It’s the time of year when Portlanders are picking finger-staining strawberries in varieties like coveted Hoods, Mary’s Peak, Seascapes, and Albions, snatching up precariously piled pints at farmers market stands, or enjoying strawberry-laden dishes and drinks on menus around town. However the juicy berries are enjoyed, time is of the essence; Oregon’s strawberry season is fleeting (and extremely sensitive to the changing climate). Here are a few ways to best take advantage.
Farms and restaurants team up for the first Strawberry Shortcake Week
From June 19 to 27, the inaugural James Beard Strawberry Shortcake Week will serve up iterations of the dish at 26 Oregon restaurants, including Gabbiano’s, Toyshop
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