Salishan Deli
Paninis, pizza, salads and thou
Poetry for the taste buds, at Salishan Deli
By Niki Price
Oregon Coast TODAY | Posted May 5, 2011
A jug of wine and a loaf of bread — and thou beside me, singing in the wilderness — may have been enough for the ancient poet Omar Khayyam. His famous Rubaiyat might have been a bit longer, though, had Omar been able to stop at the Salishan Deli on his way to the wilderness. A jug of pinot gris, a loaf of ciabatta, a few slices of Boar’s Head pastrami, imported Swiss cheese, a bit of spicy Napa slaw, a chocolate-dipped Rice Krispies treat …
No one makes a paradise of wilderness quite like the Salishan Spa & Golf Resort, just south of Lincoln City on Hwy. 101. There, amidst the coastal forest and overlooking scenic Siletz Bay, guests can sleep well, golf well and eat, well, even better. “The Lodge” offers two restaurants, the Prime Steakhouse and the Sun Room, and the Attic Lounge (which has its own menu of meals and appetizers). Across the highway, inside the golf clubhouse, The Grill serves up mouthwatering breakfasts and burgers.
If you’re after a little freedom, though, the Salishan Deli is the restaurant for you. It’s located on the highway side of the Shops at Salishan, and has a case full of signature Boar’s Head meats and cheeses, cold salads made in the main hotel kitchens and freshly-baked cookies, brownies and cupcakes. They sell rye, wheat and sourdough baguettes, baked on site, along with a variety of wines, beers and non-alcoholic beverages.
The picnic parts are all sold separately, or combined in a menu of cold sandwiches, toasted paninis and fresh-baked pizzas. They can be taken home, or eaten on site with a refreshing beverage.
Poetry for the taste buds, at Salishan Deli
By Niki Price
Oregon Coast TODAY | Posted May 5, 2011
A jug of wine and a loaf of bread — and thou beside me, singing in the wilderness — may have been enough for the ancient poet Omar Khayyam. His famous Rubaiyat might have been a bit longer, though, had Omar been able to stop at the Salishan Deli on his way to the wilderness. A jug of pinot gris, a loaf of ciabatta, a few slices of Boar’s Head pastrami, imported Swiss cheese, a bit of spicy Napa slaw, a chocolate-dipped Rice Krispies treat …
No one makes a paradise of wilderness quite like the Salishan Spa & Golf Resort, just south of Lincoln City on Hwy. 101. There, amidst the coastal forest and overlooking scenic Siletz Bay, guests can sleep well, golf well and eat, well, even better. “The Lodge” offers two restaurants, the Prime Steakhouse and the Sun Room, and the Attic Lounge (which has its own menu of meals and appetizers). Across the highway, inside the golf clubhouse, The Grill serves up mouthwatering breakfasts and burgers.
If you’re after a little freedom, though, the Salishan Deli is the restaurant for you. It’s located on the highway side of the Shops at Salishan, and has a case full of signature Boar’s Head meats and cheeses, cold salads made in the main hotel kitchens and freshly-baked cookies, brownies and cupcakes. They sell rye, wheat and sourdough baguettes, baked on site, along with a variety of wines, beers and non-alcoholic beverages.
The picnic parts are all sold separately, or combined in a menu of cold sandwiches, toasted paninis and fresh-baked pizzas. They can be taken home, or eaten on site with a refreshing beverage.
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“Our goal here is to have the freshest and most delicious product we can. We slice our meats daily, our breads are made by expert bakers, and our salads are delicious,” said deli supervisor Tracie Farmer. “It’s great picnic food, to take to the beach or up to the lodge, or even on your golf cart.”
