Pacific Northwest
Grant Benedict & Brian Giesel
States of the Pacific Northwest
Oregon, Washington, Idaho, Northern California, & Alaska.
Cultural Influences
- Strong presence of Chinese, Japanese, Korean, Italian, Mexican, and Greek Cuisines.
- Common restaurants include: Teriyaki & Persian.
Common Ingredients
Seafood
Salmon and Shellfish
Game Meats
Moose, Elk, Caribu
Other common Ingrediants
Mushrooms, Berries, Small fruits, Potatoes, Kale
Seattle Fish Markets
Pike Place Fish Market
- Founded in 1930
- Known for their tradition of fishmongers throwing fish customers have purchased, before they are wrapped.
- 10,000 visitors daily
Seattle Restaurants
Altura
- Tasting menus
- Stunning visual preperations
Ba Bar
- Authentic street food from Southeast Asia
- Known for cocktails and pho
Cafe Juanita
- Northern Italian cuisine
- Key Seattle Chefs
Alaskan King Crab
- "Fishing" is carried out in the fall months off the coast of Alaska.
- Perhaps one of the most popular meals in the Pacific Northwest.
Washington
- Geography: Cascade Mountains
- Attractions: The Seattle museum of Flight
Oregon
- Geography: Rugged coastal range of the cascade mountains.
- Attractions: High Desert museum
Alaska
- Geography:Mount McKinley
- Attractions: The Alaskan Zoo.