Cheap Lunch Round-Up
Grab all the calories you can for your hard-earned cash
Lunch shouldn’t cost an arm and a leg. It’s not fancy, and you’re probably not trying to impress anyone. You’re just hungry. Maybe you’re hangry. … Continue reading
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New Pub on the Block
Claim 52 Kitchen offers a unique menu of pub food and beer
Strolling down Willamette Street downtown, it’s difficult to miss Claim 52 Kitchen with its open garage-style doors, patio seating out front, and black and white … Continue reading
Church of Beer
Former church still serves as a gathering place and welcomes all taste buds
Springfield is in a restaurant Renaissance, and a former church is the latest installment to the city’s thriving food scene. PublicHouse, which was formerly Springfield’s … Continue reading
Carnivores Rejoice!
There’s a new steakhouse in Town
As you enter George + Violet’s Steakhouse, you’re greeted by a framed quote attributed to Charles Bukowski. “The steak was not just a slice of … Continue reading
No Way, José, Oregon Says
Oregon beats San José State, 35-22, in sloppy win
I’m trying to find a backup plan to get my football fix because all this time I’ve spent in the press box and finishing the … Continue reading
Small Town Opens ‘The Uranus Examiner’
When GateHouse Media closes a newspaper, a new one arises with a controversial name
Generally, GateHouse Media is just not that funny. It’s closing newspapers and slashing writing staff across the country as well as locally. But when Uranus, … Continue reading
Sleeping Beauties
Summer bare patches can be filled in the fall
I imagine many gardens have some awkward little areas that are difficult to irrigate efficiently. Mine certainly does. Now that long, hot, dry summers are … Continue reading
RG Didn’t Publish Editorial Page Editor’s Final Column
Jackman Wilson penned a goodbye, but GateHouse-owned paper didn't publish it
It is traditional for columnists and writers to pen that last good-bye column. And in this day and age it’s not unusual for editorial page … Continue reading
Oregon Blasts through Portland
Even with 62-14 win, Oregon struggles to find themselves
This season’s Oregon (2-0) non-conference games make me wish we had simulation modes like the Madden football video games. And I feel that I’m not alone. … Continue reading
Lane County, Listed
Weekly Picks: 9/6-9/13
Friday, Sept. 7 Channel Your Inner Goth Fall is almost here. Rather than consuming pumpkin spice lattes, take part in the Eugene Gothic Weekend at Old … Continue reading