Travel Oregon PR manager Michelle Godfrey's longtime dream of taking Oregon to New York City became reality when the PR team at Maxwell PR and Travel Oregon recently produced a stunning Oregon Bounty media reception for foodie and travel journalists.

Held at a SOHO art gallery, the event redefined the traditional art exhibit in true distinct Oregon style. The "Taste the Oregon Spirit" event featured huge projected photos of Oregon's gorgeous scenery and unusual culinary delights such as Oregon Black Truffle Ice Cream by Sybaris chef Matt Bennett and Oregon Huckleberry Granita created by Timberline Lodge chef Leif Benson. Higgins Restaurant chef Greg Higgins designed the menu and traveled to Manhattan to help produce the bountiful fare.

Check out the Openhouse Gallery photos by going to the Clients area of the site and clicking on Travel Oregon. Scroll down to see how the all-white gallery was the perfect setting for showing off Oregon's colorful bounty.

Editors from a wide array of media outlets -- from Wine Spectator and the Rachael Ray Show to Real Simple and Travel+Leisure -- noshed on fabulous Oregon handcrafted spirits, wine, beer, chocolates, cheese, mushrooms and other yummy culinary delights while meeting the people who produce them. Check out how Voodoo Doughnut's Tres Shannon and "Cat Daddy" Pogson characterized the event.

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Serving up Oregon Bounty to New York media has resulted in several journalists already planning their visits to the state. We know they'll have a delicious time.

-Vicky Hastings