The Painted Lady
To celebrate the 1st of September and to properly introduce my mother-in-law to Newberg’s fine dining, my husband and I took her to the “Painted Lady� on College St. We have been there numerous times and have a hard time staying away from their exquisite cuisine for long. So, when the opportunity of taking guests to dinner comes up, we instantly decide to head over to the beautiful Victorian home, also know as “Painted Lady�. (if you’re wondering about the name - The Painted Lady moniker came from a style of architecture by the same name. The movement started in San Francisco, where people began “reinterpreting� old Victorian houses. A chief characteristic was painting the house with bright new colors. Hence, the painted lady.)
We took along a bottle of 2003 Dundee Hills Cuvée Pinot Gris and enjoyed every last drop. It paired well with the Pork Cheek, the Eggplant and Prosciutto Salad and the Seared Ahi Tuna. Unfortunately, we ran out of wine before the cheese and dessert course came out, so Jessica, (co-owner) came out with a 20-year Port to seal off the evening. Perfect!
I highly recommend visiting “Painted Lady� to anyone who will be looking to dine while visiting wine country. Just be sure to call ahead for reservations because they are usually pretty full. Bon Appetit!