Oh yeah...fresh figs are incredible. I'd never had one until we moved here and WOW...unbelievable! In season, ripe off the tree...they kind of remind me of strawberries but with a different flavor. Hard to explain but worth the wait to get them in season!

In fact, around here, some fig trees will fruit twice a year (mild enough climate) if there is enough sun.

But yeah, I don't think fresh dates are going to be very prevalent in the PNW.