Open in NewsBreak

Halsey

See all locations
Customize your news
48°F
publisher avatar

Food & Drink

familydestinationsguide.com

website

The Hole-In-The-Wall Oregon Restaurant That Has Locals Driving Hours Without Complaint

Somewhere between a salvage yard and a stroke of genius, Junkyard Extreme Burgers and Brats in Junction City, Oregon decided to become a restaurant, and Oregon has never been the same since. People who would normally complain about a ten-minute detour are cheerfully logging two hours of highway time just...

Junction City, OR · 1d
article img

unearththevoyage.com

website

This Plain-Looking Oregon Coast Cafe Ladles Out Clam Chowder Locals Call the Coast’s Best

You know the feeling. You pull off the road in Oregon, spot a modest building that does not shout for attention, and your stomach says yes anyway. Then the first spoonful of chowder lands, and you realize you almost drove right past something special. Here is the story of that kind of place, and why it is worth a detour.

Lincoln City, OR · 1d
article img

The Register-Guard

partner publisher · 13.2K followers
article img

Live cockroaches and chicken feces on eggs: Restaurant inspections

About restaurant inspections: This is a snapshot of the inspections conducted by the Lane County Health Department . Twice annually, licensed restaurants receive unannounced inspections that focus on food temperatures, food preparation practices, worker hygiene, dishwashing and sanitizing, and equipment and facility cleanliness. Violations: Restaurant scores are based on a 100-point scale. Priority violations deduct five points, and priority foundation violations deduct three points. Violations recorded on consecutive inspections result in point deductions being doubled. Scoring: Scores of 70 or higher are considered compliant. Restaurants scoring below 70 must be reinspected within 30 days or face closure or other administrative action. Restaurants display a placard by the entrance to indicate whether they have passed their last inspection. Tacos Tijuana Location: 2630 Highway 101, Florence Date: Oct. 22 Score: 91 Priority violations: Employee drinking containers in the mobile unit included an uncovered glass and a coffee mug. Point deduction of 3. The potable water supply hose was connected directly to the mobile unit while the unit was not connected to the sewer system. Repeat violation, point deduction of 6. Traveler’s Cove Location: 1362 Bay St., Florence Date: Oct. 22 Score: 74 Priority violations: A food employee put on gloves to begin

Lane County, OR · 1d

familyvacationsus.com

website

Steaming Clam Chowder Fills A Toasted Bread Bowl At This No-Frills Oregon Coast Seafood Stop

Clam chowder at one stop on the Oregon coast reportedly follows a recipe dating back to the 1960s. It can land in a bread bowl toasted right at the rim. That chowder has piled up more than a thousand mentions from diners online. Few soups get that kind of fan mail.

Depoe Bay, OR · 3d
article img

takemetotn.com

website

Oregonians Stand in the Rain for This Barbecue Joint’s Brisket, and Even Texans Approve

Some people drive from Portland to West Salem just for lunch, and they do it on purpose. The prize is brisket, cut thick and served with the fat left on, from a counter-serve spot most folks almost drive right past. The man behind it hails from Texas, and he has been known to wear an Astros hat while checking on tables.

Salem, OR · 3d

allamericanatlas.com

website

5 Best Restaurants in Hillsboro, Oregon You Need to Try Before Everyone Else Finds Them

Hillsboro, Oregon — a city where the Tualatin Valley rolls green and generous beneath a sky that always seems to be shifting, where the scent of cedar mingles with the aroma of roasting coffee, and where neighborhoods are stitched together by the laughter of children, the hum of tech workers, and the quiet pride of families who have called this place home for generations. Here, glass towers rise beside berry fields, and food trucks park in the shadow of historic storefronts, each corner humming with the stories of newcomers and old-timers alike.

Hillsboro, OR · 1d

allamericanatlas.com

website

5 Best Restaurants in Beaverton, Oregon You Need to Try Before Everyone Else Finds Them

Beaverton, Oregon — a city where the rain polishes every leaf, where the scent of cedar mingles with the aroma of simmering broth and roasting coffee, where neighborhoods are stitched together by families from every corner of the globe. Here, the skyline is a gentle rise of evergreens and new apartments, strip malls and old farmhouses, each block humming with the stories of those who’ve called this place home for generations and those who’ve just arrived. Beaverton is a crossroads — of tech and tradition, of Pacific Northwest calm and the vibrant pulse of immigrant dreams.

Beaverton, OR · 11d

familydestinationsguide.com

website

Everyone Loves This Iconic Oregon Diner Where A Giant Breakfast Costs Less Than $12

Portland has a diner that operates by its own rules, stays open when everyone else has gone home, and serves a breakfast so filling that you’ll be planning your next visit before you’ve finished your current one. The Original Hotcake House on SE Powell Boulevard is that diner,...

