Feeling Hopless
Beer for those of us who hate bitterness
I had my first sip of beer around the age of 14. I curiously asked my dad for a taste of his IPA. He raised … Continue reading
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Feminism & Beer Science
Craft beer, quality testing and being a woman in the beer world
Beer scientist Dana Garves brewed her first batch of beer with her dad in their Seattle home’s basement when she was 17. Garves says her … Continue reading
Beer Festivals
Oregon Garden Beer Festival — and more
Thirty minutes east of Salem, the Oregon Garden in Silverton hosts weddings, movie screenings, seasonal events and, this year, a weekend-long eclipse celebration in the … Continue reading
State of Suds
Read up on some local brews
Just when you think this town can’t get any more into beer, or any more into hoppy beers, Eugene is like, “Hold my beer.” In … Continue reading
Picnic Providers
For when you want to ditch the dining room
What makes the perfect picnic? Aside from a memorable locale, isn’t it all about the food? But just any food does not a perfect picnic … Continue reading
Eugene is Ready for Fruity Hawaiian Bowls
Big Kahuna Bow offers açai treats
Açai bowls — those fruity concoctions like smoothies you eat with a spoon — may be a trend but they certainly aren’t a fad, say … Continue reading
Chicken Ninja!
At Buck Buck, chicken is life
Butchering — cutting down an animal for food — is an art, a calling, a passion. But for Mikey Lawrence from wildly popular food truck … Continue reading
Patio Living
At the McKenzie General Store
Tucked into the trees at the edge of Highway 126 along the McKenzie River is a vintage storefront. Don’t let the quaint exterior deceive you. … Continue reading
Feed the Senses
Solve Eugene’s brunch problem at Lion and Owl
Step into Lion and Owl Brunch, a new food truck located on 5th and Washington, and immediately smile. Lion and Owl is in a converted … Continue reading
The Company Doing Juicing Right
Fresh Press Northwest takes cold press to new heights
If you think cold-pressed juices only taste like Brussels sprouts, you’ll be amazed to hear one special juicery in town even has child admirers. Jon … Continue reading