Yummy wine bar bistro

"A lot of bang for your buck. A bistro that offers a lot of style for not much money. Yummy wine bar & bistro has all the elements of a first rate bistro. The wine program is one of the most innovative and fun in the area. Come visit Clatsop County's freshest bistro, wine lounge, and bar serving progressive American/Europian cuisine paired with a large and affordable wine list that is all International all the time ..."

Coastal Living l 101 Things to see along the 101 - June 2010 Issue page 74 #15 Writers Carolynn Carreno, David Hanson, & Sara Peterson

To cruise down this legendary highway is to create one of life’s memorable road trips. Follow our route through Washington, Oregon, and California, and enjoy the ride.
#15 Sip on a Willamette Valley red or cool down with the Oregon berry sorbet at sleek little Yummy in downtown Seaside; yummywinebarbistro.com.

Travel + Leisure l Letters 08.09 l By the Seashore - August 2009 Issue Writer Tracy Chang, Seattle, Washinton

I loved seeing the Oregon coast in your June issue ["Driving"], but you missed a great restaurant: Yummy wine bar & bistro (831 Broadway; 503/738-3100; dinner for two $65), in the Gilbert district of Seaside. I know, I know - Seaside is the land of honky-tonk, not high cuisine, but this place stands out with local, seasonal theme: the dishes, wines, and artworks in the adjoining gallery all come from the area and change four times a year. Give it a try, won't you?

Fodor's l Pacific Northwest l The Oregon Coast l Seaside l Where To Eat l Yummy wine bar & bistro - 17th Edition 2008 Publisher Tim Jarrell

Despite the name, this is a warm, fun wine bar for adults. Owner Corey R. Albert serves inventive seasonal and staple dishes that blend well with their fine wine menu.

Oregon.com l Attractions l North Coast - Wednesday, March 11, 2009 by Jim Gullo

WE CAME, WE TASTED, AND IT WAS YUMMY

Ask Corey Albert why there is an orange stripe running down the middle of the concrete floor at his nifty new Yummy wine bar & bistro in Seaside, and he will leap to his feet to pull a photo off the wall. The photo shows how the chic Yummy space was once a parking garage for the Seaside Fire Station’s fire engines, and it makes you appreciate how far this space has come since Corey transformed it into Seaside’s hippest eatery when it opened on April 20, 2007.
“I knew one day that I wanted to have my own little café,” he said. “We’re a full-blown wine bar and a full-blown bistro. There’s nothing like this in the county.”
Atop that original floor, and within the exposed-brick walls of the old firehouse are now a two-sided fireplace, orange leather furniture and fabric sofas for lounging, and bistro tables done in blonde, wood block. There are lava lamps on shelves, and when you order food in the sofa section, it is delivered on the kind of old, tinny tray tables that we ate from while watching Lucy on TV in the ‘60s. I loved those tray tables.
The food is upscale and elegant, with entrees like roasted lamb loin served with a cherry-port demi glace, or volcano spiced ahi tuna served on a stack of sesame rice and cucumber salad. Artisan cheeses, marinated olives and a cured meat plate are available for light bites.
To this, Albert – who was once a rescue swimmer with the U.S. Coast Guard, and then owned a pizza restaurant in Cannon Beach for many years – adds a selection of some seventy Northwest and International wines, and delights in creating flights for tasting. To that end, I got quickly familiar with a selection of Cabernet franc pours from Oregon, California and Washington.
It is a combination that would fit right in with a trendy Portland neighborhood, or a Willamette Valley wine community. “I wanted a place to go and socialize with friends that is different,” said Corey. “And here it is.”
Different, sure, but what’s the word we’re looking for? It’s on the tip of our tongue…oh yes, it’s yummy. Yummy says it all.

The Best Places to Kiss in the NorthWest l 10 Edition - 2008/2009 by Gary Luke - president / publisher

IT'S OFFICIAL You're one of The Best Places to Kiss in the Northwest! Congratulations! After much deliberation, we are pleased to send this official notice that your business is included in the 10th edition of The Best Places to Kiss in the Northwest, part of the Northwest's best-selling guidebook series, Best Places. Once again, congratulation! And thanks so much for offering such a high level of satisfaction to your community and its visitors. I wish you and your business much success.

The Daily Astorian l Editor's Notebook l 22 reasons this place is special - Friday, January 02, 2009 by Stephen A. Forrester - editor / publisher

The quiet of the Friday after New Year's Day is a useful moment to reflect on the place we live. Many Americans are seaching for a unique place, not another anonymous strip-malled and franchised place. We've got that unique place. With that in mind, here are 22 reasons this place is special: ... 12. The sophisticated cuisine and urbane aesthetic of the Yummy wine bar & bistro in Seaside.

