Eric Flowers

“Not bad for out in the sticks.” One of the lines in Bottle Shock – a new movie based on the 1976 blind tasting in which California Chardonnays and Cabernet Sauvignons blew the cap off the notion that all the world’s best wines were French – can also be said of an event held recently in Sisters.

"Not bad for out in the sticks." One of the lines in Bottle Shock - a new movie based on the 1976 blind tasting in which California Chardonnays and Cabernet Sauvignons blew the cap off the notion that all the world's best wines were French - can also be said of an event held recently in Sisters.

The much-awaited new La Rosa in Northwest Crossing has finally opened.
Located within walking distance from most the Northwest Crossing homes means a built-in clientele. We sauntered in on a Tuesday night at 7:30 expecting to have no problem getting a table. The place was packed, but as luck would have it, there was one little table, recently vacated, next to the kitchen.
The new menu has been streamlined into a less overwhelming format. Although there are actually more items on each page, the way it's arranged is more user-friendly. Dishes are separated into categories such as appertivos, burros and mariscos and the signature "rose" still denotes a house specialty.
When we sat down in our chairs, the newly polished floor felt like an ice skating rink as we skidded around in our seats. Chips and house salsa arrived almost immediately as did water and a server to take our drink order.

The much-awaited new La Rosa in Northwest Crossing has finally opened.
Located within walking distance from most the Northwest Crossing homes means a built-in clientele. We sauntered in on a Tuesday night at 7:30 expecting to have no problem getting a table. The place was packed, but as luck would have it, there was one little table, recently vacated, next to the kitchen.
The new menu has been streamlined into a less overwhelming format. Although there are actually more items on each page, the way it’s arranged is more user-friendly. Dishes are separated into categories such as appertivos, burros and mariscos and the signature “rose” still denotes a house specialty.
When we sat down in our chairs, the newly polished floor felt like an ice skating rink as we skidded around in our seats. Chips and house salsa arrived almost immediately as did water and a server to take our drink order.