A Gourmet Market In Wine County
Dundee, Oregon, USA
Cuisine Style: American, Pizza, Deli
Average Price: $
Overall Rating: 3/5
Dined in: August 2015
By Sean Overpeck (CFE)
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Executive Chef:
Jody and Michelle Kropf
Located in the heart of Oregon wine country is Red Hills Market where my wife and I stopped for lunch while on a wine tasting of Willamette. There were several eateries nearby the winery we just finished having a tasting at such as the Dundee Bistro and a restaurant called Tina’s, but what struck us was a two-story building in the distance with a pig painted on the wall, and when we entered we were surprised to see an older country-style market with a very upbeat and motivating attitude towards food, wine, and people. Since 2011, Red Hills is the gathering place for local farmers, chefs, and winemakers. The marketplace is a vibrant cafe offering an abundant selection of craft sandwiches, wood-fired pizzas, salads, soups, a 200+ bottle wine list, and seasonally inspired dishes. Best of all, most are local, non-GMO, organic, sustainable products.
Catering, cooking studios, wines, spices, charcuterie, cheese, pizza, breakfast, lunch, and dinner, you name it and Red Hills Market has it. They have been featured in local magazines, web pages, and newspapers including Rachael Ray Magazine, Sunset Magazine, and Travel Oregon, just to name a few. My jaw dropped when I entered the building seeing the selections available. They had chalkboards with the daily specials and menu, plus a cool road sign going ten different directions, but instead of having a destination with the miles on it, there were store favorites being advertised with the prices. Rex’s Choice Whiskey, Stampede, Wild Turkey Rare Breed, and many others with similar interesting names.
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| Red Hills Market wine shelf |
Compared to other restaurants or markets in the area, what makes them stand out is their relaxed atmosphere that invites you to stay and hang out awhile. In the dining room area you can play a game of bocce or corn hole with friends and of course enjoy a wood-fired oven pizza or sandwich, or locals nights and tap takeover events. They also participate in local city events, such as the Bounty of Yamhill County, the Oregon Truffle Fest, Oregon Pinot Camp, and IPNC which my wife went to while I was deployed in Iraq. Also, they attend Tunes on Tuesday, Wood fired Wednesdays at domain Drouhin, the Shakespeare Festival at Stoller Vineyards and more.
When it comes to their wonderful bounty of foods from the sit-down or take out menu, they also try to source all of their products from local vendors and farmers, along with making sure that items follow seasonal rotations as much as possible. Their tuna is from Barnacle Bills, they use Jacobson sea salt, a Briar Rose Chèvre in many of their dishes, also they use local Orchard Baird Family Farms, and Freddy Guys Hazelnuts in many of their dishes as well as many more local producers. Their cheese selection is also outstanding. They also cater to outside events such as weddings and other social events, so feel free to contact their catering department to learn more.
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| Cheese selection at Red Hills Market |
If you are vegetarian, vegan, or have allergen restrictions, then don’t worry, Red Hills Market is safe for your culinary needs. They have many gluten-free options, and people can customize dishes to remove dairy, nuts, or even make them vegetarian or vegan. They are also open to the idea of working with local culinary institutions and offer apprenticeships to students for further education, which shows great diversity and room for expansion in their business. As far as their food offerings they have the following:
Breakfast
- Espresso Bar
- Breakfast Bowl
- Breakfast Sandwich
- RHM Biscuits and Gravy
- Smoked Salmon Toast
- Hazelnut Pancakes
- Steel Cut Oats
Lunch and Dinner
- Bites
- Salads
- Soups and Combos
- Craft Sandwiches
- Wood-Fired Pizzas
- Cheese and Charcuterie
- Kids Menu
- Specials
- Catering Menu
Their espresso bar under the breakfast menu is offered throughout the day with everything you would find in a coffee shop to include favorites like hot chocolate, cappuccinos, and cold brews. Being that Starbucks rains supreme in the coffee market, and is overpriced yet tastes horrible, I would gladly come to places like Red Hills Market to order my coffee any day. Since my wife and I were in a hurry just wanting to grab a quick bite, we did a little window shopping around the market looking at their interesting spices, olive oils, coffee, and cheese, then ordered the mortadella sandwich with truffled celery root remoulade, arugula & mama Lil's peppers.
My wife got the RHM salad comprising of local baby greens, roasted local hazelnuts, Briar Rose chèvre, and a house-made vinaigrette. We also got a cured meat & cheese board to share with the chef’s choice of favorite items. Other sandwiches of interest are their Reuben, albacore tuna, and Hill Farms smoked ham. From their wood-fired pizza section which I would love to try next time, they have a smoked jerk chicken and a lamb sausage pizza along with a few others. A good thing to know as well as a veteran and still working overseas was that on Veterans Day they provide a seasonal item from their menu to that veteran, so applause to them for supporting the vets.
Full Accolades List:
Zagat - 8 Reasons to Visit Oregon Wine Country
Nuvo Magazine
Mention in 1859 Magazine
Mentioned in Travel & Leisure Magazine
Mention in Portland Tribune
Portrait of Portland Magazine
Mentioned in AAA's Via Magazine
Examiner - Travel Oregon
Dessert:
We did not save room for dessert though the entire experience was a treat better than any dessert could provide in my opinion.
