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Signature Foods of Oregon
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items Some people wonder if Oregon - and especially Portland - has a signature food. In my opinion, it’s actually a cornucopia of wonderful, delicious things found throughout the state. Here are some of them.
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From the Minds of Humans
From the Earth and Sea
Food in a more or less natural state.
This is what most people think of when they see the word, “cherry.” Bing cherries were first developed in Milwaukie in 1875, named after Ah Bing.
Bing Cherries, Sheridan Fruit Company
Their blue cheese was named World Champion at the 2019/20 World Cheese Awards. “After 9 to 11 months of careful tending in our aging caves, our team hand-wraps each wheel in organic, biodynamic Syrah grape leaves that have soaked in pear spirits.” It...
Blue Cheese, Rogue Creamery
Coffee is a Big Deal in Portland, and there are plenty of roasters to choose from. Extracto is a favorite, in part because their roasts are delicious and consistent, and their baristas know what they are doing. Get the 11 of Spades at their cafe on N...
Coffee, Extracto Coffee Roasters
Head here, Portland's second oldest restaurant, for a variety of Dungeness crab offerings, from crab cakes to Crab Louie.
Dungeness Crab, Jake's Famous Crawfish
The hazelnut (aka filbert) is the official state nut of Oregon. It’s known especially as a main ingredient in Nutella, though in Portland there is a rival that will blow your mind: Cloudforest’s chocolate hazelnut spread sweetened with dates.
Hazelnuts, Cloudforest
Arriving in June and sticking around for two to three weeks, these are some of the most sought-after strawberries of the season. Sweet, flavorful, beautiful.
Hood Strawberries, Portland Farmers Market
A real crowd-pleaser, these deeply sweet green-striped orbs from Hermiston, OR are considered the best of the best. Watermelons from Hermiston are eagerly awaited every year.
Hermiston Watermelons, Growers Outlet
Head to Bella Organics to pick you own during the summer - marionberries do not ship well and that's why you don't see them in the supermarkets. Local is the way to go.
Marionberries, Bella Organic Farm
Jacobsen Sea Salt offers a variety of sea salts harvested from the Oregon Coast, and is often chosen by local chefs to use on their food.
Salt, Jacobsen Salt Co.
King Salmon is the official state fish of Oregon. But get yourself a subscription from Illiamna Fish Co for their deep red sockeye. You are going to experience one of the most delicious fish you’ve ever had.
Salmon, Iliamna Fish Company
From the Minds of Humans
Delicious dishes humans have invented.
This place makes epic chicken sandwiches, accompanied by jojos, fried potato wedges that are a regional specialty here. What's not to like?
Chicken & Jojos, Jojo Food Truck
This is home to the original corn dog, invented in the 1930s.
Corn Dogs, The Original Pronto Pup
Craft beer is definitely one of the highlights of the Oregon beer world. Head to Deschutes for a variety of styles, from ales to IPAs.
Craft Beer, Deschutes Brewery Portland Public House
There are far more famous donut shops in Portland, but they are not as good as Coco Donuts. This mini chain offers classic donuts skillfully made. Don't miss out on this one.
Donuts, Coco Donuts
Oregon is recognized as one of the premier Pinot noir–producing areas in the world. Specializing in single-vineyard Pinot noir, located 22 miles south of Portland.
Pinot Noir, Raptor Ridge Winery
While Portland offers many pizza styles (e.g, New Haven, Detroit, Neapolitan), Lovely 5050's pizzas are what I would call “Portland Style." Sarah Minnick uses local, seasonal ingredients that will blow your mind and warm your soul. Don't forget to ge...
Pizza, Lovely's Fifty Fifty
This spans the range from naturally vegan foods (fruits, vegetables) to imitation meats, to things like almond milk. Vegan or the more modern term, “plant-based” is just so easy to get in Portland. Burgers, pizza, tacos, sandwiches, groceries - vegan...
Vegan Food, Food Fight! Grocery