Some say oysters are an aphrodisiac, and while we invite you to decide for yourselves the myth’s veracity, we know for a fact that they are delicious and lend themselves to a variety of presentations and preparations. After much thought and reflection on this princely mollusk, Chef Tim has developed another inspired menu for your enjoyment!
2007 Oregon White Wines
Monday, September 21, 4-6pm
This month’s Women Tasting Wine seminar features 2007 Oregon White Wines. Here’s what WTW organizer Diane Sienko says about the event:
“Since 2007 was such an incredible year for white varietals, the September 21 WTW Seminar will feature 2007 Oregon White Wines from Penner-Ash, Lumos, St. Innocent, Elk Cove and Bergstrom Wineries. The weather is still warm enough to enjoy a selection of white wines, so we’re taking advantage of these lovely 2007 releases.”
As always, Chef Tim will create some delicious complementary dishes to pair with these outstanding Oregon wines.
WTW meets on Monday, September 21, at the Jackalope Grill. Please arrive 15 minutes early for Women Tasting Wine. Cost is $45. For reservations, please contact Diane Sienko at Bend Wine Cellars (388-7564), or go to the Women Tasting Wine website.
All Oysters Dinner
RESCHEDULED: Sunday, October 25
Conventional wisdom tells us to avoid oysters during months that do not end in “R.” Come celebrate the arrival of September, the first month of the year ending in “R,” with our special All Oyster Dinner, consisting of delectable shellfish creations . . . some even paired with red wine. That’s right! It really can be done!
Call for reservations: 541-318-8435.
December 1 was our third anniversary. On that day in 2005, Tim and I purchased the Jackalope, and like any great birth this was not an easy one! We signed papers for the restaurant at the restaurant and started prepping for the evening minutes later. That evening at 5 o’clock the restaurant opened for business as usual. It was a funny and surreal experience.
I can clearly remember the servers and kitchen staff looking at us and you could almost see them wondering, “who on earth are these people and what are they doing here?” I have to admit somewhere in the back of our minds we were wondering the same thing too. After leaving the safe, small and familiar surroundings of Alta, Utah for 16 years we were now in Bend.
Thankfully, not only was it the scariest decision we ever had to make, but it was also the wisest. We have been met with such warmth and been truly embraced by this community. Words cannot express our gratitude.
Here’s to more great years to come!
We will be open Christmas Day, December 25, serving dinner from 4-7pm.
Leave the cooking – and cleaning – to us and enjoy a real holiday break.
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CLOSED December 26 January 1
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There’s still time to reserve our private dining room – or the whole restaurant – for your holiday party. Get more details here, or call Kathy at 318-8435.
Tim will be teaching cooking classes in January, February and March. Space is limited, so reserve your spot now!
Sparkling Wines
Mon., Dec. 15, 4-6pm
From Diane Sienko and Mary Robertson:
“November’s seminar certainly put us in a Thanksgiving mood! Chef Tim’s upscale Thanksgiving menu was paired nicely with wines selected by Byron Scott of Cathedral Ridge Winery in Hood River, Oregon.
With the holidays fast approaching, December’s seminar will feature “Sparkling Wines”. Dennis Sienko of Bend Wine Cellar will guide us through sparkling wines aimed at every price range and every occasion.”
Cost is $45. For reservations, please contact Diane Sienko at Bend Wine Cellars (388-7564), or go to the Women Tasting Wine website.
See last month’s menu.