Food is one of the best parts of traveling to a new place, and sampling the local dessert scene is always a must! HI Now host Kanoe Gibson continues her Travel Tuesday adventures in Portland, Oregon, with sweets from Shari’s and Salt & Straw.
You’d be hard pressed to find someone who doesn’t love the pies at Shari’s. Shari’s pies are house made from only the top strawberries, blueberries, blackberries and marionberries. Each pie is a combination of locally sourced and other quality ingredients that could only happen in the Northwest. The restaurant has won a record 47 gold medals at the National Pie Championships. Whether it’s Oregon’s own Marionberry or its delectable Creamy Caramel Pecan Crunch, every pie on the menu has won the hearts of thousands of fans.
If you’re looking for a taste of the city, look no further than ice cream from Salt & Straw. Andrew Zimmern of “Bizarre Foods” has said that “every flavor reeks of Portland.” Salt & Straw makes unbelievably delicious ice creams that tell the narrative of artisans, meaningful food movements and important social causes. The family-run company creates a unique menu in each city that changes every four weeks, makes ice cream by hand in small batches, and designs a generous store experience that’s personalized and welcoming.
In May 2011, cousins Kim and Tyler Malek started their own small business, Salt & Straw Ice Cream, serving eight flavors from a humble cart in NE Portland. Known for their taste provoking, imaginative ice cream creations, Salt & Straw counts five scoop shops in the Portland area including the Wiz Bang Bar, five scoop shops in LA, three scoop shops in the San Francisco area with a fourth on the way, two in Seattle, and one in Downtown Disney in Anaheim, California. In 2018, Salt & Straw partnered with Alaska Airlines to bring ice cream magic to the skies.
If you love to travel and you haven’t been to Portland, Alaska Airlines offers non-stop flights from Honolulu!
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About Alaska Airlines
Alaska Airlines offers low fares and nonstop service from Hawai’i to multiple West Coast cities. Your journey becomes part of the adventure as you watch free entertainment, snack on Pacific Northwest inspired cuisine, relax in custom power-equipped seats, and enjoy award-winning service.
For more information: alaskaair.com, blog.alaskaair.com, sharis.com, saltandstraw.com