Try Kristina’s Specialty Stuffed French Toast and then rent some crab traps and toss them in nearby Siletz Bay.
Marché is a state treasure, and founder Stephanie Kimmel has been a leader in Oregon’s culinary scene since the 1970s. Anything from their wood-fired oven is worth the trip.
The only thing more stunning than the ocean views at the Heceta Head Lighthouse B&B in Yachats is their seven-course Oregon Bounty breakfast.
My hometown of Depoe Bay is like a postcard, from the fishing boats heading out of the world’s smallest harbor to the crashing waves of Whale Cove right out my window.
As a chef, I visit local farms or go foraging to really see and handpick the products I use. One of my favorites is Barking Dog Farms, a short beautiful drive up the Siletz River near Salishan.
I love to hike with my family around Drift Creek Falls in the Coast Range east of Lincoln City. Look closely in the autumn and you might spot some Chanterelles peeking out of the forest floor.
On the way back to Portland, veer off at McMinnville and drop in at Thistle. Chef Eric Bechard sources everything local and his preparations are divine.
