Strong, who was born in Siletz and is a member of the Confederated Tribes of Siletz Indians, brings more than 30 years of experience to the table. He is still in awe about everything at The Jory. Being at The Jory is “a perfect fit,” he said. They’re already doing very seasonal menus with very local and fresh ingredients.

Utilizing the best locally sourced produce is key, but it is the expertise in the kitchen that ensures every meal is exquisite.

JORY Restaurant has been awarded the 2023 Diners’ Choice Award. Each month OpenTable analyzes more than 400,000 new diner reviews. OpenTable diners have voted JORY restaurant as one of the best around.

By: Starla Pointer • Staff Writer As a boy growing up near Newport on the Oregon coast, Jack Strong learned that cooking with love could elevate any ingredient, from the most traditional to the most humble — even government commodities. Strong, a member of the Confederated Tribes of Siletz, watched his grandmother turn canned beef

By: Kimberly Inlander chef jack strong cultivates garden-to-table cuisine at the allison inn & spa In late 2022, Oregon-born Chef Jack Strong returned to his roots, becoming executive chef at The Allison Inn & Spa in Oregon’s Willamette Valley. In this role, Strong leads all culinary at the 85-room boutique resort, including on-site JORY restaurant.