Northern
WINTER
DESTINATION
An Amazing Culinary
Destination
Where do you find Oregon micro-brews and wines,
juicy berries, farm-to-table foods, unique eateries,
adventure and the cream of the local Oregon Bounty
crop? Right here in Oregon’s MT. HOOD TERRITORY.
F
east on the elegant restaurants
of Greater Portland, charming
cafés of the Willamette Valley
and the authentic ambience of fresh
off the farm goodness that surround
the amazing culinary destination of
epic Mt. Hood.
Make sure your culinary adventure includes a visit to Allium
restaurant. Chef Pascal Chureau is
a master at picking the season’s best
from local farms to feature on his
French-inspired menu. His personal
connections to farms, farmers and
food find their way straight to your
plate. From heirloom tomatoes and
lively fennel to farm raised poultry
and ocean fresh seafood, it’s all here
and waiting to be devoured, in style,
of course.
Now let’s gain a little altitude.
58 FOOD TRAVELER | WINTER 2013
Climb a few thousand feet up the side
of Mt. Hood and settle in at Cascade
Dining Room, a monument to mountains and time located in historic
Timberline Lodge. In this restaurant,
hewn from ancient old-growth timber
carved by craftsmen, you’ll find views
of the majestic peaks of the Cascades
and food to match. Chef Jason Stoller
Smith works with local ingredients
including lamb from SuDan Farm in
Canby, fresh picked huckleberries
and whatever else the good earth has
to offer.
Back down the mountain, in the
rich valleys filled with food and farms,
you’ll find a perfect place overflowing with a bounty of flavor and fun.
Stop by a winery and perhaps catch
an “open house” weekend, where special music, food and new vintages are
available.
Wine fills The Territory. For a taste,
visit the timber frame tasting room of
Christopher Bridge winery and enjoy
a fine Pinot or a wood- fired pizza.