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Italian traditional pasta with asparagus and mushrooms

Italian Tradition at Enzo’s in Portland, Oregon

You will undoubtedly feel like a guest in an Italian family home at Enzo’s Caffe Italiano, whether you are dining outdoors in their intimate patio or inside the cozy dining room. Location: 25259 NE Alberta Street, Portland, Oregon Traditional Italian fare in the style of the Puglia region is food served from Enzo’s heart. He uses time-honored

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French Vietnamese Jade Bistro and Patisserie

French Vietnamese at Jade: Portland, Oregon

French Vietnamese specialties can be found in the well-maintained Sellwood neighborhood of Southeast Portland, Oregon. It is the home of Jade Bistro and Patisserie, located among the quaint and colorful streets with numerous antique stores, Victorian homes, cottages, and Craftsman bungalows. The mother-daughter team of Lucy and April run the casual dining restaurant with dedication

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These sauteed garlic chili shrimp from La Rambla Spanish & Tapas restaurant in McMinnville, Oregon were a favorite with Chef Emeril Legasse when he visited.

Tapas at La Rambla Restaurant & Bar, McMinnville, Oregon

Oregon’s Willamette Valley has become a popular destination for wine touring. The valley produces some of the finest wines in the country, with a special emphasis on award-winning Pinot Noirs. And where there is good wine, you’re going to get really fine food. McMinnville, Oregon makes a wonderful base for wine touring in the valley.

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Jamon Iberico Hanging Behind the Bar at Ataula, Portland, Oregon

Ataula: Modern Spanish Tapas in Portland, Oregon

If forced to use one word to describe Ataula, it would have to be “happy.” An unusual choice for a restaurant? Maybe. But there is a joy in this place that’s tough to describe. And it starts with the chef. Born in [amazon_textlink asin=’1465437541′ text=’Barcelona’ template=’ProductLink’ store=’theyums-20′ marketplace=’US’ link_id=’171559ea-1124-11e8-a3c3-2bbff36bd7f1′], chef Jose Chesa’s resume spans the

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Rich, thick, delicious-that's the smoked beer cheese soup with house-made croutons at ABV Pub in Hlilsboro, Oregon

Eclectic Beer and Gastropub Food at ABV Pub, Hillsboro, Oregon

Drinking great beer, especially craft and small-house brews, is a thing in [amazon_textlink asin=’1513260766′ text=’Oregon’ template=’ProductLink’ store=’theyums-20′ marketplace=’US’ link_id=’8482e416-de06-11e7-9e40-b5d7338e926a’]. A big thing. However, it’s not always easy to find the range of choices you might want, even in the greater Portland area. But when you head to ABV Pub in Hillsboro, Oregon, your problem is

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Calamari and three sauces at Jake's Famous Crawfish, Portland, Oregon

Jakes Famous Crawfish in Portland, Oregon

It’s 1892, and [amazon_textlink asin=’1628873000′ text=’Portland, Oregon’ template=’ProductLink’ store=’theyums-20′ marketplace=’US’ link_id=’e355f8eb-8738-11e7-a61e-db8c35add8a2′], is booming. Some 90 trains a day bring people pouring into the city from across the country. The economy is roaring with good jobs in the lumber mills and furniture factories, flour mills and the ships being loaded and unloaded on the busy waterfront.

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