Chateaulin
Just steps from the Oregon Shakespeare Festival main stage, Chateaulin serves classic French cuisine in a richly decorated Parisian atmosphere. Pre-theater diners may select appetizers ranging from pate maison to escargots a la Bourguinonne. Main courses include vol-au-vent a la Champignon, filet mignon with classic Choran sauce. For the vegetarian palate, a Duo d'Vegetarien rich with bruleed, and stuffed vegetables, herbs, and spices. The extensive wine list features vintage wines of France, California and Oregon. After the theater, join the party at the bar for cocktails and sample from the bar menu. Chateaulin is open for lunch Wednesday through Saturday. Dinner is served nightly and advance reservations are recommended.
Chateaulin
50 E. Main St.
Axhland, OR 97520
(541) 482-2264
chateaulin.com
Amuse
French cuisine meets Northwest ingredients and style at Amuse, where the focus in on fresh, organic, and local ingredients. The husband, and wife team that own Amuse bring a wealth of experience from their work in west coast French restaurants. The menu includes potato, and celery root soup swirled with celery oil, wood grilled ribeye with pommes frites, and roasted shallot butter, a finely select cheese course, and decadent desserts. The patio is open in the summer for outdoor dining. Reservations are recommended, and accepted up to two months in advance.
Amuse
15 N. First St.
Ashland, OR 97520
(541) 488-9000
amuserestaurant.com
Lela's Café
Savor the art of a French café at Lela's, where the combination of fresh ingredients from the Pacific Northwest and classic French technique guide the menu. Pastries and bread, freshly baked each day, share the spotlight with savory Soup du Jour, roasted beet salad, and duck confit. Stone baked pizzas include a brie and grape topped pie with spiced walnuts and dill. Open for lunch and dinner, the Café décor evokes European style with black and white tiled floor, sparkling lights outlining the windows and an outdoor canopy.
Lela's Café
258 A Street, #3
Ashland, OR 97520
(541) 482-1702
lelascafe.com
Article Written By Denise Schoonhoven
A seasoned business traveler, Denise Schoonhoven specializes in food, travel, landscaping, design and personal development topics. She has lived and worked in London, San Francisco, New York, Pennsylvania, New Jersey and the Pacific Northwest. Schoonhoven hails from the corporate writing world where she authored marketing material, catalogs, presentations and training documents.
