Author Topic: The signature food of Portland, OR? (Read 6000 times)

garfieldelric · « **on:** August 06, 2011, 09:29:09 pm »

You know, in addition to loving anime, and other things, I am somewhat of a foodie.

Seattle has their coffee, Los Angeles their french dip sandwich (and bacon-wrapped hot dogs), Boston its baked beans and Philly its cheesesteak sandwiches.

But what about Portland? Folks, what do you think is the signature food item of northwestern Oregon? Have at it, fellas.

superjaz · « **Reply #1 on:** August 06, 2011, 09:47:57 pm »

Lets see there be hazel nuts and salmon.
I do <3 salmon
Oooo dungeness crab
(yes I understand can be found in Washington too)

there is tillamook cheese that is awesome and local to oregon,
which I use when I make crab stuffed mushrooms

If I were to pick a dish it would be bacon wrapped shrimp just because when I make it it is so freakin awesome, food crack, really you itch to have it again

Tanuki19 · « **Reply #2 on:** August 06, 2011, 10:16:40 pm »

Voodoo Donuts! XD

Saki-the-cat · « **Reply #3 on:** August 06, 2011, 10:22:10 pm »

Quote from: Tanuki19 on August 06, 2011, 10:16:40 pm

Voodoo Donuts! XD

Agreed.

nerdtastic · « **Reply #4 on:** August 06, 2011, 11:21:09 pm »

Quote from: Saki-the-cat on August 06, 2011, 10:22:10 pm

Quote from: Tanuki19 on August 06, 2011, 10:16:40 pm
Voodoo Donuts! XD
Agreed.

That's what I thought of too, although salmon and coffee can easily be ours as well.

Jacob_Blackfeather · « **Reply #5 on:** August 06, 2011, 11:36:18 pm »

we have great frozen yougurt and donuts actually :3

Washougal_Otaku · « **Reply #6 on:** August 07, 2011, 09:31:26 am »

Quote from: nerdtastic on August 06, 2011, 11:21:09 pm

Quote from: Saki-the-cat on August 06, 2011, 10:22:10 pm
Quote from: Tanuki19 on August 06, 2011, 10:16:40 pm
Voodoo Donuts! XD
Agreed.

That's what I thought of too, although salmon and coffee can easily be ours as well.

This, as well as tofu, from what I understand... OH! SUSHI!!! Portland has a good-sized sushi field, doesn't it?

Spontaneous · « **Reply #7 on:** August 07, 2011, 10:57:05 am »

I don't know about the exact signature food, but did you know Portland is ranked #1 for best street food in THE WORLD according to CNN?

http://articles.cnn.com/2010-07-19/travel/worlds.best.street.food_1_street-food-arepas-locals?_s=PM:TRAVEL

MiriaRose · « **Reply #8 on:** August 07, 2011, 01:11:47 pm »

Donuts.

If not, I'd say coffee. Because hipsters love coffee, and this is Portland.

Man of the Public · « **Reply #9 on:** August 07, 2011, 09:36:24 pm »

Cart Food. No one cart in particular but Portland has the best carts in the world.

Ritsu-chan · « **Reply #10 on:** August 07, 2011, 11:27:05 pm »

Tillamook and voodoo for sure and stumptown coffee! Omggg so delicious

XxBelovedxSoubixX · « **Reply #11 on:** August 07, 2011, 11:46:22 pm »

We have so many amazing things I don't think you can narrow it down to one or two things like other city's.

But if I had to pick one that pretty much everyone knows about I'd say voodoo.

maydrock · « **Reply #12 on:** August 07, 2011, 11:48:32 pm »

never heard of it

XxBelovedxSoubixX · « **Reply #13 on:** August 08, 2011, 12:24:30 am »

Thous pretty much everyone. It's made number 1 on travel channel for sweet spots I believe it was. Not willing to google right now.
But it's well known and amazing. Usually those two don't go hand in hand..

