Savor Southern Oregon in Portland
North met south at this year’s Savor Southern Oregon event when four Portland chefs teamed up with farmers and fisherman from the southern part of the state to create unique, seasonal bites. The culinary partnerships are a result of Farm to Fork’s Food Court Program, which made its debut at Savor Southern Oregon in Portland, Sept. 16 from 2 to 6 p.m. at Director Park.
“The Food Court is a project intended to bridge Oregon’s north-south divide, connecting southern Oregon farmers and fishermen with Portland’s celebrity chefs,” saidFarm to Fork Co-Founder Matthew Domingo. “Not only do guests get to see these chefs at work, but they will also have an opportunity to meet and mingle with the farmers and fishermen who provided the ingredients – a true farm-to-table experience.”
Red Lily Vineyards’ Tasting Room
Featured chefs included Troy MacLarty of Bollywood Theater with Willow Witt Ranch in Ashland; David Padberg of Park Kitchen with Port Orford Sustainable Seafood in Port Orford; Tyler Malek of Salt & Straw with Rogue Valley Brambles in Talent; and Aaron Woo of Natural Selection restaurant with Blue Fox Farm in Applegate.
The cuisine was paired with a selection of more than 100 of the best wines unique to the southern Oregon wine region including Albarino, Viognier, Roussanne, Tempranillo, Malbec, Cabernet Franc and other eclectic blends.
Participating wineries included Abacela, Agate Ridge Vineyard, Bridgeview Winery, Cliff Creek Cellars, Cowhorn Vineyard & Garden, Daisy Creek Vineyard, Delfino Vineyards, Del Rio Vineyards, EdenVale Winery, Folin Cellars, Foris Vineyards, Henry Estate Winery, LaBrasseur Vineyard, Melrose Vineyard, Misty Oaks Vineyard, Pyrenees Vineyard & Cellars, Quady North, Red Lily Vineyards, RoxyAnn Winery, Southern Oregon Wine Institute, Spangler Vineyards, Troon Vineyard, Valley View Winery and Wooldridge Creek Winery.
Guests also sampled gourmet cheeses, artisan chocolates and other specialty items from the some of the area’s most iconic purveyors including Harry & David, the Rogue Creamery, Gary West Meats and Noble Coffee. The event included wine education seminars, live music, a raffle to win a weekend getaway to southern Oregon, commemorative wine glasses and more. Located at 815 SW Park Avenue, Director Park is a public piazza providing an elegant, modern and popular space in the heart of Portland.
Click here for a great video about the event from KGW!
About the Southern Oregon Winery Association
Made up of nearly 60 wineries, the Southern Oregon Winery Association promotes southern Oregon wineries and the southern Oregon wine region as a premier wine destination. Visit www.sorwa.org to learn more.