I wanted to let everyone know im not an ice cream guy but I am a Dreamies Guy! Yum!!…read more I first tried this place in downtown Salem last weekend!!! We met a wonderful employee who was knowledgeable and very pleasent. The music play list was her as well and a shout out for great tunes!!! I tried cream sickle and wife had rhe Lavender one can't remember off hand. This last night we thought we would go West where they originated from. Dallas Oregon, thats right!! We enter and BAM!!! Same women, but this time I got her Name!! Jessenya!!! Another amazing experience and say what.... Music play list was superb . Huge thanks to Jessenya and all her amazing customer service and knowledge... please try Dreamies!!! I am not a paid reviewer, at least not yet but let's go!!!

I am ashamed to admit that it took Dallas Days for me to not only discover this little treasure in…read moremy town, but to try it. While it may look like your typical ice cream shop, i assure you - it is not! Not only are the flavor choices wide (and some of them trendy) this cream is made with sheep's milk. It was almost a turn off, but i decided to try it. I opted for half honey blackberry and half lavender lemonade - and WOWSER!!! GREAT FLAVOR COMBO and reminiscent of my favorite flavor at salt &straw. My friend had the rainbow sherbet, which was also very good. I would like to try some of the other flavors. If you find yourself in Dallas, and see that they are open, please give this small business some love! They opened in 2022 and they deserve to be around for a very long time!!

My partner and I stumbled upon Ovenbird Bakery when driving through Independence, Oregon this…read moresummer. The charming bakery is located on the main strip downtown, and is loaded with character! There was a couple playing chess on one of the bistro tables out front, and two elderly gentlemen having a lively conversation about local politics. This is just my scene! We ordered a marionberry danish and a sugar cookie, both of which were fresh, delicious and well-priced. The staff were super friendly and offered us a sample of freshly-baked dog treats for our pug Penelope, who we had in tow. Ask the bakers about their recent visit from Abraham Lincoln, it will make for a fun story and laugh. I hope you decide to visit this gem of a bakery, and tell your friends about it too!

Top five fave, no doubt! Katie (the baker extraordinaire) can make pretty much any kind of scone,…read moreand they're AMAZING! This is my go-to when I need lunch for a staff meeting, baked goods for a special event, and/or just a yummy snack. Here's what we've had AND highly recommend: Chocolate cupcakes Lemon cupcakes ANY deli sandwich on their made-fresh-daily focaccia bread. (you're welcome) Scones (All flavors, but my favorites are the hazelnut chocolate chip & the maple & the lemon flavors) Hubby loves all the danishes (esp. the berry ones) This place is a little gem in town that shouldn't be missed. Enjoy!

This is such a special place that offers a unique experience that you can never find at a large…read morecorporate winery. We were treated to a private wine and food pairing in a gorgeous space. Michael was the chef, and his presentations rival any Michelan rated chef. We had a four course tasting menu, and 5 wines, with bonus desserts at the end.  Every course was beautiful and delicious. Michael explains each food course, while our host Jessica explains the wine it is being prepared with. There wasn't a course that wasn't anything less than exceptional. However, if we had to choose, the real standout was the corn with winter mushrooms. The presentation looked like corn on the cob, but underneath there was a delicious creamy polenta, that surrounded by seasonal mushrooms.  We were informed that Chef Michael changes the menu regularly so no two experiences will be the same.

An exceptional experience from start to finish. The food was outstanding, the wine selection was…read morethoughtful and perfectly paired, and the ambiance struck that perfect balance of warm and elevated. Our host was incredible and made us feel genuinely welcomed. Truly a memorable experience. Highly recommend!

