Here's a press release about our participation in Oregon Bounty.....Special menu at Celilo from October 1st to November 30th! The best of Oregon!
Celilo Restaurant is announced as OREGON BOUNTY Partner in Hood River
HOOD RIVER, Ore., Sept. 21st— Oregon's culinary palate is as varied as its terrain. Cattle and lamb graze grasslands in Eastern Oregon, wine grapes burst with color on hillsides and in valleys, fresh seafood comes in daily on the coast, and artisan producers craft edibles everywhere in between. In the fall, this flora and fauna is at its peak. Oregon Bounty was created to highlight these unique and varied destinations, so visitors and locals alike can experience Oregon during its most flavorful times of
year.
From Oct. 1 through Nov. 30, the Oregon Bounty celebration provides the opportunity to sample the latest vintages at more than 100 local wineries; take part in harvest festivals; experience artisan products; dine on special offerings at more than 60 restaurants across the state; enjoy one-of-a-kind overnight stays at nearly 100 intimate inns and hotels; and meet the growers, producers, chefs, winemakers and brewmasters who make it all happen.
"Oregon Bounty continues to please palates in its fourth year as our largest statewide tourism promotion," said Todd Davidson, CEO of Travel Oregon. "We've proven that it's still possible to have authentic, intimate encounters with the artisans who create our cuisine, wine, craft brews and other specialty products -- all the great things that put our state on the culinary map."
Oregon Bounty’s Local Restaurant Partner is Celilo Restaurant
In Hood River, The participating restaurant for the Oregon Bounty Program is Celilo Restaurant. “We are excited to be the local restaurant partner for this year’s Oregon Bounty Promotion, Hood River is the natural choice for them and a great destination for food!”
From October 1st to November 30th, Celilo will host an “Oregon Bounty” menu, pairing regional products with wines to celebrate the Region. Chef Stenn will also Host the Second and Third of their “farm Dinner Series” on October 11th and November 1st. “The Farm Dinner Series is a unique twist on specialty dinners” says Stenn, “How many times do you get to meet the growers of your food? It’s such a pleasurable evening to have dinner with your farmer, we are very happy to be doing this series this year.”
About Oregon Bounty and Travel Oregon
Oregon Bounty is produced by the Oregon Tourism Commission, dba Travel Oregon -- with support from the Oregon Wine Board, Oregon Brewers Guild, Oregon's regional destination marketing organizations, Oregon Bed and Breakfast Guild, and Brand Oregon, among others -- with the goal of encouraging economic growth and enhancing the quality of life in Oregon through a strengthened economic impact of tourism statewide. Travel Oregon collaborates extensively with local communities, industry associations, government agencies and private businesses, and is proud to grow the Oregon Bounty promotion as a key campaign in the state's growing $7.9 billion tourism industry, helping Oregon to be recognized as a not-to-be-missed culinary travel destination. Visit http://www.TravelOregon.com for more information.
About Celilo Restaurant
Founded in 2005 by Partners Ben Stenn, Jacqueline Carey and Maui Meyer, Celilo Restaurant was created to showcase the regions food. “Food that Tastes Like Hood River.”
It is the second restaurant for the partners, who also own the Sixth Street Bistro in Hood River Oregon. Celilo has been glowingly reviewed by both regional and national publications. Most recently Celilo was one of five restaurants to be featured in a National “Travel Oregon” campaign. Celilo is also known for their Series of Dinners throught the year that focus on Wine growers, and Farmers. Visit http://www.celilorestaurant.com for more information.
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