Portland, OR · 11d

myfamilytravels.com

website

This Oregon Pizzeria Is So Good Everyone Says You Have To Drive And Try It

People rarely agree unanimously on where to find the best pizza. Somehow, this Oregon spot ends every single one of those arguments before it even starts. Crust comes out charred just right, blistered at the edges from a wood fired oven that clearly knows what it’s doing. Toppings stay simple, nothing overcomplicated or trying too hard, just quality ingredients treated with enough respect to let them actually shine through.

Portland, OR · 1d

The Coconut Mama

partner publisher · 39.9K followers

No more – the 3 most beloved Oregon restaurants that recently closed

Oregon dining rooms can feel like extensions of their neighborhoods, which is why three October farewells landed with such weight. The latest losses follow another recent round of Oregon restaurant…

Portland, OR · 6d

familydestinationsguide.com

website

This ’50s-Style Burger Joint In Oregon Serves Up Milkshakes So Good You’ll Never Forget Them

Nobody warns you that a single milkshake can completely rearrange your priorities, but that’s exactly what happens at Cruiser’s Drive-In in Portland, Oregon. One sip of one of their thick, creamy shakes and suddenly everything else on your afternoon agenda feels significantly less important than finishing this glass.

Portland, OR · 4d

familydestinationsguide.com

website

Fill Your Plate With A Lumberjack-Sized Breakfast At These 7 No-Frills Oregon Cafes

Want to fill your plate with a lumberjack-sized breakfast at a no-frills cafe in Oregon?. These 7 cafes serve up honest, hearty food that keeps you full and happy all morning long!. 1. Inland Cafe (Baker City) There’s something about Baker City that feels like the rest of the world...

Baker City, OR · 1d

familydestinationsguide.com

website

The Nostalgic Oregon Drive-In Where You Can Order More Than 100 Different Milkshake Combinations

There are places in this world that exist purely to make your day better, and Jim Dandy Drive-In in Portland, Oregon is one of those places. Walk up to the order window, take one look at the milkshake menu, and you’ll understand immediately why this spot has earned a permanent place in the hearts of Portland locals.

Portland, OR · 10d

myfamilytravels.com

website

People Travel From All Over Oregon To Eat At This Legendary Pie Shop In 2026

You know how some places have a reputation that precedes them? This Oregon pie shop is exactly that kind of spot. People from across the state plan entire trips around a single slice. And honestly, once you taste it, you’ll understand. The crust is flaky and golden, the fillings...

Oregon · 9h

takemetotn.com

website

The Schnitzel at This Oregon Tavern Tastes Like Bavaria Without the Plane Ticket

Some Portland restaurants come and go faster than a summer rain, but a few stubborn little places keep doing things the old way. One of them sits on a quiet street in southwest Portland, run by a couple who cook every plate and bake every pastry themselves. There is no big staff, no flashy menu, and no plan to change any of that.

Portland, OR · 9d

familyvacationsus.com

website

This Old-School Oregon Steakhouse Glows Red And Serves Prime Rib To Live Music

A suit of armor stands guard at the host stand, and the steakhouse behind it looks like a castle. Inside, stone walls glow under red light while a band tunes up near the bar. The prime rib gets carved tableside. The booths are red velvet. The au jus is made...

Portland, OR · 7d

familyvacationsus.com

website

Walking Into This Oregon Italian Market Feels Like A Trip To Rome Without The Plane Ticket

A full Italian deli counter greets you at the door, and it sits inside a strip mall. That alone made me grin. Shelves of olive oils, herbs, pasta salads, gelato, and sweets wait before you even reach a table. Keep going and the place opens into a trattoria with an...

Lake Oswego, OR · 1d

PNW is for Adventure

partner publisher · 325 followers

Oregon’s wine country throws its Thanksgiving party twice, Washington’s waits for Black Friday, and Walla Walla holds out until December

Three Northwest wine weekends, three different dates. Here's when the Willamette, Yakima and Walla Walla valleys each open their cellars this holiday season, and which one ends with a parade. The post Oregon’s wine country throws its Thanksgiving party twice, Washington’s waits for Black Friday, and Walla Walla holds out until December appeared first on PNW is for Adventure .

Walla Walla, WA · 9h

Yahoo!

website

A Wine Bar for Every Mood In and Around Portland

The Portland area has a lot of wine bars these days — so many, in fact, that it can be a challenge to pick amongst the bunch. And with so many great wine lists to choose from, why not just go by pure vibes? Whether the mood calls for a day trip to the Columbia River Gorge or just a quick trip to Sullivan's Gulch for good wine and focaccia, this list has a spot for every type of drinker — pure pleasure with no wine knowledge required (unless, of course, that's your thing).

Portland, OR · 2d

bridgetownbites.com

website

Small Bites: Old Pal Will Close, Oysters, Bar Carlo, and More

Old Pal will close. They’ve decided to close the restaurant and put more energy into their catering side, Field Day Feasts & Gatherings. Their final time of service will be New Year’s Eve. “Old Pal has been so much more than a restaurant to us. It’s been a...

Portland, OR · 3d