The Daily Astorian l OPINION - Wednesday, December 10, 2008 by Stephen A. Forrester - editor / publisher

On the recommendation of two of my co-workers, my wife and I enjoyed dinner last Saturday night at the Yummy wine bar & bistro in Seaside. We were not disappointed. In fact, we were elated. The quality of Yummy's cuisine, the aesthetic of its decor and the quality of its service set it apart from the rest of the Astoria-Seaside-Peninsula dining scene. The spaghetti bolognese I orderd was a leap beyond what Astoria's Italian restaurant offers.

Northwest Palate l Food, Wine & Travel of the Pacific Northwest l Exploring the North Oregon Coast - September/October 2008 by M.J. Cody

Yummy wine bar & bistro, a newcomer, is putting Seaside on the culinary map. Friendly service plus a clean, hip and sophisticated, yet casual atmosphere is just the right combination. From their intriguing menu of nightly "chalkboard" offerings, Sue and I shared the design-your-own platter and found a first-rate crab and artichoke dip and salmon spread, plus Italian salamis and a mix of cheeses. ... we had the, yes, yummy sweet onion cream soup and the ahi tuna steak sandwich with avocado, vine-ripened tomatoes, and cheddar cheese on house-made focaccia bread with a creamy pesto dressing (both dishes found on their summer menu; their menu evolves with every season). The ahi and its piquant dressing was terrifically enhanced by owner Corey Albert's suggestion of a smooth Spanish white wine, 2006 Albarino from Rias Baixas.

HipFish l YUMMY Excursion - August 2008 by dinah urell

Sensations Ignited: music, food and art, an undeniably compatible trio of which YUMMY wine bar & bistro serves in the palm of its hand ... At the end of the eve I frankly had to exclaim, "Wow, there really is such a thing as a triple orgasm."

Seattle Post-Intelligencer l Getaways l A his and her weekend at Cannon Beach l Food critic dives into the shopping scene while hubby has designs on solitary hiking - June 11, 2008 by Leslie Kelly

(Ecola State Park hiking trail between Cannon Beach & Seaside, Oregon) ... I had to admit it was pretty special to be alone in a place so raw and wild. Maybe my husband was onto something. So I let him talk me into venturing out the next day, hiking the trail leading to another resort town, Seaside. We would reward ourselves with a trip to the town's hip new wine bar, Yummy. (Yes, that's the name of the place, and, yes, it lived up to its moniker.)

Justout l Coast with the Most - February 01, 2008 by Jedidiah Chavez

Yummy Wine Bar and Bistro is a sophisticated yet comfortable restaurant featuring a menu full of flavor and passion. Yummy owner (pun intended) Corey Albert prides himself on the welcoming environment at his bistro. The food is so fantastic that an entire trip could be planned around the menu. This is a rewarding alternative to the usual deep-fried fare (i.e., fish and chips) that haunts most coastal towns and most tourists’ stomachs.

BeachConnection.net l Oregon Coast Best of Awards for the Year - December 30, 2007 by Andre' Hagestedt - editor / publisher

Best New Eatery: Yummy wine bar & bistro. Stunning tapas-style dishes and a truly interesting wine selection.

The Daily Astorian l Coast Weekend l Mouth of the Columbia - November 1-7, 2007 by Lori McKean

For years, I've joked with friends about writting a food review where the only words I used to describe the food were "yummy" and "yucky." When Yummy wine bar & bistro opened in Seaside early this year, I thought this would be the perfect time to use my simplistic reviewing method. The only trouble is, Yummy isn't "yucky" at all. In fact, it is way beyond "yummy." While the food is extremely delicious in a comfort sort of way, it is equally sophisticated in flavor and execution. The atmosphere and service at Yummy far exceeded my expectations ... and is designed in a way that makes it feel cozy - no matter how many people are dining there. Even though I swore I wouldn't say it, I found myself saying "yummy" all night long.

The Sunday Oregonian l Travel l The Best of the Oregon Coast Readers' Top 10 - Setember 2, 2007 by Terry Richard

A new wine bar in Seaside opened in the old fire station, days before my visit. Jeanne said not to miss the desserts, even if they look too pretty to eat.

The Sunday Oregonian l Travel - July 15, 2007 by Gerry Frank

A new place in Seaside is popular with the crowd that likes "hot" destinations. Give Yummy a try for fun, tasty treats and good drinks.

The Sunday Oregonian l Travel - July 15, 2007 by Terry Richard

After 30 years of writing about beautiful spots in Oregon, I thought I had seen them all. I was wrong. Yummy wine bar and bistro in Seaside's old fire station, where a table of six single women compared the food with the best of Paris.

HipFish - July/August 2007

This new wine bar is dudded YUMMY. From its delectable array of wine to its inexorably urban atmosphere this bouquet of taste is a pre-gaming hit ... we'd recommend Yummy as the number one place in the county to take that someday first-date for a high-quality Cab and a good tasty dish. Check it out, the lady/lad will love it.

