Come for the hot drink, stay for the cool art, or vice-versa
By Samantha Sobel Portal Tea is a tea shop that’s been located in the heart of downtown Eugene since March 2021. With over 100 handcrafted … Continue reading
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Author: EW Staff
Best Place to Jam with the Fam
Monthly rock orchestra workshop at MEPAA Music & Arts Center
By Jody Rolnick A year ago (before I joined Eugene Weekly), I helped my friend Matrisha Armitage write a business plan for her Eugene nonprofit … Continue reading
Staff Picks!
From the best couch to the not-so-best parking garage in this town — and more
A small selection of local things that make us happy Sometimes, because we’re Eugene Weekly and we can, we choose random things that our staff … Continue reading
Cottage Grove Candidates
What’s going on in south Lane County’s elections
By Samantha Sobel and Josiah Pensado Cottage Grove and the rural community’s homeless crisis has grabbed headlines in the Weekly, RG and more, and in … Continue reading
Best Dog park
1. Wayne Morse Ranch Family Farm, 595 Crest Drive, 541-682-5373, Eugene-or.gov/Facilities. 2. Amazon Park, 22 Amazon Pkwy., 541-682-4800, Eugene-or.gov/Facilities. 3. Alton Baker Park, 200 Day … Continue reading
Best Place to take the kids
1. Eugene Public Library, Downtown, 100 E. 10th Ave., 541-682-5450, Eugene-or.gov. 2. Skinner Butte Park, RiverPlay Discovery Village Playground, 248 Cheshire Ave., Eugene-or.gov. 3. Adventure! … Continue reading
Best Singles Scene
1. Blairally, 245 Blair Blvd., 541-683-1721, Blairally.com. 2. Eugene Public Library, Downtown, 100 E. 10th Ave.; Bethel Branch, 1990 Echo Hollow Road; Sheldon Branch, 1566 … Continue reading
Best Local comedian
1. Jen Jay, Youtube @ Jen Jay Comedic Stylings. 2. Seth Milstein, Facebook and Instagram @sethmils. 3. Hazel Jae, Instagram @hazeldaez.
Best Karaoke
1. The Monkey’s Paw Tiki Bar, 420 Main St., Springfield, 541-505-7975, MonkeysPawTikibar.com. 2. Slice Pizzeria, 325 Blair Blvd., 541-653-9937, SlicePizzeriaBar.com. 3. Old Nick’s Pub, 211 … Continue reading
Best Bartender
1. Molly Powell, Sam Bond’s Garage, 407 Blair Blvd., Sambonds.com. 2. Thor Slaughter, Akira, 359 Mill St., AkiraEugene.com. 3. Tasha Alo, Tacovore, 530 Blair Blvd. … Continue reading