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“Fall in Florence is a deliciously thrilling time,” said Florence Area Chamber of Commerce Executive Director Bettina Hannigan. “From Oct. 5 through 7, we add the flavor palate of Oregon’s finest wines and Florence’s best chowders to all the fun activities.” The Great Glass Float Giveaway begins the fun on Friday. The chamber is bringing back this three-day treasure hunt — for which participants can pick up passports at the Florence Visitor’s Center, 290 Highway 101, on Friday and Saturday. People will win one of 30 beautiful glass floats during the drawing on Sunday. Participants must be present to win. On Saturday, Oct. 6, is the Wine Trail, from 2 to 5 p.m. Participants can pick up a commem-
orative wine glass for $5 and tasting tickets for $1 each at Gazebo Park, at the corner of Bay and Laurel streets, then stroll scenic Historic Old Town Florence to sample wines from 13 different Oregon wineries. This part of the weekend is for 21 years and older only. Wineries include: Brandborg, Bradley Vineyards, Campbell Lane Wines, Capitello Winery, Chateau Lorane, High Pass Winery, Gelardi Vineyard, J. Scott Cellars, LaVelle Winery, Sarver Winery, Season Cellars, Silvan Ridge and Troon Vineyard. They are each paired with one of Old Town’s merchants. The Chowder Trail is on Sunday, Oct. 7, from noon to 4 p.m. Ballots and maps will be available for $5 at the trailhead at Gazebo Park. There will be one dozen locally-made chowders for participants to sample and vote for. Chowder contestants include: Bay Street Grille, Bay View Bistro, Beachcomber Pub, Bridgewater Fish House, Hukilau, Homegrown Public House, ICM/International C Food Mar-
ket, Jerry’s Place, Lovejoy’s Restaurant and Tea Room, Novelli’s Crab and Seafood and Surfside Restaurant. Beginning Friday and continuing throughout the weekend visitors can venture around town in search of more than 30 hand-blown glass floats, hidden in plain sight, produced by local artisans. Entrants can tell the store’s clerk where they spotted a float and have their passport validated. The more floats a person finds, the better the chance of taking one home. Maps are available at the Florence Area Chamber of Commerce and wine and chowder trailheads. “There’s color, texture, and a unique seasonality in the air,” Hannigan said. “You can see why we call this place Oregon’s Coastal Playground.” The Wine and Chowder Trail weekend also features new events. New this year will be Saturday’s Circles in the Sand beach art exhibit by sand artist Denny Dyke from 3 to 6 p.m. featuring the carving of a huge labyrinth on
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• Great Glass Float Search and Giveaway begins in the afternoon. Pick up information at the Florence Area Chamber of Commerce Visitor’s Center, 290 Highway 101, and start hunting for glass floats at locations around Florence. Participation cards are $5 each. Some businesses will not be open Sunday, so be sure to get a head start!
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lorence’s annual Wine & Chowder Trail and Great Glass Float Giveaway returns this weekend, Friday, Oct. 5, through Sunday, Oct. 7. This year’s event has a couple of fun new features.
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the beach at Driftwood Shores Resort, 88416 First Ave. In addition, local clamming expert Mike Bones will teach clam hunting and digging techniques, as well as how to identify local clams, at two clamming workshops in the Siuslaw River estuary. A contribution of $10 per adult is suggested, and children under 12 are free. Participants will need to bring their own shovel, bucket, paring knife and suitable attire — as well as a shellfish license ($7) available at Bi-Mart stores. Registrants can choose either Friday, Oct. 5, from 4 to 6 p.m., or Sunday, Oct. 7, from 5 to 7 p.m. Contact event coordinator Terry Abeyta at 541-997-3128 or events@florencechamber.com before noon on Thursday, Oct. 4, to reserve a place and get directions to the digging site. For more information on the Florence Wine & Chowder Trail weekend and Great Glass Float Giveaway, call the Florence Area Chamber of Commerce at 541997-3128 or visit www.florence chamber.com.
• Wine Walk from 2 to 5 p.m. $5 for passport and $1 for tasting tickets Pick up information and buy tasting tickets at Gazebo Park in Historic Old Town. • Great Glass Float Search continues. Info and sign-up available at Visitor’s Center and Gazebo Park.
SUNDAY, OCT. 7 • Chowder Trail from noon to 4 p.m. — $5 ballot Pick up information and buy your ballot and map at Gazebo Park. • Great Glass Float Giveaway — stick around for the drawing at 3:30 p.m. Participants must be present to win.