DancingTofu · « **Reply #14 on:** August 09, 2011, 01:08:18 am »

beer, cheese, and doughnuts

Griff_the_dragoon · « **Reply #15 on:** August 09, 2011, 01:11:04 am »

Quote from: DancingTofu on August 09, 2011, 01:08:18 am

beer, cheese, and doughnuts

yes especially the doughnuts

Ritsu-chan · « **Reply #16 on:** August 09, 2011, 10:32:27 pm »

Deer and elk also

jaqua · « **Reply #17 on:** August 10, 2011, 12:05:55 am »

Beer, Voodoo, and coffee. And foodcarts, even though they're not a singular food item. Portland was recently named as having the best foodcarts in the world. Not the US- the WORLD. So that's pretty cool.

Washougal_Otaku · « **Reply #18 on:** August 10, 2011, 01:04:09 am »

Ya know? I've only been to one food cart in Portland, and I wasn't too impressed with it...

jaqua · « **Reply #19 on:** August 10, 2011, 02:32:25 am »

That's a shame! There are so many really amazing ones, it's unfortunate you hit a dud.

DancingTofu · « **Reply #20 on:** August 10, 2011, 07:58:37 pm »

Quote from: Washougal_Otaku on August 10, 2011, 01:04:09 am

Ya know? I've only been to one food cart in Portland, and I wasn't too impressed with it...

That's like saying you've only been to one Pizzeria in New York, and it wasn't that great.

superjaz · « **Reply #21 on:** August 10, 2011, 09:43:33 pm »

Food carts are like any restaurant and can be hit and miss, tho harder to be held accountable the way a restaurant can be.

Sadly means it on my list of things to avoid while pregnant, along with any thing that might be iffy.

Did I mention how much I <3 a nice cold ham sammich in the summer on really fresh bread little mayo lettuce ad tillamook cheese , few chips on the side, and a cold coke.

Never thought I would have to give up deli meat because pregnant

Classy Viking · « **Reply #22 on:** August 18, 2011, 08:16:14 pm »

BIG ASS SANDWICHES.

Prinz Eugen · « **Reply #23 on:** August 24, 2011, 01:23:40 am »

It's outside of the city itself, but:
CAMP 18

Frisbee-sized Danishes, CHECK:

MONGO-sized Burgers, CHECK:

Off the menu, they had a 6-egg + dozend fried oyster BREAKFAST SPECIAL,
and they had a DOUBLE-RACK of beef ribs as a dinner special; came with a small bucket for the rib bones.

MENU. 'nuf said.

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Other than that the other 'signature Oregon' thing I think of isn't a food, but rather the local Pinot Noirs, which tend to be structured with a NASTY COPPERY AFTERTASTE cuz-it's such a WET-ASS GRAPE the way it's usually grown here.

TalaRedWolf33 · « **Reply #24 on:** August 24, 2011, 01:30:44 am »

Dunno if anyone else mentioned it, but voodoo doughnuts. And the beaverton bakery. Yes i know its not portland but its great

Ritsu-chan · « **Reply #25 on:** August 24, 2011, 08:30:48 am »

OH MY GOD! Beaverton bakery banana cake! Holy fak its amazing!!

TalaRedWolf33 · « **Reply #26 on:** August 24, 2011, 10:11:30 am »

My god i know! I freaking love that place

DancingTofu · « **Reply #27 on:** August 24, 2011, 06:15:14 pm »

Might be more of a local thing, but besides Thailand, Portland seems to be a pretty choice place to get good Thai food. I've honestly never eaten Thai food anywhere else but I've certainly had some incredible Thai Food in Portland and Beaverton, and I have a lot of friends who are also pretty fond of the local Thai Food scene.

lilyrosa143 · « **Reply #28 on:** August 29, 2011, 10:47:35 pm »

Portland is the capital of artisan junk food. voodoo donuts, stump town coffee, kettle chips, brunchbox ( food cart), killer burger ect. our signiture foods are unique, fun and a little crazy; just like the portland spirit.

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Author Topic: The signature food of Portland, OR? (Read 6000 times)