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
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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
When Bad Gets Good
The worst movie in the world — The Room — to be screened, featuring in-person Q&A with leading actor at Corvallis’ Whiteside Theater
The first time I watched The Room, it was on the late-night network Adult Swim sometime in the late ’00s. As the credits rolled, my … 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
To Die Like a Man
A powerful production at VLT explores the art of facing an unjust death
A Lesson Before Dying, Romulus Linney’s drama based on the acclaimed 1993 novel by Ernest J. Gaines, is now playing in a heart-wrenching production at The … Continue reading
Next Measure
With a job change on horizon, Francesco Lecce-Chong reflects on his time with Eugene Symphony
For more than six years, Francesco Lecce-Chong has been an exuberant leading figure of the Eugene Symphony. When conducting concerts, he enthusiastically shares the history … Continue reading
Lenses of Lane County
Artist-run collective launches photography exhibit, diverse in method and genre
“I know people who go to a location specifically with a photo in mind,” says Walt O’Brien, a longstanding member of Eugene’s PhotoZone Gallery. “I … Continue reading
Pegasus Playhouse Takes Flight
Theater company opens new location, continues to expand limits of the youth musical
“I can’t help but want to create something,” says Scott Frazier-Maskiell, founder and artistic director of Pegasus Playhouse. “I’m addicted to it.” Pegasus Playhouse, a … Continue reading