Summer Restaurant Recommendations / Portland & Willamette Valley
My husband and I will be spending four days at a winery in the Willamette Valley (near Dallas) and another four at Hotel Fifty in Portland, in late June.
As neither of us have ever been to the Pacific Northwest, we're seeking recommendations about local restaurants of note. Hubby is a chef and I'm a devout foodie. We both have very adventurous palates and love to eat our way through a vacation; lunch and dinner (no fast food - not that I expect Chowhounders to go there).
We'll have a car, so travel is not an issue, but my research indicates that we may not need one to get to the best places.
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For an adventurous palate, Aviary & Castagna...
http://www.aviarypdx.com/
http://www.castagnarestaurant.com/ind...-----
Castagna
1752 SE Hawthorne Blvd, Portland, OR 97214 -
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zenon5
May 28, 2011 10:29 AM
I'd suggest a couple of local favorites in the Willamette Valley. Try the Crooked House Bistro in West Salem. Bernard is self-trained and puts his soul into every dish. Great small bistro atmosphere, open for lunch and dinner at present although he's talking about dropping lunch. I've attached a couple of pics of salads I've tried recently. Entrees are just as lovely -:). We find ourselves going back again and again and you might find the same is true for you. Another truly unique (but spendy) spot is the Joel Palmer House in Dayton. It's all about fungi! Great story about Jack moving his family's restaurant out west from Pennsylvania. Jack's son is now in charge; outdoor seating on a warm summer evening just can't be beat. There are also several well-regarded restaurants in the McMinnville and Dundee areas but our experience is somewhat dated. I'm sure you can find better information than I could provide.
So many great choices in Portland. I'd suggest Paley's Place, Toro Bravo, Andina. I can't imagine going wrong at any of them. There are plenty more to choose from and I'm sure you'll get other excellent suggestions.
Good luck and good eating!!-----
Joel Palmer House
600 Ferry St, Dayton, OR 97114Andina Restaurant
1314 NW Glisan, Portland, OR 97209Paley's Place
1204 NW 21st Ave, Portland, OR 97209Toro Bravo
120 NE Russell St Ste A, Portland, OR 97212›1 Reply
