Wild North is a family owned and operated small business based in Portland, Oregon. Chef Brandon and his wife Amelia started their journey together in Minneapolis, Minnesota while working in restaurants and retail shops around the city. Never being quite satisfied working in someone else's kitchen, in 2017 the pair moved across the country along with their two dogs in a camper trailer built from the ground up by Brandon, which they lovingly refer to as their 'practice tiny house.' Since arriving in Portland, they have invested in their dream of serving fresh, seasonal, whole ingredient recipes that showcased local flavors. In 2019 they welcomed the newest member of the Wild North team. When COVID-19 hit, they decided to step back for the safety of their new family. After spending the year looking for a brick and mortar location, they finally settled at 1411 NE Broadway and are looking forward to serving some of your new local favorites as well as growing their private dining and catering business!
The inspiration for our menu comes from Brandon's love for the outdoors and rustic cooking methods. He spends his free time camping, hiking, and foraging for new ingredients to showcase in his dishes. Brandon also loves to garden, and makes every effort to grow all of our seasonal produce in his own garden. He challenges himself to minimize waste in his cooking by utilizing every available piece of each ingredient and transforming it into something new and exciting with each bite.
The inspiration for our menu comes from Brandon's love for the outdoors and rustic cooking methods. He spends his free time camping, hiking, and foraging for new ingredients to showcase in his dishes. Brandon also loves to garden, and makes every effort to grow all of our seasonal produce in his own garden. He challenges himself to minimize waste in his cooking by utilizing every available piece of each ingredient and transforming it into something new and exciting with each bite.
Owners Brandon & Amelia Hughes, courtesy of Justin Katigbak.