Pacific Northwest Wining and Dining: The People, Places, Food, and Drink of Washington, Oregon, Idaho, and British Columbia

by Braiden Rex-Johnson, Braiden Rex-Johnson

A beautiful cookbook and guide to the Pacific Northwest's vibrant wine and culinary scene Blessed with abundant seafood, wonderful produce, and bountiful vineyards, the Pacific Northwest has spawned a unique culinary culture. In this dazzling cookbook, Braiden Rex-Johnson takes us along as she visits the region's most accomplished chefs and winemakers, showcasing the dishes and wines that have made the Pacific Northwest a gastronomic mecca. Brimming with stories and lore, illustrated with 186 gorgeous color photos, and featuring 113 recipes and wine pairings, Pacific Northwest Wining and Dining brilliantly brings to life this region's special culinary character.

288 pages, Hardcover

First published October 22, 2007

About the author

Braiden Rex-Johnson is the best-selling author of seven books on Northwest cuisine and wine. For more than 25 years, she and her husband have lived in Seattle, just a tomato toss from the beloved Pike Place Public Market.

Reviews

[Dana · Rating 5 out of 5]

This is a tour of a PNW bucket list of foodie places, with an incredible recipe from each. All wrapped up in a gorgeous book.

[Howard Frisk · Rating 5 out of 5]

The book is organized by location: the Seattle area, Yakima, Walla Walla Valley, the Columbia Gorge in Washington state, as well as a few locations in Oregon, Idaho and Vancouver, BC. The book begins with an interesting definition of "northwest cuisine", which is inspired by "our indigenous ingredients," morels, chanterelles, oysters, mussels, crab, salmon, berries, apples, etc., and of course, Washington State wine.

The book describes the Pacific Northwest's best eating establishments in such a way that makes you feel like to are friends with the owners. However, the most valuable parts of the book are the recipes, in my opinion. That alone is reason enough to purchase this book.