Oregon has quietly become one of the best places on the West Coast to find authentic Italian cooking. I’m talking about the kind of food that makes you close your eyes and imagine you’re sitting in a trattoria in Tuscany, not a dining room in Portland or Newport.
What started as a few passionate chefs bringing their family recipes from Italy has turned into a full-blown culinary movement across the state.
From the Willamette Valley to the rugged Oregon Coast, talented cooks are rolling fresh pasta by hand, firing up wood ovens for pizza, and creating dishes that respect centuries-old traditions while embracing local Oregon ingredients…