Must Haves

• Get a Cocktail To-Go

  PUBLISHED Jan 14, 2021

  Looking for something different? How about a cocktail to go? Here’s some great choices, with a location near you. Keep in mind OLCC requires a substantial food item be purchased with any to-go drink. Enjoy our recommendations! Beachcomber Pub – Florence Go get a Blood Orange Margarita or Martini made with fresh squeezed fruit, with your take-out order, ... Read more ›

• Support Local Restaurants with Take-Out & Delivery

  PUBLISHED Nov 14, 2020

  Northwest Diners: By now you’re aware that restaurant dining rooms in Oregon and Washington are closing again on November 18th in an effort to limit the spread of Covid-19. However, many of your local restaurants are still open for take-out and delivery. Please check your restaurant’s website or give the restaurant a call for their delivery and take-out ... Read more ›

• I-5 Brewery Tour

  PUBLISHED Oct 02, 2020

  If you’re heading anywhere along the I-5 corridor from southern Oregon to southwest Washington, along the way there are some excellent choices in craft breweries. Here’s our favorites, all within about a mile of I-5. We start in Ashland and move north to Vancouver, Washington.   ASHLAND Caldera Brewery & Restaurant We like Caldera for their quality ales, lagers, sodas and ... Read more ›

• Mouth-Watering Northwest BBQ

  PUBLISHED Aug 17, 2020

  One thing's for sure, American’s love barbecue! While the Northwest isn't known as a hotbed of barbecue, we still have many delicious, mouth-watering barbecue restaurants that make for some tough choices of where to eat. Take a look at our favorites here in Oregon and SW Washington and click the links to find out more. Pick one near ... Read more ›

• What to Expect with In-Restaurant Dining

  PUBLISHED Jun 25, 2020

  We love our local restaurants for the amazing food, great people and unique experiences. Many of us are ready to get back to in-restaurant dining, so if you haven’t been out to eat in a while, please know that your local restaurants are doing everything they can to ensure your safety. Here’s what to expect ... Read more ›

• Make it for Mom - Mother's Day Take-Out

  PUBLISHED May 04, 2020

  It’s not too late to make your plans for Mother’s Day take-out. Many restaurants are offering Mother's Day Brunch or Dinner. Check with your local restaurant to find what they're offering. Plus, here’s a list of great ideas near you to help you Make it for Mom!   Annette’s – Salem Choose your favorite entree and make sure ... Read more ›

• Delicious & Easy Restaurant Foods at Home

  PUBLISHED Apr 10, 2020

  Would you like something delicious, fun and easy to cook during this stay-at-home time? Check out our favorites from around the Northwest. If there's one near you, give it a try. Thank you for supporting our local restaurants! Fultano’s/Warrenton Kid’s Pizza Kits are available at Warrenton Fultano’s for a great meal and fun activity! These kits come ... Read more ›

• Support Our Economy: Take-Out & Delivery

  PUBLISHED Mar 17, 2020

  Northwest Diners: By now you’re aware that restaurant dining rooms are temporarily closed. However, many of your local restaurants are still open for take-out and delivery. Please check your restaurant’s website or give the restaurant a call for their delivery and take out options. You can also search for a local restaurant on this site. For more than ... Read more ›

• Chef Tim's Street Tacos Recipe

  PUBLISHED Jan 12, 2020

  Here's one of Chef Tim McDonald's favorites, presented at a past Bite of Oregon. Chef Tim says it 'tastes fan-frikkin-tastic.' Pork Al Pastor Yields: 60 FLOZ Ingredients: 1 OZ: SPICE CUMIN SEED WHL toasted 8 OZ: PINEAPPLE WHOLE chopped 2 FLOZ: HERBS OREGANO de stemmed 4 FLOZ: VINEGAR APPLE CIDER 50 GRAIN 8 OZ: GARLIC PLD WHL 5 LB: ONIONS WHT JMBO SACK diced 4 OZ: BASE ANCHO CHILI CONC 14 OZ: PEPPERS CHIPOTLE W/ADOBO SCE 32 OZ: JUICE PINEAPL 16 LB: PORK BUTT ... Read more ›

• Northwest Cozy Fireside Dining

  PUBLISHED Oct 18, 2019

  Whether it’s a romantic occasion or simply a rainy day, the crackling, popping and warmth of a restaurant fireplace enhances your dining experience and lifts your mood. There are many wonderful restaurants with fireplaces around the Northwest. Please enjoy our recommendations.   Caldera Brewery and Restaurant – Ashland A warm fireplace in the dining room adds to Caldera’s ... Read more ›