When I'm scouting for the perfect vacation rental, Lincoln City, Oregon, often comes to mind. Renowned for its seven miles of stunning coastline, Lincoln City offers a blend of beautiful beaches, lush forests, and a vibrant arts scene.…
In 2008, a stretch of Highway 26 went under construction to install a new turn lane about 13 miles from Government Camp. The reason for building the new turn lane, as reported by the Department of Transportation, was…
In less than two weeks, Portland area residents will be able to feast at Shake Shack’s newest location when it opens at the high-end Bridgeport Village. Here, diners will get to dig into juicy burgers and hotdogs, perfectly-crisp…
“Szabo’s” may be a hard name to pronounce, but it’s not a hard place to fall in love with for their fresh seafood, perfectly-grilled steaks, and super friendly service. The owner, Mark Szabo, is originally from New Jersey…
Along the Santiam Highway in the incredibly small town of Mehama, just east of Stayton, lies The Gingerbread House. Mehama, OR, nestled in north-central Oregon's Willamette Valley, is a charming small town 50 miles south of Portland. With…
Anyone who lives in the Portland metro region knows that one of the best places to get authentic Asian food is Beaverton. Because of this, when one restaurant stands out from the pack, you know it’s gonna be…
Have you heard the saying that a sandwich always tastes better when made by someone else?Well, we couldn’t agree more, so when the craving for the perfect sandwich strikes, head on over to Prineville, where you'll discover one…
Have you heard the saying that a sandwich always tastes better when made by someone else?Well, we couldn’t agree more, so when the craving for the perfect sandwich strikes, head on over to Prineville, where you'll discover one…
There are some things in life so purely wholesome and joyful, you can’t help but smile when you see them—among these are a laughing baby, a litter of new puppies, and “Smiley Face Hill” outside of Willamina, Oregon.…
If you’re a fan of local, handmade food made the old-fashioned way, you’re sure to fall in love with Pacific Sourdough. Katie McNeil and her husband Mike Smith, the owners of Pacific Sourdough, have been in business since…
The Sage Restaurant, first opened in 1976 has been serving locals and tourists for 47 years and has something of a cult following. Multiple reviewers avow that they’ve been regulars at the Sage for 10, 20, even 30+…
The Dear Mom Cafe is an impossibly cool Thai restaurant with impossibly cool owners that just opened in Bend. Jattalee (JJ) Chalernhinthong, the owner, is a mom herself and opened up the restaurant with her husband in honor…
