” It’s a distinctively Northwest attitude, for a distinctively Northwest whiskey.

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ADVERTISER INDEX Auric Salon.................................................72 Beaverton Farmers Market ........................96 C&R Design Remodel ................................83 Christiane Millinger Handmade Rugs.......57 Classique Floors & Tile ...............................20 Classic Sash & Door ...................................67 Eastbank Contractor Appliances .................. 9 Ferguson....................................................89 Fleetwood Windows & Doors ...................4-5 Hayes Cabinets Inc. ...................................41 HIP .............................................................11 James Dixon Architect ...............................65

Land Rover Portland ..................................BC Lewis Audio Video......................................63 Lisac’s Fireplaces & Stoves .........................62 Maryhill Winery ........................................97

Mill End Store ............................................61 Mountainwood Homes..............................64 O’Donnell Group Realty............................... 3

Olson & Jones Construction ......................73 Parr Design Center....................................6-7

Richard Brown Architect.............................67 Ringside Steakhouse ................................96 Riverland Homes .......................................25 Roche Bobois ............................................54 Room & Board ...........................................19 Scott Edwards Architecture ........................63

Sierra Pacific Windows..............................IBC Skin by Lovely ............................................13 SMG Collective ..........................................20 Standard TV & Appliance............................23 Zupan’s Markets ....................................... IFC

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