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Locals Say This Salem Barbecue Joint Hides The Best Brisket In All Of Oregon
The brisket here comes thick-cut, with a dark bark and a fat layer the kitchen leaves on purpose. That choice alone tells you a lot about the people running the smoker. The spot sits on a quiet road west of downtown, far from any busy food strip. It keeps a short schedule, too.
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Ask Salem, Oregon, Locals About Ribs And You’ll Land At This Family-Run Smokehouse With Seven Sauces
Salem has plenty of places to grab lunch, but ask around about ribs and the same name keeps popping up. It sits on a busy stretch of State Street, inside a quaint older building with angle parking out front and a view of the street from the patio. The family...
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Our 5 favorite Salem-area pies to bring home for Thanksgiving
Ahead of Thanksgiving, as the leaves change color and begin falling off the trees, before you stop off at a big box store to pick up a last-minute dessert, many local bakeries in Salem and Marion County have you covered with staple fall pie flavor favorites including apple, pumpkin and marionberry. No need to stress over buying ingredients and pie pans or finding your measuring cups at the bottom of your cabinet with just a few days' notice; many bakeries have taken one of the challenges out of hosting holiday dinners or making you a popular guest. Did your favorite bakery make the list? Or do you have a recommendation for places we should try next? Get in touch: joshua.kornfeld@statesmanjournal.com. Marionberry The Marionberry pie from Willamette Valley Pie Company is one not to miss. The pie has a soft, slightly crumbly crust balanced with a sweet and tart Marionberry filling, which is sure to scratch the cravings of any sweet tooth. Named after Marion County, Oregon, the marionberry was first developed as a blackberry hybrid in the 1940s before commercial production began in the 1950s. The Statesman Journal reported in 2019 that Marionberry accounts for roughly 50% of blackberry production
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Turkey Bingo on Friday will help send Philomath sixth graders to Outdoor School
Philomath’s Turkey Bingo returns Friday with proceeds going toward sending Philomath Middle School sixth graders to Outdoor School this spring. The event runs 5-8 p.m. Nov. 13 at Philomath High School. Bingo starts at 5:30 p.m. and continues until 8, with Brian Skaar calling the games. The evening also includes a silent auction and food for purchase.
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What Makes This HIDDEN Breakfast Spot a Must-Visit for Homemade Morning Favorites in Salem, OR
Salem has plenty of places to order breakfast, but Patty’s Off-Center Cafe gives the morning meal a personality of its own, pairing scratch-made favorites with the easygoing appeal of a neighborhood diner. Open since February 2015, this little restaurant has built its following around generous plates, homemade touches, and...
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The Oregon Pie House That Never Closes Serves Homemade Lemon Meringue At 2 AM? Here Is What It Really Serves
A pie called the Elvis stacks chocolate, banana cream, and peanut butter into one slice. That alone deserves a road trip. The same dessert case also holds a marionberry poppyseed cake that gets mentioned more than almost anything else on the menu. Then there’s the cherry pie, the key lime, and a banana cream that counts as a house signature.