The culinary offerings available in Ashland are remarkable.   If you never been here it's hard to believe that such a small town could have so many great restaurants.  Many of the best chefs on the West Coast have found their home in Ashland.

  2007 A Taste of Ashland Participants

Apple Cellar Bistro

2255 Hwy 66, Ashland | 541-488-8131

The Apple Cellar uses only the finest quality ingredients and makes everything from scratch daily. For breakfast or lunch, the busy bakery bistro is the place to be. Staff members have mastered the art of fast and friendly, informative service. And now that the bistro’s patio is open, even more people want to visit this outpost of a sunny European cafe. Open 7 days a week from 7:00am–4:00pm.

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Ashland Food Co-op

237 N First St, Ashland | 541-482-2237

www.ashlandfood.coop

Ashland Food Co-op is passionate about fresh, wholesome food because good food is not only good for you, it’s also good for the planet. The Co-op carries a wide variety of organic products, grown without synthetic pesticides, herbicides and fertilizers. That’s the Co-op Advantage.

Chef Jeff

678 Glendale Ave, Ashland | 541-488-9408

Chef Jeff Catering is a personal chef and catering service, offering customized menus and service for elegant multi-course dinner parties, cocktail parties, luncheons and buffets. Jeff Hauptman has been featured twice in San Diego Home and Garden Magazine, and has been acknowledged by Oprah Winfrey’s chef Rose Daley in her cookbooks, “In The Kitchen With Rosie” and “The Healthy Kitchen.”

Chozu Bath and Tea Gardens

832 A St, Ashland | 541-552-0202

www.chozugardens.com

Bringing alive the essence of traditional Japanese bath and tea philosophy. Chòzu’s bath gardens of salt water pools, sauna, steam rooms and beautiful water features take you on a journey of relaxation. Therapeutic treatments are also available. Our Japanese tea room serves a range of authentic green teas and flower teas with traditional sweets and condiments.

Cozmic Pizza

143 A St, Ashland | 541-482-0844

www.cozmicpizza.com

Cozmic Pizza is pleased to offer you the very best pizza with organic ingredients from toppings to crust. Our recipes are hand-crafted without sacrifice to convenience, providing a delectable gourmet experience pie after pie.

Dagoba Organic Chocolate

1105 Benson Way, Ashland | 541-482-2001 | 800-393-6075

www.dagobachocolate.com

We’re dedicated to the Art of Chocolate Alchemy: crafting exceptional chocolate through Full Circle Sustainability™ that blends quality, ecology, equity and community. Please savor the sweet rewards at our retail store, 1105 Benson Way. Food & Wine 2005 Tastemaker Award, “Best Dark Chocolate” – SF Chronicle.

Dragonfly Restaurant

241 Hargadine Street, Ashland | 541-488-4855

A fusion of Latin and Asian food explodes with taste and satisfies the senses.”Be curious.” Open breakfast, lunch and dinner daily. Below the Cabaret Theatre.

Geppetto’s Restaurant

345 E Main St, Ashland | 541-482-1138

For twenty nine years, Geppetto’s has had the privilege of serving whole real food in Ashland. We use the freshest and highest quality ingredients available. We grow a lot of our own organic produce at our Eagle Mill Farm on Bear Creek. Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner and Dessert, 7 days a week, 8am to midnight. Voted Best of A Taste of Ashland 2006!

Green Springs Inn

11470 Hwy 66, Ashland | 541-482-0614

www.greenspringsinn.net

Offering fine food and lodging in a forested mountain setting. Green Springs Inn is located 17.5 miles east of Ashland on Highway 66, just inside the boundary of the new Cascade-Siskiyou National Monument. Our forest room and lawn provide an ideal location for weddings, parties, family reunions and other gatherings.

Historic Pinehurst Inn

17250 Hwy 66, Ashland | 541-488-1002

www.pinehurstinn.us

We are open year-round and are located in the Greensprings area on Highway 66, between Ashland and Klamath Falls. Our restaurant, White Pine, offers tasteful dinners and our Bed and Breakfast features five beautifully decorated rooms. We are able to host and cater events such as weddings and birthdays as well as cater any size event at your own location throughout the Rogue Valley.

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Il Giardino Cucina Italiana

5 Granite St, Ashland | 541-488-0816

www.IlGiardinoCucinaItaliana.com

Il Giardino, where the fresh taste of Italy meets the hospitality of Gaetano and the flavor of freshly prepared dishes creates a unique Italian experience in Southern Oregon.

Kobe

96 N. Main St, Ashland

Ashland’s newest restaurant, KOBE, is the latest creation from Billy Harto whose flagship eatery is the popular THAI PEPPER. In addition to its signature Kobe beef, the restaurant offers fresh seafood such as tuna tartare, ceviche, carpaccio and a sushi bar prepared with Billy’s unique take on modern Japanese cooking.

Larks Home Kitchen Cuisine Restaurant

212 E Main, Ashland | 541-488-5558

www.ashlandspringshotel.com

Larks – Home Kitchen Cuisine located at Ashland Springs Hotel in downtown Ashland is a celebration of Oregon – its farms, orchards, vineyards and chocolatiers. Our executive chef Damon Jones uses the freshest produce to create comfort food from scratch. His daily specials feature what’s locally in season right to your table. Larks’ wine list is created with special attention to our great Oregon wines.

