By Melissa Wagoner It’s been 32 years since Pete and Donna Paradis planted their first block of Pinot gris vines in what would eventually become the Paradis Vineyards. It is only now – with the opening of a newly built tasting room – that they realize they are truly in the business of wine. “It’s a leap. It’s a big leap,” Tim Paradis said. He and […]
By Melissa Wagoner Megan Ireland’s love of baking has its roots in the very heart of her childhood. “My mom baked and I always liked licking the beater,” Ireland recalled. “And when she made pies, I used up the scraps.” Then, at Silverton High School, Ireland began taking Culinary Arts classes from Zelma Cannon and her love for making things […]
By Melissa Wagoner Greg and Fran Guerra’s dream has long been to open an Italian restaurant. Which is why, in the winter of 2019, they purchased a building in the heart of downtown Silverton to make that dream a reality. “Things were going good,” Greg’s daughter, Dani, said. The family was elated when the papers were signed. “And then March […]
By Melissa Wagoner When Mersadee Lulay learned The Oregon Garden Visitors Center was looking for someone to take over the garden’s café space she jumped at the chance. “This was an answer to a prayer,” Lulay said. “God or the universe dropped something in my lap that I couldn’t say no to.” First introduced to the world of food service […]
