Finally. As we slowly slide into the summer we know here in Oregon everything—not just the weather—is beginning to hit the beautiful stride. Baseballs are being thrown, surfboards are loaded up, lawns are getting mowed (finally) and on the culinary side of the spectrum Salmon are in season and a chilled white wine has never been so alluring.

So after a day in the sun we invite you out on to the patio or up in to the bar to enjoy Chef Paul’s Sautéed Sockeye Salmon, accompanied by crisp asparagus salad, jasmine rice and sesame vinaigrette.

Peter Michael winery, one of our long time favorites, produced a testament to the traditional Burgundian techniques, coupled with the fantastic terroir of Sonoma County as they present “Ma Belle-Fille”. This 2007 vintage of the single-vineyard chardonnay puts forth a nose of sun-ripened stone fruits and lemon, while the palate offers the rich and concentrated flavors of baked apple, honey and almond. In short, this wine salutes summer time. It also creates a perfect companion for our succulent seared sea scallops, with piquillo peppers and shellfish vinaigrette, or Chef’s well known duet of Draper Valley chicken.

It’s warm out, you’ve earned it. Come chill.