Hotel Monaco Portland is offering visitors the opportunity to create their own outdoor adventure. Their “Carless Vacation” package, that was in USA Today’s August 18th issue, takes full advantage of the the Hotel Monaco’s downtown location and proximity to Portland’s renowned public transportation systems, including the MAX light rail, Portland streetcar, bus lines and bike paths. “Carless Vacation” minimizes the carbon footprint guests leave in Portland and includes public transit ticket reimbursement and a variety of eco-friendly activities to enjoy during the stay.

Hotel Monaco Portland in USA Today

Hotel Monaco also offers a multitude of other outdoor activities to choose from, giving their guests the opportunity to create their own outdoor experience in Portland. American Way magazine included Hotel Monaco’s options of kiteboarding and geocaching in their August 15th issue.

Hotel Monaco Portland in American Way

Indie winemakers to move inside city limits! This fall, Boedecker Cellars and Grochau Cellars will team up and open a shared winery and tasting room, called the Portland Wine Project, in Northwest Portland’s industrial district. Check out Mike Thelin’s article in Portland Monthly’s August issue.

Portland Wine Project in Portland Monthly's August issue

Congratulations to Erica Landon, Wine Director of Ten 01, who was just named Portland Monthly’s Best Sommelier. This month, Erica and the Ten 01 team also received Wine Spectator’s 2008 Best of Award of Excellence in the magazine’s August Restaurant Awards issue.

Check out Portland Monthly's August Issue

Hotel Vintage Plaza was listed as one of Travel + Leisure’s “Top 10 Hotel’s Under $250” and “Top 100 Continental U.S. and Canada Hotels” in the magazine’s August World’s Best Awards.

HVP mentioned in Travel + Leisure twice this month!

On July 24, Nancy’s Yogurt…

Nancy’s Yogurt on The Today Show - NBC July 24

Springfield Creamery, probiotics pioneers and makers of Nancy’s Yogurt, have been building a dedicated “health-minded” fan base on a platform of integrity, quality ingredients and craftsmanship for nearly 40 years. Apparently the Today Show’s nutritionist is one of those fans! Last Thursday, the “Eat Smart” segment covered food products that tout health benefits but are not what they seem - they’re foods that fool! Luckily, the Today Show team follows up the imposters with the actual healthful option… the probiotic-rich, cane sugar free Nancy’s Yogurt being one of those. Nancy’s is the real thing!

Last Friday, the Oregonian’s A&E featured an article on the opening of Lincoln Restaurant in The Hub, a highly anticipated restaurant located in NE Portland’s new indoor food artisan marketplace. Offering well-crafted Pacific Northwest cuisine and cocktails, Lincoln is the creation of Portland food veterans, and husband and wife team, Jenn Louis and David Welch. For an insider’s look and taste of the cuisine, see Lisa’s previous blog entry of the soft launch…

Oregonian A&E

Check out this beer pairing story we worked on in Country Living Magazine!