Pack a picnic of artisan sandwiches on roasted garlic foccacia at Port City Pasta in Lake Oswego.
Grab an Oregon croissant and espresso at Ken’s Artisan Bakery in Northwest Portland.
Dine on lamb shanks braised in Oregon Pinot Noir at In Good Taste Cooking School in the Pearl District.
Feast on roasted corn and warm cider then pick your pumpkin at Kruger’s Farm on Sauvie Island.
Sit under towering maple trees and enjoy Pinot blanc at Ponzi Vineyards near Beaverton.
Share the house-made charcuterie plate and a Hair of the Dog Oregon craft brew at Higgins Restaurant in downtown Portland.
Make a date to sample artisan vodka and gin at House Spirits Distillery in Portland’s distillery row.
Take a drive through the farms and fields of Washington County and grab a burger at Helvetia Tavern near Hillsboro
Learn how grains go from farm to artisan cereals and breads at Bob’s Red Mill in Milwaukie.
Chef Johanna Ware brings a NY sensibility to her NE spot Smallwares. She even manages to put a spin on the ever-ubiquitous kale by deep-frying it and serving with a minty fish sauce. [Eater Member 38]
