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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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Our 5 favorite Salem-area pies to bring home for Thanksgiving
Ahead of Thanksgiving, as the leaves change color and begin falling off the trees, before you stop off at a big box store to pick up a last-minute dessert, many local bakeries in Salem and Marion County have you covered with staple fall pie flavor favorites including apple, pumpkin and marionberry. No need to stress over buying ingredients and pie pans or finding your measuring cups at the bottom of your cabinet with just a few days' notice; many bakeries have taken one of the challenges out of hosting holiday dinners or making you a popular guest. Did your favorite bakery make the list? Or do you have a recommendation for places we should try next? Get in touch: joshua.kornfeld@statesmanjournal.com. Marionberry The Marionberry pie from Willamette Valley Pie Company is one not to miss. The pie has a soft, slightly crumbly crust balanced with a sweet and tart Marionberry filling, which is sure to scratch the cravings of any sweet tooth. Named after Marion County, Oregon, the marionberry was first developed as a blackberry hybrid in the 1940s before commercial production began in the 1950s. The Statesman Journal reported in 2019 that Marionberry accounts for roughly 50% of blackberry production
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Market of Choice – Food For The Way You Live!
A longtime South Eugene favorite, our Willamette Market is where fresh, local quality meets everyday convenience. Browse our selection of fresh produce, cheeses, coffee, tea, and bulk goods, plus premium meats and seafood from expert butchers and fishmongers. And don’t miss the Northwest’s finest selection of wine and beer.
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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.
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The Nostalgic Little Deli In Oregon That’s Worth Driving Across The State For
There’s a deli in Corvallis, Oregon that makes you feel like you’ve stumbled into someone’s very well-fed grandmother’s kitchen, and honestly, that’s the highest compliment anyone can give a restaurant. Old World Deli is the kind of place that reminds you why simple, honest food...
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Placido's Pasta Shop one of Yelp's top 100 best pasta places in the U.S.
Placido’s Pasta Shop in Eugene has been a staple for pasta lovers for more than a decade. That dedication from impressed restaurant reviewers earned the eatery official recognition as one of Yelp’s top 100 pasta places of 2026 . Yelp’s inaugural list of the top 100 pasta joints in the U.S. celebrates both National Pasta Day on Oct. 17 and “America’s ever-growing passion for the popular dish,” according to an article posted to Yelp's site. Yelp searches for “pasta shops” increased 52% in the period from September 2025 to August 2026 compared to the 12 months prior, showing a desire for handmade pasta and spaces that inspire diners to slow down, according to the restaurant ratings organization. The Italian restaurant at 120 Shelton Mcmurphey Blvd. has been serving fresh pasta since 2015. Chef Joe Placido previously told The Register-Guard about pasta’s versatility. His menu reflects a focus on high-quality ingredients and well-made pasta. “I like really traditional Italian dishes, but ones that really use the best ingredients that I can source,” Placido said. His decades of cooking experience culminate in a restaurant any local foodie knows well. Menu staples like spaghetti and meatballs, the house-smoked salmon alfredo and the shrimp