*See article below... visitors welcome!* *Annette* ** ** ** *Portland's culinary scene thrives* Portland, Ore., which is often perceived as the West Coast's second string to San Francisco and Seattle, has evolved into a major dining destination. The combination of burgeoning trendy neighborhoods and a proximity to locally grown, environmentally friendly food products and world-class wineries has been drawing chefs from all over the country. New York Times, The <http://r.smartbrief.com/resp/iCochMrCCfAjzRPznN> (9/26)