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Brandborg Winery (Elkton) — ICM/International C Food Market Bradley Vineyards — Bridgeport Market Campbell Lane (Willamette Valley) — Beachcomber Pub Capitello Wines (Eugene) — Old Town Barber Shop Chateau Lorane (Lorane) — The Jolly Egret High Pass Winery (Junction City) — All About Olives Chateau Lorane (Lorane) — Waterfront Wine Store
A taste of Oregon wines
Touring wine country may not be a possibility for all of us, but the Florence Area Chamber of Commerce’s Wine Trail on Saturday, Oct. 6, from 2 to 5 p.m. creates a unique way for Florence residents and guests to get a taste of Oregon’s best wine offerings. Participants can pick up a commemorative wine glass for $5 and tasting tickets for $1 each at Gazebo Park, at the corner of Bay and Laurel streets, then stroll scenic Historic Old Town Florence to sample wines from 13 different Oregon wineries. From close neighbors, such as Eugene, Lorane and vineyards across the Willamette Valley, all the way to Grants Pass, Oregon has excellent conditions for grapes. Thirteen of these wineries will be available for participants 21 and older to sample and purchase. While tasting rich reds, sweet whites and seasonal favorites, participants in the Wine Trail will also get the chance to browse art, merchandise and more at 13 Historic Old Town Florence businesses. From restaurants to galleries, these businesses will have plenty for the discerning eye to peruse. Although many galleries hold receptions for the 2nd Saturday Gallery Tour throughout Florence once a month, several are participating in a second reception for their artists as they host Wine Trail wineries.
Winery & Location J. Scott Cellars (Eugene) — Backstreet Gallery LaVelle Winery (Elmira) — Novelli’s Seafood on the docks Sarver Winery (Eugene) — Florence Regional Arts Alliance (FRAA) Season Cellars (Roseburg) — Homegrown Public House Silvan Ridge (Eugene) — The Studios at Jayne Smoley Design Troon Vineyard (Grants Pass) — Keller Williams, Florence Visit these locations and more in Historic Old Town
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One business, The Studios at Jayne Smoley Design, will be unveiling not only new featured art by photographer Curt Peters but a brand-new business design in Florence: art boxes. These curated boxes, a combination of local and regional art, artisan provisions and seasonal treats, allow someone to “give the gift of art” through a one-time purchase or subscription. For more information, stop by The Studios, 1458 First St., and go ahead and sample some Silvan Ridge while you’re at it. For more information on featured artists and the tour, visit 2ndSaturdayGalleryTour.com. For more information about the Wine and Chowder Trail, call the Florence Area Chamber of Commerce at 541-997-3128 or visit FlorenceChamber.com/events.
hose who enjoy sipping from a bottle of red, white or blush wine but find that a trip to the Bordeaux region of France simply isn’t in the cards right now needn’t give up their desires to visit a winery or vineyard. Wineries and fully functioning vineyards dot the landscape of North America. In fact, wine afficionados may be surprised to learn of a winery or vineyard is just a short drive from home. The American Winery Guide reports that visitors can find a winery and tasting room in just about every state. Colorado boasts 107, Texas has 296, and even Rhode Island, the smallest state, is home to five wineries. In 2016, Oregon had 725. Visiting a local winery or vineyard can be educational and fun. Wine tours can be entertaining because some allow visitors to
choose their own tasting adventure depending on their level of interest in wine, their budget and what they would like to get out of the experience. Some wineries and vineyards offer extensive tours of the harvesting and production aspects of wine-making. Others will give visitors a chance to mingle among wine barrels and witness the fermentation process. Still, some wineries or vineyards may limit visitors to tasting rooms where they can sample select vintages. In regions such as Napa Valley where there are many wineries and vineyards in close proximity to one another, guided tours may be available, or wine aficionados can explore areas on their own. Thanks to the diverse North American climate, the types of grape varietals available in one state or province to the next will
be quite different. According to viniculture experts from Professional Friends of Wine, grapevines are fairly adaptable plants that can thrive in a variety of soil types and temperatures. Soil, sun exposure, drainage and topography all play roles in how the grapes will ripen and taste. The chance to support a local business is another reason to make a trip to a nearby winery or vineyard. These facilities often produce wine and sell it close to home. By supporting small business, consumers can contribute to the success and the diversity of offerings where they live. Wine tastings are an enjoyable recreational pursuit. Remember to drink responsibly, and join the mailing lists of nearby wineries and vineyards to learn more about tasting events and food pairings. — Metro
