Sprouting Springfield
Sprout! Regional Food Hub offers worldwide grub
This spring, on a warm Friday afternoon, I decide to play hooky. And now I can say that, should you find yourself in or around … Continue reading
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Coburg Road Sushi
Sushi Ya owners bring their good thing to the Oakway Mall
True confession: I have eaten way too many salmon bento boxes. But any fan of Sushi Ya can tell you: That place is great! Fresh, … Continue reading
Capitol City Burgers
Bo & Vine Expands to Eugene
On a recent Saturday at the Corvallis location of Bo & Vine Burger Bar two boys, I reckon roughly six years of age, dug in … Continue reading
Primal Scream
Screamin’ Jay’s is the new campus hotspot, offering affordable and locally sourced vegan and meat dishes
It’s the last day Screamin’ Jay’s is open for the fall term when I stop by for a sandwich. The food cart opened Oct. 1, … Continue reading
Alternative Sports Bar
Jasper’s Tavern creates a welcoming new home for obscure sports in Springfield
At a new sports bar on Main Street in Springfield’s thriving downtown, you can look up at the television and see a sport that you … Continue reading
One Family’s Dream
From Jalisco to Eugene
1960 Cocina, pronounced “koh-see-nah,” is a new Mexican restaurant serving up authentic dishes on the corner of 18th and Willamette Street. “We stayed with … Continue reading
Tacos Every Day
Pandita combines Mexican cuisine with Japanese style
Taco lovers rejoice! At long last, a West University/downtown vacancy has been filled, and I am here to climb on my stump and preach: Pandita … Continue reading
International Flavors on Main Street USA
Noodle N Thai dishes up a taste of Thailand
As a “theater mom” whose kids more often than not perform at the Wildish Theater on Main Street in Springfield, I’ve put in my time … Continue reading
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Restaurants Open on Christmas
Not having anywhere good to eat out on a Monday can be frustrating, and there’s going to be even more days when restaurants are closed … Continue reading
Main Street Vegan
Cornbread Café brings Southern-inspired plant-based food to Springfield
For Cornbread Café owner Sheree Walters, it’s always been about the food. After opening a food cart at 8th Avenue and Oak Street, Walters pinned … Continue reading
Food for Less
Great places to eat and not spend too much in Eugene
Part of college life culture is the hunt for cheap meals. Since University of Oregon students are heading back to Eugene and Lane Community College … Continue reading
An Izakaya Closer to Home
Izakaya Jinsei brings the izakaya experience to campus
On a recent summer Tuesday when the University of Oregon campus was still relatively quiet, the delightfully-named Sunny Moon was busy with a lunch rush … Continue reading
Big Flavor in a Little Korea Taqueria
One of downtown’s newer food additions serves up Korean fusion
“Do you serve cat?” This racist question was asked of Chi Shin shortly after he opened Chi’s Korean Tacos in downtown Eugene last year. When … Continue reading
Eating Fatty Duck in UO Duck Country
Rye isn’t ducking around with its Pekin duck
Rye has some wicked good duck on its menu. After all, everyone should try their duck poutine if they are going to live near a … Continue reading