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At this Eugene shop, pumpkin spice drinks come with little ghosts, perhaps in a mummy mug
Tucked inside a 123-year-old building in downtown Eugene, Chapter & Steam’s fall drinks are as whimsical as its romantic dark academia aesthetic, brewing up everything from pumpkin butter breves to caramel…
‘An anchor’: Oakshire fans celebrate, grieve as business prepares to shut down
Oakshire Public House has been a gathering space in the Whiteaker neighborhood since 2013 and holds many individual and community memories. Oakshire as a company is closing, but it plans to…
Your Lane County guide for all things fall
October means mushroom festivals, peak fall foliage and pumpkin patches galore.
After a two-decade run, Oakshire closing its brewery and taprooms
A more competitive brewery market, aftershocks of the pandemic and rising costs all played a role in the decision. But the owner is open to prospective buyers who could potentially carry…
I tried every flavor of wings at Hot Mama’s. Here are my favorites (and not-so).
We crushed a lot of wings for this story — and stared down a lot of Scoville units, too.
This Eugene food cart’s back-to-school tradition? Donating backpacks to kids.
Chilly Cupz owner Trey Dougherty didn’t want any kids in Eugene to go back to school empty-handed. So he went door to door for donations, grabbed money from his own cash…
The brownies are delicious, but Reality Kitchen tries to write a recipe for a better society
With a wholesale bakery, cafe, newly reopened food cart and an upcoming general store, Reality Kitchen champions inclusive employment opportunities for people of all abilities.
On the Fly: New 5th Street eateries; Oakshire reopens Springfield taproom
Plus: Downtown Eugene gains a new fine dining spot, a soul food restaurant fights to stay open, Zest closes after two years.
UPCOMING FOOD & DRINK EVENTS
A smoky taste of Texas, deep in the heart of Eugene
The new Mockingbird BBQ downtown offers smoked brisket, pulled pork sandwiches and smoked tamales — not to mention milkshakes.
Signs of fall: September foodie events include harvest fests and cider pressings
Plus, Ducks-themed beverages, free breakfast, a garlic-themed festival, a Hello Kitty pop-up and Springfield’s annual Block Party.
On Oregon’s coast, Port Orford fishers are changing how we eat seafood
Beyond the blustery charm of the Oregon Coast are small fishing communities creating sustainable seafood models that benefit the entire state. Take Port Orford, a small city on the southern coast,…
Eating your way along Oregon’s southern coast, from North Bend to Port Orford
You’ll also find lots of interesting experiences and dishes at eateries along the coast — from classic fish and chips at a floating seafood market to banana pudding sherbet at a…
For one day, Party Bar is letting diners set the price
On Wednesday, Aug. 26, Party Bar joins more than 100 restaurants for Pay What You Can Day, a global experiment that allows guests to determine how much they pay for their…
Make your own fruit leather — harnessing old tech and new
Plums, figs, peaches, nectarines, apples, berries and tomatoes are good candidates for fruit leather, which can help you enjoy your summer bounty in the middle of the winter.
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An unexpected gift: 35,000 pounds of food arrive in Eugene from Utah
A tractor trailer containing nonperishable foods rolled into the Food for Lane County warehouse on the morning of Aug. 20, sent from The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints in…
Oakshire plans to close Springfield taproom — for now — as it rethinks the concept
Oakshire Commons owner Jeff Althouse says the Main Street space wasn’t drawing enough customers as an after-work pizza-and-beer joint. It joins two other Springfield eateries that have recently announced August closures.
From Krob Krua to a street-food cart named Lucky Thai
From their early days at WildCraft Cider Works to opening a restaurant on Pearl Street, the owners of Krob Krua have shifted their Thai eatery once again to a food cart…
The Jackalope, your bartender’s favorite bar, celebrates 20 years
Staff say the bar has built a loyal following by staying true to its no-frills roots.
Scandinavian Festival: Everything we ate
From Swedish meatballs to Danish pancake balls, Lookout Eugene-Springfield’s food correspondent Taylor Goebel had a spherical time at the Scandinavian Festival in Junction City. Here’s everything she ate.
As appetite for Korean food grows, Tiger Mama expands to third Eugene location
Two years after opening Tiger Mama in Eugene’s Whiteaker neighborhood, owners Sunny Moon and Preston Shin are expanding their business. They now have two counter-service Korean eateries in addition to their…
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