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Morsels of food news around Lane County

Chef Corey Wisun is rebranding his former Membrillo spot, 1530 Willamette Street, as a fast, casual, Peruvian-inspired barbecue restaurant called Wasi BBQ. Wisun says Wasi … Continue reading
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Chef Corey Wisun is rebranding his former Membrillo spot, 1530 Willamette Street, as a fast, casual, Peruvian-inspired barbecue restaurant called Wasi BBQ. Wisun says Wasi … Continue reading
Wooden floors, tables and ceiling beams give Plank Town Brewing Co. its name. At the center of the brewery, a U-shaped counter glistens in the … Continue reading
Why would you drink a dirt-flavored tea made from powdered Polynesian plant roots? Because it feels amazing. The kava root, visually reminiscent of the weeds … Continue reading
Winter descends on the Willamette Valley like a moldy blanket. Even though I grew up around here, this weather can bring me down. The evening … Continue reading
If you are still mourning the loss of Taste of India, Curry Bowl will help you move right along through your grieving process. The buffet … Continue reading
That hamburger you’re biting into: An animal died for that. It was killed and bled out and cut up and ground down into a ropy … Continue reading
In a modular home in Halsey, Oregon, Loretta Birky stands behind a kitchen counter where a board sits over a stovetop that now holds a … Continue reading
When searching for a tasty treat during these seemingly endless cold months, put on your scarf, brace the brisk air and head over to downtown … Continue reading
A sizzling combination of flavors, cultures and communities is spreading throughout Eugene as one local restaurant — Novo Modern Latin Table — is bringing “Latin … Continue reading
The Taqueria El Trenicito taco stand is tucked away in east Springfield and worth the drive through construction and the slight bit of traffic along … Continue reading