SALEM IS MOPO CULINARY culinary experiences Elevated pork chilaquiles? Check. Family pizza and local craft beer? You betcha. Vegan brunch and Louisiana-style chicken biscuits? Of course! No matter what you’re craving, the Salem area has creative eateries to satisfy the most discerning in your crew. GOURMET COMFORT FOOD Epilogue Kitchen and Cocktails is a New American restaurant and past James Beard Award semifinalist; try its signature dishes like blue crab cakes with Old Bay remoulade. Filberts Farmhouse Kitchen in historic Aurora serves elegant yet hearty bites such as scratch-made chicken and dumplings. Silverton’s Fin + Fowl Kitchen has ramen and curries that will warm your soul on a chilly afternoon. KID-APPROVED SPOTS Salem’s Best Little Roadhouse is a steakhouse and burger joint with a kids’ menu, a mini-golf course and craft cocktails for parents. The arcade room at family-owned Walery’s Premium Pizza is a hit with the kiddos, as are the familysize pizzas. Also in Salem, Azuls Taco House is a win with over 30 types of street tacos made from local ingredients, as well as colorful Mexican sodas. VEGGIE AND VEGAN BITES Salem’s Taproot Cafe nails gourmet vegetarian fare with its veggie Benedict and hashes. Spicy jackfruit and barbecue tempeh take the spotlight at Venti’s, a hip Salem spot with a massive veggie-forward menu, plus meaty options. Davan Thai Cuisine in Stayton serves up fried veggie rolls as well as crispy avocado and golden tofu with crushed peanuts in sweet chili sauce. BEERS WITH THE BUDS Salem’s Santiam Brewing gives off British-brewpub vibes and serves American- and European-style beers brewed on-site, plus fish and chips. Enjoy the cozy atmosphere at Snow Peak Brewing Company, located in Stayton, a popular local spot known for its great beer, cider and community events. In Dallas Two Wolves Taproom has 15 mostly local craft beers, hand-pressed burgers and occasional live music. Xicha Brewing TravelSalem.com 26
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