The Old School Oregon Steakhouse That Kept John Wayne Coming Back

There’s something magical about discovering an Oregon restaurant that instantly feels timeless. Not trendy. Not polished. Not trying too hard to impress anyone. Just authentic. That’s exactly the feeling we got the first time we pulled into the gravel parking lot at...

This Historic Oregon Tavern Dating Back To 1922 Is Still A Local Favorite Today

If you blink, you might miss it. Tucked away along a quiet country road outside Hillsboro, surrounded by open farmland and a slower pace of life, sits a red building that has been feeding Oregonians for more than a century. There’s no big city buzz here, no trendy...

This Charming Log Cabin Café in Oregon Is the Pizza Stop You Didn’t Know You Needed

There’s a stretch of Highway 26 on the way to Mount Hood where the air feels a little fresher, the trees grow a little taller, and if you time it just right, you’ll stumble onto one of the coziest food stops in Oregon. That’s exactly how many people discover Zigzag...

The 42 Best Oregon Mom & Pop Restaurants to Eat At in 2026

We're going a bit out on a limb here at That Oregon Life. This story began as a sort of "Diners, Drive-Ins, and Dives" compilation, but after a giant list of my own and a slew of recommendations from friends all over the state, we realized that wasn't going to work....

This Beloved Tigard Restaurant Has Been Serving Comfort (And Legendary Pie) Since 1979

There are restaurants you try once… and then there are the ones you grow up with. The ones where the coffee is always hot, the booths feel like they’ve heard a thousand stories, and the pie case quietly calls your name before you even sit down. In Tigard, Oregon, that...
Governor Kotek Heroically Walks Through WinCo, Imagines Life If She Weren’t Rich

Governor Kotek Heroically Walks Through WinCo, Imagines Life If She Weren’t Rich

SALEM, Ore. — In a stunning act of courage and relatability, Oregon Governor Tina Kotek visited a WinCo Foods on Tuesday afternoon “to see how regular Oregonians live,” reportedly spending nearly seven minutes inside the store while bravely imagining what life might be like if she weren’t rich. Staff report she later described the experience as “life-changing,” adding that she now understands why “people insist on working multiple jobs.” Witnesses say the Governor entered the grocery store...

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Indoor Dining Allowed Again In Many Oregon Counties

Indoor Dining Allowed Again In Many Oregon Counties

As of Tuesday February 9th, 2021 ten more Oregon counties have dropped down from extreme Covid-19 risk down to high or moderate risk, which is good news for some restaurants and bars. For Oregon counties in the high risk category indoor dining, indoor fitness and...

Bailey’s Taproom in Portland Closes Their Doors Permanently

Bailey’s Taproom in Portland Closes Their Doors Permanently

After temporarily shutting down Bailey's Taproom and their sister bar, The Upper Lip in September, the owner told Brewpublic Saturday they are closing their doors for good. Back in September the owner of the bar, Geoff Phillips told Brewpublic, “I would hope that...

Vancouver Fireworks 4th Of July Show Canceled For 2021

Vancouver Fireworks 4th Of July Show Canceled For 2021

In light of the COVID-19 concerns, the Historic Trust has announced recently they are cancelling its Annual Vancouver Fireworks Spectacular which is held at Fort Vancouver Site. In order for the event to have still gone on, officials with the Historic Trust would have...

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