There’s a magical moment when the scent of hickory smoke drifts through the air and you instinctively follow your nose like a cartoon character floating toward pie on a windowsill.
That’s the everyday reality at Pine Shed Ribs and Barbecue in Lake Oswego, where summer brings lines of devoted fans willing to wait for what many consider Oregon’s barbecue crown jewel.
In the land of craft beer and farm-to-table dining, this unassuming wooden structure has quietly built a reputation that draws barbecue pilgrims from every corner of the state.
The modest exterior might have you double-checking your GPS, wondering if you’ve somehow ended up in someone’s backyard rather than at a celebrated restaurant…