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The 10 best bars in Salem to spend Thanksgiving Eve with friends
As fall winds down and colder, darker nights begin to set in, it's time to plan your trip home for the holidays and catch up with friends ahead of Thanksgiving with a frosty cold beer in hand. Or maybe a fancy coffee if you're feeling an NA itch. It's a good thing Salem has several watering holes to choose from, including sports bars, arcades, classic dives and upscale cocktail joints. They all provide ample options for reconnecting and reminiscing with hometown friends. The night before Thanksgiving is traditionally the last opportunity to let loose and catch up with old friends before you dive back into cooking duties and juggle polite conversations with relatives. Here are 10 of the best bars in Salem to do just that. Did your favorite local bar make the list? Or do you have a recommendation for places we should try next? Get in touch: joshua.kornfeld@statesmanjournal.com. Magoo's Sports Bar A classic grungy sports bar on the outskirts of downtown, with walls lined with sports memorabilia and featuring a St. Patrick's Day countdown clock. A trip to a sports bar wouldn't be complete without a Guinness, which is also available on tap. The bar is open late
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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.
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Mill Workers And College Kids Both Swear By These 6 Eugene Breakfast Diners
Eugene runs on two kinds of early risers: folks heading to a shift and students dragging themselves to class, or home from a long night. Somehow, both crowds end up at the same counters, ordering the same omelets and pancakes. This list covers six local diners where the coffee keeps...
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'Water for Elephants' brings high-flying acrobatics and romance to Hult Center Friday
EUGENE, Ore. — The best-selling novel “Water for Elephants” is coming to the Hult Center this Friday, bringing its high-flying romance to the stage. The touring production features a wide range of acrobatics woven into the story. Cast member Adam Fullick, an acrobat in the “Water for Elephants” tour, said audiences can expect “lots of different acrobatic elements in the show.”
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Thanks, The Chef and More in Letters
For years I’ve been searching for a home, always running in the hopes of one day finding a place where I wouldn’t face anti-queer bigotry. Eventually, I learned that the bigotry will always exist, but that amazing people could surround me, and we can all work together for a better world.