Sunday, December 02, 2012

Where to eat in McMinnville before Linfield football games?

 



There are many choices. Consider WildWood Cafe, 319 NE Baker St., home of the "Wildcat Special," and Alf's, 1250 SW Baker St., home of the "Elk Burger."  (Baker Street is also Oregon Route 99W.)

WildWood is dowtown. Alf's (named for it's founder/former owner-operator Albert Alfred "Pat" Alf, Jr.) is within easy walking distance of the Linfield campus.


A "Wildcat Special" is smoked ham, melted cheddar and tomato on grilled sour dough.


An "Elk Burger" is made with elk meat. It's named for Linfield Prof. Harold C. Elkinton. He chaired the college's Department of Business administration & Economics for 42 years, 1927-1969. Early in his career, students nicknamed him "Elky." Students in later years called him "The Elk."