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• Northwest BBQ Restaurants

  PUBLISHED Jun 13, 2018

  One thing's for sure, American’s love barbecue! While the cuts of meat and cooking methods are important, many have a type of sauce that they swear is the best. There's a variety of sauce recipes, including Eastern North Carolina Vinegar Sauce, South Carolina-Style Mustard Sauce, Piedmont, Kansas City-Style, or the famous Texas-Style. To find out more about sauces, read ... Read more ›

• Blue Zones Project

  PUBLISHED May 01, 2018

  Have you heard about the Blue Zones Project? Blue Zones is a community-wide initiative designed to help make healthy choices easier for Oregonians. Healthy Dining Options In support of Oregon's Healthiest State initiative, the Blue Zones Project encourages changes to our community that lead to healthier options. It’s bringing residents, worksites, schools, restaurants, grocery stores, and government ... Read more ›

• More National Food Day Fun

  PUBLISHED Mar 15, 2018

  This month we continue with more 'National Food Day Fun' from last month's blog. We looked for the weird and fun when selecting these days. We hope you enjoy! July 2 - Canned Luncheon Meat Day In the USA, Spam is probably most popular in Hawaii. It’s used in Sushi (Spam Musubi) and there are more varieties ... Read more ›

• 6 Weird National Food Days

  PUBLISHED Feb 15, 2018

  These days there's a 'National Day of' for almost everything. While some of these special days go overboard, we at Dining Out In The NorthWest feel that everyday is good to celebrate food. Here are a few of our favorite National Food Days. This is an opportunity to try a new food, a new restaurant or a new ... Read more ›

• Get a Taste of the Islands Here in the NW

  PUBLISHED Jan 12, 2018

  With the dark and rainy days upon us here in the Northwest, many of us are dreaming of a little sunshine. While most of us won’t be heading to a place like Hawaii anytime soon, there are local restaurants where you can get a taste of the islands. Choose from your favorites like Kalua Pork, or ... Read more ›

• 7 Unique Dining Choices for Mt. Hood

  PUBLISHED Dec 19, 2017

  Are you heading to Mt. Hood this winter? We’ve got a number of special choices for dining, each with a unique take on the Mt. Hood experience. Click the website links for more information and enjoy your visit to Mt. Hood!   Barlow Trail Roadhouse – Dating back to 1926, the Barlow Trail Roadhouse is an authentic log cabin. ... Read more ›

• FOX 12 Toy Drive - Participating Local Restaurants

  PUBLISHED Nov 07, 2017

  Donated Toys in the FOX 12 Studios UPDATE - 12/12/17 Thank you diners for contributing and a special thank you goes to all the restaurants that participated on our first Toy Drive! Altogether, 100s and 100s of toys were collected for needy children from the restaurants listed below. Thank you all for supporting our community! ____________________ This Holiday Season participating Dining ... Read more ›

• Show the Gorge Some Love

  PUBLISHED Oct 03, 2017

    Did you know it's 'Show the Gorge Some Love' month? Many Columbia River Gorge businesses have been hurt by the impact of the Eagle Creek fire and the closure of Interstate 84. The wildfire began near Cascade Locks, and then grew to more than 48,000 acres. You can show your support and help them recover by ... Read more ›

• Where to Celebrate National Cheeseburger Day

  PUBLISHED Sep 14, 2017

  Any time is a good time for a cheeseburger, but did you know Monday, September 18th is National Cheeseburger Day? We’ve got some amazing cheeseburgers here in the Northwest, so take a look at our list below and try one near you. Beachcomber / Florence The 'Garbage Collector' from Florence’s Beachcomber Pub, is named for the owner’s ... Read more ›

• Smoked Pork Belly on a ‘Triple C’ Waffle (Cheddar, Chives & Cornmeal)

  PUBLISHED Aug 08, 2017

  With its rich texture and flavor, pork belly continues to be popular with diners and home chefs alike. Combine it with a waffle made with cheddar, chives and cornmeal and you've created something fun and delicious that you and your family will love. And, be sure to watch for pork belly on restaurant menus for a rich treat. Restaurants ... Read more ›