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The Register-Guard
Changing industry leads The Sparrow & Serpent to end alcohol sales
A gothic-themed performance venue and gathering space, located in a Eugene building long occupied by pubs, will stop serving alcohol Oct. 6. The Sparrow & Serpent, located at 211 Washington St., made the announcement it will no longer be operating as a bar through a Sept. 29 social media post signed by Owner Emily Chappell. Chappell said the change comes after The Sparrow & Serpent found itself asking difficult questions about why and how the space is operated. “The landscape of serving liquor has gotten so difficult to manage,” Chappell wrote. “From insurance companies dropping bar services across the state, increasingly high price on beer and alcohol, declining sales due to the economy and younger people moving away from bar culture, the cost and liability of managing an establishment like this is getting to be too much.” The change means all previous 21-and-up events will now be 18-plus, opening up dance nights to a wider age range. Alcoholic drinks will be replaced with non-alcoholic beer and kombucha, cocktails, espresso and coffee, as well as the possibility of fresh juices. Plans to bring in a small amount of baked goods are being explored, as is the possibility of creating 17-and-below dance
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Pelican Brewing Company’s Neighborhood Pub Opens in Yachats, Oregon
YACHATS, Ore. (Sept. 25, 2026) – Pelican Brewing Company has opened its newest coastal restaurant in the town of Yachats, welcoming locals and visitors to its sixth establishment on the Oregon Coast. Conveniently located along U.S. Highway 101, the neighborhood pub brings Pelican’s award-winning craft beer, food, and coastal hospitality to the central coast.
kezi.com
Oakshire Brewing to Close
After 20 years of pouring beer, Oakshire Brewing has announced it is closing down in Eugene and Springfield.
kezi.com
Oregon’s First Unionized Starbucks Now Closed
Oregon’s first Starbucks to unionize, located on Willamette Street in south Eugene, is the first to close after following a 2025 strike and is one of 250 stores that closed last week.
hoodline.com
Corvallis Cidery Throws 16th Harvest Party, Feeds Oregon Food Bank
Corvallis is gearing up for an annual cider celebration. 2 Towns Ciderhouse will host its 16th Annual Harvest Party on Saturday, October 3, running from noon to 9 p.m. at the company's headquarters, with net proceeds benefiting a statewide hunger relief effort and on-site donations going to a local food pantry.
That Oregon Life
This Oregon Country Bakery Opens Just Two Days a Week, and Its Cinnamon Rolls Are Absolutely Irresistible
Country Bakery opens just two days a week on Peoria Road, with cinnamon rolls, fresh bread, fruit desserts, and handmade goods worth planning a Willamette Valley morning around.
washingtonbeerblog.com
Oakshire Brewing Ceasing Operations, Ending a 20-Year Run
Eugene, Oregon’s Oakshire Brewing is ceasing brewing operations at its production brewery and will close all of its taprooms: Eugene, Springfield, and Portland. Oakshire announced the news over the weekend on its social media feed. One last, bittersweet hurrah, Oakshire Brewing hosts its 20th anniversary party on Saturday, October...
KOIN 6 News
Celebrate fall’s bounty at 2 Towns Ciderhouse’s Harvest Party
PORTLAND, Ore. (KOIN) – Apple harvest is kicking into high gear across the Pacific Northwest, which means fresh apples for our local cideries. On Saturday, Oct. 3, popular cidermaker 2 Towns Ciderhouse is hosting their 16th annual Harvest Party in Corvallis. We’re talking 45 craft beverages, live music and cider straight from the freshest of […]
hereisoregon.com
Pelican Brewing opens in what was once a beloved Oregon coast diner
Pelican Brewing has claimed yet another corner of the Oregon coast. Founded in Pacific City in 1996, the award-winning brewery has planted a stake in the sand of several idyllic Oregon beach towns, from Rockaway Beach and Tillamook to Siletz Bay and Cannon Beach. In March, Pelican announced that it...
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You’d Never Guess This Rustic Seafood Shack In Oregon Serves Some Of The Best Food Around
Somewhere between Newport and Waldport, on a stretch of Highway 101 that most people treat as a connector rather than a destination, there’s a turquoise building that is quietly serving some of the best seafood on the Oregon coast. Luna Sea Fish House in Seal Rock doesn’t look like...
