Krista Garcia

Coastal cuisine often means steaming bowls of clam chowder and baskets of perfectly golden fish and chips. Those are tried-and-true classics for good reason, but there’s more to Oregon’s Adventure Coast than traditional fare (though there’s plenty of that, too). More

Chocolate lovers in Oregon are so lucky. Just like brewers and chefs, chocolatiers across the state experiment and innovate with surprising ingredients — think nut milks, fungi, blazing-hot chiles and local spirits — and delicious combos. Although chocolate can be ordered online, consider stopping by one of these cocoa-scented wonderlands on your travels. More

There’s no question that fishing can be grueling, dangerous, sometimes even terrifying work. Even so, Kristen Penner characterizes it as the most rewarding job she’s ever had. “Fishing can also be gorgeous, exhilarating and serene,” says the Garibaldi-based commercial fisherwoman, owner of Blue Siren Shellfish along with her partner, Aaron Yunker. “When the water is glass and your lungs fill with clean salt air, the feeling of bringing a beautiful crab or wild fish up through the clear ocean can be so pure and elemental.” More

From scenic picnics to rustic campouts, spring and summer have always been about outdoor dining. This season, locals and visitors to Oregon can enjoy more ways to dine al fresco than ever before, thanks to the innovations of cities and local businesses over the past couple of years. Patios, sidewalk seating, parking spaces-turned dining plazas have been a boon to hungry diners everywhere.  As you set out to enjoy these spaces, just remember that restaurant front-line workers are working as hard as they can, but... More