Come for the hot drink, stay for the cool art, or vice-versa
By Samantha Sobel Portal Tea is a tea shop that’s been located in the heart of downtown Eugene since March 2021. With over 100 handcrafted … Continue reading
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The King of Instruments in Eugene
The best pipe organ is at Central Lutheran Church
Its physical stature is imposing, and its sonic beauty is a sound to behold. The John Brombaugh-built pipe organ at Eugene’s Central Lutheran Church can … Continue reading
Best Green Gas Station that Has Kombucha on Tap
When we say “gas station food,” we mean it in the best way possible
Sometimes I’ll find myself driving aimlessly through the outskirts of Eugene when suddenly I’m pulling up next to the SeQuential Biofuels refuel pump. It’s like … Continue reading
Best Place to Jam with the Fam
Monthly rock orchestra workshop at MEPAA Music & Arts Center
By Jody Rolnick A year ago (before I joined Eugene Weekly), I helped my friend Matrisha Armitage write a business plan for her Eugene nonprofit … Continue reading
Best Way for a Liberal Rag to Deal with the Election
In darkness and lies, democracy dies …
The nation just elected a twice-impeached convicted felon to the White House. A man who has bragged about grabbing women “by the pussy,” who has … Continue reading
Best Publicly Accessible Coffee Shop Couch
Caffé Pacori’s couch is waiting for you to sink into it
Have you ever heard the phrase “Go for the coffee, stay for the couch”? I bet you haven’t, seeing as I made it up after … Continue reading
Best Place to Buy a Used Copy of LEGO Star Wars
Epic Seconds is the go-to for your geek needs
I love this place. About two years ago some friends and I made a left turn into the front door of Epic Seconds. There I’m … Continue reading
Staff Picks!
From the best couch to the not-so-best parking garage in this town — and more
A small selection of local things that make us happy Sometimes, because we’re Eugene Weekly and we can, we choose random things that our staff … Continue reading
Best Dog park
1. Wayne Morse Ranch Family Farm, 595 Crest Drive, 541-682-5373, Eugene-or.gov/Facilities. 2. Amazon Park, 22 Amazon Pkwy., 541-682-4800, Eugene-or.gov/Facilities. 3. Alton Baker Park, 200 Day … Continue reading
Best Place to take the kids
1. Eugene Public Library, Downtown, 100 E. 10th Ave., 541-682-5450, Eugene-or.gov. 2. Skinner Butte Park, RiverPlay Discovery Village Playground, 248 Cheshire Ave., Eugene-or.gov. 3. Adventure! … Continue reading