O - The Oprah Magazine - November 2006

Where Do You Want to Eat? Portland, Oregon

Suddenly, Portland's restaurant scene is challenging its neighbor Seattle - and even giving San Francisco a run for its organic tomatoes. Inspired by the incredible regional seafood and vegetables and prime Willamette Valley wines, chefs are dishing up sophisticated-rustic cuisine in stylishly quirky surroundings. Even better, the meal prices would seem like pocket change in New York.

Local Flavor - Wildwood

A pioneer of classic Pacific Northwest cooking, 12-year-old Wildwood still earns respect. Chef and founder Cory Schreiber, who grew up in the oyster business, supports local farms and sustainable agriculture; his fall dishes showcase wild chanterelles and white truffles, as well as lush Concord grapes, apples, and hazelnuts grown nearby. The regional theme extends to slate floors and wood-lined walls and ceiling. Dinner for two, $75.


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