Uncap It, Uncork It
And start that slide into summer
Climate change and wildfires aside, the Willamette Valley is a glorious place for grapes, hops and clean water — and that translates into a symphony … Continue reading
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Blending Food and Beer
Xicha Brewing, a Latinx-owned brewpub, brings its one of a kind food and beer menu to Eugene this summer
Xicha Brewing, known for its innovative and creative approach to Latin American and Spanish food and as the only Latinx brewery in Oregon, is expanding … Continue reading
Roadside Profits
Despite opening two months before the pandemic, Gratitude Brewing weathered the storm and looks forward to post-lockdown success
When south Eugene natives Tristan Cooley and Josh Cosci opened Gratitude Brewing in December 2019, they did so with a vision. They aimed to add … Continue reading
Wine and Dine in Eugene
Grab a bike and visit these wine tasting rooms in the Eugene area
The Willamette Valley produces some of the finest wines in the world. Visiting these wineries and vineyards can require quite a trek, but options also … Continue reading
Creating Some ‘Buzz’
Thinking Tree Spirits and Save the Bee release ‘Bee’s Knees’ collaboration
The bee’s knees is a classic cocktail consisting of gin, lemon juice and honey. The recipe has been revamped with local distillery Thinking Tree Spirits … Continue reading
Wish Upon a Monkey’s Paw
Tiki bars are cool again at The Monkey’s Paw in downtown Springfield
Whenever I walk into The Monkey’s Paw Tiki Bar, I’m never ready to be swallowed up by the darkness. But dark it is — there are … Continue reading
Magic in a Glass
To-go cocktails were legalized more than one year ago, but local bartenders say the success of a mixed drink is the bar
A great cocktail is a magic trick. It appears almost out of thin air. One or two of the ingredients on the menu might spark interest … Continue reading
Brewing Love for Oregon
A new project by the Coalition of Oregon of Land Trusts promotes local beer and the outdoors
There are two things in life that Oregonians undeniably love: the great outdoors and great local beer. The best part is that there is no … Continue reading
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Can You Say ‘Cocktail’?
Ninkasi breaks into the canned cocktail world with a Eugene bartending legend
When I take a drink of Ninkasi’s canned agave paloma with tequila, I’m surprised with how much it tastes like it had just been mixed. … Continue reading
A Slapshot of Hops
Eugene brewery is the beer of choice for new National Hockey League team Seattle Kraken
When the puck drops for the 2021-22 National Hockey League season, Eugene-based Hop Valley will have its craft beer in Seattle’s Climate Pledge Arena concession … Continue reading
Fun in the Sun
The Eugene Weekly office dives into the local beer, cider and CBD releases
The sun is out, and it’s the season for cold drinks, but why run to the safe beers that you know? You know, the lagers … Continue reading
The South Willamette Valley Wine Trail
“Grape growing is not about romance.” So says Junction City-based Brigadoon Wine Company’s website, and it makes sense. Growing grapes and making wine may be … Continue reading
Mixing it Up
Local liquor stores share advice for crafting cocktails at home
Making your own drinks, as it turns out, is a lot like dating — everyone has their own taste, what works well for some won’t … Continue reading
Eugene’s Cup Overfloweth
South Eugene’s Sundance Wine Cellars has the wine and the staff to find the best stuff
When you enter Sundance Wine Cellars, it’s akin to entering a used bookstore: Instead of books, wine bottles fill shelves and unopened boxes of wine … Continue reading