Buzz Kill
The non-alcohol movement is hitting Eugene-Springfield’s nightlife
If spilling a drink is a party foul, consider this idea that might save you from a party felony: You might not need alcohol for … Continue reading
Swizzle
Check Your Preferences
Explore your kinky side at fetish nights in Eugene
Someone is elaborately tied by shibari rope into a configuration that’s both sensual and athletically challenging. Briefly on the stage, the tied individual might then … Continue reading
Creating Some ‘Buzz’
Thinking Tree Spirits and Save the Bee release ‘Bee’s Knees’ collaboration
The bee’s knees is a classic cocktail consisting of gin, lemon juice and honey. The recipe has been revamped with local distillery Thinking Tree Spirits … Continue reading
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
Magic in a Glass
To-go cocktails were legalized more than one year ago, but local bartenders say the success of a mixed drink is the bar
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
One for the Road
A few months after Oregon legalized to-go cocktails, here’s where to grab some of the most creative local drinks
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
Mixing it Up
Local liquor stores share advice for crafting cocktails at home
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
Get Shaken and Stirred
Want to know local bartenders better? Looking for drink inspiration? We got you.
I’ve always wondered what bartenders thought when I ordered my simple vodka cranberry. I’m not someone who experiments with different drinks or goes out to … Continue reading
Drunk Every Night
Where to drink every night of the week in Eugene
I spent the last two weeks drinking nearly every night, for strictly journalistic purposes. I found that on any given night, there’s at least one bar … Continue reading
Slap Shot
Spend some time on the ice for the love of the sport — and beer
The buzzer blares, wrapping up a championship game between two teams of the Apollo League, the top level of play at the Rink Exchange’s adult … Continue reading