Right as you drive into Albany along the 99E from I-5, you can’t miss Rogers Restaurant with its distinctive yellow sign that thankfully hasn’t been updated since the place opened back in 1980. Admittedly, it’s not much to look at from the road—a nondescript diner...
To say that Coburg Pizza isn’t your average pizza restaurant is an understatement. True, when you walk inside it looks like your typical pizza joint and the ordering process is fairly straightforward. You choose what size pizza you want: Piccolo to feed 1-2 people,...
As a lifelong resident of Oregon, I've come to appreciate the state's unique small towns, each with its own charm and character. But Joseph, Oregon, holds a special place in my heart. Nestled in the Wallowa Mountains, Joseph is a picturesque town known for its...
Seaside, Oregon, is a charming coastal town located on the northern coast of the state, known for its stunning ocean views, charming shops, and unique attractions. In fact, it's the coastal town that my folks took me to the most as a kid, and was probably my very...
Sissi’s is a small and charming bakery in the quiet town of Philomath, Oregon, located just five miles southwest from the college town of Corvallis, home to Oregon State University (go Beavs!). The town used to be home to its own institute of higher learning,...