Wish Upon a Monkey’s Paw
Tiki bars are cool again at The Monkey’s Paw in downtown Springfield

Whenever I walk into The Monkey’s Paw Tiki Bar, I’m never ready to be swallowed up by the darkness. But dark it is — there are … Continue reading
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Whenever I walk into The Monkey’s Paw Tiki Bar, I’m never ready to be swallowed up by the darkness. But dark it is — there are … Continue reading
A great cocktail is a magic trick. It appears almost out of thin air. One or two of the ingredients on the menu might spark interest … Continue reading
When I take a drink of Ninkasi’s canned agave paloma with tequila, I’m surprised with how much it tastes like it had just been mixed. … Continue reading
When the puck drops for the 2021-22 National Hockey League season, Eugene-based Hop Valley will have its craft beer in Seattle’s Climate Pledge Arena concession … Continue reading
There are two things in life that Oregonians undeniably love: the great outdoors and great local beer. The best part is that there is no … Continue reading
The sun is out, and it’s the season for cold drinks, but why run to the safe beers that you know? You know, the lagers … Continue reading
“Grape growing is not about romance.” So says Junction City-based Brigadoon Wine Company’s website, and it makes sense. Growing grapes and making wine may be … Continue reading
There’s art to making a cocktail. Sure, most of us can make a decent gin and tonic — or vodka and orange juice — but … Continue reading
Making your own drinks, as it turns out, is a lot like dating — everyone has their own taste, what works well for some won’t … Continue reading
When you enter Sundance Wine Cellars, it’s akin to entering a used bookstore: Instead of books, wine bottles fill shelves and unopened boxes of wine … Continue reading