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Morrison’s Rogue River Lodge & Resort

8500 Galice Rd, Merlin | 541-476-3825

www.morrisonslodge.com

The premier destination resort for fishing and rafting in southern Oregon. Nestled along the bank of the famous Rogue River, it is a great destination for family vacations, romantic getaways, or for anyone with a flair for the outdoors! River view cottages, unequaled hospitality and gourmet cuisine. All dishes are prepared in our own kitchen from the freshest, local ingredients.

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Oak Street Station

239 Oak St, Ashland | 541-482-1726 | 800-482-1726

www.oakstreetstation.com

Oak Street Station is a cozy bed and breakfast where guests are invited to be themselves. It’s located in the historic railroad district, just steps away from Ashland galleries, shops, restaurants, and Shakespeare. Guests enjoy creative breakfasts, complete with dessert, and of course, warm cookies in the afternoon.

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Oregon Cabaret Theatre

Oregon Cabaret Theatre

First & Hargadine, Ashland | 541-488-2902

www.oregoncabaret.com

Presenting top-flight musicals, comedies and revues in the elegant atmosphere of Ashland’s restored and renovated First Baptist Church, built in 1911. Now in its 22nd Season, the Cabaret is renowned for its entertaining shows, superb talent and quality production values as well as its gourmet dinners, Sunday brunch matinees, desserts, beer, wine and beverages.

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Peerless Hotel And Restaurant

243 Fourth St, Ashland | 541-488-6067

www.peerlesshotel.com

Located in the heart of Ashland’s Historic Railroad District, Crissy Barnett's Peerless Restaurant features seasonally inspired Northwest cuisine, full bar, Wine Spectator Award of Excellence wine list, outdoor deck & patio dining, and the most experienced, friendly and professional waitstaff in the Rogue Valley. Private dining room and gardens available for private events Reservations encouraged.

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Pilaf

18 Calle Guanajuato, Ashland | 541-488-4433

www.pilafrestaurant.com

Pilaf is a family-owned restaurant featuring polyethnic cuisine and cocktails. Our extensive vegetarian selection is now enhanced with local, organic, and sustainably-raised beef, lamb, buffalo, and poultry products. Kabobs, kofta, and more! Enjoy our elevator accessible balcony or indoor dining areas or takeout on our creekside patio. Catering available (488-7898).

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Pipon’s Cocina Y Cantina

29 N Main St, Ashland | 541-488-5130

www.piponscantina.com

Pipon’s is a passport to the abundant flavors, culture and ambience of old Mexico. We prepare familiar foods like salmon, shrimp and steak in a way you won’t find without an airline ticket! At Pipon’s we serve happy travelers every day.

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Rising Sun Farms

5126 S. Pacific Hwy., Phoenix | 541-535-8331 ext. 201

www.risingsunfarms.com

A delightful epicurean experience awaits you! Taste the best of Oregon’s artisan foods: chocolates, jams, sauces, condiments, wines and cheeses, all on our beautiful farm. We pair our all natural award-winning Cheese Tortas, Pestos and Balsamic Drizzles with the finest regional wines. Come for the taste, stay for the fun. Seize the day at Rising Sun Farms! We’re waiting for you... Open daily 10–5.

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Rocky Mountain Chocolate Factory

33 E Main St, Ashland | 541-482-6757

Ashland family owned and operated, Rocky Mountain Chocolate Factory has been providing Gourmet Chocolates, Handmade Fudge and scrumptious Caramel Apples to Ashland residents and visitors for over a decade. Enjoy a delicious sample while shopping for that special gift. A Taste of Ashland wouldn’t be complete without a taste of our fine chocolates!

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The Rogue Creamery

311 N Front St, Central Point | 541-665-1155

www.roguecreamery.com

Rogue Creamery, artisan maker of hand-made blue and cheddar cheese for over 70 years, winner of World’s Best Blue Cheese Award. Blue cheeses include Oregon Blue, Crater Lake Blue, Oregonzola, Smokey Blue, Echo Mountain and Rogue River Blue. Please visit our historic cheese store in Central Point.

Standing Stone Brewing Company

101 Oak St., Ashland | 541-482-2448

www.standingstonebrewing.com

A full-service restaurant in the heart of Ashland offering handcrafted ales, a complete selection of wines and premium spirits in its National Historic Registered building. Our broad menu includes soups, salads and sandwiches alongside wood-fired pizzas, dinners and desserts. Outdoor patio with mountain views. Open daily at 11:30.

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Tabu Nuevo Latino Cuisine

76 N. Pioneer St., Ashland | 541-482-3900

Tabu is located in the heart of downtown Ashland. Featuring tantalizing cuisine from South America and Spain with tropical influences, from the Guava Chipotle Ribs to the Guatemalan Chile Relleno. The Lounge boasts an array of mouthwatering drinks to keep you coming back! Thursday and Saturday are Salsa Nights, Friday is Reggae Night and Wednesday is Open Mic. 11:30-4:30, Lunch 4:30-9:00, Dinner 9:00 –close Lounge.

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THAI PEPPER

84 N. Main St, Ashland | 541-482-8058

Thai Pepper is Ashland’s Mecca for Thai cuisine. We offer spacious patio seating overlooking Ashland Creek, an excellent wine list and a brand new full service bar. Join us for specialty cocktails (tasty libations) & fine spirits every night of the week.