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Olympic Coast Cuisine

The foods of a region engages all of the human senses... sight, sound, smell, touch and taste. Fresh local ingredients harvested from the land and waters, and made locally, impart a sense of place, and a feel for the local culture. Every culinary experience, whether it takes place in a restaurant, at a roadside food stand, at a local a winery, or in a private home - is an opportunity to discover the region's bounty and immerse yourself in the quality of life of that place.

This beautiful area is resplendent with fresh, organically grown fruits, vegetable and berries, as well as coastal seafood, hand-crafted locally made wines and other food products. The Olympic Peninsula has much to offer the wine tourist. Locals are proud of this scenic region's longstanding agricultural heritage, and the farmers, restaurants, hotels, and winemakers that have perpetuated a successful "eat local" movement.

Visit the Farmers Markets, roadside stands and local farms. Pick berries, eat fresh local crab, wander through fields of flowers, sip locally made wines, and enjoy a leisurely picnic in a stunning location . . . . . . . Welcome to the Olympic Peninsula!