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From Food Cart to Full House

The Ariano brothers of El Nopalito went from selling out of their Van Buren street cart to running a restaurant that’s packed until after closing time

Chow 2 weeks ago

Since El Nopalito graduated from its food cart to a much-awaited brick-and-mortar restaurant in July, crowds of customers linger after closing. Reluctant to leave the … Continue reading →

Nelson’s Comes to Campus

Whiteaker favorite Nelson’s is opening a new restaurant in the heart of campus, while the beloved Nelson’s Taqueria food truck says goodbye 

Chow 2 weeks ago

Nelson’s Taqueria food truck — and its neighboring restaurant Nelson’s in the Whit — are staples of the Whiteaker neighborhood. The food truck has been … Continue reading →

The Spice is Right

Junction City’s Aroma of India is gaining popularity and it’s planning to come to Eugene

Chow 2 weeks ago

The home of the Scandinavian Festival is quickly becoming known for another world of spices.   Aroma of India is one of Junction City’s newest restaurants, … Continue reading →

Eating with an Impact

Some local eateries serve the community 

Chow 2 weeks ago

Dining out is out of reach for some members of the community who struggle to feed themselves, and at the same time, the food service … Continue reading →

Dine & Dash

With the demise of Shari’s in 2024, other late-night sites have stepped up to the plate

Culture 7 months ago

By Eve Weston and Emma J Nelson Since 1978, you were always welcome at Shari’s Cafe and Pies. The Pacific Northwest late night dining chain … Continue reading →

Chicken Stampede

A perpetual thunderdome of chicken sandwich traffic is about to hit Gateway Street in Springfield

EW-Extra 10 months ago

Chicken sandwich lovers may be saying “hip hip hooray” for the new Chick-fil-A opening up on Gateway Street in Springfield on Dec. 5, but between … Continue reading →

Meiji Makes a Comeback

After six months as Junglefowl, Izakaya Meiji announces a triumphant return

ChowEW-Extra 1 year ago

On Oct. 4 Izakaya Meiji shocked foodies of Eugene by announcing that the Western-themed izakaya was undergoing a makeover and would now be called Junglefowl.  … Continue reading →

Bailando en La Cocina 

Andy Llarena brings the food and flavors of Cuba to downtown Eugene

Chow 2 years ago

In order for you to accurately gauge the quality of a Cuban restaurant, you have to order the gold standard of measurement: Cuban sandwich with … Continue reading →

Fire at Nelson’s

Eugene Police Department’s Arson Unit investigating fire at Nelson’s in the Whit

News 2 years ago

By Melvin Bravo and Elliott Deins The Eugene-Springfield Fire Department responded to a fire at popular Latino restaurant Nelson’s in the Whit at 12:30 am … Continue reading →

To Beak or Not to Beak

With meat and vegan options, Chicken Crossing in the Whit wants to create a fast food revolution

ChowEW-Extra 3 years ago

Chicken Crossing owner and chef Seth Carter wants to reinvent fast food.  Instead of participating in an industry that pollutes the planet and makes its … Continue reading →

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