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...
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...
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...
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...
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...
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...
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...
So many restaurants out there claim to serve “authentic” Italian food, but when the Curbside Italian Kitchen in Silverton says it—they really mean it! The owners, Pietro Sangiorgi and Giulia Burato, are actually from Verona, Italy and purchased this adorable little...
In West Eugene, on the corner of Echo Hollow Road and Barger Drive and next to four other carts, lies a bright orange food truck that serves some of the best, most authentic, homemade Mexican food you can find in town. Eva’s Taqueria used to have a location in...
Recently The Lodge Restaurant at Black Butte Ranch near Sisters was named one of America's 50 most beautiful restaurants. With views of Broken Top, Mount Washington and the Three Sisters, it's easy to see why this restaurant is not only the focal point of the ranch,...
In-N-Out Burger is hitting another snag in its quest to open a new spot in Beaverton. Here's the scoop: The beloved fast-food chain, famous for its "animal style" burgers and long lines, has its eyes on a location at Southwest Beaverton Hillsdale Highway and Southwest...
Heading out to Astoria for a fun filled weekend? There's an awesome little restaurant hidden in Knappa you should stop at along the way. Just 20 minutes east of Astoria along Old US Highway 30, you'll find a cool spot that's been serving up hearty meals for half a...