Submitted by Sandy Morley
 
This annual event is always a tasty treat. This year the Bite of Oregon is held on Tom McCall Waterfront Park from Aug 10th to 12th.
 
When:
FRI, Aug 10, 2007 – 11am-11pm
SAT, Aug 11, 2007 – 11am-11pm
SUN, Aug 12, 2007 – 10am-8pm
 
Try all kinds of delicious northwest food including samples of Fresh Oregon Dungeness Crab Cakes, Smoked Ribs, Corn on the Cob, Fresh Northwest Mussels, Hog Wild Wings, Huckleberry BBQ Lamb, Seafood Stuffed Avocados, Seafood Paella, Traditional Gyros,  Swiss Cheese Fondue, Home-style Mac & Cheese, Oregon Steak and Cheese Sandwiches, Oregon Berry Pies, Alpenrose Dairy Ice Cream, Berry Cobbler, Savory Poached Pears and much much more.
 
Here is a list of restaurants you can try:

Bell Buoy of Seaside, Seaside • Website »
Featuring: Cold Smoked Oysters, Dungeness Crab Cocktail, Smoked Salmon
Bluefish Bistro,Bend
Featuring: Chicken Satay with Cucumber Noodles, Potato Dumpling served in Curry Broth, Savory Poached Pear
Boyds Coffee, Portland • Website »
Featuring: HI-REV™ Mocha Freezers, Italian Sodas, Locally Roasted Coffee and Espresso
Fast Bite of Oregon – Burgerville, Vancouver, WA • Website »
Featuring: Kids Meal with Apple Slices & Milk, Pepper Bacon Tillamook Cheeseburger, Black Bean Garden Burger®, Walla Walla Sweet Onion Rings
Canby Asparagus Farms, Canby • Website »
Featuring: Chicken & Asparagus Tamale with Red Chile Sauce, Fresh Oregon Asparagus Tamale
Chefs de Cuisine Society of Oregon
Featuring: Oregon Steak & Cheese Sandwich
Foley’s Station, La Grande• Website »
Featuring: Northeast Oregon Huckleberry BBQ Lamb, Grilled Halibut Pang Pao Lettuce Cup, Silk Truffle Tart
Gary West Smoked Meats, Jacksonville
Featuring: Gourmet Smoked Meats• Website »
Greek Cusina, Portland • Website »
Featuring: Baklava, Spanikopita, Lamb and Beef Gyros
Hoffman's Dairy Garden, Canby
Featuring: Fresh Oregon Fruit Pies and Turnovers, Marionberry Shortcake
Hot Lips Pizza, Portland • Website »
Featuring: Pepperoni Pizza, Organic Veggie Pizza, Handcrafted Calzones
Jackie's Ribs, Bend
Featuring: Barbequed Brisket and Pork Ribs, Ribblet Sampler
Kinship Café at Tamastslikt, Pendleton • Website »
Featuring: Authentic Indian Taco, Salmon Corn Chowder with Bread
La Rosa Authentic Mexican, Bend • Website »
Featuring: Lobster Quesadilla, Portobello Mushroom Quesadilla, Organic Veggie Tamale
Moonstruck Chocolate Co., Portland • Website »
Featuring: Artisan Chocolates
Mo's Restaurant, Newport • Website »
Featuring: Mo’s Famous Clam Chowder, Seafood Stuffed Avocado, Slumgullion
Newmans at 988, Cannon Beach • Website »
Featuring: Fresh Oregon Dungeness Crab Cakes
Noodles & Company, Portland • Website »
Featuring: Traditional Mac & Cheese, Penne Rosa, Ceasar Salad
North 45, Portland • Website »
Featuring: Fresh Northwest Mussels, Spinach, Goat Cheese & Hazelnut Salad, Ginger Limeade 
Portlandia Ice Cream Parlor, Portland
Featuring: Alpenrose Ice Cream, Thomas Kemper Root Beer Floats 
Rafati's Elegance in Catering, Portland • Website »
Featuring: Artisan Sausages with Pinot Noir Braised Cabbage, Crab Cakes with Basil Remoulade, Fresh Seafood Paella, Wine Pairing Appetizer Board
Reserve Vineyards & Golf Club, Aloha • Website »
Featuring: Smoked Pork Loin Sliders, Blackberry Mint Julep Iced Tea 
The Rheinlander & Gustav's Pub & Grill, Portland • Website »
Featuring: Bavarian Sausages on a Bun, German Bier Pretzel, Swiss Cheese Fondue
Salty's on the Columbia, Portland • Website »
Featuring: Smoked Salmon Bruschetta, Blackened Salmon Caesar, Seafood Chowder
Stetson's House of Prime, Pendleton • Website »
Featuring: Asian Chicken Wings, Hog Wild Wings, Sauted Steak & Mushroom Bites 
 
 
The Bite of Oregon is a fund-raising event by Special Olympics Oregon for the benefit of Special Olympics athletes around the state. Admission for the event is $7 for adults and children 12 and under FREE. The admission price gets you all the entertainment once you are there. Check for special promotions like these to save you money at the door:
 
TGIF – All Adults $5 before 5pm. Good on Friday only.
 
Purchase a Bite Super Saver Pass – Allows multiple day access.
Adults - $12.00 at the gate. Limited quantities on sale at the gates Friday & Saturday only, not valid with any other offer.
 
Bite Gate Discount Admission Coupons– While supplies last at:
» Burgerville locations beginning July 30, 2007. www.burgerville.com
» Jiffy Lube locations in Portland, Salem and Vancouver beginning July 23, 2007.   www.jiffylubeoregon.com
» Regal Cinemas locations in the Portland Metro area www.regalcinemas.com
» All 2007 Bite of Oregon Wineries and Restaurants
 
The event is in downtown Portland so parking is limited. I recommend taking public transportation like MAX or the StreetCar. If you are driving, these are my recommended parking garages.
 
Smart Parks located at:
S.W. Fourth and Yamhill
S.W. Third and Alder
S.W. First and Jefferson
 
ENJOY!