Food & Drink

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People Drive From All Over Oregon To Indulge In The Ultimate Comfort Food At This Cozy Brewery

Tucked away in the small town of Monroe, Oregon, Long Timber Brewing Company is more than just a microbrewery and restaurant—it’s a tribute to the region’s rich logging history and a culinary destination worth the trip. Sitting just 23 miles north of Eugene on Highway 99, Monroe may not be the...

The Shari’s We Once Knew Is Gone, and Its Empty Buildings Are Up for Grabs

PORTLAND, Ore. – If you ever spent a late night at Shari’s, chain-smoking cigarettes and nursing bottomless coffee refills in the ‘90s, this one stings. Shari’s Café & Pies—once a beacon of 24-hour comfort food, a haven for night owls, weary travelers, and high school kids sneaking out past...

Bigger, Bolder, Better: Pioneer Joe Coffee Becomes the Largest Roaster on the Oregon Coast

The Oregon Coast has long been synonymous with stunning ocean views, quaint coastal towns, and a vibrant sense of community. Now, coffee enthusiasts in Lincoln City have another reason to celebrate: Pioneer Joe Coffee Company, a family-owned business known for its exceptional coffee and deep ties...

How To Master The Art of Pretending To Love IPA’s Even Though They Taste Like Citrusy Armpit Sweat

So, you’ve found yourself in Oregon, the land of towering evergreens, infinite Columbia Sportswear jackets, and an IPA selection that makes most 5-star Michelin restaurant wine lists look concise. There’s just one problem: you hate IPA’s. Maybe it’s the aggressive bitterness, the way it tastes...

Worship in Pepperoni Heaven at This Old Central Oregon Church Turned Pizzaria

Grace and Hammer is not your average pizzeria. It’s a sacred union of divine wood-fired pizza and history, wrapped up in a vibe that’s as charming as Redmond, Oregon itself. I had the absolute pleasure of visiting this spot one chilly January evening, and let me tell you, it’s one of those places...
Oregon’s Nacho Authority: Rivas Taco Shop in Eugene

Oregon’s Nacho Authority: Rivas Taco Shop in Eugene

I've been eating nachos at Rivas Taco Shop on Willamette St. in Eugene off and on for a number of years now, as it's located near one of my work locations.   However, a couple years ago, I decided to take a little hiatus from eating there, due to receiving a...

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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