Where Sasha Went
(A Customer’s Experience)
There are a lot of really great restaurants in the Yamhill/Willamette/Tualatin Valley area thanks in part to our robust wine industry. Up until recently, I had focused most of my time dining at restaurants in the Portland area, there are so many great places there, you could go out every night and never run out. Having recently moved out of the area has given me the […]
The Story of Henri
Gather round, come one and all… for I have a story to tell that will rivet you to your seat and cast your eyes wide open to the teller. It is a story about wandering, a story about need, a story of communication and a story of clarity. But mostly, it is a story about the human spirit, perseverance, trial and tribulation, and ultimately of the Saving […]
Gilbert or Gilby?
France is famous for its art, literature, fine cuisine and opinionated people like my great uncle Gilbert, or Gilby as I call him. He was born in the Northeast of France in the Alsace region. Some things he loved to do as a child were to play le Belon et le Prisonier, which means the ball and the prisoner. It’s sort of like tag. His […]
Best of City Search
Awarded best Seafood in Portland!
-Best of City Search, 2003.
Zagat Survey
America’s Top Restaurants rated Winterborne as “EXTRAORDINARY” in the 2003 Zagat Survey. The reviewers said “Small, cozy,” “unique crab juniper,” “terrific sauteed oysters,” “every entree is special,” “personal attention from the staff”
– America’s Most Prestigious Restaurant Guide!
Chef’s Hall of Fame
Winner, and included in the Chef’s Hall of Fame recipe collection, Winterborne (Gilbert’s restaurant in Portland prior to Cuvee), was recognized as one of the leading North American chefs and restaurants, for culinary superiority, restaurant ambiance, and creativity.