Parallel, Portland’s Newest Wine Bar, Caters to Grape Novices and Nerds Alike - Eater Portland
"Parallel, a new Sandy Boulevard wine bar, is using wines like Spanish mencia and a mineral-driven white from the Loire Valley as a reference point for a food menu of small plates and charcuterie boards. The Gibsons’ food and wine pairings aren’t hard and fast — diners should consider them more like friendly suggestions. The Parallel salad, an amped up Caesar with Worcestershire-cured egg yolks, is partnered with a Kelly Fox chardonnay, and dirty rice arancini are based off of a fruity-nosed Italian red blend. Stacey’s wine list reflects her love of diversity in geography and styles — as a student of wine, she likes learning about new regions and wines and incorporating representation into her picks." - Janey Wong
