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WALLA WALLA: HOOD RIVER: Full Sail PORTLAND: Le Pigeon $$
Brasserie Four $$ Brewing Company $$ New American
French American 738 E Burnside St, 97214
4 E Main St, 99632 506 Columbia St, 97031 Tel (503) 546-8796 Closed lunch
Tel (509) 529-2011 Closed Sun & Tel (541) 386-2247 Adventurous French-inspired
Mon This popular brewery’s pub food that has won national
A diverse menu features creative and tasting room is an ideal acclaim is served in an intimate
pizzas and large salads, plus spot to sample a range of award- dining room with communal
French-inspired fare such as fresh winning craft brews. It also tables and a chef’s counter.
quiches and steamed mussels. serves delicious sandwiches, Extensive wine list.
Sunday brunch is a local favorite. small plates, and salads.
WALLA WALLA: Whitehouse- MCMINNVILLE: Nick’s DK Choice
Crawford $$$ Italian Café $$ PORTLAND: Pok Pok $$
American American Thai
55 W Cherry St, 99362 521 NE 3rd St, 97128 3226 SE Division St, 97202
Tel (509) 525-2222 Closed lunch; Tue Tel (503) 434-4471 Tel (503) 232-1387
Housed in a converted 1904 A Wine Country landmark, Nick’s One of the region’s most
sawmill, this elegant restaurant is popular for its multi-course, renowned restaurants, Pok
has helped transform the region’s fixed-menu dinners. The wine Pok creates tongue-tingling
culinary culture. The seasonal list focuses on local labels. northern Thai specialties, served
menu draws heavily on local by an informed staff. Fiery salads
produce. Impressive wine list. NEWPORT: April’s at and spicy-sour curries provide
Nye Beach $$ flavors and textures rarely
Italian enjoyed in the US. The varied
749 NW Third St, 97365 drinks list includes drinking
Oregon Tel (541) 265-6855 Closed lunch; vinegars and inventive cocktails.
Mon & Tue This is the bedrock of a culinary
ASTORIA: Columbian Café $$ Dine at this cozy café offering empire that has extended
American scenic views and fine, creatively successfully to New York City.
1114 Marine Dr, 97103 conceived Northwest cuisine
Tel (503) 325-2233 Closed Sun–Wed with Italian accents. There is also
dinner; Mon & Tue a well-chosen, affordable wine PORTLAND: Jake’s
A local institution, this small diner list and excellent desserts. Famous Crawfish $$$
with a hip ambience is popular Seafood
for its specialty crêpes and hearty PORTLAND: Podnah’s 401 SW 12th Ave, 97205
breakfasts. It also serves fresh, Pit Barbecue $ Tel (503) 226-1419 Closed Sun
local seafood and vegetarian fare. Barbecue lunch
1625 NE Killingsworth St, 97211 This fish house, dating from 1892,
CANNON BEACH: Tel (503) 281-3700 boasts dozens of varieties of fresh
The Irish Table $$ Come here for slow-smoked, fish that can be steamed, stuffed,
Irish Texas-style barbecue fare. The seared, sautéed, or simply grilled.
1235 S Hemlock St, 97145 dining room is simple, but the The polished paneling and old
Tel (503) 436-0708 Closed lunch; tender meats keep drawing the artworks create a lovely ambience.
Wed & Thu crowds. There is a small selection
This homey restaurant serves of wines and microbrews, too. SALEM:
Irish dishes prepared with local La Capitale Brasserie $$
produce and seafood. The local PORTLAND: Dan and French
wines are popular, as are the Louis Oyster Bar $$ 508 State St, 97301
single-malt Scotches, Irish Seafood Tel (503) 585-1975 Closed Sun
whiskeys, and freshly poured 208 SW Ankeny St, 97204 Housed in a historic building, La
pints of imported beers. Tel (503) 227-5906 Capitale focuses on local, seasonal
The city’s oldest restaurant, ingredients, craft beers, and fine
DK Choice this 1907 landmark offers fresh wines. Enjoy creative renditions of
classic French dishes, and do not
Northwest seafood, including
DAYTON: a wide selection of oysters. miss the home-made charcuterie.
Joel Palmer House $$
American
600 Ferry St, 97114
Tel (503) 864-2995 Closed lunch;
Sun & Mon
A top Wine Country destination,
Joel Palmer House is set in a
historic antebellum mansion.
The internationally inspired
menu places a focus on wild,
local mushrooms and truffles,
and whatever else is in season.
Knowledgeable servers help
choose from a varied wine list
that features Oregon Pinot Noir,
Pinot Gris, and Chardonnay.
Pok Pok, a highly acclaimed Thai restaurant in Portland
For more information on types of restaurants see pages 28–9
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