Booking a room for a birthday, a retirement toast, or a work dinner in Eugene comes down to a handful of restaurants that actually have the space. I’ve sat in…

Eugene’s patio season stretches longer than most people expect. I have eaten outside here in April drizzle and September heat with equal happiness. The city’s best outdoor tables sit behind…

I have spent a lot of evenings chasing discounted drinks around this town, and Eugene rewards the effort. Between the Whiteaker’s brewery patios, the bistros near campus, and the sports…

I have spent a lot of mornings driving between West 11th and the Whiteaker with an empty travel mug. I can tell you Eugene punches far above its size when…

I have eaten my way through a lot of Eugene’s dessert cases, and the city keeps surprising me. A town this size has no business having this many good bakeries,…

Eating gluten-free in Eugene has gotten a lot easier, and I say that as someone who has spent years asking servers the same nervous questions. This town has dedicated gluten-free…

I have eaten my way around the University of Oregon campus for years. The best part of this neighborhood is how much variety sits within a short walk or bike…

I have spent more evenings than I can count walking the ten or so blocks between Broadway and 5th Avenue, deciding where to eat. Downtown Eugene packs Neapolitan pizza, Cuban…

Eugene has a date night sweet spot: small, chef-owned rooms where the food is serious and the mood stays relaxed. I have worked my way through most of them, and…

I have eaten a lot of eggs in this town, and I keep coming back to the same handful of dining rooms. Eugene brunch runs from vegan biscuits and gravy…