Growing Together
What students learn from community gardens
In fall 2022, Valentine Bentz was adjusting to life at the University of Oregon. Hoping to meet people, he decided to join the Grove Community … Continue reading
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There’s Plotting, and Then There’s Plotting
From burial plots to garden plots, van life to campus soil, explore how Eugene builds — and grows — home in the Home & Garden Issue
Looking to bury a body in your backyard — legally, of course? Curious about turning your van into a dream home on wheels? Wondering if … Continue reading
Food Love
Za Cart Pizza opening a first brick and mortar location after 15 years
“Pizza is literally my whole life,” says Jeff Letey, Za Cart Pizza owner. It all started when Letey decided he couldn’t continue working as a … Continue reading
Swinging By for a Slice?
By Mirandah Davis-Powell and Henry Houston Seize the Slice (2445 Hilyard Street) is tucked away in Eugene’s Amazon neighborhood — a dedicated pizza joint from … Continue reading
Fitting In
Fitti’s Pizza is a family-owned establishment offering Detroit-style pizza with a twist
Detroit-style pizza has at least three unique characteristics: The first is that it is square, achieved by baking it in a deep pan. The second … Continue reading
Zen and the Art of Pizza Dough
Anne’s Pizza brings Chicago deep dish, New York style, to Eugene
To learn how to make a Chicago- or New York-style pizza, Anne’s Pizza co-owner Lew Blond did what any pizza lover would do: study the … Continue reading
An Offer You Can’t Refuse
At Sheldon Plaza, Bellizzi’s Pizza Joint serves family-run, oversized late-night ‘mafia-style’ slices — reviving a 1996 Eugene legacy
Family, faith and a little bit of tomato sauce. On Coburg Road in Sheldon Plaza, Bellizzi’s Pizza Joint is built on more than dough and … Continue reading
A Slice of the Pizza Scene
The times may be a-changin’ but pizza will always be in our hearts The world runs on pizza. When election night hits, newsrooms are fueled … Continue reading
The Right Way
Planting trees and shrubs
By Alby Thoumsin Even if my favorite time of year to plant is late fall through the winter, it appears that the mood to plant … Continue reading
Hiking the South Willamette Trail
Trump’s threat to public lands hit home in the forests out Hwy 58
In the winter months, it’s often best to look for hikes at lower elevations and close to home unless you’re set up to deal with … Continue reading