Where to Eat Oregon White and Black Truffles This Weekend

Find Oregon's local stash of the fine foraged tubers

by Mattie John Bamman@ravenoustravelr Feb 24, 2017, 10:15am PST

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Shaved Oregon white truffles

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by Mattie John Bamman@ravenoustravelr Feb 24, 2017, 10:15am PST

Oregon is lucky enough to be home to four of the world's seven edible species of truffles, and now is the height of truffle season, which runs January to March locally. Here are several Portland restaurants that will be slicing and infusing the rare culinary ingredient in their kitchens this weekend.

The four edible truffle species found in Oregon are the Oregon winter white truffle (Tuber oregonense), the Oregon spring white truffle (Tuber gibbosum), the Oregon black truffle (Leuca ngium carthusianum), and the Oregon brown truffle (Kalapuya brunnea). While they bear some resemblance to France's black Perigord truffles and Italy's famous white truffles, each has its own aromas and style, just like different grape varieties.

In addition to being shaved over a freshly plated dish, which is the way most people eat truffles around the globe, Oregon's truffles are particularly suited for infusing fatty products, like oil, butter, and cheese. That means that while nary a truffle may be in sight, its potent aromas should dominate the dish. Get 'em before they're gone.

(Note: The points on this map guide are not ranked; rather, they're organized geographically.)

Imperial

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Seared foie with Oregon black truffle [Photo: Facebook/Imperial]

410 SW Broadway, Portland, OR 97205

(503) 228-7222

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Park Kitchen

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Oregon black truffle [Photo: Mattie John Bamman/EPDX]

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422 NW 8th Ave, Portland, OR 97209

(503) 223-7275

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Le Pigeon

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738 E Burnside St, Portland, OR 97214

(503) 546-8796

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Farm Spirit

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Farm Spirit's "Kohlrabi Noodle," with Oregon black truffle emulsion, apple-parsley juice, King Oyster mushroom, and chickweed [Photo: Mattie John Bamman/EPDX]

Portland, OR 97202

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