This weekend promise to be one ridiculously hot mofo. Chances are you may already have plans, but if you’re looking for something to either beat the heat (or join it… whichever), here are my three humble suggestions:
Go Coastal:
It’s just so very close, with so many damn fine places to camp. If you’re heading out to our State’s fair shores, why not drive through Astoria and have lunch at one of my favorite Oregon breweries: Fort George.
Their pub is gorgeous and cool with a great view of the Columbia. Also, their beers are killer. In fact, why not pick up a growler and take some along with you. Nothing like a soft ocean breeze through a forest of Doug Fir, complimented by a Vortex IPA.
Stay Home:
Okay. Stay with me on this. One of the best ways to deal with the heat is to just give in. Why not grab your copy of To Kill a Mockingbird and read a few chapters while cooking up some fried chicken.
Add some whiskey-laced sweet tea, some watermelon, and maybe a pie, and you’ll have made acquaintances with the heat with the gentility of a man in a seersucker suit tipping his hat to a Southern lady dusted in powder and sweat.
Go to Nostrana:
On Sunday, August 15th, 1-3pm, they’ll be celebrating an infamous Italian horse race called Il Palio by staging races of their own in the Nostrana parking lot. They’ll also have a buffet lunch from the amazing Chef Whims for $25, served on their patio. Bonus: You can have the benefit of unlimited, refreshing Prosecco if you pay $10 more. Ahhh, refreshing. Call Nostrana (234-2427) to reserve.
Okay smarty-pants. You think you’re so smart? What do you suggest?
I don’t remember good views from fort george. I think it looks mostly just into the tall buildings across the street. Astoria brewing and the Rogue Brewery in Astoria are both right on the river with good views though.
Best lunch in Astoria is the Bowpicker fish n’ chips stand down the street. You get big pieces of fried fresh albacore steak, and a whole bunch of fries for $9. Delicious!
As for going coastal…
My fave place to eat in Astoria is the Blue Scorcher. Wonderful baked good, fresh local ingredients, tasty soups and creative daily specials (their cardamom and honey latte is unique treat as well) :
http://www.bluescorcher.com/Scorcher/Blue_…
Of course, they close at 5pm so not an option for dinner in Astoria (Fort George is a great option for that).
Nostrana is having a horsing race in the parking lot? That’ll end well.
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