Portland, Oregon

Portland, Oregon (pop. 580,000), is situated at the confluence of the Willamette and Columbia Rivers at the northern edge of the Willamette Valley. This idyllic city is nestled between the Cascade Range to the east and the Pacific Ocean to the west, offering its residents an unparalleled bounty of food products from both land and sea. Throughout history, the prevailing culinary worldview in Portland has focused on the quality, integrity, and diversity of ingredients that can be found in the region.