The food scene along the Long Beach Peninsula and North Coast is noted for its freshly caught seafood and locally crafted beer. However, plant-based eating has made a splash across the U.S. in recent years as foodies have transitioned away from meats, either eating less or giving it up altog… Read more
Think of Ruby’s Roadside Grill in Seaside and you are immediately transported to a piece of Americana. Read more
If you weren’t looking for it, you could easily miss River Mile 38 Brewing Co. The brewery, located near Elochoman Slough Marina, is just a minute or so away from downtown Cathlamet, Washington. Though the town is full of unique historical spots, stores and restaurants, the brewery is worth … Read more
Breweries, hotel reimagine a once run down area in Astoria Read more
Peter Pan Market & Deli has been a staple of the Astoria hilltop neighborhood since the late 1930s. Under new ownership from the early days of the pandemic, a group of neighbors took over the space in late summer 2020. Read more
Enjoyed across Taiwan, Malaysia, Singapore and other parts of Southeast Asia for decades, bubble tea has made a splash across the West Coast in recent years. Made with a base of tea, ice and tapioca clusters, bubble tea — also called boba — can be served with or without milk and makes a memo… Read more
A number of new wine, cocktail bars have opened in Astoria Read more
The region’s farmers supply an abundance of local food Read more
Whether you are looking for a morning coffee and pastry, lunch or a seafood dinner, Offshore Grill & Coffee House in Manzanita has something for everyone. Read more
It’s always a treat to enjoy breakfast near the beach on the Long Beach Peninsula. Drive through town and you’ll notice a few options early in the morning — including Benson’s By The Beach, a brunch restaurant located in the heart of downtown. Read more
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Peter Pan Market & Deli has been a staple of the Astoria hilltop neighborhood since the late 1930s. Under new ownership from the early days of the pandemic, a group of neighbors took over the space in late summer 2020. Read more
Enjoyed across Taiwan, Malaysia, Singapore and other parts of Southeast Asia for decades, bubble tea has made a splash across the West Coast in recent years. Made with a base of tea, ice and tapioca clusters, bubble tea — also called boba — can be served with or without milk and makes a memo… Read more
A number of new wine, cocktail bars have opened in Astoria Read more
The region’s farmers supply an abundance of local food Read more
Whether you are looking for a morning coffee and pastry, lunch or a seafood dinner, Offshore Grill & Coffee House in Manzanita has something for everyone. Read more
It’s always a treat to enjoy breakfast near the beach on the Long Beach Peninsula. Drive through town and you’ll notice a few options early in the morning — including Benson’s By The Beach, a brunch restaurant located in the heart of downtown. Read more
North Coast restaurants adapt to COVID-19 Read more
Food carts seem to appear almost everywhere you look up and down the North Coast. But no more so than in downtown Astoria, where a plethora of carts offer savory meals good anytime of the year. Our Coast visited a couple of the area’s food carts — some new, some well-established. This list i… Read more
When you think of the tastes of the coast, fish and chips, chowder and hardy meals might come to mind. But there are also a bounty of flavors from cultures across the globe. You’ll find a sea of cuisines from places like Japan, Bosnia, Italy, India, Vietnam, Thailand, Mexico and China. Our C… Read more
Confectionary shops hit a stride on the North Coast Read more
With the familiar sounds of regulars laughing, pots and pans clanging in the kitchen and the perked ears of TAPS Espresso Grub & Pub’s four- legged mascot, “Kai,” it’s impossible not to be enticed to sit down and stay a while. Read more
Amid the coronavirus pandemic, the North Coast Food Web converted its weekly farm stand into an online marketplace. Read more
Recipes for every season on the coast Read more
While it can sizzle in the summer on a rare blue day, more often than not it’s tepid, gray and muggy around the Columbia-Pacific. It’s not even close to that Louisiana stick, but half of the reason people head to the ocean in the first place, even locals, is to cool off, slow down and play. Read more
Whether you call it pie or za, there is no disputing that pizza has long been a national obsession, not to mention an easy way to pacify the family without turning on the oven, unless you aim for take and bake. Read more
Pizza on the beach: A classic coast combo Read more
The climate on the North Coast of Oregon is nearly identical to that of the Scottish isle of Islay, victim on its western shores to the open moods of the Atlantic and world famous for producing peaty, smoky scotches like Laphroaig. Suffering similar bouts of foul weather, it is no surprise t… Read more
Stepping into Coffee Girl, it’s impossible not to be enticed by the strings of white lights draped by the windows, the verdant potted plants decorating tables and window sills and the large glass case displaying a wide variety of handmade pastries and treats. Read more
Whether you’re in the mood for a classy date night or a boozy brunch with friends, Carruthers has the cocktail for you. Read more
The first time I went to MyCovio’s I chose lightly pan seared rockfish on a bed of spinach with an antiboise sauce crafted from nine ingredients including olives and apple cider. Tina Turner could have sung about it: simply the best. Read more
In the heart of downtown Manzanita, Yolk serves breakfast classics with meticulous attention to detail and exciting novelties. Read more
Dine near rivers, creeks or the ocean Read more
A wine lover’s guide to the Pacific Northwest Coast Read more
Breweries and brew festivals of the Columbia-Pacific Read more
Columbia-Pacific region can meet your marijuana needs Read more
Popular places, hidden gems Read more
Feasts. Eateries. Libations. Recipes. Read more
From halibut and cod to wild salmon and albacore tuna, the North Coast fries up a smattering of fresh fish. Read more
If you seek authenticity, consider investigating one — or several — of the great dive bars that populate the Columbia-Pacific Read more
Five seasoned local coffee roasters spill the beans on the extraordinary brew that keeps us all afloat Read more
