San Francisco based freelance writer Laura Fraser looked to Watershed for culinary and wine country recommendations when assigned a story on Portland for Frontier Airline’s Wild Blue Yonder magazine. Watershed worked with Laura to craft a story on Portland’s spectacular restaurant scene and Oregon’s beautiful wine country.

Laura uncovers the gems of Portland and Oregon’s wine country in her feature story “Portland in its Prime,” published in the September issue of Wild Blue Yonder.

You can also read this story on Wild Blue Yonder’s website – http://www.gowildblueyonder.com/

We recently received a query from a media friend in Chicago asking for our “off-the beaten path” suggestions for a wonderful Portland culinary weekend. 

While there are many ways to serve up an interesting mosaic of culinary destinations in our fair city, here’s our current short list for his specific line-up of requests.  

Friday Dinner – Ten 01

Saturday Breakfast – Simpatica, Podnah’s Pit

Saturday Lunch – Chef Naoko, Sugar Cube (for dessert)

Saturday Dinner – Nostrana

Late-night (cocktails or entertainment) – Davis Street Tavern

Sunday Brunch – Broder, Junior Ambassadors

A market for a picnic/food for the plane ride home - Steve’s Cheese, Saturday Market