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Tapas Happy Hour Pop-Up

Tapas Happy Hour Pop-Up

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Date And Time

Saturday, November 22nd 2025 @ 03:00 PM to
Saturday, November 22nd 2025 @ 06:00 PM

Registration End Date

Saturday, November 22nd 2025
 

Location

645 NE 3rd Street McMinnville, OR 97128
 

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Saturday November 22nd, 3pm-6pm || McMinnville Tasting Room

Add to your wine tasting experience with our Tapas-style Happy Hour, with Chef Sami Marquez! Spanish-driven shareable plates with a Farm to Table approach, featuring Live-Grilled and Local ingredients from our neighboring farmers. 

This menu features 100% gluten-free and dairy-free, with the exception of the side grilled bread. 

Reservations are highly encouraged and will ensure your table, but food will be first-come, first first-served basis, and available until we sell out! Food & wine sold separately. No ticket sales for this event. 

BONUS!

If you’re a STEAK lover, Chef Sami will have her newly launched Steak Sauce for sale at the happy hour. Mention this newsletter to get $2.00 off per bottle. Limited supply. If you would prefer to pre-order, please visit her website at Vino Trece & Co

HOW TO RESERVE:

Make a standard reservation for Saturday, November 22nd at the McMinnville location, between 3 and 6 pm to enjoy this Tapas Happy Hour. We can’t wait to have Sami with her grills on-site, ready to cook for you! Go here to reserve

MENU: 

  1. Smoked Filet Mignon

    • Long-smoked and juicy tenderloin beef right from the Willamette Valley. It’s accompanied by chimichurri and Sami’s scratch steak sauce, with a drizzle of sweet red wine reduction. One could eat this whole filet, but it can also serve up to three people.

  2. Pescado Blanco Tostada Duo ft. Tejano Beans

    • Two crispy tostadas featuring Rockfish from our Oregon coast, grilled on the spot! Slow-cooked Tejano Beans as the base, featuring a 5-hour cook with ham hocks, mild jalapenos, and onions. Garnished with pickled red onions, pico de gallo, and garlic oil. Serves one to two people.

  3. Polenta Medallion Trio

    • Boiled & Seared Polenta “cakes” with a hint of spice, accompanied by a scratch fire-roasted Salsa Brava, a light bed of fresh arugula, garnished with local Arugula Microgreens. Serves approximately up to three people.

  4. Caldo Gallego Soup

    • Hearty white bean and smoked hamhock soup inspired by the Galicia region of NW Spain. Slow-cooked with Yukon Potatoes, Collard Greens, Cannellini beans, Smoked Pork Hamhock, aromatic Onions & Garlic, Spices & Herbs, with a Rich broth. Includes sliced grilled garlic bread. Serves one.

  5. Roasted Butternut Hummus 

    • Features locally roasted butternut squash and garbanzo beans, grilled artichokes & olives, garnished with Crispy Chickpeas and garlic oil. Includes side of Cucumber Slices, and Matchstick carrots for dipping. Services approximately two people. 

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McMinnville Tasting Room
McMinnville Tasting Room

The McMinnville Tasting Room is our newest location in the heart of McMinnville on 3rd Street. Drop in to try the current flight of wines or to enjoy a glass of your favorite wine with small bites. Reservations are recommended, but walk-ins are welcome if we have space.

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Date And Time

Saturday, November 22nd 2025 @ 03:00 PM to
Saturday, November 22nd 2025 @ 06:00 PM
 

Registration End Date

Saturday, November 22nd 2025
 

Location

645 NE 3rd Street McMinnville, OR 97128
 

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