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Explore Luxury Tributary Hotel & Fine Dining at ōkta Restaurant in McMinnville, Oregon
Story, photos and video by Cassie Hepler Tributary Hotel is easily one of the most luxurious boutique hotels I’ve experienced so far in the United States… and that says a lot! The luxury accommodations with suites named after each area river debuted in McMinnville, Oregon in summer of 2022, the center of Oregon’s Willamette Valley and largest city in Yamhill County but still retains a small town feel. This was the next stop on my road trip West of Portland and arrived just in the nick of time to shoot, change and get ready for dinner. The full experience restaurant next door, ōkta, honors the region and each season, offering…
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Letting the Dogs In: How to Tell a Service Animal from a Health Hazard
Story by Rebecca Lightle Hospitality establishments nationwide are seeing more patrons accompanied by furry friends. This trend presents special challenges for the food-service industry. Restaurants must generally follow local health rules that prohibit animals on the premises. But the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA), Title III, requires places of public accommodation – such as restaurants – to admit “service animals” who assist individuals with disabilities and who meet behavior standards, including in buffet lines or communal food-preparation areas. Only dogs are considered “service animals” under the ADA (although many of the law’s protections also apply to miniature horses). To qualify as a service animal, a dog must be individually trained to…