Bledsoe Family Winery Opens Its Walla Walla Winery At The Box Factory Location.

Not long-ago Drew Bledsoe was throwing touchdowns in the NFL. Shortly after his retirement in 2007,  they planted their first vineyard. Now  its  has now been more than ten years since they set out on their vineyard  adventure. Throughout those years Drew learned and waited patiently for just the right time to open Bledsoe Family Winery. During this same time, the family established long-term sources from some of Walla Walla’s oldest blocks of vines.

“We are thrilled to be able to share our passion for wine with a community that has created so many wonderful opportunities and memories for our family,” said Drew Bledsoe, who moved to Bend with his family shortly after he retired from football in 2006. “Bend has long been a beer and outdoors town, both of which have become interwoven into the fabric of the town. And we felt that the timing is right to pair great wine with the area’s beloved outdoor-oriented culture, too, and to do so in a way that is both unique and fun. This has long been a dream for us.”

Walking in, guests are greeted by soaring ceilings, walls lined with staves that have been repurposed from Bledsoe Family Winery wine barrels, and large, roll-top doors that make for a seamless indoor-outdoor transition. 

The white quartz countertops are contrasted by a large barn mural on one of the interior walls that pays homage to the Bledsoe family’s Flying B ranch. in Ellensburg, Wash.

The tasting room also offers indoor and patio seating on the first floor, a mezzanine for private tastings and events, and a lineup of wines available for purchase by the glass or bottle.

Director of winemaking Josh McDaniels explained “The Bledsoe Family Winery tasting room is designed to be open and accessible for all to enjoy,We want our guests to be able to enjoy a great wine in a beautiful space, while at the same time creating a welcoming, comfortable atmosphere, a hallmark of both Bend and Walla Walla.”

In addition to their brilliant line up of exceptional wines, the wine club only, White Label project stands alone. It was was created specifically for their wine club members only as they explore vineyards, varietals, and are moved by small lots. 

2017 Pinot Noir Willamette Valley white label is exceptional. The Pinot Noir is sourced from
from the Ridgecrest vineyard planted in 1980, and the first vineyard to be planted on the Ribbon Ridge AVA. It is a blend of two renown clones, Pommard and Wadensvil was fermented in small, open top tanks with 30% whole cluster inclusion. The wine was then aged without racking for 16 months in 50% new French oak. One the nose- aromas of earth, red berries and black tea jump right out of the glass. On the palate red cherry, all spice and perfect acidy all come together in a nice balance at the finish with soft tannins. A visit to the brand new winery in Walla Walla is a must stop for any Oenophile and lover of fine Oregon wines.

Freed’s Bakery to Sprinkle Las Vegas in Sweets This Fall.

 

Freed’s Bakery Dessert Cake, Courtesy of Freed’s Bakery

Freed’s Bakery, from the Food Network's Vegas Cakes  is will open in  October. Located in Summerlin, this newest venue will be its fourth location since the the family-owned bakery was established in Las Vegas in 1959.

 

“My family opened Freed’s Bakery in Las Vegas 60 years ago,” said Max Fried, general manager of Freed’s Bakery. “We are thrilled to be growing with the Las Vegas Valley with the addition of our new Freed’s Dessert Shop in Summerlin.”

 

Guests will enjoy  signature pastries, cookies as well as  other baked goods, including the renown  Freed’s strawberry shortcake- a decadent delicate white cake filled and iced with sweetened whipped cream and fresh sliced strawberries in addition, their cannoli  filled with a blend of sweet ricotta, cinnamon, and chocolate chips is sure to please as well as the Parisian cake, layered and iced with Belgian chocolate blended whipped cream and topped with chocolate shavings. Of course Custom orders, including wedding cakes, birthday cakes and more, will be facilitated by the company’s 8,500-square-foot full-service flagship store, Freed’s Bakery, located at 9815 S. Eastern Ave.  The Summerlin dining scene will get a while lot sweeter this fall.  

Summerlin’s Tivoli Village Set for Guests To “Rediscover” With New Additions.

 “I am elated to see all of these new happenings take place simultaneously at Tivoli Village,” said Andrea Schubert, Assistant General Manager of the property. “We chose the tagline “Lifestyle Rediscovered” for our rebrand as all of this new life at Tivoli Village really urges our guests to not only to discover the new, but also rediscover what has been here since its inception in 2011.” he stated. And with that he announced the new additions to open this fall. 

Locale craft brewery Hopnuts Brewery is expected to open in late August. On the culinary side, for Mexican cuisine, El Dorado Cantina should open its doors to guests in the Fall. For design aficionados, the newly opened KSKitchen and Bath which boasts itself as an interactive bath and kitchen design center will be joined by Nick Alain’s flagship Las Vegas-based showroom is set to open this fall. Alain is a designer that is better known for his work with Real Housewives of Beverly Hills star Lisa Vanderpump.

Getting into the seasonal spirt, Spirit Halloween will plan to takeover during the months of September-October where you can choose your costume and indulge in a spooky top-of-the-line animatronics. In November, join in and partake in “Taste of Tivoli” event surrounding these new happenings that will take place on Saturday, November 9, 2019 from 6:00 p.m. to 9:00 p.m. 

Local favorite Chef James Trees and his Ada’s, a pizzeriaand ice creamery continues to receive rave reviews.  Who doesn’t enjoy a Foie gras pizza and their Peach & Ricotta ice cream! Looks like Tivoli is making some changes that should fit right into the Summerlin lifestyle.

JW Marriott in Las Vegas Continues To Add World Class Dining Venues To Its Culinary Line Up.

 Jade Asian Kitchen & Noodles recently opened to rave reviews from visitors and locals alike.  The upscale Asian venue is just a small part of resort’s 20 anniversary and ongoing renovation. The menu at Jade takes guests on journey to China and Japan featuring authentic regional dishes.

 Its all about the dining experience at Jade offering cuisine from a traditional Chinese wok, a full sushi bar with a brilliant selection sushi rolls and sashimi, ramen and noodles. The robata grill pleases all with dishes over Binchotan-charred coals as well as Teppanyaki.

At the helm of Jade is veteran Chef Ayoung Chang, who headed kitchens at the MGM resorts in Las Vegas and Mississippi. Chang impresses with the very traditional General TSO’s Chicken, a beautifully wok-fried chicken, vegetables and of course General TSO’s sauce. 

For the carnivores, Sichuan Beef with spicy dark sauce and jalapeno is a must as well as the Wok Charred Filet Mignon with seasonal vegetables and Gochujang sauce. 

The signature rolls are all outstanding with the Troy signature roll consisting of seared salmon, spicy tuna, lotus root, fennel, bonito truffle crunch, and habanero aioli being a real standout.

 The Noodle Bar’s Tonkotsu Shoyu Ramen with pork, rich soy broth, BBQ pork, mushroom dadegi, seasoned soft egg, vegetables and noodles will keep you coming back again and again.

For the vegan and gluten-free guests, Jade as a nice selection of vegetarian dishes that can be made vegan and gluten-free. 

In addition to the tremendous culinary offerings Jade has a brilliant selection of Japanese Whisky, 20 different sakes and a full wine and beer list. 

Stop in, take a seat and enjoy Signature Jade cocktail with matcha green tea, sake and coconut cream and enjoy your culinary journey through Asia.