Next-Level Snowshoeing
Trek around Clear Lake or up Potato Hill
So you’ve been snowshoeing once already? Perhaps you tried the easy loop I suggested last month to Gold Lake and the Marilyn Lakes. Now you’re … Continue reading
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David Strahan
David Strahan grew up in Southern California, a few blocks away from Disneyland. “Four days after my high school graduation,” he relates, “I grabbed the … Continue reading
Homecoming
Former Café 440 chef Katie Nordgren returns to Bier Stein after 14 years
For 14 years, head chef Katie Nordgren ran the kitchen of the popular restaurant Café 440. When the restaurant closed its doors in August 2022, … Continue reading
Local Beer, Exotic Brats
Rare meats, family recipes and fresh bread set these Bangers & Brew’s brats apart from the ones you grill up at home
Bratwurst is an American staple when it comes to cookouts and pregame tailgates, yet restaurants that serve brats exclusively seem almost unheard of. At least … Continue reading
‘Wait Your Turn, It’s Worth It’
New Fall Creek restaurant delivers meals cooked from scratch, a specialty market and a one-of-a-kind dining experience
“We’re not a traditional restaurant,” says Billy Reid, chef and owner of Dueling Spoons. Reid says people are surprised when they find out that he’s … Continue reading
The Joriad North American Truffle Dog Championship
Thirty dogs will have their eyes on the ground and their noses on high alert Saturday for truffles at the The Joriad North American Truffle … Continue reading
Oregon State Pinball Championship
They stand like statues and become part of the machine, playing the silver ball with intuition, crazy flipper fingers and supple wrists — with more … Continue reading
A Slice of Downtown
Slice Pizzeria and Bar takes over former Sizzle Pie downtown spot
The smell of pizza has returned to the corner of Willamette and Broadway. Months after Portland-based pizza chain Sizzle Pie vacated its downtown location, Slice … Continue reading
Events to commemorate Martin Luther King Jr.
As we pause on Jan. 16 to reflect on the life and legacy of Martin Luther King Jr., it is prudent to note that the … Continue reading
Pickleball Elbow Room
Pickleball is an accessible sport that continues to soar in popularity in Lane County, and its fanatics have sights set on new complex at Lane Community College
On a crisp fall weekday, Meadow Park near downtown Springfield is filled with people playing pickleball. Walking toward the courts, the signature “pop” of a … Continue reading