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Em Chan

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Covers:  Food, drinks and general dining in city of Salem/surrounding Marion County/Portland Metropolitan Area
Doesn't Cover: Finance, Science, Economy, State/Federal Politics,

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Em Chan is a freelancer for the Portland metropolitan area. She is the former food and dining reporter for the Salem Statesman Journal, where she also contributed to the Eugene Register-Guard.

She is a graduate of the University of Oregon, with her B.A. in public relations and advertising with honors. Chan has dabbled in public relations, copywriting and journalism throughout her college career, finally settling on food writing. Her journalism career was mostly supported by her involvement in …

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Non-profits in better shape this holiday season, but donations still needed

Non-profits in better shape this holiday season, but donations still needed

The price of a traditional Thanksgiving meal may be reaching a record high, but local non-profit organization…

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Syrian, Puerto Rican and dinosaur-themed cuisine arriving at Fork Forty Hall

Syrian, Puerto Rican and dinosaur-themed cuisine arriving at Fork Forty Hall

If you take a peek into the Fork Forty Hall, you'll see a few new faces added to the ensemble of eateries tha…

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Don't want to cook on Thanksgiving? These Salem restaurants will do it for you

Don't want to cook on Thanksgiving? These Salem restaurants will do it for you

Thanksgiving is just around the corner, and this year somehow feels even more festive because of how folks ca…

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Meet our Mid-Valley: West Salem man helps first responders chill out with hot steel

Meet our Mid-Valley: West Salem man helps first responders chill out with hot steel

This is part of a weekly series introducing readers to individuals who are passionate about our Mid-Valley co…

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New Independence commissary kitchen, micro-market boosts food entrepreneurship

New Independence commissary kitchen, micro-market boosts food entrepreneurship

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Olive Mill's Olio Nuovo Festival back in-person - longer, bigger and with new events

Olive Mill's Olio Nuovo Festival back in-person - longer, bigger and with new events

The Durant Olive Mill's annual Olio Nuovo Festival returns to its in-person format plus extension of programm…

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Articles

Oregon’s Queer Wine Fest: How a groundbreaking event created community

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By Em Chan 
| The Oregonian
Remy Drabkin has worn many titles throughout her career in McMinnville: winemaker, small business owner, city council member and mayor, among others. This weekend, she will be focused on her role as founder of the Queer Wine Fest, returning Sunday for its fourth year at Remy Wines in Dayton.The event that celebrates queer winemakers, owners and growers was one of the first of its kind in the United States when it began, Drabkin said.
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The sweet tradition behind the Oregon strawberry shortcake that feeds thousands each year

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By Em Chan 
| The Oregonian
“The World’s Largest Strawberry Shortcake” is found in… Lebanon, Oregon? At some point in the 1950s, it could have been, but nowadays it is just one of the beloved traditions of Lebanon’s annual Strawberry Festival, an homage and celebration of its roots as a strawberry town. The first weekend of June, the festival draws people from across the Mid-Valley for strawberries, live entertainment, vendors, food carts, carnival attractions and the famous giant strawberry shortcake.
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Where to eat breakfast, lunch and dinner in Salem? Try these local favorites

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By Em Chan 
| The Oregonian
A park right along the river, wineries all around the city’s edge and a plethora of art and history museums, outdoor excursions and live events to check out. No, this isn’t Portland, . With its small-town vibe in a city setting, it has (almost) everything conveniently in or outside of it, for work and play. Salem may not be known as a food destination, but those who live in Salem know you don’t have to drive to Portland for a memorable excursion and a great meal.
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What was your first job as a journalist?

College food writer paying out of pocket (and unpaid!) writing food stories (reviews, etc.)

Have you ever used a typewriter?

Yes, badly

How do you prefer to be pitched on stories?

Brief, straight to the point paragraphs with media (if applicable) attached.

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