Wineries open for tours and tastings
It’s time for sips of the red and white wines against the backdrop of beautiful scenery. Memorial Day weekend is the unofficial start of the … Continue reading
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Spring into (Downtown) Springfield
Iris Vineyards’ wine bar in Springfield offers more than wine
When you step inside Iris Vineyards’ downtown Springfield wine bar, the sound of traffic is extinguished. Once inside, it’s easy to get lost in the … Continue reading
Buzz Kill
The non-alcohol movement is hitting Eugene-Springfield’s nightlife
If spilling a drink is a party foul, consider this idea that might save you from a party felony: You might not need alcohol for … Continue reading
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
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
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