Food Traveler Magazine Winter 2013 | Page 61

Northern WINTER DESTINATION Valley views and walking trails are nearby and make a fine way to burn a calorie or two. Fall visitors will find leaves in full color. Tour the working farms where food really comes from and realize just how glorious a picnic lunch by a winding river can be. With all the farms it’s no wonder farmers’ markets abound, bringing fresh produce, locally-grown foods and often a little bluegrass music and toe-tapping to locals and travelers alike. On almost any country drive, allow time to pull off at one of the many roadside stands for a homemade pie or fresh-picked apples and berries. This is all part of the charm and culinary delight of Oregon’s Mt. Hood Territory. Towards the city you find Scratch Restaurant and fine dining with a world influence. Chef Patrick Lee Warner creatively blends dishes from around the world with organic and artisan foods from the Pacific Northwest. The result is food that keeps customers coming back. The Territory is a land of adventure. For the head, the heart and the palate. Create your adventure at MtHoodTerritory.com. The Territory is a land of adventure. For the head, the heart, and the palate. OUT OF OFFICE REPLY ESCAPE TO THE WILD AND THE WONDERFUL CREATE YOUR ADVENTURE AT MTHOODTERRITORY.COM