The paninis are made on a special iron, which melts the contents while rendering the bread hot and crispy. One of the favorites, Farmer said, is the Smokehouse: smoked turkey, applewood bacon, Vermont cheddar, avocado and pesto mayo on ciabatta. “The Crabby Wench, which has Dungeness crab salad and Havarti cheese, is also extremely popular. It’s really delicious. But people like the Pastrami Reuben, too,” said Farmer. “Maybe it’s the Smokehouse that’s really the standout. The panini menu will take you all over the world, from the Cubano (roasted pork loin, Black Forest ham, baby Swiss, pickles and Dijon mustard on French sourdough) to the Cordon Bleu (smoked chicken, ham, Swiss and honey Dijon mustard, also on sourdough). All the panini sandwiches are $9. Paninis, while delicious, are not for everyone. Customers can also choose to create their own sandwiches, on one of four types of bread, using any fillings in the case. They are sold by the half ($4) or the whole ($8). Tracie’s Special includes a half sandwich, a small deli salad and a beverage for $8. “We’re very proud to be offering meats from Boar’s Head, a family company that has been in business for 100 years. As far as I know, we’re the only shop in Lincoln County that sells it by the slice. All our meats are gluten-free, which is important to many people out there,” Farmer said. The deli kitchen is equipped with its own pizza oven, which can bake four pies at once. The dough is rolled by hand, to order, before being topped with a variety of sauces, meats and cheeses. The Margherita has fresh tomatoes, mozzarella, provolone and pesto sauce ($12), while the Roasted Chicken and Gouda has crumbled bacon, mushrooms in a white sauce ($13). |
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“One of the best pizzas is the Mediterranean, which has a nice combination of vegetables that we have put together: kalamata olives, artichoke hearts and roasted red peppers, with a little onion and a little celery. Feta and provolone cheeses with a pesto sauce, and it’s amazing,” Farmer said. “Thanks to our oven, we can get it out in 12 minutes and they’re all perfect.”
On the lighter side, the Salishan Deli offers the Marketplace Chopped Salad (diced smoked turkey and ham, Vermont cheddar, fresh tomatoes, sprouts, cucumber and red onion over organic greens and housemade dressings), as well as Caesar and Greek salads, ranging from $7 to $10. They serve ¼ pound all beef hot dogs, with or without kraut, and a rotating selection of soups.
Some customers are in a hurry, ready to take on that wilderness. Others, Farmer said, are simply in between the Shops at Salishan, trying to decide on a dress or catching up with old friends. The plaza is also home to an art gallery, a kitchen store and a jewelry boutique, and stores selling plants, books and sweaters. With a wide bank of windows, board games and a plenty of seating, the deli is a nice place for a quiet lunch, a cup of coffee or a glass of wine. Or, a chocolate chip cookie with dried cherries, a fudgy Salishan brownie, or a Rice Krispies treat that has been dipped in white and dark chocolate.
Eat in, take out, get complicated or just chill out – the Salishan Deli will help you find a spot of paradise. Perhaps even the poet would be satisfied.
“We sell bread by the loaf, and bottles of wine, merlot and cabernet, chardonnay, pinot gris and white zinfandel. Take it down to the beach, and enjoy yourself.”
The Salishan Deli is located in the Shops at Salishan, on Hwy. 101 across from the mian hotel, four miles south of Lincoln City. The deli is open daily at 11 a.m., closing at 4 p.m. Monday through Friday and around 5 p.m. on weekends. To order ahead or learn more, call 541-764-3354.
On the lighter side, the Salishan Deli offers the Marketplace Chopped Salad (diced smoked turkey and ham, Vermont cheddar, fresh tomatoes, sprouts, cucumber and red onion over organic greens and housemade dressings), as well as Caesar and Greek salads, ranging from $7 to $10. They serve ¼ pound all beef hot dogs, with or without kraut, and a rotating selection of soups.
Some customers are in a hurry, ready to take on that wilderness. Others, Farmer said, are simply in between the Shops at Salishan, trying to decide on a dress or catching up with old friends. The plaza is also home to an art gallery, a kitchen store and a jewelry boutique, and stores selling plants, books and sweaters. With a wide bank of windows, board games and a plenty of seating, the deli is a nice place for a quiet lunch, a cup of coffee or a glass of wine. Or, a chocolate chip cookie with dried cherries, a fudgy Salishan brownie, or a Rice Krispies treat that has been dipped in white and dark chocolate.
Eat in, take out, get complicated or just chill out – the Salishan Deli will help you find a spot of paradise. Perhaps even the poet would be satisfied.
“We sell bread by the loaf, and bottles of wine, merlot and cabernet, chardonnay, pinot gris and white zinfandel. Take it down to the beach, and enjoy yourself.”
The Salishan Deli is located in the Shops at Salishan, on Hwy. 101 across from the mian hotel, four miles south of Lincoln City. The deli is open daily at 11 a.m., closing at 4 p.m. Monday through Friday and around 5 p.m. on weekends. To order ahead or learn more, call 541-764-3354.