Coast River Business Journal - June 2007

Yummy is the word for the latest eatery in Seaside. Owner Corey Albert crafted Yummy to fit his convivial vision of a "hip, groovy space" where customers can sip, dine, unwind and socialize ... welcoming to wine experts and novices alike. The overall decor and layout is, well groovy - and inviting.

JustOut - May 18, 2007

Yummy wine bar & bistro is not intimidating, yet it's sophisticated, hip and groovy. Yummy is a casual, comfortable place to enjoy wine and have a good time.

Cannon Beach Gazette - May 17, 2007

There's a new taste in Seaside ... Yummy is the coolest way to socialize.

The Daily Astorian l Coast Weekend l Mouth of the Columbia - May 17, 2007

Open since late April is the enticingly named Yummy. Yummy occupies an attractively refurbished section of the old Seaside fire station and promises to become a trendy stop for Seaside's scenesters.

Seaside Signal - April 26, 2007

T-minus 24 hours and counting before the opening hour - tables are set, the wine is on the wall, food preparations are being performed and still much to do, but the show will still go on ... with the help of the bistro's eight new members, those details were addressed in a teamwork fashion with mere hours to go before guests arrived. ... absolutely nothing was left unattended ... each visual detail is designed to give the inside the look of being the most modern and hippest place in town.

Seaside Signal - March 1, 2007

For now, the wall studs stick out like a skeleton. A large workbench sits on one side of the room, covered with tools and equipment. Scaffolding tower over another in the corner of the room. A foot-wide trench snakes around the back half of the room awaiting pipes for drainage ... but somewhere in the forefront of Corey Albert's mind is a finished wine bar & bistro decorated in a 1970's "groovy" contemporary fashion. Seaside awaits this hip new establishment.

Hi Corey,
I just wanted to send you a quick thank you for the amazing dinner you provided on New Year's Eve. Both Matthew & I loved every course provided (especially the halibut cheeks) and even came back another night for a second helping of the truffles. Your staff were very friendly and helpful in choosing the right wine for the night (the pairings were perfect) and we loved the toast & party favors that came along with it.
We'll definitely be back the next time we're in town, can't wait to see what's on the menu then!
Cassandra

JillO writes on CHOWHOUND http://chowhound.chow.com/topics/604122

this was a wonderful evening. great food, great service, great atmosphere - all around great evening. thank you! - Michelle, Portland

from the salad to dessert, everything was great! - Barb, Portland

very good! one of the greatest bistro's i've dined at in a long time. love it! wish there was one in seattle. great service. thank you. - Jon, Seattle

food is super! atmoshere great! - Sonia, Seaside

fantastic food, great service, comfortable environment all for a wonderful relaxing evening. - Allen, Hillsboro

great food, great service, relaxing, not rushed. - Betty, Oregon City

a thoroughly delightful experience from every angle and in each bite! thank you so much. franchise to n. idaho for me ... - Hali, Idaho

really terrific; fresh tastes, great food combinations. thank you for bringing refreshing & simple food to Seaside. a shock, but a good one to find you here. - Tana, Cannon Beach

urban chic, excellent presentation & quality. this bistro must become popular. enjoyed the environment; relaxed. - Steve, Portland

my husband and i live in los angeles (full-time) & seaside (whenever we can). i have to say that your establishment is our favorite place in seaside. the staff is very friendly, the atmosphere delightful & the food & wine - FABULOUS!!!! (LA has nothing on you) this past summer, my brother & his wife visited us from their home in paris, france & even my sister-in-law said it was a wonderful place & she wanted to come back again!! (trust me after almost 20 years of knowing her, this is a HIGH COMPLIMENT coming from a french woman!!). we rent out our oceanfront home when we cannot be there and i make a point of recommending Yummy's to our guests. - Barbara, Los Angeles

Hello Yummy’s Staff,
We visited the Yummy Wine Bar last weekend and had a really enjoyable meal with some great house wine. We were so entranced with your wonderful staff and establishment that we decided the next female Suri Alpaca cria (baby) born at our ranch would be your namesake. So here she is…welcome “Yummyleah” to the world! She was born about 15 minutes ago and is already walking. She weighed in at 20.12 pounds and is a glorious copper red/brown as is her Dad. Mom and baby doing great. Yummyleah will be a championship animal by the looks of things! Thought you might like to know. Pictures attached.
Warm regards,
Shelley Appler Peters
Montana Suri Alpacas
www.MontanaSuriAlpacas.com
Ranch Location: 695 Bass Lane, Corvallis, MT
Mailing Address: PO Box 382, Hamilton, MT 59840
cell: 406-360-4776
email: silver_shell@MontanaSuriAlpacas.com or suris@MontanaSuriAlpacas.com

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