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lodging, dining & other secrets for valentine's day

'Wine Walk' In Oregon Coast Town Buzzes with Activity

(Newport, Oregon) - It’s a month worth of wine, cuisine and song in Newport, along what has been nicknamed Nye Beach’s “Wine Walk” – as NW Third St. contains two wine shops and a wine bar within a block of each other. Village Market & Deli sits at the top of the hill, with its “small but proud wine shop;” Nye Beach Gallery sells fine wines from around the world as well as artwork; and Blu Cork Wine Bar sits at the bottom of the hill with its now-legendary presence.

Both Blu Cork and Nye Beach Gallery feature various events this month, soaking in the presence of Valentine’s Day and other aspects of Newport.

Meanwhile, Village Market & Deli has reopened after taking January off, emerging with a new menu focusing on country comfort foods with a different angle. Cute little names abound to describe this, such as “Grits to Grigio,” “Nashville to Naples,” or “Downhome Dijon.” It’s a heady mix of peasant-meets-upperclass; simple, country cooking from a variety of cultures.

They’ve teamed together skillet fried chicken with polenta or proscuitto with black-eyed peas. There’s a blackened catfish on panino. Artisan bread is served with a variety of dipping sauces, including the same incredible terrines and pates you’ve found there before and at their sister business, Blu Cork Wine Bar.

Village Market is open 11 a.m. to 5 p.m., Wednesday through Sunday. 741 NW Third Street, Newport. (541) 574-9393.

"Art Chairs" along NW Third, courtesty of Nye Beach Gallery

Down the street a couple doors, Nye Beach Gallery hosts a “Valentine's Tasting” on February 11, with rose' champagne, red wine and chocolate. 1 - 5 p.m.

On the weekend of Seafood & Wine Festival, Feb. 24 – 26, Nye Beach Gallery has a special event featuring wines from August Cellars, Chevre cheeses from River's Edge and pasta making with Cathey Briggs. 1 - 5 p.m. 715 NW Third, Newport. (541) 265-3292.

Blu Cork Wine Bar has announced its live music and event schedule for February. All shows are free and begin at 7:30 p.m. unless otherwise indicated.

February 3 - David Hutson Quartet, joined by Patty George on vocals (jazz)

February 4 - Tony Holly, guitar and vocals. 9:30 p.m.

February 10 and 11 - Beth Willis, “acoustic goddess of fun,” (jazz, blues & pop covers, and alt rock originals).

Saturday, Feb. 11 is also a tribute to “Losers in Love.” Singles and couples are invited to enjoy tables strewn with rose petals, special tapas dishes and champagne.

February 17 - David Hutson Quartet

February 18 - Joe Jordan, guitar and vocals (jazz and blues)

February 24 - David Hutson Quartet

February 25 - Sons of Beaches guitar, bass and vocals (a rollicking good time a la Jimmy Buffet)

March 3 - David Hutson Quartet

March 4 - Sons of Beaches

613 SW Third Street, Newport. 541-265-2257.