Sugar Lilly Cupcakes is a cupcake booth found at the Saturday Market in Salem, Oregon. FYI, they…read moretravel from nearby Independence, with no brick-and-mortar place yet, to my knowledge. I had passed by Sarah's booth several times in the past, just never actually stopping for a cupcake. With my sweet tooth in maximum overdrive on a sunny mid-June day, I figured that was as good a time as any to check it out. Sarah Lilly has been baking all her life, but only started selling cupcakes earlier this year. Looking at her business Facebook page (http://www.facebook.com/SugarLillyGourmetCupcakes), she has several cupcake choices, rotating several flavors in and out from week to week. Sarah will have about 10 choices overall each week, with 7-8 regular cupcake flavors and about 2-3 gluten-free options. All cupcakes are $3. The gluten-free cupcakes intrigued me, and I grew even more interested when Sarah mentioned she uses black beans instead of a gluten-free flour mix. I went with a gluten-free mocha cupcake this time. It's a chocolate cupcake topped with coffee buttercream frosting, coffee sprinkles, and a chocolate-covered espresso bean. What a delicious cupcake! The cocoa powder masks the black beans, to the point where it really tastes like your everyday chocolate cupcake. Even better, the texture of the actual cupcake remains unchanged. Every component is amazingly light, including the coffee buttercream. I love the simple garnishing of coffee sprinkles and single chocolate-covered espresso bean. Regarding the "regular" cupcakes, there are several delectable options, including S'mores, Guinness chocolate, Snickers, Mexican Hot Chocolate, and Apple Spice cupcake choices. Panda gasp! Again, selections vary from week to week, and Sarah posts the Saturday Market menu on her business Facebook page several days in advance. I've only had one of her many cupcakes, but I definitely want more! I could see myself going on a cupcake bender and eating a dozen of these in one sitting. Check the Sugar Lilly booth out!

So Yummy!! Had the carrot cake + cream cheese frosting and after devouring it, I instantly started…read morethinking about what flavor(s) I'm going to get next time at the Salem Saturday Market. My husband had the peanut butter + chocolate and he said, "it was one of the best cupcakes he's ever had, very moist and all-around perfect." Thanks Sarah for the wonderful experience! We'll be back for more!!

The fruta picada was really good. my coworker and i stopped by on our lunch for a quick snack…read morebreak. i opted out of getting chamoy on my fruit and asked for Valentina instead. I can't wait to see the place busy! the girl working the counter was sweet and helped us out pretty quick. I loved the painted mural and what i didn't show was the 2 Mirrors on the right side of the wall- it's a super cute addition to the place. Can't wait to come on my lunch break again. thank you!

We made a visit to Left Coast on our Oregon vineyard trip. The wait staff, specifically the…read morewaitress serving us, were INCREDIBLE. I cannot emphasize this enough. She was attentive, helpful in making decisions, and very knowledgeable about the wines the winery offered. Even gave us good feedback whenever we were making our food decisions to not order too much pizza for our group size! The wines were great, and I was pleasantly surprised by several of them. The truffle hill wine - cannot recommend enough - along with the Bubbly Bee. I enjoyed everything that we had, but those two were big stars!

It was a beautiful spring afternoon and we were looking for a place to sip wine, be outside…read moreunderneath a shaded patio and enjoy a wood fired pizza. We found it all plus an extremely gracious staff. This was our first time there and will not be our last. Highly recommend !

Celiac / GF Review: Great service and friendly atmosphere. When we mentioned a gluten allergy, they…read moreasked if it was celiac to limit cross contamination as much as possible. We appreciate that! Pizzas were amazing ! The GF crust was airy and thick Sicilian style. We always appreciate GF pies that are not your typical cauliflower crust cardboard type. Bonus for non-GF folks, there is a brewery right next door, although they also serve seltzers. I would put this GF pizza right up there with Blue Pan Pizza's GF Detroit style in Denver/Golden, CO, Belladina's Pizzeria GF Sicilian style in Greenville, South Carolina and Tony's GF Sicilian and Detroit styles in San Francisco! You won't be disappointed! -Peetza Dahut

I stopped here to have dinner with the family after a long drive from the Bay Area in California…read more We were in Oregon to watch our son graduate from Oregon State. Go Beavs! After a long drive and getting settled in to the hotel we decided to go get some grub. Pizza was the consensus. We walked from our hotel to New York Squares. When we walked in we were immediately greeted. The first thing I noticed were the NY Giants pictures on the wall. Pretty cool. The atmosphere was pretty nice. You feel like you're inside a pizzeria in Brooklyn. We ordered the The Grandma and a Pepperoni. The pizza was crispy around the edges, but soft in the middle. For everyone but me the grandma was the favorite. I personally loved the pepperoni. The pizza was overall good, not my all-time favorite, but a solid 4 out of 5. The owner was awesome and the atmosphere was great too. When we're back in Independence (we love Independence) we'll definitely be back for another pie or two.