Best of the Ballots
One of the quirks of working at Eugene Weekly is that people assume you know everything that’s going on — and sometimes we do. All those … Continue reading
Staff Picks Archive
2023 Best of Eugene Staff Picks
Best of Eugene staff picks are a few of Eugene Weekly’s own favorite things
The best of Eugene dust has settled, and after celebrating this year’s winners, Eugene Weekly staffers start to ponder the weird and wonderful things around … Continue reading
Best place to get your long lost baby photos from 50 years ago developed
Dot Dotson’s 1668 Willamette. 541-485-1771. DotDotsons.com. A couple of years ago, I stumbled upon one of Eugene’s best kept secrets: Dot Dotson’s storage room, filled … Continue reading
Best record store on Main Street in Springfield
Little Axe Records 325 Main St., Springfield. 503-320-3656. LittleAxeRecords.com. Sure, Eugene has many great record stores, from the iconic House of Records to the hip … Continue reading
Best place to get an alcoholic drink that’s on fire while listening to karaoke
The Monkey’s Paw 420 Main St. Springfield. 541-505-7975. Facebook.com/themonkeyspawtikibar. Thursdays are my favorite day of the week for two reasons: First, it’s really close to … Continue reading
Best place to taste the Levant in Springfield
Shalosh Levantine Cuisine in Public House 418 A Street, Springfield. Find on Instagram. All it takes is one bite of the chicken flatbread wrap at … Continue reading
Best place to go for the cocktails but stay for the food
barTini Bistro 1203 Willamette, ste. 130. 541-359-1235. Facebook.com/bartinibistro. barTini bistro is a newer Eugene establishment- — setting roots on Willamette Street in the fall of … Continue reading
Best bar you won’t know how to get to unless you know how to get there
86 Bar and Restaurant The Gordon Hotel 555 Oak St. 86Speakeasy.com. Typically, when someone recommends a bar that you might want to check out, the … Continue reading
Best cat at a yoga class
(his name is Oliver, and he’s great)
Oliver at Everyday People Yoga 352 W. 12th Avenue. 541-782-8678. EPYogaEugene.com. His name is Oliver, and you can’t miss him. He won’t allow you to. … Continue reading
Best photographer wandering the streets shooting nightscapes
Bill Holderfield Instagram @twocrowspictures. On any given night, photographer Bill Holderfield wakes up around 2 am, pounds a Rock Star and hits the road. Holderfield … Continue reading