I love Bandon for so many reasons. The fresh, salty air, coastal history, and charming, walkable Old Town area make this Southern Oregon Coast beach town a favorite for locals and tourists alike. Sunset at the coast, Bandon, Oregon. / Image via / Danielle Denham /...
Restaurants
Many People Do Not Know Oregon Is the Birthplace of the Original Pancake House
Sure, you can visit your local IHOP or Waffle House for pancakes — but for the most authentic flapjacks, you need to head to Oregon. Tucked away at 8601 SW 24th Avenue in Portland is a breakfast haven that has been delighting locals and visitors alike since 1953....
Locals Can’t Get Enough Of This Remote Oregon Drive-In
Along the I-84 freeway lies a little truck-stop of a town called Boardman. There’s not much going on here, but what it does have to offer is worth its weight in gold—the incomparable C & D Drive In. burger and tots, Shannon Morgan Google Local Walking into the C...
This Charming Ristorante Brings a Taste of Italy to Lake Oswego
If you’re searching for authentic Italian food, look no further—Riccardo’s is the real deal! This small and intimate restaurant in Lake Oswego has been owned and operated by Georgette and Riccardo Spaccarelli since 1980, and many of the recipes used today came from...
Award Winning Ken’s Artisan Pizza Opening Soon In Bend
Ken's Artisan Pizza, a celebrated pizzeria from Portland, is expanding to Bend this November. The new spot will be located in the historic Downing Hotel building at 1033 NW Bond Street. Owner Peter Kost expressed his excitement about the new venture, stating, "We are...
Heartbreaking Fire Devastates Mr. Bill’s Village Smokehouse in Lincoln City
In a tragic twist of fate, just days after we featured Mr. Bill's Village Smokehouse in Lincoln City, Oregon, this beloved local gem suffered an extensive fire. On July 16, at around 2 a.m., an electrical fire broke out, causing significant damage to this family-run...
Transport Yourself to a European Gastropub Right Here in Oregon
As a former English major and now professional writer, there’s nothing that thrills me more than a literature-themed brewpub! The Biere Library in Corvallis has only been open for a few years (started in the height of the pandemic, no less), but has already...
This Popular Oregon Café Is Famous for a Sweet Roll That Will Make Your Taste Buds Explode
If you're on the hunt for a super chill bakery experience in Bend, then be sure to check out The Sparrow Bakery Northwest Café And Bread Shop. This spot has become a local favorite, and it’s easy to see why. With melt-in-your-mouth hand made croissants and a wide...
Transport Yourself to Southern Italy at this Lively Eugene Restaurant
Even though Osteria DOP has only been open a year and a half, it’s garnered praise across the board for not just being the most authentic Italian food in Eugene, but the best food in Eugene period! And, once you try their traditional, house-made Southern Italian style...
Oregon Snags Four Spots On Yelp’s Top 100 U.S. Sushi Restaurants, One In Top 7
Whenever my friends and I came home from college, we wanted to get together and go out for sushi. There were several spots around Portland and Beaverton that we frequented on breaks from school, each with it's own unique twist. Portland is well known for its wide...
Savor a Scrumptious Brunch with Your Pup at Oregon’s Most Dog-Friendly Restaurant
There are few brunch restaurants in Portland with more name recognition than the Tin Shed on NE Alberta Street. The Tin Shed Garden Cafe was first opened back in 2002 by Christie Griffin and Janette Kaden. At the time it was a small operation with Christie managing...
Enjoy All-Day Breakfast at this Charming Diner in Oregon, Where the Coffee Is Always Fresh
Statistics say that three out of five new restaurants will fail in their first year. There's something to be said for restaurants that hang around for a long time then. You hear about some of these places that have been around for forty years or more and wonder what...