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CHOWDER TRAIL Sunday, Oct. 7 Noon to 4 p.m. Chowder Locations Bay Street Grille Bay View Bistro — tasting at Bridgeport Market Beachcomber Pub Bridgewater Fish House & Zebra Bar Hukilau — In its signature Taste of Hawaii Food Truck Homegrown Public House ICM/International C Food Market Jerry’s Place — tasting at Beach House Gifts Lovejoy’s Restaurant and Tearoom Maple Street Grille Novelli’s Seafood on the docks Surfside Restaurant — tasting at Socks to a T
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ast year, first-time competitor Novelli’s Crab and Seafood beat out some of Florence’s best to win the People’s Choice Award at the Florence Area Chamber of Commerce’s 2017 Chowder Trail. More than 400 people traversed the docks at the Port of Siuslaw to taste Novelli’s signature crab chowder. “Doing the chamber’s chowder event changed everything,” said Amber Novelli, who owns the floating seafood market with her husband Kyle. “Those 400 people, including locals, went out of the way to try our chowder — and many hadn’t heard of us before.” According to Novelli, the Florence Area Chamber of Commerce approached her last year about getting involved. The first two years of the crab and seafood business had been slow, but chamber representatives convinced the Novellis to participate in the chowder weekend. Now, after the massive exposure of last year’s Wine and Chowder Trail, Novelli is so busy that her head is spinning. “I owe it all to the chowder festival. I sit and think about where we were before … and this was a game changer for our new business,” she said. The past winners for Florence’s annual chowder celebration, held over the Columbus Day weekend in Historic Old Town Florence, are: 2011 — Firehouse Restaurant 2012 — Bridgewater Restaurant 2013-16 — Surfside Restaurant 2017 — Novelli’s Crab and Seafood “The Wine and Chowder Trail is tons of fun. The town is so alive with people walking around, looking for glass floats and tasting wines and chowders,” Novelli said. “I can’t wait for this year.” Novelli’s Crab and Seafood will be offering samples of its famous crab chowder during the 2018 Chowder Trail on Sunday, Oct. 7. In addition, Novelli will be buttering up the special garlic bread that goes with the restaurant’s signature chowder bowls. More than 10 restaurants regularly partici-
Novelli’s Crab and Seafood, the floating fish market on the dock at the Port of Siuslaw Marina in Historic Old Town Florence, had 400 visitors during its first Wine and Chowder Trail — a “game changer” for the business. pate in the chamber’s chowder weekend. If a business operates outside of the Old Town area, Old Town merchants have stepped forward to host a tasting table. “This event works because the whole town gets behind it,” Novelli said. “Even hosting a wine tasting or the chowder helps put businesses on the map.” The Florence Area Chamber of Commerce holds many events and festivals over the calendar year, with dozens of opportunities for community members to volunteer, vend, promote, support and stay involved. Novelli hopes other people join the chamber to get the benefits of membership, which
include business networking, marketing seminars, a monthly Noon Forum and other economic development opportunities. “In the past year, I have been able to hire an employee and hope to hire another one next year,” she said. “I have a plan for the next year which really involves building my customer base.” She can trace it all back to getting involved in the Florence community and partnering with the chamber’s event. “If you get the chance, get involved. Help people see what you have and you’re going to be gold,” Novelli said. “This event changed everything for me.”
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Wines to pair with favorite foods
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airing wines with your favorite foods can be intimidating. Professional and amateur sommeliers might know just the bottle to pair with that sizzling steak, but weekend warriors might not be so confident. The Food Network offers the following pairing tips to people looking for the right bottle to go with some popular foods. • Steak: Cabernet Sauvignon is a red wine that’s high in tannins. Novice wine drinkers might wonder why certain wines dye their mouth after drinking, and that’s because of tannins. Steak softens the impact of tannins because of its fat content, making this an ideal pairing. • Spaghetti and meatballs: Italian food and wine go handin-hand, and Chianti is a great wine to pair with spaghetti and meatballs. Chianti has a bold flavor, and the Food Network notes it has enough acidity to stand up to all the tomatoes and meat in spaghetti and meatballs. • Indian cuisine: Fans of Indian cuisine no doubt like spicy foods, but that doesn’t mean they wouldn’t also enjoy some
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ling isn’t your ideal wine, at least opt for another wine with a low ABV. • Salmon: Seafood fans who love salmon might like it even more if they pair it with Pinot Noir. While many types of fish are best paired with white wine and Pinot Noir is a red, this
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