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Some food cravings refuse to be ignored. When you want a sandwich that feels filling in the soul as much as the stomach or a bratwurst that actually tastes the way it should there is one…
Driving east of Springfield along the McKenzie Highway is one of those Oregon experiences that never really gets old. The trees close in, the river runs alongside you, and suddenly you are surrounded by some of…
Some restaurants open quietly, find their rhythm, and slowly build a following. Others seem to arrive fully formed, already humming with energy, conversation, and word-of-mouth momentum. Lately in Eugene, Kennedy’s Steakhouse falls firmly into the second…
If you have ever driven down Hilyard Street in Eugene and missed the unassuming building with the warm glow spilling from its windows, it is time to slow down and take a closer look. Inside, you…
Nestled along the scenic McKenzie Highway sits McKenzie Station Pub, a cozy restaurant and bar where the smell of smoked meats drifts out the door and the coffee is always freshly ground. Whether you’re winding down…
I’ve been slipping back into the booth at Busy Bee Café in Springfield for years now—not often, but enough to know that it still feels exactly the same as it did when I worked there twenty-five…
There is something truly special about Oregon’s McKenzie River. The turquoise water, the moss-covered trees, and the sound of rushing rapids create a kind of peace that you can only find in this part of the…
Chick-fil-A is doubling down on its Oregon presence with plans to open six new locally owned and operated restaurants across the state by early 2027, creating more than 600 new jobs. Following a busy summer opening…
It’s not every day In-N-Out Burger gives you an excuse to skip cooking and grab a free Double-Double, but Veterans Day is one of them. This year on Monday, November 11, In-N-Out is showing its appreciation…
Back in the early 2000s when I was living just off the University of Oregon campus, money was tight and life was simple. Most nights dinner was whatever I could throw together — something cheap, fast,…
Locals gather at this beloved central Oregon diner for homestyle breakfasts, cinnamon rolls, stacked burgers, and warm, hometown service that keeps folks coming back for more.
Dig into giant plates of all-day breakfast, fried chicken, and comfort food classics at Screamin’ Chicken Diner in Gaston, where every bite feels like a warm hug from grandma’s kitchen.
