Exceptional Willamette Valley Restaurants to Visit Post-Wine Tasting

"You’ll find a playful, pan-European menu at Pinch, which is the successor to Recipe Neighborhood Kitchen. Emily and Paul Bachand owned and operated the the now-closed Newberg restaurant for 11 years before departing Newberg for McMinnville in search of something with a smaller footprint and a more casual vibe. The bar snacks and salads are always tempting, but save room for the entrees to really get a sense for Paul Bachand’s confidence in bigger plates such as grilled calabrian chili sausages with manila clams and fregola sarda or day boat scallops with brandade-stuffed pepper and miso-braised cabbage.  It’s a great spot for a date or a happy hour, and the well-appointed bar works for either." - Emily Teel