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See the whole list by visiting “The Wine Dine and Play Article Glossary by country”
Final notes, review basics, observations and more pictures:
Most reviews are subjective, depending on the writer; but they should also be responsible, and respectfully written, upholding the truth, and accurately conveying the experience to the best of the writer's knowledge, even if it includes metaphors the restaurant may not like to read about. My ratings are by the stars I award (from 0 to 5). The rating is calculated on a point accumulation of six separate factors based on individual experience. They include wine and other beverage selections, plate presentation, customer service, restaurant or café ambiance, food quality, and wow factor. To see more details of this rating list, read this article:
Overall from this experience, and the score factors outlined in the ‘about page’ section, based on my individual experience and rating, I give Red Hills Market a 3 out of 5 stars, meaning that they exceeded my expectations and were far above the average dining experience of most restaurants.
Scores are detailed in the factor chart below:
Formula Factor Conclusions and Overall Ratings
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Max Points Possible:
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Total Points Awarded:
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Total Points deducted:
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Ambiance
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9
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7
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0
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Food quality
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9
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8
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0
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Plate presentation
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8.5
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7
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0
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Customer service
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7.5
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7
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0
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Alcohol and other beverages
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9
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6
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0
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Total regular points awarded
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43
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35
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0
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Total percentage — less the Bonus
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0.813953488372093
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“Wow” factor BONUS
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5
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1
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0
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Total bonus percentage
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0.0232558139534884
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Total percentage and bonus for a final star rating
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0.837209302325581
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Stars Awarded (see chart below)
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0 - 5
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3
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**A full break down and explanation of the observations and point disbursement is available in the linked article above. To receive a detailed copy of your score, feel free to contact me at any time and I will provide it to you.**
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Overall Star Rating:
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3 of 5 Stars:
84% Rating with a 2 point “wow” bonus
Exceeded My Expectations in a Dining Experience
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Wine List:
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Over 200+ bottles of local & imported beer & wine
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Wine rating:
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4 of 10
Old World selections:
France
New World selections:
Oregon
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Corkage fee’s:
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This Restaurant does not list any corkage fee’s however, most American restaurants charge
$25.00 per bottle
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Restaurant style:
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Casual dining
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Cuisine Style:
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American, Market, Cafe, Sandwiches
Allergen or dietary accommodations:
Farm to Fork, Gluten Free, Grass Fed, Local, Low Carb, Non-GMO, Organic, Sustainable, Vegan Options, Vegetarian
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Reservations:
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Not Required
Walk-Ins:
Accepted
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Dress code:
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Casual attire
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Child policy:
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The Restaurants reviewed on this site may have a kids menu or cater to them; however, for full enjoyment of food and wine, it is recommended that kids not to be in attendance, unless they have been trained in proper etiquette.
If not then:
Hire a Babysitter!
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Experiences:
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Place for foodies, Trendy, Hotspot, Great outdoor dining, Rustic, Scenic views, Tourist grabber, and a Neighborhood Gem.
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Payments:
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Cash, Visa, MasterCard, Discover, American Express
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Parking:
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A Private lot or Street meter parking
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Wifi
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The restaurants reviewed on this site may have Wi-Fi, but do not require you to go online, because the excitement of the food and wine alone will keep you too entertained instead of checking your social media and emails.
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Noise level:
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Medium
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Smoking:
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Nonsmoking restaurant, and nonsmoking patio
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Patio or terrace:
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Yes
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Food Prices
(excludes, alcohol, taxes & 20% gratuity’s)
$£€¥ - Under 50.00 (inexpensive)
$£€¥ x 2 - 51.00- 99.00 (moderate)
$£€¥ x 3 - Over 100.00 (pricy)
$£€¥ x 4 - Over 200.00 (expensive)
$£€¥ x 5 - Over 400.00 (very expensive)
**Currencies reflect the world’s major travelers, restaurant, or wine connoisseur’s**
Currency:
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Price
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United States Dollar (USD)
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$
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Great Britain Pound Sterling (GBP)
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£
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Canadian Dollar (CAN)
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$$
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Chinese Yuan (CNY)
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¥¥¥
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European Union (EUR)
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€
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Red Hills Market:
99 West And 7th Street
Dundee, Oregon
97115
Contact Information:
Restaurant website:
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Maître d or host:
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+1 971 832 8414
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Email Contact:
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Serving hours:
Pacific Standard Time (GMT, Zulu, or UTC-8:00)
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Daily: 7:00 am - 8:00 pm
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Social Media
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Accolades:
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The worlds best restaurants is a subjective list of who is writing it and changes on a regular basis. The Wine Dine and Play best experiences are based on my highest rated stared restaurants, meaning that the visit was an outstanding or extraordinary experience. From cafés, chains, mom + pops, hole in the walls, to fine dining including a few Michelin spots. Visit the Top 100 page to see the entire list.
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Medieval-style British cuisine banquet plus 2-hour dinner show
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California cuisine & fine dining chain
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French & Canadian cuisine
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Other Pictures:
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| Building logo |
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| Dining area |
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| Local and organic |
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| Menu |
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| House spices |
“Culinary perfection consists not in doing extraordinary things,
But in doing ordinary things extraordinarily well.”
-Angelique Arnauld (1591-1661)
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TTFN
