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A Frenchman’s long, winding road leads him to opening a one-man artisan bakery in Eugene
Math teacher-turned-baker Guillaume Gras opened La Mouette Bread Shop in Eugene in August, after a meandering journey through multiple countries and careers.
Euphoria Chocolate’s new owners get back to basics, but have big plans, too
Husband and wife Shane and Casey Meisel bought the 45-year-old Eugene chocolate-maker in July. The couple hopes to make Euphoria’s factory a destination for visitors.
Springfield Creamery co-founder Chuck Kesey dies at 87
He founded Springfield Creamery and created Nancy’s Probiotic Foods with his wife, Sue, who died in August. They had been married 65 years. Chuck Kesey was also brother to Oregon counterculture…
Lane County neighbors, organizations prep for federal food benefits to stop
Neighbors are helping each other out, and food pantries are bracing for an uptick in demand and putting out calls for help with federal food benefits on track to stop Nov.…
Here are food pantries and meal sites in Lane County
These county sites are providing free groceries or meals.
Tavern on Main: Springfield’s classy-looking but not-at-all-fussy dining destination
The restaurant on Main Street downtown doesn’t take itself too seriously. There’s no dress code and kids are welcome. The menu features seasonal specialties and crowd favorites.
How Eugene’s ‘coffee chemist’ might help save your morning cup
A University of Oregon professor’s research has led to new ways of making great-tasting espresso while using less coffee.
With SNAP benefits threatened, county urges donations to Food for Lane County
With funding for the Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program scheduled to run out, Lane County is encouraging donations of money or food to Food for Lane County.
King Estate founder named ‘American Wine Legend’
A long-time Eugene winemaker is being recognized as a “wine legend” by one of the country’s premier industry magazines. King Estate Winery co-founder Ed King has been named Wine Enthusiast Magazine’s…
Eugene entrepreneur brings fresh Ugandan vanilla to Oregon
David Laker imports premium vanilla beans from small-scale Ugandan farmers, and has introduced them to modern beekeeping techniques that give them an additional crop.
UPCOMING FOOD & DRINK EVENTS
Food Scene: U-pick apples, gold for Alesong, new coffees and sandwiches, and more
Read on for U-Pick apple orchards, information about Alesong taking home gold at a huge beer competition, plus new sandwiches and coffee flavors at Peek-A-Boo, lunch and learns in the country…
Italian authenticity has been the quest of Rocky Maselli’s winding culinary journey
His newest ventures in Eugene are Pizzeria DOP and Osteria DOP, one a simple food truck that belies its authentic wood-fired Neapolitan pizza, and the other a sit-down family-style experience with…
Eugene Foodies! is a force for local food culture
Nearly 41,000 members share information and opinions about food in an active Facebook group founded 16 years ago.
Food Scene: Eugene heats up with new pizzerias, a candy store, campus food spots
A coffee shop challenge, Chicago deep dish landing near campus, chain expansions and reopenings, a new downtown candy store, and more.
Limited-Time Fundraiser: Support Food for Lane County
Lookout’s 10% donation on every new membership will be matched by a local donor to support Food for Lane County now through the end of the year.
Food for Lane County unveils new website, announces record auction results
The website refresh leads the 41-year-old hunger-fighting organization into a new era at a time when food insecurity is at a high point.
Fall flavors: Pumpkin spice is here, yes, but that’s only the beginning
Local restaurants and bakeries are offering a range of special seasonal treats, from simple classics like warm apple cider, to a cozy bowl of French onion soup, to all sorts of…
It’s harvest time in the Willamette Valley. Here’s how that looks at King Estate Winery
For wineries in the southern Willamette Valley, harvest started in early September and is almost over. The winemakers at King Estate Winery say 2025 should be a fantastic year.
Oregon brewers create special beverages to support farmland preservation
Five Eugene breweries are participating in the Oregon Agricultural Trust’s Cheers to the Land program. The public can try the beverages at a launch party Friday at Claim 52.
Coffee prices triple, putting pressure on roasters, cafes, customers
Local coffee roasters are facing the highest prices in decades, with green coffee beans jumping from under $2 pre-COVID to nearly $7 per pound today due to climate disasters and tariffs.
Gardening: What to plant now to improve your garden next year
Planting cover crops now will give your garden a jump start next year, and provide you with some food to enjoy over the winter and spring.
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