It's not really a trip to the Oregon coast if you don't stop off for some handmade salt water taffy, fudge, or other goodies. Everyone has a favorite shop they stop at before they head home, and most towns along the Oregon Coast have a local sweet shop. Joey Paysinger...
If you’re anything like me, when you’re on the coast you have to eat seafood at least once. How could you not take advantage of the bounty of the ocean right there at your fingertips? Of course you have tons of choices up and down the 101, but the Old Oregon...
In Spanish, el gordo means "fat," and although you'll find many taquerias throughout the area with some version of "el gordo" in their name, nothing will compare to the authenticity and taste you'll get at Tacos el Gordo in McMinnville. Carnitas and asada tacos, photo...
Donut Country in Medford has hardly changed a lick in the last 30 years and that’s just as it should be. Occupying the same building on E Jackson Street since 1990, Linda Kendrick and now her daughter Susan “Suz” Stewart have been running this donut shop for 33 years...
Springfield, Oregon is abuzz with excitement as the beloved fast-food chain Chick-Fil-A gears up to set up shop in the city. This comes as a surprise to many, as the famed burger joint In-N-Out was once vying for the same spot but ultimately stepped back, giving...
Lebanon, Oregon is a small town with a population of around 18,000 people. For those who aren't as familiar with the are, Lebanon is a hop and a skip away from Corvallis, Oregon. Located in the Willamette Valley, the town is known for its rich agricultural history and...
Tucked away in the charming town of Sherwood, Oregon, with a population of around 20,000, lies a hidden gem that will have your taste buds dancing in delight. Old Town Sherwood is home to Fat Milo's Family Kitchen, a family-owned diner that promises a warm,...
When one or two people tell you they’ve found the “best burger” ever, you may dismiss their recommendation; but when hundreds of people say the same thing, it’s time to sit up and take notice. And that’s exactly what’s happened with the Bend Burger Company. Just...
The Morning Glory Cafe in Ashland is kind of a big deal. It’s been open since 1997, which in restaurant years is like being 102. This really is the breakfast spot, and anyone who’s been in the area a while will tell you the same. It’s become a staple of the Ashland...
Prairie City sounds like the name of a town straight out of Laura Ingalls Wilder novel. But few may know it’s a town right here in Oregon, just East of John Day. Situated on the edge of a grassland and surrounded by the Strawberry Mountain wilderness, the beauty of...
The Southern Oregon town of Ashland is famous for its Shakespeare Festival, drawing visitors not just from the state but from all over the country. Because of this steady influx of tourism, this small town is able to sustain a thriving restaurant scene, and one of the...
Any restaurant that offers me a complimentary piece of homemade coffee cake the minute I sit down is a place I want to visit again and again. Sounds too good to be true? Not at Mo’s Egg House in the Central Oregon town of Redmond. Counter seating, photo by Rian Ray...