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Rollin’ through Central Oregon with the Mayor of Flavortown

Alright, hold on to your frosted tips and fire up those engines 'cause we're about to take this article to Flavortown, Fieri-style! Your buddy, Guy Fieri, has been cruisin' around Central Oregon for some out-of-bounds joints to feature on Food Network's Diners, Drive-Ins, and Dives. The latest pit...

The Oregon Coast Pancake House That Locals Can’t Get Enough Of

Brookings is the last town on the Southern Oregon coast before you cross over into California, and though it takes a while to get there, it’s completely worth a visit! And, one must-do stop when you’re there is Mattie’s Pancake House located right on Highway 101.  Mattie’s was established way back...

This Oregon Taqueria’s Amazing Tacos Will Have You Becoming a Regular in No Time

In the heart of Lincoln City, away from the glitz and glam, there lies a secret haven for taco aficionados: Melo's Taqueria. A genuine hole in the wall, this modest establishment boasts authenticity that echoes through every dish they serve. When restaurants toss around the term "authentic," they...

Tillamook Creamery Expands Offerings with Crispy Stone-Fired Pizza and Mac & Cheese Debuts!

As a kid growing up in the Portland area, there were a lot of great school field trips to look forward to, but the clear favorite was visiting the Tillamook Cheese Factory (now just called the Tillamook Creamery). We’d pile into school buses and make our way to the coast to witness cheese and ice...

Voodoo Doughnut Officially Sucks

You’ve no doubt seen the ubiquitous pink boxes being carefully shepherded through the Portland airport by tourists, giddy to bring home a taste of “quirky” Portlandia. You may have also seen the long lines of customers snaking around the block on 3rd Ave in Old Town, waiting for their turn in this...
Nachos Review: Cocina Baez of Eugene

Nachos Review: Cocina Baez of Eugene

Hello, dear readers of That Oregon Life! My name is Scott and I am a nacho enthusiast residing in lovely Eugene, Oregon. A couple years ago, I had written a few articles for That Oregon Life, but life got in the way and I took a little break from one of my other...

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