The Register-Guard
Oakshire to close all 3 taprooms and brewery after hardships
Oakshire Brewing will be closing all three of its Oregon taprooms and brewery after a tumultuous month of closing and reopening its Springfield pub. In an Instagram post on Sept. 25, Oakshire Brewing announced the "painful" news, citing rising costs, increasing competition, lasting financial damage from the COVID-19 pandemic and changing habits in customers. "We worked hard to adapt, but we can’t continue operating Oakshire as a whole," the post, signed by owner Jeff Althouse, said. "To everyone who brewed our beer, served our community, worked together, or gathered in our spaces: thank you. You made Oakshire great." First founded in 2006, Althouse previously told The Register-Guard that he found early success with the rise of craft beer popularity in the early 2010s. He opened Oakshire Public House location in Eugene in 2013, moving the brewery's headquarters to the 11,000-square-foot building in the Whiteaker neighborhood. It went on to open Oakshire Beer Hall in northeast Portland in 2019 and Oakshire Commons in Springfield in 2025 . Since coming onto the scene 20 years ago, Oakshire has made a big splash, both locally and statewide. Its ales and lagers can be found in grocery stores and taprooms across the Pacific Northwest.
KVAL
$15,000 per spot: Corvallis food truck pods warn new SDC fee could force closures
CORVALLIS, Ore. — Food truck owners are pushing back on the City of Corvallis’s enforcement of development fees they say could put some locations they gather out of business. Tuesday night, they brought their concerns to the city council, but a broader review of the fees is not...
lookouteugene-springfield.com
After a two-decade run, Oakshire closing its brewery and taprooms
Oakshire Brewing, a homegrown Oregon company, is shutting down its brewery and taprooms, a closure that affects customers in Portland, Springfield and Eugene. “After 20 years, Oakshire is closing its brewery and taprooms,” the company said in a Facebook post. “This is painful news to share with the people who have made Oakshire a part of their lives.”
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Harvest & TableAn Exclusive Willamette Valley Experience
Join acclaimed Oregon winemaker Remy Drabkin for an intimate journey into the heart of Willamette Valley during one of the most exciting times of the year. From harvesting grapes and tasting freshly pressed juice to a five-course vineyard lunch prepared by Bellpine Chef de Cuisine Jocelyn Chacón, this exclusive experience brings together the artistry of winemaking and the creativity of the culinary world.
KGW
Starbucks closing 250 stores this week: Which ones are closing in Oregon?
The Register-Guard
Longtime Eugene foodie staple temporarily closing for renovations
Chao Pra Ya Thai Cuisine is getting a refresh and plans to temporarily close for the work. The Thai restaurant at 580 Adams St. in Eugene will close Sept. 30 for a remodel, according to a social media post from the restaurant. Building permits filed with the City of Eugene indicate an addition to the building that will increase its size by about 550 square feet. The social media post teased the changes will bring a new look, better experiences and a full bar to the eatery. Chao Pra Ya has been serving authentic Thai noodle, rice and curry dishes since 2002, when Bangon and Vivat Kaokept opened the business, according to The Register-Guard’s previous reporting. Kaokept’s son, Arna Khongkhaning, supported operations at Chao Pra Ya before opening Ta Ra Rin in 2004. Both businesses have remained steadfast staples in Eugene’s Thai food scene since. Chao Pra Ya plans to close from Oct. 1 to early January 2027 for the restaurant’s remodel. Hannarose McGuinness is The Register-Guard’s growth and development reporter. You can reach her at hmcguinness@registerguard.com . This article originally appeared on Register-Guard: Longtime Eugene foodie staple temporarily closing for renovations
willamettevalleymagazine.com
A Bit of Everything at Bridge Town Market in Lowell
Conveniently located right in the heart of Lowell is Bridge Town Market, the only grocer for miles. This neighborhood pit stop is a one-stop-shop where folks can stock up on last-minute essentials, fishing gear, hardware, and all the deli favorites, not to mention gas. Bridge Town Market really does have a little bit of everything needed to have a good time on the lake or pick up that last-minute necessity for dinner.